• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.35-44
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• 2020

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare the health status of residents who were exposed to the Iksan industrial area in the living environment and those who were not exposed to such a source of industrial activity through a questionnaire survey designed to appraise the residents' health levels. Method: The authors conducted a health questionnaire survey of 1,012 residents around Iksan regarding their personal information, physician-diagnosed disease history, odors experienced, and more. Logistic regression was performed to identify the associations between hazardous chemical exposure and physician-diagnosed diseases. Result: Logistic regression shows significant differences in allergic rhinitis, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, dyslipidemia, liver disease, and osteoporosis. Odors were experienced by 88.0% of the survey group. The seasons were summer (71%) and spring (24.9%). Conclusion: For allergic rhinitis, cerebral cardiovascular disease, and hypertension, which were significantly higher in the case group than in the control group in the disease diagnosis and disease treatment history of physicians, it was difficult to completely eliminate the association with odor exposure in the Iksan Industrial Complex. It is considered that it has affected nearby residents. This study means that a correlation between chronic diseases has been found through regression analysis, and furthermore, this result can be used as a basis for sampling for secondary epidemiological surveys.

• 품질경영학회지
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• 제46권2호
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• pp.301-310
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• 2018

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of work intensity on fit factor and affective quality of the dustproof Background: Among the victims who suffer pneumoconiosis due to the inhalation of toxic substances or the lack of oxygen during the work, the proportion of the victims is larger than the other causes. Wearing a respirator may prevent pneumoconiosis, but it can be hazardous to workers because of the leakage through filters, cartridges, exhaust valves, broken parts, and face-to-face contact. Despite leakage through the contact area between the mask and the face has various causes such as the wearer's activity, sweat accumulation, facial shape, etc., There is a lack of relevant research and regulation compared to developed countries that have already institutionalized the law 30 years ago and give the right to sell through a test Method: The work intensity was adjusted by walking or running at 6km/h and 11km/h on the treadmill, and tasks were defined with reference to the test procedure and the exercise sequence applied in the face leakage test of the dustproof mask. And fit factor was measured objectively using 'Respirator Fit Tester 8038' which measures fit factor calculated by dividing the number of dust present outside the mask by inside the mask. In addition, affective quality was classified by the ease of use, ease of breathing, and ease of wearing, and was measured using the 5-point likert scale questionnaire. Results: There was a significant difference in fit factor, ease of breathing, and wearing convenience according to work intensity and no significant difference in ease of use(${\alpha}=0.01$). And when the work intensity was high, fit factor, ease of breathing, and wearing convenience were all lower than when the work intensity was low. Conclusion: In Korea, it is necessary to consider consideration of the work intensity when testing the leakage rate of the face part for safety certification of the respiratory protective equipment, When developing a mask, it should be possible to maintain high adhesion even under intense, active situation and high temperature conditions by selecting materials, improving the wearing style, and expanding the adjustable range.

• 유기물자원화
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.42-50
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• 2015

베이징과 서울은 중국과 대한민국의 수도이자, 정치, 경제, 문화, 관광의 중심지이다. 베이징은 지속되는 도시화 과정에서 서울의 경험을 답습할 가능성이 높다. 베이징과 서울의 폐기물 관리체계를 비교 분석하여 양자의 차이와 상호 개선점을 발굴하는 것이 본 연구의 목적이다. 중국은 폐기물을 도시폐기물, 산업폐기물, 유해폐기물로 분류하며, 세부적인 분류에서 우리나라의 1980년대와 유사하다. 베이징 폐기물 관리 정책방향은 소각시설과 매립시설 확보에 매진하던 1990년대 초반의 정책방향과 유사하다. 폐기물 처리실적은 재활용과 소각은 높고 매립은 작은 형태로 이 또한 서울과 닮아있다. 베이징과 서울시의 처리실적과 제도는 앞으로 더 근접한 형태를 보일 것으로 예상된다. 정부중심의 폐기물 관리 재정부담, 시민들의 폐기물 분리에 대한 무관심, 여러 곳으로 분산된 폐기물 관리 조직은 앞으로 베이징시가 풀어할 과제로 보인다. 특히 선진화된 폐기물 관리체계일수록 많은 비용을 요구하기 때문에 분리배출 생활화와 배출자 수수료 도입은 핵심과제로 예상된다. 거점수거와 중심지역에 대한 베이징시정부의 직접 수행은 서울이 눈여겨볼만한 베이징의 체계이다.

