• 한국직업건강간호학회지
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.95-103
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• 2022

Purpose: This study aims to identify general, workplace, and health-related characteristics of outdoor workers exposed to high temperatures, and to compare the risk of disease according to outdoor high temperature exposure. Methods: This secondary analysis study used the 5th Korean Working Conditions Survey (2017) to identify 4,915 outdoor workers exposed to high temperatures. Results: Outdoor workers exposed to high temperatures were mostly male, elderly, less educated, and daily contract workers. Most of them were engaged in agriculture, forestry and fishing, and construction industries. About 40~50% of them complained of musculoskeletal pain and overall fatigue. The results showed that high temperature exposure increased the risk of illness (hearing problem, skin problem, backache, muscular pains in upper and lower limbs, headache/eyestrain, injuries, depression, and overall fatigue) among workers. Conclusion: High temperature exposure might increase the risk of illness among workers. The results of this study demonstrated that the outdoor workers should be protected from high temperatures.

• 한국건축시공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국건축시공학회 2023년도 봄 학술논문 발표대회
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• pp.205-206
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• 2023

This paper presents a new method for indoor localization track workers in construction sites. While GPS and NTRIP are effective for outdoor positioning, they are less accurate when used indoors. To address this issue, the proposed method utilizes Aruco markers to measure the distance between workers and the markers. By collecting data values, the location of each worker can be determined in real-time with high accuracy. This approach has the potential to enhance work efficiency and safety at construction sites, as it provides more precise indoor positioning compared to conventional methods, leading to improved work efficiency.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.437-444
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• 2019

Background: Headache/eyestrain symptoms are common health problems that people experience in daily life. Various studies have examined risk factors contributing to headache/eyestrains, and physicochemical exposure was found to be a leading risk factor in causing such symptoms. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship of headache/eyestrain symptoms with physicochemical exposure among Korean construction workers depended on worksite. Methods: This study used data from the 4th Korean Workers Conditions Survey and selected 1,945 Korean construction workers as participants. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to determine the relationship. Results: Exposure to vibrations among all construction workers affected the moderate exposure group [odds ratio (OR) 1.53, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.01-2.32], the high exposure group (OR 1.77 95%CI 1.17-2.67), and the indoor high exposure group (OR 1.61, 95%CI 1.02-2.55) and among outdoor construction workers, the moderate group (OR 6.61, 95%CI 15.4-28.48) and the high group (OR 6.61, 95%CI 1.56-27.98). When exposed to mist, dust, and fumes, the indoor high exposure group was significantly affected (OR 1.63, 95%CI 1.07-2.47). All construction workers exposed to organic solvents were affected, high exposure group (OR 1.69, 95%CI 1.15-2.49) and indoor high exposure group (OR 1.77, 95%CI 1.08-2.89). The high exposure group in all construction worker (OR 1.70, 95%CI 1.20-2.42) and the indoor high exposure group (OR 1.83, 95%CI 1.17-2.89) also were affected by secondhand smoking exposure. Conclusion: Many physicochemical exposure factors affect headache/eyestrain symptoms among construction workers, especially indoor construction workers, suggesting a deficiency in occupational hygiene and health environments at indoor construction worksites.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제34권6호
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• pp.29-37
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• 2019

Since construction sites are exposed to outdoor environments, working conditions are significantly dangerous. Thus, wearing of the personal protective equipments such as safety helmet is very important for worker safety. However, construction workers are often wearing-off the helmet as inconvenient and uncomportable. As a result, a small mistake may lead to serious accident. For this, checking of wearing safety helmet is important task to safety managers in field. However, due to the limited time and manpower, the checking can not be executed for every individual worker spread over a large construction site. Therefore, if an automatic checking system is provided, field safety management should be performed more effectively and efficiently. In this study, applicability of deep learning based computer vision technology is investigated for automatic checking of wearing safety helmet in construction sites. Faster R-CNN deep learning algorithm for object detection and classification is employed to develop the automatic checking model. Digital camera images captured in real construction site are used to validate the proposed model. Based on the results, it is concluded that the proposed model may effectively be used for automatic checking of wearing safety helmet in construction site.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.46-58
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• 2017

