• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.134-145
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• 2015

Objectives: An objective of this study was to perform a risk assessment and social cost-benefit analysis for revising permissible exposure limits for seven substances: Nickel(Insoluble inorganic compounds), benzene, carbon disulfide, formaldehyde, cadmium(as compounds), trichloroethylene, touluene-2,4-diisocyanate. Materials and Methods: The research methods were divided into risk and hazard assessment and cost-benefit analysis. The risk and hazard assessment for the seven substances consists of four steps: An overview of GHS MSDS(1st), review of document of ACGIH's TLVs (2nd), comparison between international occupational exposure limits and domestic permissible exposure limits(3rd), and analysis of excess workplace and excess rate for occupational exposure limits based on previous work environment measurement data(4th). Total cost was estimated using cost of local exhaust ventilation, number of excess workplace and penalties for exceeding a permissible exposure limit. On the other hand, total benefit was calculated using the reduction rate of occupational disease, number of workplaces treating each substance and industrial accident compensation. Finally, the net benefit was calculated by subtracting total cost from total benefit. Results: All the substances investigated in this study were classified by CMR(Carcinogens, Mutagens or Reproductive toxicants) and their international occupational exposure limits were stricter than the domestic permissible exposure limits. As a result of excess rate analysis, trichloroethylene was the highest at 11%, whereas nickel was the lowest at 0.5%. The excess rates of all substances except for trichloroethylene were observed at less than 10%. Among the seven substances, the total cost was highest for trichloroethylene and lowest for carbon disulfide. The benefits for the seven substances were higher than costs estimated based on strengthening current permissible exposure limits. Thus, revising the permissible exposure limits of the seven substances was determined to be acceptable from a social perspective. Conclusions: The final revised permissible exposure limits suggested for the seven substances are as follows: $0.2mg/m^3$ for nickel, 0.5 ppm(TWA) and 2.5 ppm(STEL) for benzene, 1 ppm(TWA) for carbon disulfide, $0.01mg/m^3$(TWA) for cadmium, 10 ppm(TWA) and 25 ppm(STEL) for trichloroethylene, 0.3 ppm(TWA) for formaldehyde, and 0.005 ppm(TWA) and 0.02 ppm(STEL) for toluene diisocynate(isomers).

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.22-31
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• 2019

The flammable liquid conductivity is an important factor in determining the generation of electrostatic in fire and explosion hazardous areas, so it is necessary to study the physical properties of flammable liquids. In particular, the relevant liquid conductivity in the process of handling flammable liquids in relation to the risk assessment and risk control in fire and explosion hazard areas, such as chemical plants, is classified as a main evaluation item according to the IEC standard, and it is necessary to have flammable liquid conductivity measuring devices and related data are required depending on the handling conditions of the material, such as temperature and mixing ratio for preventing the fire and explosion related to electrostatic. In addition, IEC 60079-32-2 [Explosive Atmospheres-Part 32-2 (Electrostatic hazards-Tests)] refers to the measuring device standard and the conductivity of a single substance. It was concluded that there is no measurement data according to the handling conditions such as mixing ratio of flammable liquid and temperature together with the use and measurement examples. We have developed the measurement reliability by improving the structure, material and measurement method of measuring device by referring to the IEC standard. We have developed a measurement device that is developed and manufactured by itself. The test results of flammable liquid conductivity measurement and the data of the NFPA 77 (Recommended Practice on Static Electricity) Annex B Table B.2 Static Electric Characteristic of Liquids were compared and verified by conducting the conductivity measurement of the flammable liquid handled in the fire and explosion hazardous place by using Measuring / Data Acquisition / Processing / PC Communication. It will contribute to the prevention of static electricity related disaster by taking preliminary measures for fire and explosion prevention by providing technical guidance for static electricity risk assessment and risk control through flammable liquid conductivity measurement experiment. In addition, based on the experimental results, it is possible to create a big data base by constructing electrostatic physical characteristic data of flammable liquids by process and material. Also, it is analyzed that it will contribute to the foundation composition for adding the specific information of conductivity of flammable liquid to the physical and chemical characteristics of MSDS.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.517-527
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• 2023

