Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing (한국직업건강간호학회지)

Korean Academic Society of Occupational Health Nursing (한국직업건강간호학회)
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Analysis of Cost Benefit Related to Appointing a Health Care Manager in the Construction Industry

건설업 보건관리자 선임 관련 비용편익분석

  • Jung, Hye-Sun (Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Yi, Jee-Seon (Department of Nursing, Cheju Halla University) ;
  • Shin, In-Jae (Ministry of Employment and Labor) ;
  • Choi, Eun-Hi (Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea)
  • 정혜선 (가톨릭대학교 의과대학 예방의학교실) ;
  • 이지선 (제주한라대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 신인재 (고용노동부) ;
  • 최은희 (가톨릭대학교 의과대학 예방의학교실)
  • Received : 2016.04.22
  • Accepted : 2016.05.24
  • Published : 2016.05.29
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Abstract

Purpose: The construction worker has diverse harmful factors such as noise, dust, and dealing with chemicals. Therefore this research aimed to examine the necessity of appointing a health manager in the construction industry by examining the cost-benefit analysis when the construction industry appoints a health manager. Methods: In order to calculate the healthcare staff employment cost and the benefits from their activities in 1,425 construction companies with the staff of 300 or more people during 2011, this study analyzed existing data and existing research data, as well as national data. Results: Total annual costs were 99,920,070,900 won and total annual benefits were 324,807,182,625 won. Benefits were found to be 224,887,111,725 won exceeding costs. Benefit/cost ratio resulting from appointing a health manager in the construction industry workplaces was 3.25 times. Conclusion: The findings of this research can be used as the base data to make rational decision to positively encourage the employment of healthcare staff in construction companies pursuant to relevant laws.

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