Objectives: Particulate matter (PM) at construction sites mostly originates from either construction activities or the atmospheric environment. This study was conducted to evaluate the exposure level to PM and the contribution ratio of atmosphere sources at construction sites. Methods: We reviewed literature and governmental systems related to PM exposure in occupational settings and summarized them. In the field evaluation, five construction sites and one golf course were selected: two from Gyeonggi-do Province and four from North Gyeongsang-do Province. For each site, personal samples from outdoor construction workers and area samples from the outdoor area around the construction site office were collected according to construction work types. PM concentrations reported from nearby National Ambient Air Monitoring Stations were recorded. Respirable dust concentrations, respirable silica concentrations, and several metal concentrations including Cd, Cr, Pb, and As were monitored over four months. In the end we suggested how to manage particulate matter exposure at construction sites. Results: There was little literature reporting on exposure levels of construction workers to PM. Respirable dust concentrations measured in Gyeonggi-do Province were higher than those measured in North Gyeongsang-do Province. The geometric means of respirable dust concentrations in personal samples and area samples were $37.89{\mu}g/m^3$ and $92.86{\mu}g/m^3$, respectively. The respirable dust concentrations were higher than the PM concentrations reported from nearby National Ambient Air Monitoring Station. The geometric means of respirable silica concentrations of personal samples and area samples were $1.3{\mu}g/m^3$ and $1.1{\mu}g/m^3$, respectively. All metal concentrations were lower than 10% of individual Korean occupational exposure limits. Conclusions: Assuming that personal samples consisted of ambient PM and dust originating from work activities and area samples only collected ambient PM, we concluded that the dust exposure of outdoor construction workers originated 40.8% from the atmosphere and 59.2% from construction activities. PM exposure at construction sites should be controlled by employers, as in the case of outdoor heat stress. The Korean government needs to consider setting an occupational exposure limit for respirable dust.

• 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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• 제23권12호
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• pp.145-151
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• 2018

While commercialization of IoT technologies in the safety management sector is being promoted in terms of industrial safety of large indoor businesses, implementing a system for risk management of small outdoor work sites with frequent site movements is not actively implemented. In this paper, we propose an efficient dynamic workload balancing strategy which combined low-power, wide-bandwidth (LPWA) communication and low-power Bluetooth (BLE) communication technologies to support customized risk management alarm systems for each individual (driver/operator/manager). This study was designed to enable long-term low-power collection and transmission of traffic information in outdoor environment, as well as to implement an integrated real-time safety management system that notifies a whole field worker who does not carry a separate smart device in advance. Performance assessments of the system, including risk alerts to drivers and workers via Bluetooth communication, the speed at which critical text messages are received, and the operation of warning/lighting lamps are all well suited to field application.

• 웰빙융합연구
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.49-56
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• 2024

Purpose: Construction sites are currently facing a socialization problem as the incidence of thermal disease-related disasters increases due to summer heat waves, exacerbated by factors like the concentration of middle-aged and older workers and global warming. The reason why construction sites are particularly vulnerable to heat waves is that there are many outdoor work, which is the peculiarity of the construction industry, and most of the construction workers are elderly. This study analyzes disaster statistics of workers at construction sites for five years to investigate the occurrence of thermal diseases and analyze factors through disaster cases to provide basic data for future disasters to be reduced. Research design, data, and methodology: According to the Construction Workers' Mutual Aid Association, as of June, more than 60% of the construction workers working in the field were in their 50s and 60s. More than 24% are in their 60s and older. Thermal diseases caused by heat waves occur when exposed to high heat or strong sunlight for a long time, accompanied by headaches and dizziness. The problem is that many elderly people have underlying diseases, so if they lose consciousness, they cannot easily recover and are likely to die. Results: According to industrial accident statistics, 182 people were injured by heat-related diseases in the summer from 2016 to 2021, of which 29 died. In particular, in the construction industry, which has a lot of outdoor work, 87 people were injured and 20 people died. Conclusions: In order to prevent heat diseases caused by outdoor work, it is emphasized that exposure time is controlled, and sufficient rest and hydration are essential. Rest, water, and shade are in line with the three principles.

