• 적정기술학회지
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.226-237
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• 2020

As the number of reported COVID-19 cases rises around the world, regions affected by the virus are taking serious measures to contain its spread. Face shields are one of the highest-need personal protective equipment (PPE) during COVID-19 pandemic. Beyond traditional face masks, as known cases of the coronavirus soar, currently there is a significant shortage of face shields around the world. In response, the protective face shields were designed and fabricated with open-source 3D modelling software and 3D printing technology, respectively. Our face shield consisted of two parts only; a reusable 3D printed headband and a visor made of transparent plastic sheet, as barrier. The resulting 3D printed face shields are affordable, lightweight, one-size-fits-most and ready-to-wear with minimal assemblies, and go on easily over glass, goggle and face mask. To ensure being donated to the healthcare professionals without risk infected by any pathogens, the 3D printed face shields were successfully be disinfected with ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI dosage of 1000 mJ/cm²) and 70% alcohol. For routine disinfection a UVGI chamber was designed and optimized to provide uniform UV-C illumination with an appreciated fluence for complete decontamination. More than 1,000 face shields were produced already and donated to the special hospitals for COVID-19 patients, quarantines, government and medical agencies in Ethiopia as well as in East-African countries. With certainty, our intention goes beyond the hospitals and other first responders, but not limited for all those who have to stay in the service or be in contact with many other people in the time of COVID-19 pandemic.

• 분석과학
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.161-168
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• 2022

Wheat is rich in sources of fiber, oligosaccharides, and resistant starch, simple carbohydrates which may have a protective role against carcinoma. Additionally, Whole wheat/bran as well includes contains phytochemicals such as flavonoids, lignans, folate, phytosterols, phenolic acids, and tocols. The above phytochemicals suitable forms antioxidant and cholesterol-reducing activities. Phytoestrogens are regarded as especially essential in the preventative measures of hormonally dependent malignancies such as breast cancer (BC). In this study lowered BC risk has been associated with whole grain/bran consumption with an odds ratio (OR=0.24 and 95 %CI=0.10-0.56). Wheat/bran appears to have a reliable protective impact against BC. While intake of white bread has been associated with a high risk of BC (OR=2.63 and CI 95 %=1.07-6.48). Also, the E-Selectin (SELE) Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) rs5353 A/G and rs932307 C/T were investigated using the sanger sequences approach. There was a positive association between genotypes (rs5353 GG+AG) and (rs932307 TT+CT) with rate consumption of wheat-white/bread and these genotypes were more frequent in patients had BC in comparison with a significant difference (P=0.03) (P=0.01), respectively. The genotypes (GG+AG) frequency of the rs5353 polymorphism and (TT+CT) genotypes of the rs932307 polymorphism in the present study had a high risk of cancer with (OR=3.05), (OR=4.17) respectively. While these genotypes showed no significant association with the rate of whole grain consumption in patients and control. Therefore, the type of wheat may associate with increased incidence of disease-related with type of Polymorphism because some present genotypes of SNPs showed high (OR) which may refer to their positive associated with disease, the white wheat consumption may active the risky association between SNPs and BC.

• 한국재난정보학회 논문집
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.815-825
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• 2023

연구목적: 본 논문은 방사선비상계획구역 내 거주하는 주민의 방사능재난 발생시 대피과정에서 사용할 수 있는 방호제품으로서 마스크를 개발하는 과정에서 KOLAS 인증을 받을 수 있는 방안을 연구하는 것이다. 연구방법: 각종 보고서와 논문, KOLAS 인정기구 및 각종 마스크 홈페이지 자료를 조사하여 연구하였다. 연구결과: 국내 방사능재난방재대책을 수립하여 주민보호조치를 강화하고 있으나 방호제품 보급은 갑상샘방호약품이 유일하다. 방사능재난에 대비하여 마스크와 같은 보조적인 지원용품 보급이 필요하다. 방호마스크를 공인인증할 수 있는 KOLAS 인정 공인기관이 없는 실정이다. 결론: 성능 인증 기준이 있는 마스크의 경우 산업용 방진마스크로 공인시험성적서를 발급받고 인증을 받은 후에 자체 기준으로 일반성적서를 받는 이중 과정을 거쳐서 마스크의 KOLAS 인증이 가능하다.

