• 웰빙융합연구
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.49-56
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• 2024

Purpose: Construction sites are currently facing a socialization problem as the incidence of thermal disease-related disasters increases due to summer heat waves, exacerbated by factors like the concentration of middle-aged and older workers and global warming. The reason why construction sites are particularly vulnerable to heat waves is that there are many outdoor work, which is the peculiarity of the construction industry, and most of the construction workers are elderly. This study analyzes disaster statistics of workers at construction sites for five years to investigate the occurrence of thermal diseases and analyze factors through disaster cases to provide basic data for future disasters to be reduced. Research design, data, and methodology: According to the Construction Workers' Mutual Aid Association, as of June, more than 60% of the construction workers working in the field were in their 50s and 60s. More than 24% are in their 60s and older. Thermal diseases caused by heat waves occur when exposed to high heat or strong sunlight for a long time, accompanied by headaches and dizziness. The problem is that many elderly people have underlying diseases, so if they lose consciousness, they cannot easily recover and are likely to die. Results: According to industrial accident statistics, 182 people were injured by heat-related diseases in the summer from 2016 to 2021, of which 29 died. In particular, in the construction industry, which has a lot of outdoor work, 87 people were injured and 20 people died. Conclusions: In order to prevent heat diseases caused by outdoor work, it is emphasized that exposure time is controlled, and sufficient rest and hydration are essential. Rest, water, and shade are in line with the three principles.

• 대한안전경영과학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.75-89
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• 2024

The objective of this study was to conduct research and analysis using Group Focus Interview to survey the between construction site workers and managers implementing for the Severe Accident Punishment Act. Focused on measures to improve safety management effectiveness for the effectiveness of establishing a safety management system. A plan to improve the efficient safety management system was presented to 50 construction industrial managers and workers. In order to ensure the industrial accident prevention policies appropriately, it is necessary to be aware of safety obligations for workers as well as business operators. In addition, despite the existence of a commentary on the Serious Accident Punishment Act, confusion in the field still persists, so in the event of a major accidents, the obligation to take safety and health education is strengthened, and effective case education is proposed by teaching actual accident cases suitable for actual working sites. It is necessary to make all training mandatory, and it is necessary to reconsider awareness through writing a daily safety log, awareness of risk factors, etc., and writing down risk information. Above all, at the construction ordering stage, it is necessary to keep the construction safety, request corrections and supplements for problems issues that arise, and consult between the orderer and the construction company about the problems issues. Rather than having only the construction company correct or supplement the safety management plan, the contents should be shared with supervisors and workers to establish a more practical solution. Results of this study will contribute to improving the effectiveness of the serious accident and construction safety management system.

• 한국건축시공학회지
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.343-349
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• 2014

건설 프로젝트가 대형화되고 복잡해지면서 건설업의 재해도 대형화되고 있다. 최근 건설 프로젝트에서 휴먼에러를 감소시켜 재해를 감소시키는 연구가 진행되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 건설현장의 근로자를 대상으로 안전교육과 휴먼에러의 상관관계에 대해서 분석하는 것을 목적으로 한다. 안전교육은 중소규모현장보다는 대규모현장에서 더 많이 실시하고 있으나 법적 기준에는 부족한 것으로 나타났다. 대규모현장 건설근로자의 경우 안전교육 실시횟수가 많을수록 휴먼에러가 감소하는 경향이 있으나, 중소규모현장 건설근로자는 반대로 나타났다. 본 연구결과는 효율적인 안전교육을 통해 건설근로자의 휴먼에러를 감소시는데 도움을 줄 것이다.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.406-414
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• 2023

Background: This study examined age-group differences in the rate, severity, and cost of injuries among construction workers to support evidence-based worker safety and health interventions in the construction industry. Methods: Ohio workers' compensation claims for construction workers were used to estimate claim rates and costs by age group. We analyzed claims data auto-coded into five event/exposure categories: transportation incidents; slips, trips, and falls (STFs); exposure to harmful substances and environments; contact with objects and equipment (COB); overexertion and bodily reaction. American Community Survey data were used to determine the percentage of workers in each age group. Results: From 2007-2017, among 72,416 accepted injury claims for ~166,000 construction full-time equivalent (FTE) per year, nearly half were caused by COB, followed by STFs (20%) and overexertion (20%). Claim rates related to COB and exposure to harmful substances and environments were highest among those 18-24 years old, with claim rates of 313.5 and 25.9 per 10,000 FTE, respectively. STFs increased with age, with the highest claim rates for those 55-64 years old (94.2 claims per 10,000 FTE). Overexertion claim rates increased and then declined with age, with the highest claim rate for those 35-44 years old (87.3 per 10,000 FTE). While younger workers had higher injury rates, older workers had higher proportions of lost-time claims and higher costs per claim. The total cost per FTE was highest for those 45-54 years old ($1,122 per FTE). Conclusion: The variation in rates of injury types by age suggests that age-specific prevention strategies may be useful.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제20권12호
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• pp.176-181
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• 2019

