한국산업보건학회지 (Journal of Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene)

  • 제32권4호
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  • Pages.302-324
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  • 2022
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  • 2384-132X(pISSN)
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  • 2289-0564(eISSN)
한국산업보건학회 (Korean Industrial Hygiene Association)
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한국 전자산업에서 작업환경측정을 통해 파악된 발암물질들 노출 특성과 발암물질관리 방안: 작업환경측정자료(2013-2017)를 중심으로

Exposure of Carcinogens in Electronics Industries and Strategy for Control of Carcinogens: Using Work Environment Measurement Database (2013-2017) in Korea

  • 손미아 (강원대학교 의과대학.의학전문대학원 예방의학교실) ;
  • 윤재원 (서울대학교병원) ;
  • 황유성 (강원대학교 의과대학.의학전문대학원 의료관리학교실) ;
  • 박미진 (노동환경건강연구소) ;
  • 최민서 (강원대학교 의과대학.의학전문대학원 예방의학교실) ;
  • 이미영 (산업안전보건연구원) ;
  • 백도명 (노동환경건강연구소, 국립암센터)
  • Mia, Son (Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine.School of Medicine, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Jaewon, Yun (Seoul National University Hospital) ;
  • Yu Seoung, Hwang (Department of Health Policy and Management, College of Medicine.School of Medicine, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Mijin, Park (Wonjin Institute for Occupational & Environmental Health) ;
  • MinSeo, Choi (Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine.School of Medicine, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Mi-Young, Lee (Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute) ;
  • Domyung, Paek (Wonjin Institute for Occupational & Environmental Health, Green-Hospital, National Cancer Center)
  • 투고 : 2022.05.27
  • 심사 : 2022.12.10
  • 발행 : 2022.12.30
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Objectives: The objective of this study is to investigate exposure to occupational carcinogens in the nationwide electronics industries and to establish a strategy for control of occupational carcinogens in South Korea. Methods: We evaluated occupational carcinogens as defined by International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) using a nationwide work environment measurement database on the electronics industry in South Korea measured between 2013 and 2017 in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Results: The number of occupational carcinogens found in the electronics industry in South Korea were: 20 for IARC Group 1, 14 for Group 2A, and 30 for Group 2B. The occupational carcinogens (Group 1) most frequently exposed were strong-inorganic-acid mists containing sulfuric acid (sulfuric acid), welding fumes, mineral oils (untreated or mildly treated), nickel compounds, silica dust, crystalline substances in the form of quartz or cristobalite, formaldehyde, arsenic and inorganic arsenic compounds, chromium (VI) compounds, trichloroethylene, cadmium and cadmium compounds, vinyl chloride, ethylene oxide, wood dust, beryllium and beryllium compounds, 1,3 butadiene, benzene, and others. Among them, the carcinogens (Group 1) exceeding the acceptable standard were trichloroethylene, formaldehyde, and ethylene oxide. The working environment measurement system as regulated by Occupational Safety and Health Act is not properly assessed and managed for occupational carcinogens in South Korea. A component analysis for all materials used should be set up to practically reduce occupational carcinogens. A ban on the use of occupational carcinogens and the development of alternative materials are needed. The occupational carcinogens below the acceptable standards should be carefully examined and a new standard for exposure needs to be established. Conclusions: The Occupational Safety and Health Act should be improved to identify and monitor occupational carcinogens at work sites. A strategy for occupational safety and health systems should be provided to give direction to workers' needs and right to know.

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전자산업의 보건관리실태조사 및 노동자보호방안 마련 -반도체 제조업 중심 연구에 참여하신 공동연구원분들께 감사드린다. 이 연구조사를 위해 작업현장을 방문했을 때 따뜻하게 맞아주시고 설명해주신 한국 전자산업의 산업안전관리자, 보건관리자, 노동자들께 깊은 감사를 드린다. 이 연구는 2018년 한국산업안전보건공단 산업안전보건연구원 학술용역 지원 사업에 의해 수행되었다. 또한 이 논문은 2017년도 정부(교육부)의 재원으로 한국연구재단의 지원을 받아 수행된 연구이다(No. 2017R1D1A1B03035890). 또한 이 논문은 보건복지부의 재원으로 한국보건산업진흥원의 보건의료기술연구개발사업 지원에 의하여 이루어진 것임(HI19C1320)을 밝힌다.

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