• 보존과학회지
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• 제35권6호
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• pp.588-599
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• 2019

발굴 조사 된 매장문화재는 학술적, 역사적 가치에 따라 문화재청장이 보존조치를 결정하지만, 이전·복원 후 관리, 보존, 활용은 체계적으로 이루어지고 있지 않고 있다. 또한 보존유적 및 보호시설의 손상으로 보존방안과 활용도에 대한 문제점이 발생되고 있다. 이에 충북 지역 보존유적에 대한 현황을 조사하여 보존방안 및 활용방안에 대하여 제시해 보고자 하였다. 충북에는 총 43개의 보존유적이 있었으며, 관리주체의 명확성 여부를 떠나 대부분 체계적인 관리는 이루어지고 있지 않았다. 잘못된 보존처리와 재료의 선정 등으로 인해 유구 및 보호시설이 훼손 되어지고 있는 상태로 확인되었으며, 보존유적의 훼손으로 전시, 교육, 체험 등 활용성에서도 문제점을 확인하였다. 이러한 문제점 해결에는 법적·제도적 장치의 개선, 예산·전문 인력 확보. 표준화 매뉴얼 개발 및 적용, 지속적 모니터링, 예방보존, 이전 지료 및 방법 연구, 목록화 작업, 전문 박물관 및 복합 테마 파크 조성 등 중·장기적인 계획이 세워져야 할 것이다. 또한 조사된 보존유적에 맞는 보존방안을 제시하고, 이를 기반으로 보존·관리가 이루어지면 보다 체계적·과학적으로 보존·관리되고 교육, 전시, 홍보 등 다양한 목적으로 활용될 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

• 대한인간공학회지
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• 제36권5호
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• pp.545-557
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• 2017

Objective: The aim of this study was to find risk factors in cultivating ginseng based on risk assessments and suggest safety measures for main risks. Background: Safety education and training is one of the practical and effective methods to prevent occupational accidents and injuries. In agricultural sector, there are few contents of safety education as compared to other industries. Especially, farm work has different cultivation characteristics according to the crops, so it needs special education materials for each crop. Among the various types of crops, ginseng contains various risk factors due to its long cultivating period and unique environment. Therefore, safety education material specified for ginseng is necessary to improve ginseng farmers' safety. Method: Risk assessment for cultivating tasks of ginseng was carried out through data obtained from various methods (site survey, interview, literature survey). To improve objectivity, the risk assessment was applied with 3-criteria (researcher estimate, interview, previous research results). Finally, the three high-risk tasks were selected and safety measures for those tasks were provided. Results: Three tasks, such as 'Mounting, maintenance and removing supports', 'Pest control' and 'Harvest', were selected as risky tasks among total tasks. (1) In 'Mounting' and maintenance and removing supports', the farmers found to be exposed to the risks of musculoskeletal disorders and accidents related to operating the tablet machine. (2) In 'Pest control', agrichemical poisoning, musculoskeletal disorders and hyperthermia were main risks. Finally, (3) In 'Harvest', the farmers are mainly exposed to the possibility of accidents of agricultural machines and risks of musculoskeletal disorders. Thus, it needs to apply appropriate safety measures to those risky tasks, such as safety guidelines, convenience equipment, protective kit, and so on. Conclusion: This study can be used as basic data for agricultural safety and expected that it would be useful for further study. In addition, the results of the research will be produced in the form of animation, which will enhance the safety consciousness for aged farmers. Application: The result of this study can be used in developing safety education materials for ginseng farmers which is essential to prevent occupational accidents and injuries among ginseng farmers.

• 한국건설안전학회 논문집
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.31-39
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• 2018

국내에서 발생하는 화재사고 중 약 20%가 전기설비에서 기인한 화재로 확인되고 있다. 복잡하고 대형화되어있는 건축물에서 전기화재는 재산 피해와 인명 피해가 증가하면서 대형화하는 양상으로 발생하고 있다. 여러 가지 전기화재의 원인 중 누전에 의한 발화가 약 71.5%를 차지하고 있고, 전기설비별 분류에서는 배선 및 배선기구에서 발생하는 화재가 약 38.3%를 차지하고 있다. 본 연구의 목적은 현재 사용되고 있는 옥내배선 형태를 개선하여 누전으로 인한 전기화재를 예방하는 방법을 제시하고, 배선기구에서 범용 되고 있는 콘센트와 플러그를 개선하여 배선기구에서 발생하는 화재를 예방하는 근원적 방안을 찾고자 한다. 본 연구를 통해서 제시되는 전기화재 예방대책은 전기화재의 근원적 원인을 제거하여 많은 인명과 재산을 보호하는 대책으로 활용될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.530-535
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• 2021

