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Study fo the Characteristics Analysis of Laboratory Chemical Accidents

실험실 화학사고 특성 분석에 관한 연구

  • Lee, Tae-Hyung (National Institute of Chemical Safety, Accident Response Coordination Division) ;
  • Lee, Deok-Jae (National Institute of Chemical Safety, Accident Response Coordination Division) ;
  • Park, Joong-Don (National Institute of Chemical Safety, Accident Response Coordination Division) ;
  • Shin, Chang-Hyun (National Institute of Chemical Safety, Accident Response Coordination Division)
  • 이태형 (화학물질안전원 사고대응총괄과) ;
  • 이덕재 (화학물질안전원 사고대응총괄과) ;
  • 박중돈 (화학물질안전원 사고대응총괄과) ;
  • 신창현 (화학물질안전원 사고대응총괄과)
  • Received : 2016.05.11
  • Accepted : 2016.06.17
  • Published : 2016.06.30
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Abstract

The major aim of this study was to provide information on the chemical accidents that occurred in laboratories over the last 3 years. The total incidence of laboratory chemical accidents was 30 cases; 25 cases occurred at educational institutions. Most accidents (19 cases) occurred due to spills and leaks. The main cause of the accidents analyzed was worker carelessness (21 cases). Twenty-two accidents were related to hazardous chemical substances. In addition, general chemical substances as well as waste liquid contributed 26% to the incidents related to the laboratory. Among the 22 hazardous chemical substances involved in laboratory chemical accident, 67% of accident substances were accident preparedness substances.

본 연구는 실험실 화학사고를 대상으로 각 연도별 사고현황, 사고유형, 사고원인 등의 화학물질사고 특성을 분석하였다. 그 결과 실험실에서 발생한 화학사고는 총 30건이었으며, 이중 25건이 학교 실험실에서 발생하였다. 실험실화학사고의 사고유형 중 유출 및 누출에 의한 사고가 가장 많이 발생했으며, 사고원인에 대해서는 작업자부주의로 인한 사고가 가장 많았던 것으로 나타났다. 실험실 사고예방과 연구활동 종사자의 보호를 위해서는 현장점검 강화, 유해화학물질 관리 감독 강화, 안전교육 강화 등 다각적인 정책적 노력이 필요할 것으로 사료된다.

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