Objectives: We examine cases of chemical poisoning that occurred in the cleaning of metal parts and the regulations on halogenated solvents in other countries and propose regulations necessary to prevent chemical poisoning from halogenated solvents. Methods: We collected cases of chemical poisoning through the website of the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency. A review of the literature was conducted focusing on regulations related to halogenated solvents in the United States and the European Union, particularly for cleaning metal parts. Among the Material Safety Data Sheets submitted to the government, MSDS containing eleven substances were extracted to confirm the composition and product use. We investigated cleaning methods for metal parts used in South Korea. For the hazard classification, the European Chemicals Agency or Japan's NITE's website was used. Results: In the case of poisoning, the cleaning methods involving trichloromethane were dipping and dry, which was not found in the literature. It was confirmed that many halogenated solvents and dimethyl carbonate were used for metal cleaning in South Korea. In vapor degreasing using TCE in the USA, even if the facility is strictly managed, such as by installing cooling coils in open cleaning facilities, the risk of exposure to TCE is considered to be not only carcinogenic but also a concern for acute and chronic effects. In comparison, exposure through Korean work methods such as dipping and drying operations is inevitably much higher. Conclusions: The transition to water-based cleaning with low-hazard chemicals should be a priority in the cleaning process. In the case of metal parts that require precise cleaning, if the use of a halogenated solvent is inevitable, a closed degreasing facility should be used to minimize exposure. The current regulations in the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Chemical Substances Control Act, and the Air Environment Conservation Act do not require cleaning facilities to minimize emissions. To protect the health of workers using halogenated solvents to clean metal parts, regulations that require a fundamental reduction in exposure will be necessary.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제56권5호
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• pp.554-572
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• 2023

본 연구는 전북지역 316명의 초·중·고등학교 조리종사자를 대상으로 안전사고 실태 및 예방교육 프로그램에 활용될 교육내용의 우선순위를 조사하였으며, 그 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 조사대상자의 99.7%는 '여자', 학력은 '고졸' 76.6%, 직급은 '조리원' 77.8%, 평균 근무연수는 초등학교 '12.7년', 중·고등학교 '10.6년'이었다 (p < 0.01). 1일 평균 급식 인원은 초등학교 '716.4명', 중·고등학교 '818.3명'이며 (p < 0.05), 평균 근무인원은 초등학교 '6.1명', 중·고등학교 '8.0명'이었다 (p < 0.001). 조리종사자의 90.8%가 안전사고를 경험하였으며, 중·고등학교 종사자가 초등학교보다 사고경험이 많았다. 주요 사고원인은 '과도한 업무량' (61.7%), '노후기구나 설비' (28.9%), '본인 부주의' (17.1%)이며, 주로 '조리과정' (47.7%), '청소 및 뒷정리' (42.2%), '이동 및 운반' (36.2%) 과정에서 발생하였다. 가장 많은 부상은 초등학교는 '근골격계부상' (68.2%), 중·고등학교는 '미끄러짐' (70.2%)과 '화상' (70.2%)이었다. 안전교육은 영양(교)사와 교육청 (100%), 조리사협회 (27.2%)의 교육을 받았으나 초등학교의 77.3%, 중·고등학교의 79.5%의 조리종사자는 교육내용을 현장에 적용하지 않았다. 안전교육에 대하여 64.9%의 조리종사자는 만족, 35.1%는 불만족하며, 가장 큰 불만족 이유는 '교육내용이 실제 급식현장과 맞지 않아서' (42.3%)이었다. 안전교육 내용의 우선순위 결정을 위해 대응표본 t-test, Borich 요구도, The Locus for Focus 모델의 3단계 분석방법을 이용한 결과, 6개 영역의 22개 항목 중 1항목 '작업장 및 통로를 정리·정돈한다'를 제외한 21개 항목에서 중요도와 현재 수행수준 간에 유의미한 차이가 있었다. 안전교육 내용에 대한 초등학교와 중·고등학교 종사자의 최우선 순위는 2개항목, 차 순위는 6항목으로 확인되었다. 따라서 초등학교와 중·고등학교 조리종사자 대상 안전교육 시 우선적으로 '가스후드 청소 시 안전한 사다리를 사용하며, 2인 1조로 작업한다', '배수로 청소 시에는 주의 표시판을 설치하고, 청소 후에는 반드시 덮개를 덮는다'와 '화학물질 취급 전 보호장비를 착용한다'를 교육하여야 하며, 차 순위로는 '작업 전·후 스트레칭 하기', '작업대 높이가 맞지 않으면 보조 받침대를 사용하여 높이를 맞춘다', '무거운 것을 옮길 때 보조기구를 이용하거나 도움을 받는다', '중량물 취급 시에는 올바른 자세와 방법을 지킨다', 'MSDS 적용물질의 안전취급 요령을 잘 확인하고 사용한다'가 교육내용에 포함되어야 되겠다. 이상의 결과, 조리종사자 안전교육 시 조리, 청소 및 뒷정리 과정 중의 부딪힘·떨어짐 사고, 화학물질관리 및 근골격계질환 사고 예방교육을 우선적으로 하여야 하겠다. 본 연구의 제한점은 연구대상자가 일부 지역에 국한되어 있기 때문에 전체 학교급식소의 경우로 일반화하기에는 한계가 있으며 향후 조사대상자의 확대를 통하여 전체 조리종사자의 안전사고 예방교육을 위한 체계수립이 필요하겠다.