• Toxicological Research
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.251-260
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• 2014

The number of farmers who have suffered from non-fatal acute pesticide poisoning has been reported to vary from 5.7% to 86.7% in South Korea since 1975. Absorption through the skin is the main route of exposure to pesticides for farmers who operate with them. Several in vitro tests using the skins of humans or animal and in vivo tests using laboratory animals are introduced for the assessment of human dermal absorption level of pesticides. The objective of this study is to evaluate and compare international guidelines and strategies of dermal absorption assessments and to propose unique approaches for applications into pesticide registration process in our situation. Until present in our situation, pesticide exposure level to operator is determined just using default value of 10 as for skin absorption ratio because of data shortage. Dermal absorption tests are requested to get exposure level of pesticides and to ultimately know the safety of pesticides for operators through the comparison with the value of AOEL. When the exposure level is higher than AOEL, the pesticide cannot be approved. We reviewed the skin absorption test guidelines recommended by OECD, EFSA and EPA. The EPA recommends assessment of skin absorption of pesticides for humans through the TPA which includes all the results of in vitro human and animal and animal in vivo skin absorption studies. OECD and EFSA, employ a tiered approach, which the requirement of further study depends on the results of the former stage study. OECD guidelines accept the analysis of pesticide level absorbed through skin without radioisotope when the recovery using the non-labeled method is within 80~120%. Various factors are reviewed in this study, including the origin of skin (gender, animal species and sites of skin), thickness, temperature and, etc., which can influence the integrity of results.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.126-131
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• 2016

Although many studies have been conducted to find solutions to deal with human errors effectively, violations have been rarely studied in depth. The violation is a type of human error when an employee takes an action with intention but does not intend harmful outcomes. Violations have characteristics similar to other types of human errors but it is difficult to understand the intention of an employee from accident reports. The objective of this study is to develop a conceptual model of violation errors for preventing accidents/failures in a nuclear power plant from violation errors. Based on the previous studies, the characteristics of violations were collected in 9 categories and 136 items. They were classified into three-kinds of characteristics (human-related, task-related, organization-related characteristics) to construct conceptual models of routine/situational violations. The representative cases of accidents/failures in a nuclear power plant were analyzed to derive the specific types of routine/situational violation occurrence. Three types of conceptual model for each violation were derived according to whether the basic, human-related, and task-related characteristics are included or not. The conceptual models can be utilized to develop guidelines to support employees preventing routine/situational violations and to develop supportive system in nuclear power plant.

• 한국항만경제학회지
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.103-126
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• 2021

본 연구의 목적을 구체적으로 기술하면 다음과 같다. 첫째, 해상운송분야에서의 디지털 전환이 무엇인 지에 대한 정의를 내리고자 한다. 둘째, 디지털 전환과 관련된 다양한 선행연구를 검토하여 해상운송분야의 디지털 전환에 대한 성공요인을 도출하고자 한다. 마지막으로 도출된 성공요인들에 대한 우선 순위를 도출하기 위하여 AHP 분석 모형을 구축하고 해상운송분야 실무 전문가들을 대상으로 전문가 설문조사를 실시한다. 설문조사 결과를 바탕으로 해상운송분야의 디지털 전환의 성공요인들 중 우선적으로 고려해야 할 요인들이 무엇인지 가이드라인을 제공하고자 한다. 본 연구에서는 해상운송분야 디지털 전환을 위한 성공요인의 우선순위를 도출하기 위하여 4개의 상위 평가항목(전략요인, 조직문화 및 인적요인, 기술요인, 환경요인)과 21개의 하위 평가항목으로 계층구조를 설정하였고 AHP(Analytic Hierarchy Process)기법 중에서 항목들의 가중치를 매기는 상대적 평가방법을 적용하였다. 해상운송분야 관련 대학교수, 연구단체, 해운회사, 컨테이너터미널, 해상운송 관련 IT업체에 종사하는 전문가들을 통해서 수집된 설문지 중에서 정보의 정확도를 높이기 위하여 일관성 비율을 0.1이하인 24부의 설문을 대상으로 AHP 분석을 실시하였다. 분석결과, 해상운송분야 디지털 전환의 성공요인에 대한 제1계층 요인들의 우선순위는 전략요인, 조직문화 및 인적요인, 기술요인, 환경요인 순으로 나타났다. 또한 21개의 세부항목에 대한 우선순위를 살펴보면 새로운 비즈니스 모델 개발, 적극적인 미래 디지털 전략의 조성, 최고디지털 책임자의 리더십 등이 높게 나타났다.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.410-422
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• 2020

