• 대한인간공학회지
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.1-10
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• 2016

Objective: This study aimed to find good design for summer functional farm shoes under the agricultural environment and working characteristics, which can help safe farm work and further promote the efficiency of working. Background: Most accidents at farms were overturn accidents caused by slipping or falling, and it was found that the main factors which caused the overturn accidents were inappropriate work shoes for the working conditions. These inappropriate work shoes often cause overturn accidents in the rural areas with steep paths. Method: A survey on work shoes was conducted with 174 farmers, and the outcome of this survey was used to find problems of work shoes and improvement ideas for the design of work shoes which can be used at farms. Results: Regarding the form of farm shoes, the ankle height was set at 6 inches to prevent the bending of the ankle and the inflow of foreign substances. The size and groove of the pattern of the outsole were extended to prevent catching of foreign substances. In the upper part, polyurethane and cordura were used in combination to secure air permeability, which was pointed out as the reason for the discomfort during the work wearing existing work shoes. Conclusion: Since farmers felt discomfort with the shoes which they were currently wearing, this study suggested a design of farm shoes by analyzing the important matters of the work shoes in development in order to improve such discomfort. Application: This study can help develop farm shoes that would practically ease farmers' burden of working at farm worksites and keep them safe.

• 패션비즈니스
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.113-130
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• 2024

A questionnaire survey of farmers engaged in actual farming was conducted to investigate the farmers' actual wearing conditions and preferences for agricultural workwear to develop workwear that is suitable for improved agricultural work efficiency. We extracted basic data necessary for the development of agricultural workwear. Analysis of the photographs taken showed differences in the shoes and gloves worn depending on the type of work. The percentages of men and women were equal among the agricultural workers. The age of the agricultural workers was analyzed and the results showed a higher percentage of those over 50 years old, indicating that the age of the agricultural workers was higher than in other industries. It was found that the waist, knees, and elbows of the workers were pulled during work, and analysis showed that the symptoms resulting from clothing pulling were more severe when the wearing dimensions were larger. It was recognized that the important aspects of workwear are those related to work, such as functionality, activity, and work efficiency. In addition to workwear, the most commonly worn auxiliary equipment was gloves, and other items included hats, armbands, work shoes, boots, seat chairs, and masks. When developing rural workwear, it is necessary to consider the fit, type of work, and materials of the workwear. Future research should focus on materials that can improve the functionality of workwear and pattern development that reflects physical and movement characteristics.

• 대한인간공학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.509-515
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• 2011

Objective: The study was performed to suggest factors to consider when making or selecting protective clothing to enhance farmers' health. The purpose of this study was to review and summarize the agricultural safety technology on clothing including hat, gloves, and shoes. Background: The farmers' work clothing has to meet a multitude of requirement. Risk factors in farm-work were identified by previous researches. Agricultural safety clothing needs to be introduced. Method: We reviewed previous papers regarding the agricultural workers' health, safety clothing to protect body from excessive heat and humid environment, ultraviolet(UV) protection, and hazardous body working postures. Also the UV cut effect, pesticideproof clothing, and preventable farm work related musculoskeletal disorders were discussed. Results: The agricultural safety clothing needs to be developed to provide comfort and to be resistant against heat. The UV protection function on skin and eyes has not been fully researched in safety clothing studies yet. Conclusions and Application: The farmers' work-related body posture needs to be studied in order to make and design agricultural safety clothing. The safety issues on agricultural work shoes are also needed to be included in future studies.

• 한국농촌생활과학회지
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.99-108
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• 1996

This study has intended to suggest fundamental data to develope and choose appropriate shoes for upland farming in order to prevent health deterioration of women workers and improve work effectiveness and reduce fatigue by wearing appropriate shoes. During 1995. 4. 28 - 5. 10, Fifty women workers in hot pepper farming were observed and major shoe types, which were rubber shoes, walking shoes, slippers, and rubber boots, were selected for the study. During 1995. 10. 9 - 31, two subjects were tested by wearing those shoes in the laboratory where the temperature was 24$\pm$1$^{\circ}C$ and relative humidity 50$\pm$5%RH. And the temperature & humidity on sole and in the shoes, the rectal temperature, skin temperature, blood pressure, pulse, lactate concentration of blood, Flickers' value and subjective sensation were measured. The results were as follows : 1. 84% of women workers mentioned that they need shoes improvement and the order of most frequent shoe types to be worn was rubber shoes, walking shoes, slippers, rubber boots. 2. The rate of women who were unsatisfied with shoes for upland farming is 38 percentages. The reason of unsatisfaction was that feet were in a sweat and alien substances were let into shoes. 3. The temperature & humidity on sole were the lowest in rubber boots during experiment(p＜0.01). 4. The relative humidity in the shoes was the highest in rubber boots by 90% and the lowest in walking shoes by 72% during rest And the humidity in slippers and walking shoes were significantly low in experiment(p＜0.001). 5. Rubber boots showed the highest rise in rectal temperature by 0.2$^{\circ}C$ showing increase of core temperature (p＜0.05). 6. The mean skin temperature during experiment was highest in rubber boots by 33.8$^{\circ}C$(p＜0.001).

