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Exploring Different Users' Perception of Smart Harness on Construction Sites

건설현장 스마트 안전대 사용자별 인식 차이에 관한 연구

  • Kim, Hyeon-tae (Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Seoul National University) ;
  • Ahn, Chang-bum (Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Seoul National University) ;
  • Park, Moon-seo (Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Seoul National University)
  • Received : 2021.11.27
  • Accepted : 2021.12.10
  • Published : 2021.12.15
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Abstract

To prevent fall from height, interest in the development and introduction of smart harness is increasing as policies and laws such as mandatory use of smart safety equipment at construction sites. However, despite the potential of smart harness, construction safety cannot be contributed unless adopted or used by users. The objective of this research is to examine the perception between safety managers and workers on smart harness, user perception according to user's experience and differences through semi-structured in-depth interviews. As a result of the interview and comparative analysis, both safety managers and workers perceived smart harness as uncomfortable, and workers with experience in using smart harness perceived that simple functions that inform risks are useful for securing safety. This research results show different user's perception of smart harness can be confirmed how much factors affect the use of smart harness, which can provide implication into establishing measures to strengthen the use of smart harness in the future.

추락사고 방지를 위해 근로자의 단순 실수와 부주의까지 포용할 수 있도록 건설현장 스마트 안전장비 사용 의무화 등의 정책 및 법령이 시행됨에 따라, 스마트 안전장비 기술 개발 및 현장 도입에 대한 관심이 더욱 증가되고 있다. 그러나 스마트 안전장비의 잠재성에도 불구하고, 사용자에게 채택되거나 사용되지 않으면 건설 안전에 기여할 수 있는 기회는 주어지지 않는다. 본 연구의 목적은 추락사고 방지를 위한 스마트 안전장비의 성능과 특징에 따른 사용자별 인식과 기대의 차이를 통해 스마트 안전장비 채택에 관한 결정요인을 조사하는 것이다. 이를 위해 스마트 안전장비 중 최근 국내/외에서 기술개발 및 연구가 활발히 진행 중인 스마트 안전대에 대한 안전관리자 및 근로자의 인식을 조사하였다. 연구 결과는 스마트 안전장비에 대한 사용자별 인식 차이를 확인함으로써 건설현장 추락사고 방지를 위한 스마트 안전장비 도입 활성화에 관한 통찰을 제공할 것이다.

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