• 한국가스학회지
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.95-103
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• 2017

제조산업 현장에서는 수많은 유해위험물질이 사용, 처리 및 생산되고 있으며, 암모니아를 취급하는 시설에서 많은 누출, 화재 폭발사고가 보고되고 있다. 유해위험시설에서의 위험관리 및 사고예방을 위하여 공정안전관리(PSM), 가스안전관리(SMS), 장외영향평가(ORA) 제도 등 다양한 안전환경관리 프로그램이 국내 산업현장에 적용되고 있고 학계에서도 위험성평가 관련 연구가 활발하게 진행되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 암모니아 입하 및 저장 시설을 대상으로 정량적 위험성평가가 수행되었는데 사고 시나리오에 대한 피해영향범위 산정에는 장외영향평가용 KORA 프로그램, 사고 빈도 분석에는 LOPA PFD 활용 방식을 적용하였다. 평가 결과 추정된 위험도를 완화하고 지속적인 위험을 관리하는 방안으로 누출 감지 및 비상 차단, 물 분무 및 증기 희석 설비, 방류벽 및 트렌치, 누출 비산 방호 등 공정 안전설계 하드웨어 개선부분과 위험관리기준 효과적 적용, LOPA 보완적용, 보조 피해영향범위 산정 프로그램 활용, 위험도기반 공정안전관리제도 적용, 공정위험성 재평가 및 이행성 관리 등 프로그램 및 제도 운용 측면에서의 방안이 제시되었다.

• 해양환경안전학회:학술대회논문집
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• 해양환경안전학회 2006년도 춘계학술발표회
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• pp.65-70
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• 2006

위험 유해물질 (HNS)은 해상 물동량증가로 대형유출사고 위험성이 높아지고 국제적으로 OPRC-HNS 의정서 및 '96HNS 협약 채택으로 규제가 강화되고 있다. HNS는 유출시 막대한 인명 및 재산 피해를 동반하기 때문에 철저한 관리와 사고발생시 신속 정확하게 대응할 수 있도록 대비하는 것이 중요하다. 이에 해양경찰청에서는 우리나라 해역 실정에 맞고 위험 유해물질 사고시 물질위험 정보, 위험 지역 예측, 해결 방법 등을 실시간으로 현장지휘관과 경비 함정, 구조대원에게 제공하는 HNS 사고 대비 대응시스템과 사고 대응매뉴얼을 개발하여 운용하고 있다. 또한, OPRC-HNS 의정서 국제발효에 대비하여 HNS 유출사고 국가 및 지역방제계획 수립을 추진하고 있으나, 법과 제도를 마련하고 기름방제방법과 다른 HNS 물질별 방제장비와 자재, 사고현장에 접근하기 위한 보호 장구 확보 및 HNS 의 관리부터 사고처리까지 담당하는 전문 인력 및 전담기구 설치는 장차 해결해야 할 문제로 국가차원에서 적극 추진해 나가야 할 것이다.

• 한국항해항만학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국항해항만학회 2017년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.79-85
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• 2017

여객선 위험상황 발생 시, 선장 및 승무원들이 신속하고 정확하게 대피안내를 하였는지 여부는 매우 중요하다. 그렇지 못할 경우 세월호 사고와 같이 엄청난 참사를 유발할 수 있기 때문이다. 선장의 대피 의사결정이 지연되고 대피 상황에서 승객들을 안내할 승무원들도 부족한 상황에서 수많은 희생자가 발생한 것은 어쩌면 당연한 결과라고 볼 수 밖에 없다. 여객선 설계 단계에서 구조적, 물리적으로 비상 대피 경로를 반영하고는 있지만, 실제 대피 상황에서 많은 수의 승객들에게 올바른 대피 안내를 제공하는 것은 여전히 간단한 문제가 아니다. 승객들은 공포심에 당황하여 잘못된 방향으로 대피할 수도 있고, 혼잡한 대피상황은 더욱 상황을 악화시킨다. 승무원들도 당황할 수 있는 실제 위험 상황에서 기존의 피난 유도등이나 피난 유도선, 그리고 소수의 훈련 받은 승무원들만으로는 많은 수의 승객을 효과적으로 대피시키기 어려운 현실이다. 여객선 스마트 인명대피 시스템은 2016년부터 4개년 해양수산부 연구개발 과제로 개발 중에 있으며, 대피 경로상의 주요 지점에 설치되는 다수의 능동형 피난유도 장치, 사물인터넷 무선통신기술 LoRa, 실시간 대피경로를 생성 서버, 시각화 관제소프트웨어 등으로 구성된다.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.402-411
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• 2013

