• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.133-146
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• 2008

Purpose: This research aims to investigate into company workers' awareness of scaling and related factors and provide basic materials for setting up appropriate policies to improve the hygiene of the mouth of industrial workers and developing training programs for the worker's hygiene of their mouth, as part of researches to establish schemes for improving the workers's hygiene of their mouth. Method: Questionnaire was conducted by convenience sampling for 220 office workers belonging to H Group located in Seoul Metropolitan city over about 5 weeks between December 17, 2007 and January 20, 2008. The questionnaire for this study was constructed in consideration of general characteristics of the subjects, behaviors of the dental management. and scaling. The collected questionnaires were electronically processed using SPSS 12.0. Result: The followings are the findings of this research. First, in general, scaling is experienced by male unmarried worker in their 40s. whose monthly average income is 1.00-1.99 million won and have little interest in the hygiene of their mouth and, consequently. whose hygiene of the mouth is not good. Second, scaling is experienced once every six months by the worker in their 50s or older, who are college graduates and have much interest in the hygiene of their mouth and, consequently. whose hygiene of the mouth is good. Third. scaling is not periodically conducted because of high costs of it in terms of almost every parameter of general characteristics. Fourth, they have correct knowledge of scaling since they regard it as 'removing of plaque and tartar' in terms of every parameter of general characteristics. Fifth, the workers' sex (pE0.05), hygienic condition of the mouth (pE0.05) and knowledge of scaling (pE0.001) have a significant effect on their scaling experience. Conclusion: It is considered that dental health management should be continued by training of the importance of prevention through scaling as measure for dental health promotion of workers.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.339-355
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• 1991

The concept of workers' participation in occupational health was introduced to Korea recently in relation to primary health care in occupational health. But there is confusion and debate about workers' participation concept. The purpose of this study was to review the concepts of workers' participation and to conduct evaluation the workers' participation status in occupational health and safety, 394 workers and 54 employers (5.6%) in north area of Kyunggi-Do, were selected and interviewed with a questionnaire by a trained interviewer from August to September 1990. In general, the concept of workers' participation is based on industrial domocratisation and Declaration of Human Rights which had been powerful ideologies in labor movement. Contrary to workers' participation, community participation is rooted in the Health Rights. So, it is necessary to consider concept of workers' participation to improve participation. The results of survey were as follows. 1. Most of companies (71.75) carried out occupational health education to workers in study area. 2. The Occupational Safety and Health Committee (OSHC) were set up in 24.1% among the study companies, and 72.7% of workers among respondents thought that OSHC was helpful to workers health. 3. The workers signed his name to personal health report in 43.1% and the rate of participation in occupational environment examination was 54.9%. 4. The workers prefer the OSHC (39.3%), owner (35.1%) and union (25.8%) as a occupation health organisation, but owners prefer OSHC (54.5%), manager (43.2%) and union (2.3%). 5. Among the factors of the general characteristics, the existence of labor union was a major determinant of workers' attitude and level of workers' participation. As we have seen, most levels of workers' participation are low in occupational health. The variable of existence of labor union among the factors was a ma determinant of workers attitude and level of workers' participation. Therefore, in order to promote workers health, it is necessary to ponder long deeply on occupational health care system under the viewpoint of workers' participation.

• 한국정보전자통신기술학회논문지
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• 제11권5호
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• pp.556-564
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• 2018

The purpose of this study is to investigate the difference in social support and job satisfaction of disabled facility workers according to their general characteristics and job characteristics, and to understand the effect of social support on job satisfaction. A questionnaire was conducted against 143 disabled facility workers in D metropolitan city, from 5 January to 29 February 2016. The results of the study are as follows: first, no significant difference was found in the social support of disabled facility workers according to their general characteristics, and only the factor of job area showed significant difference in social support according to job characteristics. Secondly, there was no significant difference in job satisfaction of disabled facility workers according to their general characteristics or job characteristics. Thirdly, support of the superior, as a sub-factor of social support recognised by the disabled facility worker, was found to have a significant positive effect on job satisfaction. This study seeks to become foundational data for the development of plans to improve the job satisfaction of disabled facility workers.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.398-405
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• 2023

Background: Starting from March 2020 until December 2021, different phases of Covid-19 pandemic have been identified in Italy, with several containing/lifting measures progressively enforced by the National government. In the present study, we investigate the change in occupational risk during the subsequent pandemic phases and we propose an estimate of the incidence of the cases by economic sector, based on the analysis of insurance claims for compensation for Covid-19. Methods: Covid-19 epidemiological data available for the general population and injury claims of workers covered by the Italian public insurance system in 2020-2021 were analyzed. Monthly Incidence Rate of Covid-19 compensation claims per 100,000 workers (MIRw) was calculated by the economic sector and compared with the same indicator for general population in different pandemic periods. Results: The distribution of Covid-19 MIRw by sector significantly changed during the pandemic related to both the strength of different waves and the mitigation/lifting strategies enforced. The level of occupational fraction was very high at the beginning phase of the pandemic, decreasing to 5% at the end of 2021. Healthcare and related services were continuously hit but the incidence was significantly decreasing in 2021 in all sectors, except for postal and courier activities in transportation and storage enterprises. Conclusion: The analysis of compensation claim data allowed to identify time trends for infection risk in different working sectors. The claim rates were highest for human health and social work activities but the distribution of risk among sectors was clearly influenced by the different stages of the pandemic.

