• 월간산업보건
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• 제7호통권243호
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• pp.80-82
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• 2008

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.279-286
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• 2023

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the association between exposure to occupational hazards and the metabolic syndrome. A secondary objective was to analyze the additive and multiplicative effects of exposure to risk factors. Methods: This retrospective cohort was based on 31,615 health examinees at the Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital in Republic of Korea from 2012-2021. Demographic and behavior-related risk factors were treated as confounding factors, whereas three physical factors, 19 organic solvents and aerosols, and 13 metals and dust were considered occupational risk factors. Time-dependent Cox regression analysis was used to calculate hazard ratios. Results: The risk of metabolic syndrome was significantly higher in night shift workers (hazard ratio = 1.45: 95% confidence interval = 1.36-1.54) and workers who were exposed to noise (1.15:1.07-1.24). Exposure to some other risk factors was also significantly associated with a higher risk of metabolic syndrome. They were dimethylformamide, acetonitrile, trichloroethylene, xylene, styrene, toluene, dichloromethane, copper, antimony, lead, copper, iron, welding fume, and manganese. Among the 28 significant pairs, 19 exhibited both positive additive and multiplicative effects. Conclusions: Exposure to single or combined occupational risk factors may increase the risk of developing metabolic syndrome. Working conditions should be monitored and improved to reduce exposure to occupational hazards and prevent the development of the metabolic syndrome.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.372-377
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• 2020

Infection risks of handling specimens associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) by public health laboratory services teams were assessed to scrutinize the potential hazards arising from the work procedures. Through risk assessments of all work sequences, laboratory equipment, and workplace environments, no aerosol-generating procedures could be identified except the procedures (mixing and transfer steps) inside biological safety cabinets. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as surgical masks, protective gowns, face shields/safety goggles, and disposable gloves, together with pertinent safety training, was provided for laboratory work. Proper disinfection and good hand hygiene practices could minimize the probability of SARS-CoV-2 infection at work. All residual risk levels of the potential hazards identified were within the acceptable level. Contamination by gloved hands was considered as a major exposure route for SARS-CoV-2 when compared with eye protection equipment. Competence in proper donning and doffing of PPE accompanied by hand washing techniques was of utmost importance for infection control.

• 월간산업보건
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• 통권71호
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• pp.47-48
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• 1994

• 산업보건소식
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• 제13호
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• pp.3-5
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• 1985

• 월간산업보건
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• 통권81호
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• pp.41-43
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• 1995

• 동서간호학연구지
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.161-171
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• 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to verify the effectiveness of the Environmental Hazards Exposure Prevention Program for Mothers with Young Child (EHEPP-MYC) and to provide basic data for environmental health projects in the community. Methods: EHEPP-MYC was developed based on the protection motivation theory. A quasi-experimental design was applied to evaluate the effectiveness of the program. The number of study participants was 30 in the experimental group and 31 in the control group. The intervention applied to the experimental group consisted of lectures as the main method, current affairs programs, discussions, booklets, animations, and practical training. The program was held twice a week for a total of 4 sessions of 60 minutes each. The effect of applying the program was measured three times through surveys (before, immediately after, and two weeks after the intervention) and analyzed through repeated measures ANOVA. Results: The EHEPP-MYC had significant effects on preventive behavior, perceived severity, perceived vulnerability, self-efficacy, response efficacy, and response costs at three time points. Conclusion: EHEPP-MYC has been shown to be effective in promoting environmental hazards prevention behaviors among mothers of young child. EHEPP-MYC can be used as baseline data for projects developing programs to prevent exposure to environmental hazards and improve the environmental health of communities.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.299-311
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• 2013