Objectives: This study aims to assess the concentrations of ammonia and hydrogen sulfide according to task unit area at swine farms. Methods: A total of six swine farms were selected for this study. Ammonia and hydrogen sulfide were monitored using a real-time multi-gas monitor which could sample the gases simultaneously. The sampling was done in the pig building, manure storage facility and composting facility of each farm. Results: The concentration of ammonia in the pig buildings(GM 22.6 ppm, GSD 2.3) was significantly higher(p<0.0001) than in the manure storage facilities(GM 10.4 ppm, GSD 2.7) and composting facilities(GM 8.6 ppm, GSD 2.8). The concentration of hydrogen sulfide in the manure storage facilities(GM 9.8 ppm, GSD 3.2) was higher(p<0.0001) than in the pig buildings(GM 2.3 ppm, GSD 2.3) and composting facilities(GM 1.9 ppm, GSD 2.5). In particular, the levels of hydrogen sulfide in the confined manure storage facilities were higher than those in open-type facilities and the peak concentration(98 ppm) in the confined facilities was approximate to 100 ppm, at the value of Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health(IDLH). Conclusions: Suffocation accidents caused by hazardous gases at a swine farm have occurred annually. Real-time monitoring of the hazards should be done in order to protect farm workers and livestock from the sudden accidents.

• Strategy21
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• 통권43호
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• pp.29-55
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• 2018

Arctic sea ice has been retreating as a result of the global warming. Arctic sea ice extent for April 2018 averaged 13.71 million square kilometers. This figure shows far less sea ice compared to the average extent from 1981 to 2010. Meanwhile, 287 times of maritime transits through the Northwest Passage have been made during the 2017 and the first ship traversed the Northern Sea Route without the assistant of ice-breaker in August 2017. Commercialization of the Arctic Passage means significant economic and strategic advantages by shortening the distance. In this article, 'Arctic Passage' means Northern Sea Route along the Arctic coast of Russia and Northwest Passage crossing Canadian Arctic Ocean. As climate changes, the potential feasibility of the Arctic Passage has been drawing international attention. Since navigation in this area remains hazardous in some aspects, IMO adopted Polar Code to promote safe, secure and sustainable shipping through the Arctic Passage. Futhermore, Russia and Canada regulate foreign vessels over the maritime zones with the authority to unilaterally exercise jurisdiction pursuant to the Article 234 of UNCLOS. The dispute over the navigation regime of the arctic passage materialized with Russia proclaimed Dmitrii Laptev and Sannikov Straits as historically belong to U.S.S.R. in the mid 1960s and Canada declared that the waters of the passage are historic internal waters in 1973 for the first time. So as to support their claims, In 1985, Russia and Canada established straight baseline including Northern Sea Route and Northwest Passage. The United States has consistently protested that the Northern Sea Route and Northwest Passage are straits used for international navigation which are subject to the regime of transit passage. Firstly, it seems that Russia and Canada do not meet the basic requirements for acquiring a historic title. Secondly, since the Law of the Sea had adopted before the establishment of straight baseline over the Russian Arctic Archipelago and the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, Ships can exercise at least the right of innocent passage. Lastly, Northern Sea Route and Northwest Passage have fulfilled the both geographical and functional criteria pertaining to the strait used for international navigation under the international law. Especially, should the arctic passage become commercially viable, it can be expected to accumulate the functional criterion. Russia and Canada regulate the ships navigate in their maritime zones by adopting the higher degree of an environmental standard than generally accepted international rules and standard mainly under the Article 234 of UNCLOS. However, the Article 234 must be interpreted restrictively as this contains constraint on the freedom of navigation. Thus, it is reasonable to consider that the Article 234 is limited only to the EEZ of coastal states. Therefore, ships navigating in the Arctic Passage with the legal status of the territorial sea and the international straits under the law of the sea have the right of innocent passage and transit passage as usual.

