• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.1028-1033
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• 2010

Wastewater reuse for agricultural irrigation needs treatment and control of pathogens to minimize risks to human health and the environment. In order to evaluate the water quality of UV-treated reclaimed water, this study focused on the relationship between micro-pathogens and particulate matters. MS2 was selected as an index organism because it has similar characteristics to human enteric virus and strong resistance to UV disinfection. The turbidity and suspended solid (SS) were selected for test parameters. In this study, it was performed with different UV doses (30 and $60mJ/cm^2$) for estimation of the MS2 inactivation rate using collimated beam batch experiments in the laboratory. The experiment results by turbidity or SS concentration presented that the increased concentration of them lowered MS2 inactivation. At the turbidity (below 4.27 NTU) and SS (below 1.47 mg/L) of the low level range, the inactivation of 60 UV dose is higher than 30 UV dose. However, at the turbidity and SS of the high level, the increasing UV dose did not show apparent increasing the MS2 inactivation. In quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA), it can confirm the trend that $P_D$ and turbidity concentrations have positive correlationship at the low concentration, which was also observed in SS. The QMRA can be helpful in communication with public for safe wastewater reuse and be recommended.

• 한국축산시설환경학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.61-70
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• 2011

본 연구는 한우사육 305 농가에 대하여 우사바닥상태, 습기제거방법, 급이시설, 방역실태 등과 같은 사육환경을 조사 분석하여 환경개선을 통한 효율적인 농장관리 프로그램에 필요한 지표를 설정하고자 실시하였다. 그 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 첫째는, 한우농가의 우사바닥 상태는 "보통이다" 으로 관리하는 경우가 가장 많았으며(46.4%), 건조한 편 (35.5%)도 많이 있어 비교적 잘 관리되고 있으나, 질척거리는 수준(18.1%)도 많이 있는 것으로 보아 아직도 바닥관리에 톱밥이나 송풍홴을 설치하여 습기를 제거해야 할 것으로 생각된다. 둘째는, 우사바닥 습기제거는 "송풍홴" 을 이용 (36.4%)하는 경우가 가장 많은 것으로 나타나 시설구입이나 에너지 비용을 절감할 수 있는 자연빛이나 통풍을 이용하도록 권장해야 한다. 셋째는, 축사 내 냄새 악취는 "깔짚교체"로(33.7%) 제거하는 경우가 가장 많았으나, 자연송풍 등을 효율적으로 이용하여 환기를 시켜야 할 것으로 생각된다. 넷째는, 여름철 축사내 "송풍홴 설치" 않은 농가 (37.7%)가 비교적 많았는데, 체온조절이나 습기제거용으로 적절히 설치되어야 할 것으로 판단된다. 다섯째는, 사료급이시설은 "수동식" (88.2%)이 가장 많은 것으로 조사되었는데, 자동화시스템으로 전업화 농장 경영관리가 이루어져야 할 것이다. 여섯째는, 농가의 사양관리기술수준은 5점 만점 중 "2.80점" 으로 중등수준으로 평가되고 있어서 경쟁력을 갖춘 기술 습득이 요구된다. 일곱째로, 농장의 방역시설 중 "분무기" 사용 (80.8%) 농가가 가장 많았으나 소독장비가 없는 농가도 3.0%나 되었다. 그리고 "1주 1회" 방역실시 (40.0%) 농가가 가장 많았으나, 방역을 전혀 실시 않는 농가도 5.2%나 되는 것으로 조사되어 방역의 중요성 인식과 최적 방역 프로그램 개발이 더욱 요구된다. 따라서 아직도 열악한 환경에서 사육하는 우리나라 한우농가는 악취, 우사바닥, 송풍, 온도, 방역시스템 등과 같은 사육환경 관리시스템이 효율적으로 구축되어야 할 것으로 생각된다.

• Journal of Microbiology
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• 제38권2호
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• pp.99-104
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• 2000

Hydrogen peroxide has been used in cleaning the piping of an advanced high-purity water system that supplies ultra-high purity water (UHPW) for 16 megabyte DRAM semiconductor manufacturing. The level of hydrogen peroxide-resistant bacteria in UHPW water was monitored prior to and after disinfecting the piping with hydrogen peroxide. Most of the bacteria isolated after hydrogen peroxide disinfection were highly resistant to hydrogen peroxide. However, the percentage of resistant bacteria decreased with time. The hydrogen peroxide-resistant bacteria were identified as Micrococcus luteus, Bacillus cereus, Alcaligenes latus, Xanthomonas sp. and Flavobacterium indologenes. The susceptibility of the bacteria to hydrogen peroxide was tested as either planktonic cells or attached cells on glass. Attached bacteria as the biofilm on glass exhibited increased hydrogen peroxide resistnace, with the resistance increasing with respect to the age of the biofilm regrowth on piping after hydrogen peroxide treatment. In order to optimize the cleaning strategy for piping of the high-purity water system, the disinfecting effect of hydrogen preoxide and peracetic acid on the bacteria was evaluated. The combined use of hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid was very effective in killing attached bacteria as well as planktonic bacteria.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제50권2호
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• pp.102-112
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• 2024