Background: Environmental hazards are responsible for as much as a quarter of the total world-wide burden of disease. Therefore, appropriate management of environmental hazards is a critical part of the effort to improve human health. This review aims to summarize current issues, topics, and programs at international institutions such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in the area of environmental health. Results: The WHO European Center for Environmental Health (ECEH) plays a significant role in implementing environmental health policies and also takes the lead in related issues in Europe. It has developed an Environmental Health Information System and environmental health inequality indicators. In the environmental health area, the OECD focuses most on chemical management programs. It foresees that air pollution and chemical risk management will become the leading environmental health issues if appropriate measures are not taken. Several topics were identified that require greater effort in Korea, including cancer as an environment-related disease, an environmental health information system, and environmental health inequality issues. Conclusions: More active roles are expected from Korea in international societies, in part because of the introduction of the Environmental Health Act of 2008, and active involvement in related activities in WHO WPRO/SEARO. Understanding recent developments and concerns at major international organizations like WHO and the OECD will assist in the implementation of effective international collaboration and the identification of a better strategies for improving environmental health performances in Korea.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.143-149
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• 2016

Background: The industrial revolution that took place in the United Kingdom (UK) between 1760 and 1830 led to profound social change. Occupational medicine was concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of occupational diseases, that is, diseases directly caused by exposure to workplace hazards. A similar pattern of development has occurred globally. Methods: A review of relevant literature. Results: The international conceptualization and development of occupational health occurred during the 20th century. A new paradigm for occupational health has emerged that extends the classical focus on what might be termed "health risk management" that is, the focus on workplace hazards and risk to health to include the medical aspects of sickness absence and rehabilitation, the support and management of chronic noncommunicable diseases, and workplace health promotion. Conclusion: The future strategic direction for occupational health will be informed by a needs analysis and a consideration of where it should be positioned within future healthcare provision. What are the occupational health workforce implications of the vision for occupational health provision? New challenges and new ways of working will necessitate a review of the competence and capacity of the occupational health workforce, with implications for future workforce planning.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제44권1호
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• pp.61-73
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• 2011

본 연구는 유해물질 인체 노출 요인의 가장 큰 부분을 차지하는 식생활에 대한 과학적이고, 유해물질 인체 노출 조사 결과의 신뢰성을 높일 수 있는 표준화된 설문지를 개발하는 것이다. 본 연구의 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 1) 본 연구에서는 문헌고찰 및 자문회의를 통해 식품으로인한 유해물질 노출의 대상물질을 11종 선정하였다. 11개 유해물질은 프탈레이트, 아플라톡신, 비스페놀A, PAHs, 다이옥신, PCBs, 수은, 납, 카드뮴, 비소, 아크릴아마이드를 선정하였다. 2) 선정된 유해물질별로 종류와 특성을 파악하고, 식품을 통한 노출 수준, 노출방법, 노출경로 등을 조사하였다. 유해물질별로 노출 특성을 반영하여 선정된 11개의 유해물질 노출평가를 위한 공통 설문 문항을 도출하였다. 3) 11개의 유해물질 노출평가를 위한 설문지를 토대로 통합적인 설문지를 개발하였다. 개발한 식생활 조사지는 인구학적 특성, 직업 특성, 사회경제적 특성, 건강 관련 특성, 식품 섭취 행태 관련 문항을 포함하였다. 식품섭취행태를 조사하기 위해 19개의 식품군을 세분화하여 총 99개의 식품목록으로 개발하였고, 지난 1년간 섭취한 식품의 빈도와 구매시 주로 사용하는 용기, 보관시 주로 사용하는 용기, 주로 사용하는 조리방법에 대한 질문을 포함하였다. 이상의 연구 결과를 토대로 본 연구에서 개발한 식품으로 인한 통합적 유해물질 노출평가 설문 조사지를 이용하여 우리 국민의 유해물질 노출 수준을 파악하고, 위험 집단을 선별하는 연구 수행을 실시할 수 있을 것이다. 이를 통해 유해물질 노출관리를 위한 정책 수립을 위한 기초 자료를 생산할 수 있다는데 그 의의가 있다.