• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제4권3호
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• pp.136-141
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• 2013

Background: Occupational end users of pesticides may experience bodily absorption of the pesticide products they use, risking possible health effects. The purpose of this paper is to provide a guide for researchers, practitioners, and policy makers working in the field of agricultural health or other areas where occupational end use of pesticides and exposure issues are of interest. Methods: This paper characterizes the health effects of pesticide exposure, jobs associated with pesticide use, pesticide-related tasks, absorption of pesticides through the skin, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for reducing exposure. Conclusions: Although international and national efforts to reduce pesticide exposure through regulatory means should continue, it is difficult in the agricultural sector to implement engineering or system controls. It is clear that use of PPE does reduce dermal pesticide exposure but compliance among the majority of occupationally exposed pesticide end users appears to be poor. More research is needed on higher-order controls to reduce pesticide exposure and to understand the reasons for poor compliance with PPE and identify effective training methods.

• 한국방재학회 논문집
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• 제10권5호
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• pp.91-96
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• 2010

우리나라는 각종 재난현장에서 석면노출에 따른 소방공무원을 보호할 수 있는 장비 및 위기대응별 진압대책이 전무한 실정이며, 공무상 재해가 인정되지 않아 법적 제도적 보호대상에서 제외되는 현실에 있다. 석면노출 기준에 의한 보호 장비 착용으로 철저한 소방 활동을 강화함은 물론 소방 활동상 유해성인자의 심각성을 인식하고 질병 피해보상에 대한 제도를 마련하여 아직까지 인정되고 있지 않은 질병에 대한 이러한 질병을 공무상 재해로 인정할 수 있는 제도적 미비점을 보완하여 소방공무원의 사기진작 및 근무환경개선에 따른 대 국민 서비스 향상을 기대할 수 있을 것이다.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.153-160
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• 2008

Personal noise exposure was assessed in railroad operators working in 40 operation units including the Gyeongbu line, Honam line, and Janghang line between 2004 and 2006. 8-hour TWA were assessed based on the MOL (Ministry of Labor) guideline on noise evaluation, and 17% of these measurements exceeded 85 dBA while 70% were over 80 dBA. When the ACGIH TLV is adopted, 40% of measurements were over TLV (85 dBA). The noise exposure risk of railroad operators was higher for diesel locomotive operation and longer operational distances; in addition, the risk was higher for passenger car operation compared to freight car driving. Given that in Korea, over the past 30 years diesel locomotives have provided most of the railway's motive power and that hearing protective equipment is not likely to be used by workers during operation, railroad operators are at a high risk of noise-induced hearing loss. The result of audiometric test among 568 railroad operators showed that 32.6% of those tested had a hearing threshold shift of more than 40 dB. In conclusion, this study calls for more fundamental measures including noise control countermeasures within the operation areas, development of equipment that generates less noise and adopting limitation on the operation distance for a work shift.

• 한국정보통신학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국해양정보통신학회 2010년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.771-772
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• 2010

환자의 진단에 유용하게 사용되고 있는 X선 장치는 X선을 인체에 조사할 때 나타나는 피폭이 큰 단점으로 지적되고 있으며 ICRP에서는 인체의 방사선 노출 허용량을 제한하고 있다. 이러한 피폭을 줄이기 위해 많은 연구 개발이 진행되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 X선의 발생 효율 증가 및 정밀한 출력 제어가 가능한 인버터 방식의 고전압 발생장치를 제작하였다. 또한 X선관에 인가되는 직류 고전압에 발생 가능한 리플을 최소화하기 위해 전파 정류방식을 적용하였으며, 이를 환자의 진단에 사용하기 위해 조사재현성 및 선질을 평가하였다.

• 한국소음진동공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국소음진동공학회 2004년도 춘계학술대회논문집
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• pp.247-251
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• 2004

최근 정밀장비의 진동허용규제치 및 동강성허용규제치는 제작사가 사용자에게 반드시 제출해야 하는 하나의 사양으로 정착되고 있지만, 대부분 국내외의 장비 제작자가 제시하는 진동허용규제치는 부정확할 뿐만 아니라 통일된 양식을 갖추고 있지 못하고 있는 실정이다. 따라서, 본 연구에서는 장비제작사에서 제시하는 동하중에 의한 기준과 진동측정을 통한 평가 동하중에 따른 기준으로 노광기의 기초에서 진동허용규제치를 만족시키기 위한 건물의 요구 이너턴스를 평가하여 차세대 노광기에 대한 정량적인 동강성규제치를 제안하였다.

