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A Study on the Safety Improvement of Polyester Round-Sling Work - Criteria Establishment for Edge Radii and Effective Contact Width

폴리에스터 라운드 슬링의 작업안전성 향상 방안 연구 - 모서리 및 유효접촉면적에 대한 기준 중심으로

  • Jin Woo Lee (Ocean Technology Training Team, Korea Institute of Maritime and Fisheries Technology) ;
  • Cheol Ho Han (Hankook Heavy Machinery) ;
  • Young Hun Jeon (Korea Marine Equipment Research Institute) ;
  • Chang Hee Lee (Division of Navigation Convergence, Korea Maritime and Ocean University)
  • 이진우 (한국해양수산연수원 해양기술교육팀) ;
  • 한철호 ((주)한국중기계연구소) ;
  • 전영훈 (한국조선기자재연구원) ;
  • 이창희 (한국해양대학교 항해융합학부)
  • Received : 2024.02.14
  • Accepted : 2024.06.12
  • Published : 2024.06.30
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Abstract

Polyester round slings are widely utilized in various work environments due to their lightweight, flexible nature and smooth surface that minimizes the risk of cargo abrasion or damage. However, specific guidelines intended to protect round slings from the damage caused by the sharp edges of cargo, thus preventing accidents in case the cargo falls, are lacking in South Korea. In this study, a comparative analysis was conducted on the regulations and guidelines related to round slings in South Korea and the United States. Further, experiments were carried out to determine the relationship between round slings and lifting accessories. The research identified specific shortcomings in the user manuals provided by round-sling manufacturers. Accordingly, certain measures were proposed for enhancing the operational safety of round slings: 1) establish criteria for edge protection of polyester round slings and 2) recommend standardization of the information provided by manufacturers. As developing new standards is a time-consuming task, this study proposes a method for enhancing the operational safety of round slings in the short term by introducing established safety standards from the United States-where safety has been proven over a considerable period of time-into the domestic context. In addition, it is recommended that edge criteria be permanently printed on the labels of round slings.

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