• 한국방재학회 논문집
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• 제10권6호
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• pp.65-71
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• 2010

본 연구에서는 경남지역에 근무하는 소방공무원의 보호장비 착용실태를 연구하여 소방공무원의 안전보건에 대한 기초자료를 제공하고자 시도되었으며, 연구에서 얻어진 결과를 제시하면 다음과 같다. 첫째, 소방용 보호장비에 대한 전체 신뢰도는 3.19로 조사되었으며 신뢰도 향상을 위한 개선이 필요할 것으로 판단된다. 둘째, 소방공무원은 보호장비 중 가죽제 안전화(2.68), 장갑(2.67) 그리고 고무제 안전화(2.59)등에 낮은 만족도를 나타내었으며, 고무제 안전화(2.75), 다음으로 장갑(2.77), 가죽제 안전화(2.97)의 상태가 좋지 않은 것으로 조사되었다. 셋째, 소방용 보호장비에 대하여 소방공무원은 전체적으로 착용감과 무게에 많은 애로를 겪고 있는 것으로 나타났으며, 이를 개선하기 위하여 인체공학적 디자인과 고성능 경량의 소재 개발 등이 필요하다.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.20-25
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• 2019

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the awareness of occupational hazards and personal protective equipment use among dental hygienists (DHs). Methods: A total of 271 self-administered questionnaires were obtained from 280 DHs working at dental hospitals or clinics in Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do, Korea. Results: The occupational hazards included work involving dust (94.1%), volatile substances (86.0%), noise (97.0%), and light-curing units (96.7%). The proportion of dental hygiene tasks that participants perceived as harmful were 42.4%, 51.7%, 9.2%, and 31.4% in the same order as above. The proportion of participants who used dust-proof masks during work involving dust was 1.1%. Those who wore gas-proof masks and gloves for work using volatile substances were 0.7% and 31.2%, respectively. Participants who used goggles for work involving light-curing units were 31.0%. None of the participants used ear plugs for work involving noise. A total of 22.9% of the participants recognized the Material Safety Data Sheet, while 79.7% had never been educated about harmful work environments. Conclusion: When compared to exposure status and perception of occupational hazards, the level of protective equipment use was very low. Extra measures to increase DHs' use of personal protective equipment are necessary.

• 전기학회논문지
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• 제57권5호
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• pp.773-782
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• 2008

This paper describes the method for proper location of protective equipment in underground distribution cable through field test and analysis at testing lines. To prove the reliability for analysis simulated by EMTP/ATPDraw, the testing results obtained by the real test and the analysis for the same test lines were compared each other. The accuracy of analysis was proved by the comparison. Over voltages were measured and analyzed at each point of cable and switches in case of which lightning surge current was applied. The analysing method was applied to real distribution systems to select the proper location of protective equipment. It is evaluated that the location of protective equipment was properly selected.

• 대한정형외과스포츠의학회지
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.31-35
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• 2004

스포츠 인구의 증가와 함께 인라인 스케이트로 인한 부상의 빈도가 증가하고 있다. 이 논문의 목적은 인라인 스케이트의 종류와 기본 기술, 보호 장구 사용, 그리고 부상과 관련된 예상 인자 또는 기여 인자를 확인하는 것이다. 조정 미숙과 경험 부족이 부상의 요인이었다. 스케이트를 타는 동안 보호 장구의 사용 역시 미비 하였다. 결론적으로 안전한 교육 과정, 인라인 스케이트 타는 법과 보호 장구의 최적의 디자인과 효과가 추후 연구를 통해 규명되어야 할 것이다.

• 한국의류학회지
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• 제41권1호
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• pp.141-152
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• 2017

The lumbar disc is one of the first parts of the human body to age. Female discs start to age at twenty and completely age between fifty and sixty. The number of lumbar herniated intervertebral disc patients is increasing rapidly; however, studies on protective inner wear are insufficient. This study develops protective inner wear equipment for bodies. The following were the study methods and procedures. First, the protective design, pattern and making of the inner wear were based on the analysis of collected data. Second, one subject was selected, then human body parts were measured to create the inner protective pattern. The inner pattern was made by the basic size of the subject. The inner protective equipment was made for lumbar disc disease patients after a wearing test and after correcting the pattern. Third, inner protective equipment was thoroughly tested to verify the compatibility of lumbar pads. The following were the study results and observations. First, lumbar pads who had inner protection were easily worn and the design was very ladyish in contrast to other lumbar pads on the market. Second, the pattern was completed by referring to, Lee Hyoung Sook's, torso and her lumbar pad shape. The fabric was mesh (for good ventilation) and poly spandex (for elasticity). Third, lumbar inner protective equipment was verified through a subject assessment and a major assessment. This study showed high scores on appearance and functional satisfaction versus existing disc lumbar pads in the market. This study predicts that new waist protective inner wear can help the female patient's health and social life because it has great functionality and can maintain outer line patterns.

