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http://dx.doi.org/10.5143/JESK.2017.36.5.545

Risk Factors and Safety Measures for Ginseng Cultivation Work - An Examination Study to Develop Contents of Safety Education for Ginseng Farmers  

Kong, Yong-Ku (Sungkyunkwan University, Industrial Engineering)
Lee, Inseok (Hankyong National University, Department of Civil, Safety and Environmental Engineering / Research Center for Applied Human Sciences)
Lee, Kyung Suk (Rural Development Administration, National Academy of Agriculture Science)
Choi, Kyeong-Hee (Sungkyunkwan University, Industrial Engineering)
Kang, Da-Yeong (Hankyong National University, Department of Civil, Safety and Environmental Engineering / Research Center for Applied Human Sciences)
Lee, Juhee (Sungkyunkwan University, Industrial Engineering)
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Journal of the Ergonomics Society of Korea / v.36, no.5, 2017 , pp. 545-557 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to find risk factors in cultivating ginseng based on risk assessments and suggest safety measures for main risks. Background: Safety education and training is one of the practical and effective methods to prevent occupational accidents and injuries. In agricultural sector, there are few contents of safety education as compared to other industries. Especially, farm work has different cultivation characteristics according to the crops, so it needs special education materials for each crop. Among the various types of crops, ginseng contains various risk factors due to its long cultivating period and unique environment. Therefore, safety education material specified for ginseng is necessary to improve ginseng farmers' safety. Method: Risk assessment for cultivating tasks of ginseng was carried out through data obtained from various methods (site survey, interview, literature survey). To improve objectivity, the risk assessment was applied with 3-criteria (researcher estimate, interview, previous research results). Finally, the three high-risk tasks were selected and safety measures for those tasks were provided. Results: Three tasks, such as 'Mounting, maintenance and removing supports', 'Pest control' and 'Harvest', were selected as risky tasks among total tasks. (1) In 'Mounting' and maintenance and removing supports', the farmers found to be exposed to the risks of musculoskeletal disorders and accidents related to operating the tablet machine. (2) In 'Pest control', agrichemical poisoning, musculoskeletal disorders and hyperthermia were main risks. Finally, (3) In 'Harvest', the farmers are mainly exposed to the possibility of accidents of agricultural machines and risks of musculoskeletal disorders. Thus, it needs to apply appropriate safety measures to those risky tasks, such as safety guidelines, convenience equipment, protective kit, and so on. Conclusion: This study can be used as basic data for agricultural safety and expected that it would be useful for further study. In addition, the results of the research will be produced in the form of animation, which will enhance the safety consciousness for aged farmers. Application: The result of this study can be used in developing safety education materials for ginseng farmers which is essential to prevent occupational accidents and injuries among ginseng farmers.
Keywords
Agricultural safety; Risk assessment; Ginseng; Safety education;
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