Background: Despite the rise in the number of domestic indoor climbing gyms, there is a lack of specific hygiene standards and research on the holds installed in them. Holds can act as vectors for microbial transmission through the hands, posing a risk of infectious diseases, especially with damaged skin. Objectives: The aim of this study is to investigate the contamination level and species of microorganisms on holds according to the management methods practiced in indoor climbing gyms and identify effective strategies for reducing microbial contamination. Methods: We investigated factors that may influence microbial contamination of holds, including hold management methods, user information, and hygiene management at three climbing gyms in Seoul. A total of 72 holds were sampled, 18 for each management method of brushing, high-pressure washing, and ethanol disinfection. Samples were cultured on LB and blood agar at 37℃ for 48 hours to calculate CFUs. PCR assay targeting 16S rRNA was carried out to identify microorganisms. Dunn-Bonferroni was employed to see the microbial reduction effect of the management method and the difference in microbial contamination by management method and climbing gym. Results: As a result of microbial identification, microorganisms such as Bacillus, Staphylococcus, and Micrococcus, which were derived from various environments such as skin and soil, were discovered on the surface of the climbing hold. Among the discovered microorganisms, some species had potential pathogenic properties that could cause food poisoning, gastrointestinal disease, bacteremia, and sepsis. All hold management methods were effective in reducing microorganisms (p<0.05), with ethanol disinfection being the most effective (p<0.001). Conclusions: Our results indicate that there are potential pathogens on holds that demand thorough management for microbial prevention. Proposed methods include regular brushing and ethanol disinfection in addition to high-pressure washing with long cycles, which are the existing forms of hold management. Further studies on shoe management are advised to curb soil-derived microorganisms.

• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제28권5호
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• pp.754-761
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• 2012

Several drinking water treatment plants (DWTPs) produce the bottled tap waters (BTWs) as pilot production and provide them for noncommercial use. In 2008, acetaldehyde and chloral hydrate were detected in some BTWs and the public worry over the safety of the water. In this study, the BTWs produced from 7 DWTPs were tested for 13 chemicals including disinfection byproducts (DBPs). The level of four trihalomethanes (THMs) were increased up to 15 days. The average concentration of them was 0.0075 mg/L at the time of bottling and it was increased to 0.0214 mg/L after 15 days. The average acetaldehyde concentration was 0.0406 mg/L at the time of bottling but it was went up to 0.2251 mg/L after 11 days and then decreased. Although the initial concentrations of DBPs were below the drinking water standard, we also traced them at different storage conditions. Temperature affected the formations of THMs and acetaldehyde concentrations significantly. While the average concentration of THMs ranged from 0.0113 to 0.0182 mg/L at $25^{\circ}C$, it was increased to 0.0132 ~ 0.0256 mg/L at $50^{\circ}C$. In case of acetaldehyde, concentration ranged from 0.0901 to 0.2251 mg/L at $25^{\circ}C$, it was increased to 0.3394 ~ 1.0591 mg/L at $50^{\circ}C$. Throughout the tests with 7 BTWs samples, none of the chemicals was exceeded the drinking water standard of Korea. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid the exposure of BTWs to sunlight or high temperature during distribution and storage.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제27권10호
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• pp.1035-1042
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• 2005

입상활성탄 공정은 수처리에서 널리 사용되고 있으며, S와 B정수장은 기존의 급속여과지의 여재를 활성탄으로 교체하여 F/A 공정으로 운영하고 있다. 소독부산물의 제어를 위해 F/A가 도입된 금강수계 S정수장과 낙동강 수계 B정수장의 운영결과를 토대로 용존유기물질(DOC)과 소독부산물(DBPs) 등의 효율평가와 F/A공정 운영인자 등에 대하여 검토하였다. 두 정수장 원수의 용존유기물질 특성은 친수성과 소수성이 유사한 범위를 보이고 있으며, F/A공정에서 운영 초기 흡착능에 의한 빠른 파과특성을 나타내었다. F/A에서 소독부산물의 제거특성은 운영초기에 THM과 HAA 모두 제거효율이 우수하였으나, 운영기간이 경과되면서 THM제거율은 급격히 감소하였으며, HAA의 제거율은 동절기 저수온 시기를 제외하고는 생물학적 제거기작에 의해 높은 제거효율을 나타냈다. F/A공정은 활성탄흡착지(Post GAC) 공정과 비교하여 높은 유기물 부하, 잔류염소, 응집제 또는 응집보조제, 망간, 빈번한 역세척 등의 여러 가지 이유로 인해 여재 물성치 및 흡착능의 감소가 빠르게 나타났다. F/A공정이 실공정으로 도입되어 1년 이상 운영되어진 결과를 보면 활성탄 여재의 물성치 및 흡착능의 빠른 감소 경향이 있지만, 소독부산물 중 $HAA_5$항목이 문제시되는 정수장의 경우 기타여과지로 인증을 받은 F/A공정은 향후 점점 더 강화되는 수질기준의 만족을 위한 대안공정의 하나로서 적용이 가능하리라 판단된다.

