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http://dx.doi.org/10.12812/ksms.2014.16.3.249

The influences of Union and Labor Relations on Occupational Accident Rate: In Korean Manufacturing and Construction Industry  

Cho, Hm Hak (Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute, KOSHA)
Lee, Jaehee (Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute, KOSHA)
Rhee, Kyung Yong (Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute, KOSHA)
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Journal of the Korea Safety Management & Science / v.16, no.3, 2014 , pp. 249-255 More about this Journal
Abstract
The Purpose of this study is to compare occupational accident rate of unionized and non-unionized company and to investigate influences of labor relations on occupational accident rate in Korean manufacturing and construction Industry. Data in 2011 Occupational safety and Health Trend Survey were analyzed for this study. Results show that the occupational accident rate was lower in unionized company than non-unionized company. And amicable labor relationship reduces the occupational accident rate. The policy should be needed to support labor union and improve labor relationship to prevent industrial accidents.
Keywords
occupational accident rate; labor union; labor relation; safety;
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