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Korean Industrial Hygiene Association (한국산업보건학회)
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Evaluation of and Improvement Strategies for Government Support Programs on Industrial Health in Small Workplaces

소규모 사업장 산업보건 분야 정부 지원사업 평가와 개선 방향

  • Mijin Park (Wojin institute for occupational and environmental health, Institute of health & Environment Seoul National University) ;
  • Seoyoung Choi (Department of Sociology, Sogang University) ;
  • Hyejin Lee (Chemicals research bureau, Occupational safety and health research institute)
  • 박미진 (노동환경건강연구소, 서울대학교 보건환경연구소) ;
  • 최서영 (서강대학교 사회학과) ;
  • 이혜진 (산업안전보건연구원 산업화학연구실)
  • Received : 2024.02.27
  • Accepted : 2024.06.11
  • Published : 2024.06.30
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Abstract

Objective: The introduction of government support programs for small businesses in 1993 aimed to enhance awareness and capabilities in industrial health management among small business proprietors, marking a continuous expansion over the past three decades. Despite this growth, there has been a conspicuous absence of comprehensive evaluations regarding the efficacy of these initiatives. In response, this study endeavors to conduct a thorough policy evaluation. Method: Through a meticulous approach, we conducted an analysis of in-depth interviews with eight individuals possessing expertise in the administration of government support programs for small businesses. These interviews were sourced from personnel affiliated with government ministries and public agencies. Results: In the analysis, it was found that small-scale business government support programs operate primarily based on quantity rather than receiving support from business owners regarding their necessity or utility. Consequently, these programs have failed to yield substantial effects on altering the perception of business owners or improving the working environment within the businesses. Conclusion: This study assumes significance in its capacity to discern intricate procedural challenges in program implementation, which often elude quantitative scrutiny. Furthermore, it provides pivotal insights for enhancing government support programs.

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본 연구는 2022년 한국산업안전보건공단 산업안전보건연구원 화학 분야 위탁연구 사업에 의해 수행되었음.

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