Background: Despite the lack of official COVID-19 statistics, various workplaces and occupations have been at the center of COVID-19 outbreaks. We aimed to compare legal measures and governance established for managing COVID-19 infection risks at workplaces in nine Asia and Pacific countries and to recommend key administrative measures. Methods: We collected information on legal measures and governance from both general citizens and workers regarding infection risks such as COVID-19 from industrial hygiene professionals in nine countries (Indonesia, India, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Republic of the Philippines, Republic of Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand) using a structured questionnaire. Results: A governmental body overseeing public health and welfare was in charge of containing the spread and occurrence of infectious diseases under an infectious disease control and prevention act or another special act, although the name of the pertinent organizations and legislation vary among countries. Unlike in the case of other traditional hazards, there have been no specific articles or clauses describing the means of mitigating virus risk in the workplace that are legally required of employers, making it difficult to define the responsibilities of the employer. Each country maintains own legal systems regarding access to the duration, administration, and financing of paid sick leave. Many workers may not have access to paid sick leave even if it is legally guaranteed.

• 한국재난정보학회 논문집
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.421-429
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• 2020

연구목적: 본 연구는 샌드위치패널 창고의 화재예방 및 현장소방대응력 제고를 위한 단계별 대응방안 제시를 목적으로 한다. 연구방법: 화재현장 관련 소방관 인터뷰와 소방전문가의 자문 및 방호성능 실험을 수행하여 현장대응력 강화를 위한 요소별 대책을 도출하였다. 연구결과: 창고 소방안전관리자용 화재안전관리 체크리스트 및 샌드위치패널 창고의 벽 방호용 스프링클러 설치기준을 제시하였다. 아울러 현장출동 소방관을 위한 샌드위치패널 창고 화재적용 표준작전절차를 수립하였다. 결론: 본 연구를 통하여 가연성 구조 창고의 화재 예방, 방호 및 진압에 대한 단계별 화재안전대책을 구축하였다.

• 수산해양교육연구
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.137-147
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• 2017

An accident during pilotage may cause several problems such as crippling the harbour function, environmental disruption, loss of life. Since the pilot plays an important role in the safe operation of the port, securing their safety is directly connected to the vessel's safety coming into port in Korea. Pilotage service is offered on request without distinction of day and night. And traveling by helicopter and boarding/disembarking using a pilot ladder from and to a pilot boat have a high risk of falling into the sea. So, pilots can fall into the sea while boarding/disembarking from ship which can lead to serious injury by cardiac arrest. A number of pilots have died or severely injured due to fall from the pilot ladder during embarkation and disembarkation up to now. Current safety measures at embarkation and disembarkation required by pilotage act and IMO resolutions could not prevent all the pilot related accidents. Therefore, to prevent pilot accident during boarding/disembarking from ship, it is necessary to include safety training requirement for new pilots under the requirements for licensing of pilotage act. It is also necessary to compel pilots to take necessary personal protective equipment when they use a pilot ladder. In addition, the placement of emergency kit on pilot boats and first-aid training are required in order to deal with emergency situation promptly.

• 한국자동차공학회논문집
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.10-19
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• 2014

Despite the movement of safe traffic by the Korean government to reduce deaths in traffic accidents, the casualties increase year by year. In particular, more and more accidents and casualties are reported from car collisions from the back of the vehicles parked for managing traffic accidents on the road, cleaning main roads and medial strips, repairing roads. In order to response to these accidents, the government should take protective measures for road users. In the last decade, seventy-one cases have been reported to occur during highway repair and maintenance. As a result, eight persons were killed and seventy-six were injured, showing the high death rate of 11.3 percent. Therefore, it seems urgent to take some actions against it. The United States and European countries legislate that vehicles of road repair and maintenance should be mandatorily equipped with shock absorber at the back. Korea, however, does not have such legislative measures, which are needed at this time to protect workers on the road. This study compares the performance of the traditional shock absorber for road maintenance vehicles with that of the rear safety guard using air bag, manufactured in accordance with related laws in Korea. Based on the results of the 60km/h rear collision test, this paper proposes improvements in related laws and regulations in an attempt to reduce casualties.