• 반도체디스플레이기술학회지
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.15-20
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• 2011

The lithography system installed inside precision industry's (e.g. TFT-LCD) production factories are increasing in size, thereby increasing its dynamic load along with it. Such condition causes vibration within the area where the system is installed, which then negatively affects the production line to produce defective products. To prevent this type of situation, the facilities should adopt dynamic design that considers the lithography system's dynamic load. This study predicts the maximum value allowed for dynamic stiffness (which is a ratio of vibration response against a single unit of the dynamic load) of the lithography system and explains the result of its application on actual structures inside the facilities.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.174-184
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• 2020

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to improve the working environment by identifying the work satisfaction of the cleaning workers of the aircraft and measuring and assessing the harmful factors of the cleaning process. Methods: We asked 23 cleaning companies for questionnaires and got 100 answers from 5 companies. The A-E Airline health manager has been contacted to establish a site survey schedule. The in-flight and lounge were measured using direct reading equipment. The harmful factor to be measured are noise, dust, temperature, volatile organic compound, total airborne bacteria, and total airborne bacteria. Results: Uncomfortable positions when replacing blanket, cleaning the table, and cleaning the floor have been identified as factor that reduce work satisfaction. Noise when replacing newspapers and cleaning toilets has been identified as a factor that lowers work satisfaction. Temperature and humidity were found to reduce work satisfaction during in-flight disinfection. Measurements of aircraft cabin and lounge with direct read equipment have shown that none of the items exceed the exposure criteria. Conclusions: As a result of measuring direct-reading equipment, no items exceeded the exposure criteria for each harmful factor. A clear survey of the working environment is required based on the results, and additional research is needed using personal sample measurement.

• 반도체디스플레이기술학회지
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.7-10
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• 2007

In an effort to reduce weaknesses of existing laser displacement sensor-based system, a sensing device for distance and balance of mask-substrate gap using touch-type displacement sensor was suggested. The device suggested in this study is expected to solve the problems of prices and reflections, by means of a touch-type sensor. LCD exposure equipment stage system including suggested sensing device was realized to assess the characteristics of sensing the balance and gap between mask and substrate. It was verified that a touch-type displacement sensor-based device to adjust the balance and distance of mask-substrate gap suggested in this study can be applicable to LCD expose equipment in practice.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.237-242
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• 2023

Background: This study evaluated occupational exposure levels of doxorubicin in healthcare workers performing rotational intraperitoneal pressurized aerosol chemotherapy (PIPAC) procedures. Methods: All samples were collected during PIPAC procedures applying doxorubicin to an experimental animal model (pigs). All procedures were applied to seven pigs, each for approximately 44 min. Surface samples (n = 51) were obtained from substances contaminating the PIPAC devices, surrounding objects, and protective equipment. Airborne samples were also collected around the operating table (n = 39). All samples were analyzed using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. Results: Among the surface samples, doxorubicin was detected in only five samples (9.8%) that were directly exposed to antineoplastic drug aerosols in the abdominal cavity originating from PIPAC devices. The telescopes showed concentrations of 0.48-5.44 ng/cm² and the trocar showed 0.98 ng/cm² in the region where the spraying nozzles were inserted. The syringe line connector showed a maximum concentration of 181.07 ng/cm², following a leakage. Contamination was not detected on the surgeons' gloves or shoes. Objects surrounding the operating table, including tables, operating lights, entrance doors, and trocar holders, were found to be uncontaminated. All air samples collected at locations where healthcare workers performed procedures were found to be uncontaminated. Conclusions: Most air and surface samples were uncontaminated or showed very low doxorubicin concentrations during PIPAC procedures. However, there remains a potential for leakage, in which case dermal exposure may occur. Safety protocols related to leakage accidents, selection of appropriate protective equipment, and the use of disposable devices are necessary to prevent occupational exposure.

• 한국환경독성학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국환경독성학회 2006년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.87-88
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• 2006