• 한국응급구조학회지
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.145-162
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• 2021

Purpose: The 2018 General survey of emergency assistance was conducted to examine the working conditions and welfare, including educational direction, interests, and awareness of work, of the fire department emergency medical technicians (EMT). This would be used as basic data for future policy directions. Methods: Among the fire-fighting officers in 16 cities nationwide, emergency rescue workers engaged in first-aid activities were targeted. With prior consent, a survey was conducted through electronic documents. Of the total 1,227 people, responses from 1,151 were finally analyzed, excluding 76 who did not respond appropriately. Results: The working conditions and welfare of 119 firefighters were moderate, but in the fields of education and interest, the learning according to the regulations was high. In particular, satisfaction with the scope of work was found to be below average. However, it was positive that it will play a role as a social safety net in the future and will converge with cutting-edge science. Conclusion: Although this study was a total investigation of the EMT survey, conducting an EMT survey on all fire fighters in Korea is difficult. Further research is needed, particularly on first-class emergency medical personnel who play a major role in 119 paramedics.

• 한국의류산업학회지
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.606-617
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• 2019

The present study newly developed a firefighters' protective jacket and pants using a Nomex honeycomb structured layer (HPC) in cases of being exposed to flashover or flameover. This study evaluated the protective and comfort functions of an HPC compared to the current KFI firefighters' protective clothing (FPC). The results are as follows. First, thermal protective performance (TPP) of fabric layers was 2.75 times greater for HPC than FPC at $125kW/m^2$. Second, the predicted second and third degree burn areas were smaller for HPC than FPC when using a flame manikin. Third, thermal insulation using a thermal manikin was 0.2 clo greater for HPC than FPC. Fourth, there were no marked differences in maximal performance, mobility, and microclimate temperature/humidity between FPC and HPC through human wear trials. The thermal insulation of HPC was higher than that of FPC; however, any negative effect of HPC thermal insulation on the comfort functions for firefighters was not found. In conclusion, the newly-developed HPC provided more protection in reducing burn injuries from $125kW/m^2$, while no negative impact on maximal performance, mobility and thermal comfort functions of firefighters, which is appropriate for quick-evasive tactics at the flashover, flameover or back draft fires.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.1-11
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• 2022

This numerical study investigates the effects of the size of the natural smoke vent area (10% and 1% of the floor area) and the location of the fire source (i.e., at the side and center of the stage) on the temperature distribution in the compartment and velocity distribution and mass flow rate of flow through a natural smoke vent for a reduced-scale model of a theater stage. Then, the mass flow rate of outflow through the natural smoke vent in the event of a fire for a real-scale theater stage was examined. The case with the larger natural smoke vent area and central fire source location showed lower temperature distributions and higher mass flow rates of outflow and inflow than the case with the smaller natural smoke vent area and side fire source location. The trends of the temperature distributions were closely related to those of the mass flow rates for the outflow and inflow. Additionally, the case with the larger natural smoke vent area and central fire source location exhibited the most non-uniform flow velocity distribution in all cases tested. A bidirectional flow, in which the outflow and inflow occur simultaneously, was observed through the natural smoke vent. In the event of a fire situation in a real-scale theater stage, it was predicted that the case with the larger natural smoke vent area and central fire source location would have a mass flow rate of outflow that is 43.53 times higher than that of the case with the smaller natural smoke vent area and side fire source location. The present results indicate that the natural smoke vent location should be determined by considering the location in a theater stage where a fire can occur.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.464-470
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• 2023

Objectives: This study evaluated occupational exposures to noise and heat stress during routine non-outage works in three coal-fired power plants in the Republic of Korea. Methods: The data were collected during the summer of 2020. Full shift noise exposure of 52 workers were measured using noise dosimeters. Heat stress of 16 worksites were measured for 70 minutes using wet-bulb globe temperature monitors. Results: The noise dosimetry results revealed time-weighted averages that ranged from 47.5 to 88.9 dBA. 2 out of 52 noise measurements exceeded 85 dBA. Based on the arithmetic mean, the coal service group showed the highest level at 80.2 dBA by job tasks. Noise exposures exceeding 85 dBA were measured in the coal service and plant operator group. Heat stress index measurements ranged from 20.3℃ to 37.2℃. 1 out of 9 indices measured in coal facilities and 4 out of 7 indices measured in boiler house exceeded 1 hour TWA during moderate work. Heat stress indices measured from boiler houses were significantly higher than those measured from coal equipment. Conclusions: The results show that overexposure to noise and heat stress may be encountered during routine non-outage work activities in coal-fired power plants. Appropriate actions should be taken to reduce future health outcome from occupational exposure to noise and heat stress in the industry.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제40권6호
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• pp.1289-1297
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• 2023

본 연구에서는 인디안구스베리(암라), 찔레나무, 쏘팔메토열매를 5:1:1 비율로 Complex하고 추출하여 0%, 0.5%, 2.5%, 12.5%, 100%의 NF Complex를 제조하였다. 제조한 NF Complex로 탈색한 시료 모발에 도포 후 손상된 모발과 비교·분석하였다. 개선 효과를 확인하기 위해 인장강도, 광택, 흡광도, 명도를 측정하였다. 측정 결과 인장강도는 증가하였다. 광택은 함량이 100%는 감소하고 나머지 함량은 증가하였다. 흡광도는 손상모와 대조군과의 차이가 있어 개선 효과가 있는 것으로 보인다. 명도는 변화는 있으나 미미하였다. NF Complex의 평균값은 유의미한 차이가 있음을 확인하였으며 추후 다양한 추출방법 및 혼합 비율에 따른 연구가 필요하다고 판단된다.

