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Consideration of Limitations related to the International Comparison of Statistics on Fatal Occupational Injuries per 100,000 Workers

산재 사망십만인률 국제비교와 관련된 한계점 고찰

  • 김진현 (한국산업안전보건공단 산업안전보건연구원 산업안전연구실) ;
  • 서동현 (한국산업안전보건공단 산업안전보건연구원 산업안전연구실) ;
  • 강성윤 (한국산업안전보건공단 산업안전보건연구원 산업안전연구실) ;
  • 백빛나 (한국산업안전보건공단 산업안전보건연구원 산업안전연구실) ;
  • 배계완 (한국산업안전보건공단)
  • Received : 2021.06.07
  • Accepted : 2021.08.02
  • Published : 2021.08.31
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Abstract

This study analyzes the differences in definitions and concepts of terms used in the statistical indicators of fatal occupational injuries per 100,000 workers among countries included in the ILOSTAT data explorer. In addition, improvement measures focusing on the limitations in international comparison are proposed. Five countries-the Republic of Korea, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, United States-- were comparatively analyzed. These countries were selected according to the significance of differences in their definitions of workplace injuries, workers, and compensation insurance, and their reporting systems. Considering these differences before directly comparing statistical indicators of fatal occupational injuries per 100,000 workers among countries is necessary because the range of comparison groups and the definition of fatal occupational injury are different for each country. While one can also compare trends by country, it is necessary to investigate beforehand whether the criteria and methods for processing statistics have changed. Misinterpretation can be minimized by properly understanding the process and limitations of fatal occupational statistical indicators that may differ from country to country.

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