• 한국위험물학회지
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.55-61
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• 2018

In this study, the molten metal protective performance of various molten metal protective clothing materials such as herringbone twill laminated aluminium foils, oxydized-polyacrylonitrile laminated with aluminium deposited polyethylene terephthalate films, twill fabric laminated with aluminium deposited polyethylene terephthalate films and nonwoven laminated with aluminum deposited polyethylene terephthalate films, were evaluated according to modified EN ISO 9185. The results showed that the molten metal protective performance of tested samples improved with the increase in fabric structure density, weight and thickness. In addition the effect of the thickness of aluminum foil on the molten metal protective performance is not significant. It was found the fabric is more important in the molten metal splash protective clothing.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제39권6호
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• pp.522-531
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• 2013

Objectives: A field survey was conducted in a hog-raising industry in order to help develop personal protective equipment for workers which would secure the safety and the health of these workers. The attempt by this study will help enhance safety in the livestock industry and contribute to the advancement of the industry. Method: The study first selected a total of 111 workers from the hog-raising industry as research participants and designed a survey with questions on general characteristics, indoor and outdoor working environments, how the workers would in practice wear or purchase the working clothes, what needs to be improved in these new working clothes, how much the workers would be likely to accept the working clothes and protective equipment, and lastly, conditions of the communicable disease control overgarment. The collected data underwent frequency analysis and cross analysis with SPSS 21.0. Result: The research targets' average age was 50 years. Work efficiency by environmental factor was normal, but all age groups had experience of accidents (79.3%). Major wounded parts were under elbow and under knee. Protective equipment most commonly worn was helmet (83.4%), gloves (98.2%) and boots (99.1%), and satisfaction with them was normal at 3.41. Working clothing most commonly worn was old clothing (31.8%) and everyday wear (17.6%) and satisfaction with it was low. Considering the improvement of working clothing, they required attached pouches, elasticity and deodorization. The acceptability of improved working clothing was high at 69.2%. Conclusion: After problems have been addressed in relevant future research, what has been learned from the concerned study will be referred to as a useful basic reference when the relevant field works to develop high-quality working clothing and protective equipment for workers in the hog-raising industry.

• 문화기술의 융합
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.83-88
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• 2023

고용노동부의 산업재해 사고사망 통계에 따르면 건설업의 사고 사망자는 458명으로 사고사망자의 77.3% 가 50세 이상이며, 41.9% 가 60세 이상 고령층인 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구는 건설현장에서 근무중인 고령근로자 68명을 대상으로 안전교육, 보호구, 안전의식에 대해 파악하고자 설문조사를 진행하고 분석하였다. 그 결과 고령 근로자들이 가지고 있는 모순적인 안전의식을 재고하기 위해 시각자료를 활용한 안전 교육의 다양화의 필요성에 대해 확인하였다. 또한, 보호구에 대한 높은 필요성 인식과 현장 착용에도 불구하고 보호구 착용에 소극적인 근로자를 위한 개인 신체에 맞는 보호구 지급과 주기적인 교체 등의 보호구의 개선의 필요성에 대해서 확인하였다.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제43권6호
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• pp.467-477
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• 2017

Objectives: Oxidative stress and DNA damage have been proposed as mechanisms linking pesticide exposure to health effects such as cancer and neurological diseases. We investigated whether protective measures could significantly reduce the levels of biomarkers for oxidative stress and DNA damage in agricultural workers. Methods: In the present study, the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG), biomarkers related to oxidative stress and DNA damage, respectively, were analyzed in urine samples collected from agricultural workers in two provinces of Korea (n=60). The influence of wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and performing protective behaviors on the levels of these two biomarkers was also evaluated. Results: The median urinary levels of MDA and 8-OHdG were 10.45 nmol/mg creatinine and 14.42 ng/mg creatinine in subjects living in region A, while they were 6.25 nmol/mg creatinine and 24.77 ng/mg creatinine in subjects living in region B, respectively. The levels of MDA and 8-OHdG were higher in male farmers. Farmers wearing greater numbers of PPE and performing more protective behaviors had significantly lower levels of MDA. Greater numbers of protective behaviors was significantly associated with lower levels of 8-OHdG. Conclusion: The results of the present study indicate that pesticide exposure could induce oxidative stress and DNA damage in agricultural workers, and that protective measures are important for mitigating pesticide exposure.

• 한국응급구조학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.83-97
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• 2018

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to provide basic data for the development of personal protective equipment (PPE) for emergency medical technicians (EMTs) during chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive situations. Methods: Body measurements were obtained for adults aged from 20 to 59 years from the data in the 6 th Size Korea national sizing survey. These data were compared to the sizes of protective clothing currently available in the market. In-depth interviews with active paramedics with experiences of wearing PPE were conducted. Results: Most of the imported protective clothing turned out to be unfit for Korean adults. This showed the urgent need for developing appropriately sized protective clothing for Korean emergency technicians. In total, 55.0% of the respondents indicated that the current protective clothing is unsafe, and 71.0% requested the clothing to have level C protective performance. Regarding the design, many people wanted hooded all-in-one type of clothing. Conclusion: Considering these requirements, most of the wearers wanted their protective clothing to be fundamentally protective of their body, be available in various sizes with adjustable parts, and easy to wear and take off. They also wanted the clothing to be secure in clear sight, while not revealing any parts of their body and not interfringe with their ability to communicate with others.