Objectives: According to the Act on Registration, Evaluation, Etc. of Chemicals, new and existing chemicals must be registered by 2030. In addition, industries need to submit hazard data as an attachment during the registration process. Therefore, we constructed a nationwide chemical database to support small industry by providing hazard data and original sources. During the process, we developed a new standard procedure for minimizing errors and increasing reliability. Methods: We analyzed the categories of errors and the cause of the errors through the verification results of the 2019 project. We present an improved database construction methodology and system. Results: Errors are categorized according to their causative factors into simple, technical, and structural type errors. Simple errors arise simply because of decreased concentration or negligence in following the instructions. Technical errors are caused by a discrepancy between the professional field and the type of data. Structural errors indicate systemic errors such as incomplete forms on the excel database or ambiguity in the guidelines. Lessons from the errors collected in the 2019 project are used to update the procedures for database authorization and technical guidelines. The main update points are as follows; 'supplementation of review process', 'giving regular training to external reviewers', 'giving additional information to authors, like physico-chemical properties of substances, degradability, etc.', 'amendment of excel form', and 'guideline upgrades'. Conclusions: We conducted this study with the aim of improving the accuracy and reliability of the database of hazard information for chemical substances. The new procedures and guidelines are now being used in the 2020 project for construction of a hazard information database for Korea.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제15권11호
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• pp.447-454
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• 2017

인간의 욕구는 기본적인 생활환경을 구성하는 요인에서부터 출발하게 된다. 안전 가이드라인 개발 모형은 행동유도를 통해 위협 요인의 발생 시점에서 집단 심리와 체계적인 환경에서 벗어난 의식의 절단에서 출발하게 된다. 안전 가이드라인 설계와 방법론은 시퀀스별 모형으로 주관화와 객관화가 반복해서 도출되어야 하며, 서비스 디자인 방법론을 통해 공공 서비스의 시간 순차적인 방향으로 설계되어야 한다. 다양하고 복잡한 위협요인은 감성경험과 사용자경험, 기술경험의 가치를 반영한 모형으로 구축하기 위해 사용자 관점, 관리자 관점의 모형으로 인사이트를 도출하고 안전 가이드라인 개발모형으로 추출하고자 한다. 명확한 설계와 자료조사를 통해 일반 사용자의 수평적, 수직적 사고의 문제를 전환시키고, 이해관계자의 프로토타입 도출과 인사이트를 도출하게 된다. 이렇게 도출된 인사이트는 안전 가이드라인 개발방법론은 동일한 문제의식에서 출발된 다차원 서비스 모형으로 구현될 수 있다.

• Journal of information and communication convergence engineering
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.74-83
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• 2019

This study designs a squat posture recognition system that can provide correct squat posture guidelines. This system comprises two modules: a Kinect camera for monitoring users' body movements and a Wii Balance Board(WBB) for measuring balanced postures with legs. Squat posture recognition involves two states: "Stand" and "Squat." Further, each state is divided into two postures: correct and incorrect. The incorrect postures of the Stand and Squat states were classified into three and two different types of postures, respectively. The factors that determine whether a posture is incorrect or correct include the difference between shoulder width and ankle width, knee angle, and coordinate of center of pressure(CoP). An expert and 10 participants participated in experiments, and the three factors used to determine the posture were measured using both Kinect and WBB. The acquired data from each device show that the expert's posture is more stable than that of the subjects. This data was classified using a support vector machine (SVM) and $na{\ddot{i}}ve$ Bayes classifier. The classification results showed that the accuracy achieved using the SVM and $na{\ddot{i}}ve$ Bayes classifier was 95.61% and 81.82%, respectively. Therefore, the developed system that used Kinect and WBB could classify correct and incorrect postures with high accuracy. Unlike in other studies, we obtained the spatial coordinates using Kinect and measured the length of the body. The balance of the body was measured using CoP coordinates obtained from the WBB, and meaningful results were obtained from the measured values. Finally, the developed system can help people analyze the squat posture easily and conveniently anywhere and can help present correct squat posture guidelines. By using this system, users can easily analyze the squat posture in daily life and suggest safe and accurate postures.

• 국제초고층학회논문집
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.347-362
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• 2022

Current vibration serviceability assessment criteria for wind-induced vibrations in tall buildings are based largely on human 'perception' thresholds which are shown not to be directly translatable to human 'acceptability' of vibrations. There is also a considerable debate about both the metrics and criteria for vibration acceptability, such as frequency of occurrence or peak vs mean vibration, and how these might vary with the nature of the vibration. Furthermore, the design criteria are necessarily simplified for ease of application so cannot account for a range of environmental, situational and human factors that may enhance or diminish the impact of vibrations on serviceability. The dual-site VSimulators facility was created specifically to provide an experimental platform to address gaps in understanding of human response to building vibration. This paper considers how VSimulators can be used to inform general design guidance and support design of specific buildings for habitability, in terms of vibration, which allow engineers and clients to make informed decisions with regard to sustainable design, in terms of energy and financial cost. This paper first provides a brief overview of current vibration serviceability assessment guidelines, and the current understanding and limitations of occupants' acceptability of wind-induced motion in tall buildings. It then describes how the dual-site VSimulators facility at the Universities of Bath and Exeter can be used to assess the effects of motion and environment on human comfort, wellbeing and productivity with examples of how the facility capabilities have been used to provide new, human experience based experimental research approaches.

