Journal of the Korean Society of Safety (한국안전학회지)

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Improvement of Grommet Work Safety by Comparision of Domestic and Foreign Guidelines

국내외 지침 비교를 통한 Grommet 작업 안전성 향상 방안 연구

  • 이진우 (한국해양수산연수원 해양기술교육팀) ;
  • 한철호 ((주)한국중기계 연구소) ;
  • 이송우 (금산하이텍고등학교) ;
  • 전영훈 (한국조선기자재연구원) ;
  • 이창희 (한국해양대학교 항해융합학부)
  • Received : 2022.05.27
  • Accepted : 2022.06.24
  • Published : 2022.08.31
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Abstract

The number of deaths caused by power crane accidents continues to decline. Nevertheless, more than 50 people die each year due to these accidents. Various types of slings, such as wire rope sling, chain sling, belt sling, and grommet, are used in industries, depending on the characteristics of the work involved. To reduce the number of accidents involving these slings, the formulation of technical measures and education of workers are necessary. This study compares and analyzes local and international guidelines as well as those found in manufacturer manuals in relation to grommets, which are widely used in shipyards and construction sites. Moreover, measures for improving the safety of work using grommet are reviewed. This paper further proposes the revision of the technical guidelines of the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency such that the information directly affecting the safety of work involving grommets is included. By clarifying the guidelines that manufacturers provide in their manuals, accident prevention through worker awareness is anticipated in the future.

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