• 한국지구과학회지
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.491-499
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• 2001

GIS S/W의 지리정보 처리기법을 이용하여 얻을 수 있는 수리지형 특성인자는 사면안정성 분석이나 하천환경 분석 등과 같은 다양한 수문학적 응용 연구의 기본적인 정보로 사용된다. 또한 실무적으로 적용 가능한 GIS의 확장 프로그램들은 이러한 기본 정보 뿐 만 아니라, 이전에는 복잡한 정보처리과정을 통하여 얻을 수 있었던 특성 정보들을 체계화되고 자동화된 과정을 통하여 손쉽게 분석이 가능하도록 하고 있다. 본 연구에서는 GIS S/W 수리응용 연구에서 확장 프로그램의 실제적인 적용성을 살펴보기 위하여 ArcView GIS S/W와 이를 기반으로 한 수리정보 분석 프로그램 등을 이용하여 예미지역(1:50,000)의 유수 및 지형인자를 추출하였으며, 여러 가지 매개변수를 통하여 사면안정도에 대한 평가분석을 예시하였다. 본 연구 결과로 확장 프로그램들을 이용하여 얻은 정보들은 실제 정보와 높은 상관도를 보이는 것으로 나타나서, 현장에서의 직접적으로 활용이 가능한 것으로 나타났고, 본 연구 대상지역내의 전반적인 사면안정도는 사면안정지수와 S-A Plot의 적용 결과로 이론적으로는 비교적 안정적인 것으로 나타났다. 본 적용 방법은 실제측정치와 함께 수리지형 특성과 관계된 기타 지역에 적용이 가능하다.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.213-232
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• 2009

This document was prepared to review and summarize the analytical methods for airborne and bulk asbestos. Basic principles, shortcomings and advantages for asbestos analytical instruments using phase contrast microscopy(PCM), polarized light microscopy(PLM), X-ray diffractometer (XRD), transmission electron microscopy(TEM), scanning electron microscopy(SEM) were reviewed. Both PCM and PLM are principal instrument for airborne and bulk asbestos analysis, respectively. If needed, analytical electron microscopy is employed to confirm asbestos identification. PCM is used originally for workplace airborne asbestos fiber and its application has been expanded to measure airborne fiber. Shortcoming of PCM is that it cannot differentiate true asbestos from non asbestos fiber form and its low resolution limit ($0.2{\sim}0.25{\mu}m$). The measurement of airborne asbestos fiber can be performed by EPA's Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) method, World Health Organization (WHO) method, International Standard Organization (ISO) 10312 method, Japan's Environmental Asbestos Monitoring method, and Standard method of Indoor Air Quality of Korea. The measurement of airborne asbestos fiber in workplace can be performed by National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 7400 method, NIOSH 7402 method, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ID-160 method, UK's Health and Safety Executive(HSE) Methods for the determination of hazardous substances (MDHS) 39/4 method and Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA) CODE-A-1-2004 method of Korea. To analyze the bulk asbestos, stereo microscope (SM) and PLM is required by EPA -600/R-93/116 method. Most bulk asbestos can be identified by SM and PLM but one limitation of PLM is that it can not see very thin fiber (i.e., < $0.25{\mu}m$). Bulk asbestos analytical methods, including EPA-600/M4-82-020, EPA-600/R-93/116, OSHA ID-191, Laboratory approval program of New York were reviewed. Also, analytical methods for asbestos in soil, dust, water were briefly discussed. Analytical electron microscope, a transmission electron microscope equipped with selected area electron diffraction (SAED) and energy dispersive X-ray analyser(EDXA), has been known to be better to identify asbestiform than scanning electron microscope(SEM). Though there is no standard SEM procedures, SEM is known to be more suitable to analyze long, thin fiber and more cost-effective. Field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM) imaging protocol was developed to identify asbestos fiber. Although many asbestos analytical methods are available, there is no method that can be applied to all type of samples. In order to detect asbestos with confidence, all advantages and disadvantages of each instrument and method for given sample should be considered.