• 대한인간공학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.55-61
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• 2007

The purpose of this study is to assess the welfare level for shift workers by means of their satisfactions to the jobs in manufacturing environment. As a measurement tool of job satisfaction, we use the JDI(Job Descriptive Index) which can ensure reliability and are widely used. Measurement factors are investigated by means of the duty, payment, promotion, supervisor, co-workers, and general job satisfaction of shift workers. For the application of job satisfaction, 109 workers, 12-hour shift workers in domestic five companies related with manufacturing industry are considered. They treat general facilities in night shift work. The result of this study may be used as a strategic data of welfare policy for improving the welfare level of shift workers.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.17-23
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• 2024

Background: The present study aimed to analyze several aspects of the working conditions and health status of platform workers in the Republic of Korea, such as ergonomic and emotional hazards. We also compared the health status of the platform workers with that of the general population. Methods: A total of 1,000 platform workers participated in this survey from August 7 to August 17, 2022. The participants included 400 designated drivers, 400 food-delivery drivers, and 200 housekeeping managers. A face-to-face survey with a structured questionnaire was conducted by researchers who had received specific instructions. The focus of the survey extended to the work environment, encompassing factors such as workplace violence, as well as physical, chemical, and ergonomic hazards. Health-related data for the previous year were also collected, covering a range of issues such as hearing problems, skin problems, musculoskeletal symptoms, headaches, injuries, mental health issues, and digestive problems. Subsequently, we compared the health symptom data of the responders with those of the general population in the Republic of Korea. Results: Platform workers, including designated drivers, food-delivery drivers, and housekeeping managers, existed in the blind spot of social insurance, facing frequent exposure to physical and chemical hazards, ergonomic risk factors, and direct or indirect violence. The prevalence of health problems, including musculoskeletal symptoms, general fatigue, and depressive symptoms, in each occupational group was statistically higher than that in the general population after standardization for age and gender. Conclusion: The results revealed unfavorable working environment and inferior occupational health of platform workers compared with those of the general population.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.103-121
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• 1995

교대작업이 근로자의 육체적, 정신적 및 사회적 건강에 미치는 영향을 조사하고자 1993년 5월 한 달간 경상남도 울산시 소재 모 자동차 공장 생산직 근로자 659명(교대작업자 : 544, 주간작업자 : 115)을 대상으로 설문조사 및 면접조사를 실시하였다. 조사시점에서 현재 교대작업을 하고 있으며 자신의 근무기간 중 80% 이상을 교대작업에 참여한 근로자를 지속적인 교대작업자로 간주하였으며, 조사 당시 교대작업에 참여하고 있지 않고 과거에도 교대 작업에 참여한 경험이 전혀 없었던 근로자룰 주간작업자로 하였다. 교대작업군과 대조군의 일반적인 특성 및 작업과 관련된 특성은 자기기입식 설문지를 이용하여 조사하였으며, 교대작업에 관련된 내용은 면접을 통한 자기기입식 설문지를 이용하여 조사하였다. 근로자의 수면양상과 식사형태에 관한 설문은 National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health에서 개발된 항목을 이용하여 조사하였으며, 위장관계질환의 자각증상에 관하여서도 자기기입식 설문지를 이용하여 조사하였다. 근로자의 일반적인 안녕 상태와 장해는 미국의 Health and Nutrition Examination Survey에서 개발된 자기기입식 설문인 General Well-Being Schedule(GWB)에 의해 측정되었다. 교대작업자에서 자신이 원하는 수면시간보다 1시간 이상 수면이 모자란다고 호소한 근로자가 56.8%로 주간작업군의 50.0%보다 높았으며, 수면 중 2회 이상 잠을 깨는 근로자의 비율, 잠에서 깨었다 다시 잠들기가 힘들다고 호소한 근로자의 비율, 일주일에 2일 이상 작업 중 피곤하거나 졸리다고 호소한 근로자의 비율, 일주일에 2일 이상 작업이 끝난 후에도 피곤하거나 졸리다고 호소한 근로자의 비율은 주간 작업자보다 교대작업자에서 현저하게 높았으며(p<0.01), 교대작업자에서 자고 일어난 후에도 피로감을 호소하는 율도 교대작업군에서 53.1%로 주간작업자의 40.0%보다 높았다(p<0.05). 수면의 형태를 보면 교대작업자에서는 각 교대작업 때마다 다른 형태의 수면을 취하는 근로자가 35.9%로 가장 많은 비율을 차지하였으며, 잠을 잘 못 잔다고 호소하는 근로자도 12.3%로 주간작업자의 6.1%보다 훨씬 많은 비율을 차지하였다. 잠을 자기 위해 약물을 상습적으로 복용하는 근로자도 주간작업자에서 1.7%, 교대작업자에서 2.8%를 차지하였다. 교대작업자들과 주간작업자는 다른 형태의 식사형태를 보였으나 유의한 차이는 없었으며, 식욕은 주간작업자의 13.0%에서 아주 좋다라고 응답한 반면 교대작업자에서는 6.6%만이 식욕이 아주 좋다라고 응답하였으며, 식욕이 매우 나쁘다라고 응답한 비율도 5.0%로 주간작업자의 2.5%보다 높았다. 교대작업자와 주간작업자의 위장관계 자각증상 호소율은 교대작업군에서 높았으며(p<0.01), 배변습관의 변화와 체중감소 호소율도 교대작업자에서 주간작업자에 비해 유의하게 높았다(p<0.05). 근로자의 일반적인 안녕 상태와 장해는 HANES I에서 개발된 General Well-Being Schedule(GWB)에 의해 측정되었는데 불안척도, 우울척도, positive well-being척도, 활력척도에서는 교대작업군에서 통계적으로 유의하게 낮았으며(p<0.05). 자기제어력척도, 일반건강척도도 교대 작업자에서 낮았으나 유의한 수준은 아니었다. 이상의 결과를 종합해 볼 때, 교대작업자에서 생체리듬의 부조화로 인한 수면, 식사, 위장관계장해 등의 일련의 자각증상에 대한 호소율이 주간작업자에 비해 전반적으로 높았으며, 일반적인 건강 장해 호소율도 교대작업자에서 높았다.