2017년도 연령별 산업재해 분석에 따르면 건설업 재해자 가운데 71.8%, 사망자의 74.9%가 50세 이상으로, 건설업 고령근로자의 산업재해 심각성을 보여 주고 있다. 본 연구에서 50세 이상 건설근로자 303명과 안전관리자 178명을 대상으로 건설현장 건설업 기초안전보건교육 현황을 파악하여 교육이수자에 대한 보수교육 개선방안을 제시하여, 건설현장 고령근로자 산업재해 예방에 기여하고자 건설근로자의 안전교육에 대한 안전의식과 기초안전보건교육 개선방안에 대하여 설문조사를 실시하였다. 연구결과 첫째 고령근로자와 안전관리자간의 안전교육에 대한 안전의식 차이 비교에서는 고령근로자(M=2.09), 안전관리자(M=2.39)로 안전교육에 대한 안전의식이 건설근로자보다 안전관리자들이 더 높게 나타났다. 둘째는 건설업 기초안전보건교육에 대한 보수교육 필요성에 대해서는 응답자의 65.2%가 긍정적으로 대답했다. 세째 건설업 기초안전보건교육 이수자에 대한 보수 주기에 대한 설문에서는 70%가 정기적으로 3년 이내 보수교육이 필요하다고 분석되었다. 교육 이수 후 시간이 지나면 안전의식이 떨어지고 새로운 공법과 건설안전 환경이 변화되는 상황에서 본 연구는 건설업 기초안전보건교육이 채용 시 교육을 대체하지 못하고 있어, 선행연구에서 제시한 기초안전보건 교육방법 개선을 통한 보수교육 도입으로 이 제도가 개선 될 수 있도록 제안하고자 한다.

• 한국직업건강간호학회지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.74-84
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• 2017

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) and to evaluate the effects of intervention for CVD prevention in construction workers. Methods: A total of 497 workers participated the health status survey and finally 90 workers were analyzed for evaluation of the intervention with the one-group pretest-posttest design. The data were collected from the questionnaires and health examinations in the healthcare service for road constructor's CVD prevention as secondary analysis. The intervention of the healthcare was composed of CVD prevention education for all workers and face to face counselling for the high risk group of CVD risk during 6 months in workplace. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, $x^2$ test, Wilcoxon signed rank test, and paired t-test. Results: The moderate and high risk groups of CVD were 9.7% and 0.8%. After the intervention, the physical activity (MET-min/week) significantly increased (Z=-5.46, p<.001). But, there were no significant differences in blood pressure, fasting glucose, body mass index, and CVD risk appraisals between pre and post intervention. Conclusion: The findings imply that it is necessary to develop the health promotion program for construction workers which fully reflects the characteristics of individuals and the organization.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.140-146
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• 2001

In construction industry, workers' accident rates are relatively high compared to those of other industries. These high accidents rates are mostly due to the characteristics of construction process. In order to effectively reduce the accident rates, it is required to develop not only immediate measures but also long-term programs of instruction, training, and education. In addition, well-analyzed information on past history is required for the prevention of accidents. By examining about 800 cases of construction accidents that happened between Jan. 1992 and Dec. 2000, this paper developed an information system that provides appropriated safety information to the construction workers. This system is expected to contribute to the workers' safety in construction industry.

• 한국건축시공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국건축시공학회 2020년도 가을 학술논문 발표대회
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• pp.113-114
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• 2020

During the construction work, many deaths and injuries have occurred in the formwork. This study aims to analyze the perceptions of construction workers about the disaster of formwork collapse. In this study, the IPA(Importance-Performance Analysis) technique was used to analyze the perception of construction workers and derive urgent factors for improvement. As a result of IPA analysis, the fourth quadrant factor needed to be improved first, and the second quadrant factor needed effort distribution. Therefore, it is judged that this study can be used as basic data for safety management and disaster prevention activities.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.213-225
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• 2020

Objectives: In order to prepare measures to enhance construction workers' satisfaction with their working environment, the effects of working conditions and the mediating effects of safety and health information on workers' satisfaction with their working environment in the construction industry have been studied. The results of this study can be used as basic data for further studies in this field. Method: Data on 1,361 male construction workers from the 5th Korea Working Condition Survey (KWCS) were used for this study. The effects of working conditions were analyzed using SPSS 25.0 and the mediating effects of health and safety information were analyzed with SPSS PROCESS macro using the bootstrap method. Results: The safety and health management system and the self-determination of break time had a statistically significant positive effect on satisfaction with the working environment. Chemical and ergonomic risk factors had a statistically significant negative effect on satisfaction with the working environment. The provision of safety and health information, the mediating variable, had a statistically significant positive effect on satisfaction with the working environment. Therefore, it had a mediating effect between working conditions and satisfaction with the working environment. Conclusion: In order to enhance construction workers' satisfaction with their working environment, the above results suggest that the safety and health management system should be well established; self-determination of break times should be guaranteed; and chemical and ergonomic risk factors should be controlled. In addition, workers should be provided with necessary health and safety information related to their work. This study will be useful if these findings are used as basic data in further studies in related fields.

• 문화기술의 융합
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.477-482
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• 2024

2022년 중대재해 처벌 등에 관한 법률이 시행되며 국내 건설현장에 대한 안전과 보건에 대한 건설회사의 역할이 강화되고 최고 경영자에 대한 책임이 막중해졌다. 하지만, '22년 광주 화정동 주상복합 아파트 붕괴사고와 같은 중대재해는 여전히 발생하고 있다. 인구감소, 젊은 계층의 건설업 진입기피등으로 건설현장은 고령 근로자와 외국인 근로자의 비율이 높아지고 있다. 본 연구에서는 기존 연구에서 다루지 않았던 건설현장의 취약계층인 외국인 근로자, 고령 근로자, 건강취약 근로자 등의 스마트 안전기술에 대한 중요도 인식의 차이를 확인하기 위하여 설문조사를 진행하였다. 취약계층 작업자들은 외국어 지원 분야, 위험경고 분야, 신체 착용 모니터링 분야에 대한 스마트 안전기술을 중요하다고 인식하고 있었으며, 향후 취약계층에 대해 스마트 안전기술을 확대해야 한다는 결론을 도출하였다.