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Development of an Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Guide for Safely Cleaning Contaminated Machinery, Equipment, and Parts Used in the Electronics Manufacturing Process

전자산업 공정에서 사용한 부품, 기계류 세정(cleaning) 작업 안전보건 가이드

  • Seunghee Lee (Department of Environmental Health, Korea National Open University) ;
  • Soyeon Kim (Changwon Fatima Hospital) ;
  • Kyung Ehi Zoh (Department of Environmental Health, Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University) ;
  • Yeong Woo Hwang (LG Display, Health Care Policy Task) ;
  • Kyong-Hui Lee (US Army 65th Medical Brigade, Force Health Protection and Preventive Medicine Unit) ;
  • Kwang Jae Chung (Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute) ;
  • Dong-Uk Park (Department of Environmental Health, Korea National Open University)
  • Received : 2023.11.24
  • Accepted : 2023.12.29
  • Published : 2023.12.31
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Abstract

Objectives: This study aims to develop an Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) guide for the safe cleaning of contaminated machinery, equipment, and parts used in the electronics manufacturing process. Methods: A literature review, field investigations, and discussions were conducted. An initial draft of an OSH guide was developed and reviewed by experts with significant experience in maintenance work in the electronics manufacturing process in order to refine the guide. Results: Workers involved in cleaning processes with chemicals, solvents, and abrasive blasting can face exposure to a wide range of chemicals, abrasives, and noise. Identifying potential risks associated with each cleaning technique was an essential first step toward enhancing safety measures. The OSH guide comprises approximately eleven to twelve sections spanning 20-25 pages. It includes engineering and administrative protocols systematically organized to address the necessary actions before, during, and after cleaning tasks, depending on the technique. It is recommended that airline respirator masks be used in conjunction with an air purification system to ensure adherence to air quality standard "D" for atmosphere level. The use of an oil-free air compressor is advised, preferably a stationary model that does not rely on fuel sources like diesel. Conclusions: This OSH guide is designed to protect workers involved in maintenance activity in the electronics industry and aligns with global standards, such as those from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and Semiconductor Equipment and Material International, ensuring a higher level of safety and compliance.

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본 연구는 2023년 안전보건공단 산업보건연구원 "전자산업 안전보건 가이드 개발" 학술용역에 따라 수행된 결과이며 이에 감사드립니다.

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