• 한국건축시공학회지
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• 제23권5호
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• pp.629-638
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• 2023

본 논문에서는 건설현장 작업자의 실내 위치 추적을 위한 새로운 방법을 소개한다. 전통적으로 GPS및 NTRIP과 같은 기술은 주로 야외에서 효과적인 위치 확인을 제공하는 데 사용되었습니다. 그러나 이러한 기술은 실내에서 사용할 경우 정확도가 떨어지는 문제가 있습니다. 이러한 문제를 해결하기 위해 본 논문에서는 Aruco marker를 활용하여 작업자의 위치를 추적하는 방법을 제안한다. Aruco marker는 작업자와 마커 사이의 거리를 측정하는 데 사용됩니다. 이 새로운 접근 방식은 기존 위치 확인 방법에 비해 더욱 정확한 실내 위치 확인을 제공합니다. 작업자 위치를 실시간으로 확인할 수 있어 작업 일정을 최적화하고 작업자 간 협업을 촉진합니다. 따라서 Aruco marker를 활용한 실내 측위 방식은 기존의 기술의 문제점을 보완하는 실내 위치 확인 시스템으로 활용될 수 있다.

• 한국건설관리학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국건설관리학회 2002년도 학술대회지
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• pp.316-322
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• 2002

근로시간이 단축될 경우 건설산업은 타산업과는 달리 일회성, 옥외성, 계절성 등의 특성으로 인하여 근로시간 단축으로 인한 파급효과를 단순히 작업의 총량개념으로만 접근하여 분석하기에는 어려움이 있다. 법정 근로시간 단축의 영향을 보다 정확하게 예측하기 위해서는 예상되는 비용상승 효과가 실제 건설공사 생산구조에 어떻게 받아들여질 것인가에 대한 조사와 분석이 필수적이다. 이를 위해 건설현장의 근로시간과 근로패턴에 관한 문헌조사와 일본 건설산업의 근로시간 단축 사례 조사를 수행하였으며, 결과적으로 근로시간 단축으로 인한 현장의 근로패턴 변화를 분석${\cdot}$ 예측하였다. 근로 패턴 변화는 실제 생산활동에 참여하는 현장근로자를 대상으로 년 단위 현행 모델과 근로시간 단축 후의 예측 모델을 구축하여 비교${\cdot}$분석하였으며, 현장관리 측면에서의 대처방안을 제시하였다.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.305-316
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• 2021

건설사고는 근로자의 부주의, 안전장비 미착용, 안전규칙 미준수 등 다양한 요인이 복합적으로 작용해 발생할 수 있다. 건설사고를 유발하는 여러 요인 중 야외작업이 많은 건설업의 특성상 기상 조건은 건설사고 발생 요인 중 하나가 될 수 있다. 과거 발생한 건설사고 데이터는 사고예방을 위한 좋은 자료로 활용될 수 있지만, 건설업 재해사례 데이터는 자연어로 기술된 텍스트형태로 제공되기 때문에 건설업 재해사례 데이터에서 건설공사 위험요소(Hazard)를 추출하는 것은 많은 시간과 비용이 발생한다. 따라서, 본 연구에서는 텍스트마이닝을 이용해 국내에서 발생한 2,026건의 건설업 재해사례 텍스트데이터에서 건설공사 위험요소를 추출하고 빈도 분석(Frequency analysis)과 중심성 분석(Centrality analysis)을 통해 건설공사 위험요소의 계절별 중요도분석을 수행했다. 국토교통부에서 정의한 254개 건설공사 위험요소 중 51개 위험요소를 건설사고 텍스트데이터에서 추출했으며, 분석결과 봄, 가을은 거푸집, 여름은 비계, 겨울은 크레인이 계절별 가장 중요한 위험요소로 나타났다. 제안방법은 날씨, 계절, 기후 관련 건설사고 안전대책 마련에 활용될 수 있다.