• 대한예방한의학회지
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.117-130
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• 2009

This study was attempted to suggest fundamental data to take health care plan in terms of oriental medicine by evaluating the health-related quality of life according to the Sasang constitutional medicine (SCM) of factory workers. General characteristics, living habits, and health-related quality of life were investigated through self-administration questionnaire in the course of oriental health examination for 1,870 male workers at a manufacturing company located in the Jeollabuk-do region, and the Sasang constitution of each worker was identified and analyzed through questionnaires and oriental doctor's medical examination. For Sasang constitutional medicine, So-eum person(少陰人) was found to be the most, and then So-yang preson(少陽人), Tai-eum preson(太陰人), and Tai-yang preson(太陽人) in order; for lifestyle, smokers were most found in So-yang person workers, non-smokers in Tai-yang person workers, drinkers in Tai-yang person workers, and non-drinkers in So-eum person workers. For the general health score by the Sasang constitutions, Tai-yang person workers were found to be 42.73 in general health area, Tai-eum preson workers 41.69, So-yang person workers 40.87, and So-eum person workers 40.42; in the vitality area, Tai-eum person workers were found to be 45.14, So-yang person workers 44.16, So-eum person workers 43.02, and Tai-yang person workers 41.34. Specially, it was found that regular exercise improved physical health factors, drinking adversely affected mental health factors, and the mental health factors of Tai-eum person workers who have regularly exercised showed the highest values, while those of Tai-yang person workers who have not exercised showed the lowest values. There was difference in lifestyle by Sasang constitutions, and accordingly, the quality of life might be different Therefore it is deemed that health care plan is required to be taken by Sasang constitutions and lifestyle for health promotion and care of blue-collar workers in the future.

• 대한인간공학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.375-382
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• 2010

The purpose of this study was to analyze the risk factors of the musculoskeletal workload of mid-old-age food preparation workers by identifying the differences in the complaints of subjective symptoms between mid-old-age housewives and mid-old-age food preparation workers. This study was carried out on a total of 83 subjects from April 2009 through July 2009: 43 food preparation workers at the catering department of general hospital A, with a high rate of mid-old-age food preparation staff, and 40 full-time housewives (40~59 years old). The analysis of the relationship between the rates of the subjective symptoms of the two groups showed that the mid-old-age food preparation workers had a 7.8-fold higher risk of developing musculoskeletal diseases than the full-time housewives. The musculoskeletal workload of the mid-old-age food preparation workers included repetitive motions, uncomfortable postures, and heavy lifting. It is hoped that this study will help provide mid-old-age people with opportunities for appropriate economic activity and labor and will help improve their work postures and methods as well as their environmental-risk factors.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.53-63
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• 2008

This paper examined the relationship between job stressor and job satisfaction according to the general property of disabled workers. Role ambiguity, role conflict, and role overload were cast as the factors of job satisfaction to explore their relationship with the general property and type of disabled workers. The results revealed that role ambiguity had the strongest meaningful relationships with job satisfaction and role conflict, role overload had not shown the meaningful relationships with their Job satisfaction. The reason of this results seemed to be from the fact that the work type available or not available to disabled worker was determined beforehand according to their disability type. Finally, these findings provide a guidelines of efficiency human resource management and strategic development program for the disabled workers.