• 한국엔터테인먼트산업학회논문지
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.207-220
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• 2021

본 연구는 신임 119구급대원의 출동경험을 바탕으로 응급구조학 교육의 현장 적용 및 효용성을 파악한 후 대학교육의 한계점과 개선점 및 발전방향을 도출해내고자 한 질적 연구이다. 연구대상자는 응급구조학과를 졸업한 119 구급대원으로 구급활동을 시작한 지 3년 이내의 신임구급 대원 6명이다. 내러티브 인터뷰(narrative interview)방식으로 심층면담을 진행한 후 현상학적 방법 중 하나인 Colaizzi방법으로 분석하였다. 의미있는 진술에서 82개의 구성된 의미가 도출되었다. 구성된 의미로 부터 23개의 theme, 4개의 theme cluster, 2개의 category가 확인되었다. 4개의 주제모음은 '대학교육의 효용성', '대학교육의 한계점', '교육방법론에서의 개선방향', '교육내용에서의 개선방향'으로 신임구급대원들은 대학교육이 전반적으로는 도움이 되었으나 소방 현장보다는 병원 쪽에 치우친 이론교육이 주입식 강의로 이루어진 한계점을 지적하였다. 이에 신임대원들은 사례중심의 학습, 현장사례리뷰, 역할극방식 교육, 시뮬레이션 교육의 확대와 함께 실습위주로 장비를 활용한 술기교육을 강화할 것을 제안하였다. 또한 신임대원들은 대학교육과 현장사이에서 이론과 실제사이의 괴리감을 토로하며 소방현장에 맞는 교육의 도입을 제안하고 다양한 시각을 위한 다양한 지도를 언급하였다. 응급구조학 대학교육은 전반적으로 도움이 되었으나 제한점이 동시에 관찰되므로 교육방법론과 교육내용의 개선을 통해 발전해가야 한다.

• 한국의류학회지
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• 제27권12호
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• pp.1374-1380
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• 2003

본 연구의 목적은 의복의 기능성 측정의 객관적 평가를 위한 관절각도측정의 방법들 간에 상관관계를 분석하고, 컴퓨터를 이용한 측정방법을 개발, 이를 기존의 방법과 비교, 분석함으로써, 의복의 기능성 측정 및 기능적 디자인 개발에 기여함에 있다. 미국 Kansas 지역의 전문 소방수를 대상으로, 선택된 10가지 실험동작에서의 관절각(range-of-motion)을 computer-aided method, Leighton flexometer, goniometer를 사용하여 측정하였으며, 측정순서는 무작위 순서(random order)로 하였다. 독립변인으로는 3종류의 측정방법(computer-aided method, flexometer, goniometer)이며, 종속변인으로는 선택된 동작에서의 관절각(range-of-motion)이다. 또한 상관분석(correlation analysis)을 실시하여, 상관계수(correlation coefficient)를 측정한 통계처리결과, 각 측정방법들 간에 긍정적이며 유의적인 상관관계가 있는 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국응급구조학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.37-43
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• 2008

Purpose : It was to improve medical direction system through presenting need of doctor and paramedic in Korean Fire Service. Methods : This study was conducted by applying demand coefficients(4 for doctor, 3 or 4.5 for paramedic) to some data on medical director, paramedic, ambulance from National Emergency Management Agency. Results : Number of medical director & paramedic were 4 & 1,217. Number of necessary doctor for medical direction was 64 or 28(in case of direct medical direction) & 16 or 7(in case of indirect medical direction). Number of necessary paramedic for direct medical direction was 492(in case of 35% ALS ambulance) & 1,062(in case of 50% ALS ambulance). Conclusions : To improve quality & efficiency of medical direction brought up need of amendment of the Emergency Medical Services Act to apply indirect medical control such as standing orders, protocol, case review.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.151-160
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• 2009

At this study, we are developing a possible control system through remote monitoring for fire protection in various chemical factory facilities. It's possible to do real time confirmation of a normal operation presence of the various equipment installed in a chemical factory through the internet network at a fire fighting head office, an area fire department and a chemical factory situation room using this remote monitoring control system. When occurring, abnormal operation is the remote monitoring control system, which can check this immediately and notify the situation room administrator. After it was tested using developed remote monitoring control system, the remote monitoring for which the internet network was used confirmed possible.

• 한국응급구조학회지
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.47-57
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• 1998

Today, Korean Disaster Control System has better change the existed it for substantial prevention and the emergency control system. And it requires the new National Wide Disaster Control System through building up the cooperation system with related posts which are scattered over the National Administration and one-way management for disaster affairs by them. Therefore 119 that might have a lot of technical knowhow should be a center of disaster affairs which will be able to take all rescue, relief(first aid), fire fighting, and preventive affairs. Then it could be a service organization of citizen. Consequently, it will strengthen National Disaster Control ability and it could be a National Wide Disaster Organization which is ready for prevention, preparation, confrontation of all kinds of disasters with absolute reliance by the citizen.