• 보건행정학회지
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.314-325
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• 2013

Background: Stem cell research competition is accelerating globally since President Obama signed an executive order, repealing Bush-era policy that limited use of federal tax dollars for embryonic stem cell research. Methods: In this paper, we conducted a comparative analysis of stem cell research policy changes in three countries, including the Human Fertilisation Embryology Act (HFEA) of UK, executive order 13,505 (removing barriers to responsible scientific research involving human stem cells) of USA, and Bioethics and Safety Act of South Korea. Debates on stem cell research are based on conflicts of fundamental beliefs that exist in the supporting and opposing coalitions. We compared regional characteristics of the advocacy coalitions in three countries and presented various factors that might be related to the policy changes. Results: The UK government, parliament, and the HFEA have sought expert consultations and public opinions to establish guidelines. UK has made social consensus through continued discussion for a long time. US President's veto power was one strongest factors influencing policy. South Korean policy was influenced by public opinion and policy brokers. Also, South Korea has not made social consensus. UK had a strong leadership and strong adjustment of coalitions but US and South Korea had not. Dr. Hwang's scandal has had one of the greatest impacts on policy decision in South Korea. Conclusion: The power of public opinion was critical in all three countries. In particular, the influence of public opinion was noticeable in South Korea. Also it turned out that in US and South Korea, the presence of a policy broker who could pursue his or her goals was the most powerful factor among the advocacy coalition factors.

• 해양환경안전학회지
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• 제27권5호
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• pp.584-593
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• 2021

해양의 퇴적물은 해저면을 구성하여 생물 서식지로 중요한 역할을 하고 있다. 그러나, 육상으로부터의 오염물 유입, 자가 오염 등의 내외부적 요인에 의한 오염은 점차 심각해지고 있어 생태학적으로 중요한 역할을 하는 퇴적물 관리에 대한 필요성이 더욱 증대되고 있다. 특히, 매립과 준설이 포함된 개발 사업에서의 퇴적물 영향에 대한 검토와 평가는 주변 생태계에 대한 사전적 보호와 관리의 측면에서 큰 의미를 지닌다. 본 연구에서는 공유수면개발 행위에 대한 해역이용협의서 중의 해양 퇴적물 평가의 지표가 되는 퇴적물 관리 기준에 대한 개선 방안을 제시하고자 하였다. 이를 위해 국내외의 해양퇴적물 평가 및 관리기준을 비교검토 하였다. 국내의 경우, 해양환경관리법에 적시된 관련 기준을 대상으로 하였다. 동시에 비교적 다양한 요소로 구성된 평가기준을 보유한 캐나다와 NOAA사례를 분석하였다. 또한 실제 평가기준 적용 및 운영 사례 분석을 위해 해역이용협의서 중 해저 퇴적물에 가장 큰 영향을 미칠 것으로 판단되는 최근 5년간(2016-2020)의 항만 및 어항개발 사업 사례를 분석하였다. 특히, 일반해역이용협의서 중 퇴적물의 평가 단계에서의 기준과 평가 요소 등을 분석하였다. 고찰과 분석을 통해 해역이용협의서 중 현재의 퇴적물 환경기준에 생태 위해성과 잠재적 인체 위해성에 대한 평가 요소를 고려할 필요가 있음을 제안하였다.

• 대한교통학회지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.45-58
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• 2001

교통시스템 및 차량의 인간-기계 상호작용 및 인간공학적 평가에 널리 사용되는 운전자의 시각행위분석, 생체신호측정(심박수, 호흡수, 뇌파, 피부전기반사 등), 부가작업의 수행도분석, 반응시간 분석, 차량조작변수 분석(속도, 핸들조작, 가속페달조작) 등의 방법들과 함께 운전자 판단에 의한 주관적평가(Subjective Mental Workload Assessment)는 기존 시스템의 평가뿐만 아니라, ITS(Intelligent Transport Systems) 기반 인간-기계 시스템(항법장치, Head-UP Display, AHS Flat Panel Display, Changeable Message Sign, Cellular Phone, 등)의 인간-기계 상호작용 평가, 안전도 평가, 경쟁시스템 및 디자인 대안의 의사결정, 설계가이드라인 제작 등을 위한 하나의 표준화된 평가도구로 자리 잡고 있다. 이에 본 연구에서는 가장 많은 적용빈도와 효과 및 감도를 제시하는 주관적 평가방법인 NASA-TLX (National Aeronautics and Space Administration-Task Load Index), SWAT(Subjective Workload Assessment Technique), MCH(Modified Cooper-Harper) scale, RNASA-TLX(Revision of NASA-TLX)를 대상으로 항법 장치를 사용한 운전자 부하 비교평가 실험결과를 이용하여, 제시된 방법들의 감도 및 피 실험자의 주관적 판단을 통한 상호 비교분석을 실시하였으며, 결과로 위에 제시된 방법들의 사용가이드라인과 ITS 기반 인간-기계 시스템의 인간공학적 평가를 위한 주관적 평가방법의 비교평가결과를 제시하였다.