Journal of the Ergonomics Society of Korea (대한인간공학회지)

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A Design for Summer Safety Shoes for Agricultural Work Using a Survey

  • Lee, Kyung Suk (Rural Development Administration, National Academy of Agricultural Science) ;
  • Kim, Do Hee (Rural Development Administration, National Academy of Agricultural Science) ;
  • Oh, Young Soon (Rural Development Administration, National Academy of Agricultural Science) ;
  • Oh, Sae Loom (Rural Development Administration, National Academy of Agricultural Science) ;
  • Chae, Hye Seon (Rural Development Administration, National Academy of Agricultural Science) ;
  • Kim, Kyung Ran (Rural Development Administration, National Academy of Agricultural Science)
  • Received : 2014.11.06
  • Accepted : 2015.05.19
  • Published : 2016.02.29
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Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to find good design for summer functional farm shoes under the agricultural environment and working characteristics, which can help safe farm work and further promote the efficiency of working. Background: Most accidents at farms were overturn accidents caused by slipping or falling, and it was found that the main factors which caused the overturn accidents were inappropriate work shoes for the working conditions. These inappropriate work shoes often cause overturn accidents in the rural areas with steep paths. Method: A survey on work shoes was conducted with 174 farmers, and the outcome of this survey was used to find problems of work shoes and improvement ideas for the design of work shoes which can be used at farms. Results: Regarding the form of farm shoes, the ankle height was set at 6 inches to prevent the bending of the ankle and the inflow of foreign substances. The size and groove of the pattern of the outsole were extended to prevent catching of foreign substances. In the upper part, polyurethane and cordura were used in combination to secure air permeability, which was pointed out as the reason for the discomfort during the work wearing existing work shoes. Conclusion: Since farmers felt discomfort with the shoes which they were currently wearing, this study suggested a design of farm shoes by analyzing the important matters of the work shoes in development in order to improve such discomfort. Application: This study can help develop farm shoes that would practically ease farmers' burden of working at farm worksites and keep them safe.

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