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http://dx.doi.org/10.14346/JKOSOS.2015.30.1.001

Balance and Effectiveness of Direct Regulations on Manufacturers and Users of Industrial Machines  

Choi, Gi Heung (Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering, Hansung University)
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Journal of the Korean Society of Safety / v.30, no.1, 2015 , pp. 1-7 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study first addresses the ineffectiveness of indirect regulation on industrial machines. Analysis of causes of industrial accidents associated with industrial machines further reveals the fact that technical causes need to be resolved at the manufacturing stage to reduce the frequency and strength of industrial accidents. Balanced safety certification on manufacturers and safety inspection on users of industrial machines are then suggested to effectively resolve such technical causes. The effectiveness of such safety certification and safety inspection can be justified by cost-benefit analysis. Particularly, balance in expected benefits of safety certification and safety inspection is a key issue for validity of such analysis. The accumulated benefit-costs for press brake and portable sawing machine confirm the effectiveness of such safety system.
Keywords
direct regulation; safety certification; safety inspection; cost-benefit analysis;
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