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http://dx.doi.org/10.14346/JKOSOS.2020.35.2.61

Application of JSA and Checklist in Asbestos Sealing  

Cho, Guy Sun (Safety Environment Center, Hoseo University)
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Journal of the Korean Society of Safety / v.35, no.2, 2020 , pp. 61-66 More about this Journal
Abstract
As asbestos-containing buildings are getting older, asbestos deconstruction works are increasing. As a result, accident risks such as falls, cuts, electric shocks, and suffocation are increasing. Existing studies are mostly about health management and institutional policy research and there is little research on work risk. So workplace risk assessments that are easily applicable in the field are required to be applied. Sealing is the first process of asbestos deconstruction and is the first step to ensure worker's safety. Job Safety Analysis(JSA) and Checklist were used to identify the risk factors and to calculate the level of the risk. By comparing the two risk assessment tools, it was figured out that the JSA is appropriate for the initial process and change of work procedure while Checklist is appropriate for repetitive work. Because the sealing process is sort and simple, it is unlikely to cause serious injury. But since the risk of falling and cuts are exist, safety education and supervision are necessary to maintain a safe working environment.
Keywords
asbestos; risk assessment; job safety analysis; checklist;
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