• 대한인간공학회지
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• 제31권6호
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• pp.773-783
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• 2012

Objective: The aim of this study is to identify foot shapes of Korean male farmers by classifying their foot types using 3D scan data and analyzing the characteristics of each type. Background: The increasing demands for anthropometric information for the design of machinery and personal protective equipment to prevent occupational injuries has necessitated an understanding of the anthropometric differences to be found among occupations. Static stooped posture and squatting posture are so common in Korean farmers that anthropometric deformation in foot especially seems to occur easily. Method: 366 Korean male farmers volunteered for this study from 16 different farming villages nationwide from 2009 to 2011. Subjects were categorized into 4 age groups from 40s to 70s. Their right feet were measured by using 3D foot scanner, the anthropometric dimensions were composed of 40 items. Results: The 8 major factors affecting the foot shapes were extracted. From these factors the foot shape of Korean male farmers was classified into 3 Foot types. Foot type 1 showed severe deformation in toe 1, type 2 had a narrow shape and type 3 had a wider width for its length. Conclusion: There were some differences in foot shape and types between farmers and the public. The most characteristic foot type in Korean male farmers was type 3. Application: The results of identifying foot shapes of Korean male farmers might provide the useful information for designing ergonomic farm work shoes.

• 원예과학기술지
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.195-205
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• 2016

사탕무씨스트선충(Heterodera schachtii)은 전세계적으로 십자화과 작물에 심각한 경제적 손실을 유발시키는 선충으로 2011년 우리나라의 고랭지 채소 재배지에 최초 발생이 확인되었다. 고랭지 배추 재배지에 사탕무씨스트선충에 의한 피해가 증가하고 있는 실정이나 피해 확산에 대한 실제적 원인 규명이 없어 본 연구에서는 고랭지 배추 재배지에서 작업화와 작업차량, 물을 통한 사탕무씨스트선충의 확산 가능성을 구명하기 위하여 수행하였다. 사탕무씨스트 선충 감염지에서 작업 할 경우 신발에 묻은 흙에 사탕무씨스트선충이 존재하였는데 부착 된 씨스트선충의 수는 지역별로 차이가 있었다. 사탕무씨스트선충에 감염된 배추 밭 농로를 주행 한 차량의 바퀴에서도 사탕무씨스트 선충의 부착이 확인 되었다. 고랭지 배추 재배지에서 배추 수확시 사용하는 굴삭기의 궤도에서는 41kg의 흙이 부착되었으며 장거리 수송용 5톤 트럭의 바퀴 네 개에서도 223.7g의 흙이 채취되어 수확 작업 시 다량의 사탕무시스트선충이 부착될 수 있음을 확인 할 수 있었다. 강우 시 사탕무씨스트선충 감염 포장에서 작업할 경우를 가정하여 관주량별(2, 4, $8L{\cdot}m^{-2}$)에 따른 작업화 부착 흙 양과 사탕무씨스트선충 부착량을 조사한 결과 관주량이 많을수록 장화에 부착되는 흙의 양은 많았으나 사탕무씨스트선충의 밀도는 차이가 없었다. 강우 시, 사탕무시스트선충 감염지에서는 유거수를 통해 사탕무씨스트 선충이 이동하였다. 우리나라 고랭지 배추 재배지에서 신규 도입 선충인 사탕무씨스트선충은 작업자의 작업화와 수확 작업에 이용되는 굴삭기와 차량의 바퀴 및 물을 통해 확산이 이루어 질 수 있음을 구명하였다. 따라서 사탕무씨스트선충 감염지역에서는 작업자의 개인 위생과 작업 차량에 대한 토양 제거를 통해 감염 확산을 막아야 할 것으로 판단된다.