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http://dx.doi.org/10.12812/ksms.2015.17.3.81

A Study on Efficient Activities in Railway Safety Guidance  

Kim, Tae-gil (A Study on Efficient Activities in Railway Safety Guidance)
Kim, Ki-Young (Korail)
Kang, Kyung-sik (Department of Industrial Management Engineering, Myongji University)
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Journal of the Korea Safety Management & Science / v.17, no.3, 2015 , pp. 81-88 More about this Journal
Abstract
Infrastructure such as tracks, catenary, rolling stock and signaling systems, and close interface with the human factors of train drivers, shunting staff and maintenance staff are required for train operations. Safety management is the most essential part for the functioning of a train. In line with the safety management, each rail operator has a safety guidance system and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport operates Railway Safety Inspector system. Safety Inspector System is to train employees working in the field to be aware of rules and regulations, and to improve identified risk factors. Hence, it is necessary to establish systematic training and inspection methods for safety guidance staff and make clear the roles and responsibilities of safety inspectors according to the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and safety instructors for several inspections according to the Railroad Safety Act.
Keywords
Railway Safety; Guidance and Inspection;
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1 Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, 2004, Railroad Safety Act(Act NO 7245)
2 Regulations of Railway Safety Inspector (Ministry of Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs, Ordinance No. 2012-879
3 Regulation of Safety Instructor(Korea Railroad Corporation, Safety Supporting Department Document No. 458)
4 Occupational Safety and Health Act (Act No. 11882)
5 Detailed Regulations of Occupational Safety and Health (Korea Railroad Corporation Detailed Regulations No. 2014-72)
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