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http://dx.doi.org/10.15269/JKSOEH.2022.32.1.41

A Study on the Institutional Limitations of Chemical Exposure Control for Cleaning Workers - Focusing on the Exclusion of Preparation and Submission of Material Safety Data Sheets  

Shin, Saemi (Health and Safety Convergence Science Introduction, College of Health Science, Korea University)
Ki, Nosung (Health and Safety Convergence Science Introduction, College of Health Science, Korea University)
Lee, Hea Min (Health and Safety Convergence Science Introduction, College of Health Science, Korea University)
Kim, Dong Hyeon (Department of Health and Environmental Science, College of Health Science, Korea University)
Wee, Seohyeon (Department of Health and Environmental Science, College of Health Science, Korea University)
Byeon, Sang-Hoon (Department of Health and Environmental Science, College of Health Science, Korea University)
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Journal of Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene / v.32, no.1, 2022 , pp. 41-52 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: This study intends to review the impact on cleaning workers and suggest directions for improvement by reviewing the legal and institutional ways in which Article 86 Nos. 7 and 16 of the Enforcement Decree of the Occupational Safety and Health Act work on the maintenance and promotion of cleaning workers' health. Methods: The following laws and systems were reviewed and considered: First, the occupational safety and health legislation obligated or required to be applied to protect the health of cleaning workers; Second, the status of control of chemicals or mixtures used at cleaning sites through the Consumer Chemicals Product and Biocide Safety Control Act; Third, Control of consumer products according to foreign material safety data sheet related laws. Results: Legal and institutional measures necessary to protect the health of cleaning workers include the legal control of harmful substances to be controlled, work environment monitoring, and special health examinations. The application of the Consumer Chemicals Product and Biocide Safety Control Act does not satisfy the legal and practical level of health maintenance and promotion required by the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and the communication of chemical information is insufficient. Overseas, there are restrictions on the use of consumer products in the workplace without material safety data sheets. Conclusions: It is necessary to improve the system to ensure the health of workers handling consumer chemical products. The remaining laws and regulations exempted from the obligation to prepare material safety data sheets should be additionally reviewed.
Keywords
material safety data sheets; cleaning workers; consumer chemical product; Occupational Safety and Health Act;
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