• 환경위생공학
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.17-28
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• 1994

There are many possibilities that may lead to low quality of drinking water Recently, some unknown deposits in tap water raised a lot of public concern regarding the safety of drinking water in Seoul. We analyzed the quality of tap water from several areas of Seoul, including the area where public complaints about tap water were high. The results shows that the quality of tap water in Seoul was good, well below the environmental standards. Only the tap water from the area with high public complaints showed turbidity higher than that of other area. Also, result shows that component of deposit in tap water was Al, Fe, Mn, and Zn. Based on the research result we propose several measures that might help to reduce the amount of deposit in tap water as follows : 1 Using coagulant aid when coagulating or adjusting pH when filtering. 2. Replacing old water pipeline with new corrosive- resistant one. 3. Increasing water treatment efficiency by enhancing water treatment system such as automation of water treatment system adjusting production capacity, and improving operational condition of filler basin. 4. Chlorine disinfection at the distribution reservoir would help maintaining the same pH level and chlorine concentration throughout the water pipeline and reduce corrosion of pipe.

• 한국응급구조학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.43-53
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• 2005

The purpose of this study was to survey a perception of frequency & importance level of job performance, from 249 paramedics who were working at fire station. The job related activities of 4 duties, 18 tasks and 145 task elements were checked by 4 rating scale. The data were analyzed using a SPSS program for descriptive statistics. The results of the study were as follows ; 1. Some of the most frequent tasks were medical tx, managing people & organization, trauma care, pt assessment, general coping skill 2. Some of the most frequent task elements were preparation of written reports, operation of pt lifting supplies, transportation of patients on stretchers, administration of cervical collar and utilization of scoop stretcher. 3. Some of the highest level of importance in task were resuscitation of circulation, surgical tx, safety & infection control, environmental emergency care, trauma care. 4. Some of the highest level of importance in task elements were administration of cervical collar, adult CPR, infant CPR, child CPR, and AED. 5. The highest level of task elements in perception of frequency & importance were administration of cervical collar, infection control after pt care, utilization of long back board, disinfection of ambulance after ride a long, care of chest pain pt, care of unconscious pt, tx of asthma. 6. A difference between frequent & importance score were due to lack of supplies(41%), structural problems(30%) and medical control system(16%), lack of skills(10%), Suggestion; 1. This paper would be more reliable and confirm through wilder range of survey. 2. It would be necessary of more depth survey through dacom study from paramedic. 3. Development of field oriented protocol & curriculum that based on task elements which have high score of both frequency & importance level is required.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.268-273
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• 2013

본 연구는 미생물의 배양을 통해 임상적으로 효과적인 air/water syringe의 소독법을 조사할 목적으로, 치과 병원에서 사용하는 10개의 AWS tip을 사용하였다. 실험군은 6개 군으로 나누어 실험을 3번씩 반복하여 180개의 샘플을 얻었다. 1군은 소독하지 않은 경우, 2군은 물에 적신 거즈로 큰 오염물만 제거한 경우, 3군은 78% 에탄올 스펀지로 10초간 소독한 경우, 4군은 78% 에탄올 스펀지로 20초간 소독한 경우, 5군은 1 : 100으로 희석한 High Level Disinfectant$^{(R)}$을 적신 스펀지로 20초간 소독한 경우, 6군은 가압증기멸균한 경우이다. 1군과 2군은 4, 5, 6군보다 유의하게 높은 미생물집락형성을 보였다(p < 0.05). 또한 4, 5, 6군은 미생물 집락이 나타나지 않았다. 에탄올과 High level Disinfectant$^{(R)}$를 사용하여 AWS tip을 20초 이상 소독하는 것은 가압멸균법이나 일회용 tip의 사용이 가능하지 않은 경우 교차감염 예방을 위해 유용한 방법이 될 수 있다.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.241-247
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• 2018

The purpose of this study was to compare the ultrasound gel container washing methods for the sterilization of contaminants and to find the useful methods for the prevention of infection caused by the ultrasonic gel containers. In this experiment, a 250 mL ultrasonic gel container was used, and the ultrasonic gel used was a non-sterile gel (ECO GEL 99, SeungWon Medical, Korea). In order to evaluate the degree of contamination, new 250 mL 15 containers were divided into 5 groups to perform five types of washing by no treatment, washing with water, washing with soap, washing with bottle cleaner and high disinfection level washing. After the washing process, filled the gel container with gel and after 2 weeks, the number of colonies in the gel container was sampled repeatedly twice in the same ultrasonic laboratory and compared before and after washing. As a result of among the five cleaning methods used in this study, 87.2% and 88.9% of the soapy water washing (p = 0.028) and high level washing (p = 0.027) showed significant bacterial reduction rates, respectively. Our findings conclusively an ultrasonic gel container cleaning method for removing contaminants has been found to be an effective sterilization method at a low cost with a soapy water cleaning method. Therefore, it is expected that it will be helpful to prevent the infection caused by the ultrasonic gel container by suggesting the sterilization cleaning method that is practically useful in this study.