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Korean Industrial Hygiene Association (한국산업보건학회)
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Development of a General Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Guide for Maintenance Work at Electronics Industry Processing Facilities

전자산업 공정 설비 작업 안전보건가이드 개발

  • Soyeon Kim (Changwon Fatima Hospital) ;
  • Seunghee Lee (Department of Environmental Health, Korea National Open University) ;
  • Jeongyeon Park (Department of Environmental Health, Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University) ;
  • Taek-hyeon Han (Partner Environment & Safety Team, Samsung Electronics) ;
  • Jae-jin Moon (SHE Collaboration, SK Hynix) ;
  • Ingyun Jung (SHE Collaboration, SK Hynix) ;
  • Kyung Ehi Zoh (Department of Environmental Health, Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University) ;
  • Seyoung Kwon (Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency) ;
  • Kwang Jae Chung (Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency) ;
  • Dong-Uk Park (Department of Environmental Health, Korea National Open University)
  • Received : 2023.11.24
  • Accepted : 2024.02.10
  • Published : 2024.03.31
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Abstract

Objectives: The primary aim of this study is to create an Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) guide for high-risk maintenance tasks, specifically one designed for maintenance work (MW) in the electronics industry. Methods: The methodology involved a literature review, field investigations, and discussions. An initial draft of the OSH guide was created and then refined through consultations with experts possessing extensive experience in MW for electronic processes. Results: Specific MW tasks within electronics processing facilities identified as high-risk by the research were selected. A comprehensive OSH guide for these tasks was developed consisting of approximately 11 to 12 components and encompassing about 20-25 pages. Implementing safety and health measures before, during, and after MW is crucial for the protection of maintenance personnel. The guide is enriched with real-case scenarios of industrial accidents and occupational diseases to enhance maintenance workers' comprehension of the OSH principles. For a clearer understanding of and adherence to the safety protocols, the guide incorporates visual aids, including cartoons and photographs. Conclusions: This OSH guide is designed to ensure the protection of workers involved in maintenance activities in the electronics industry. It aligns with global standards set by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and Semiconductor Equipment and Material International (SEMI) to ensure a high 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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