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A Study on the Introduction of a Rigging and Slinging Certificate System to Reduce a Struck by Object Accidents

건설현장 물체에 맞음 사고 저감을 위한 줄걸이 작업 전문 자격제도 도입에 관한 연구

  • Yeom, Chun Ho (International School of Urban Sciences, University of Seoul) ;
  • Lee, Jinho (Civil Business Division, Civil Safety & Quality Team, DAELIM Industrial Co., Ltd.) ;
  • Park, Hyeon (International School of Urban Sciences, University of Seoul)
  • 염춘호 (서울시립대학교 국제도시과학대학원) ;
  • 이진호 (대림산업(주) 토목SQ팀) ;
  • 박현 (서울시립대학교 국제도시과학대학원)
  • Received : 2018.06.20
  • Accepted : 2018.10.23
  • Published : 2018.10.31
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Abstract

According to 'The Analysis of Industrial Accidents in 2016' by Ministry of Employment and Labor, the number of deaths caused by accidents in the construction field is 391, accounting for 47% of 826 industrial fatalities in all industries. The breakdown of the 391 fatalities of the construction industry shows that 'struck by an object' accident had 30 fatalities, the 3rd in frequency following falling (235) and crashing (32) accidents. This study aims to explore ways to reduce the 'struck by an object' accident with emphasis on safety education and certificate system for rigging and slinging works. This study reviews literature on rigging and slinging works and analyzes 'struck by an object' accidents. The rules and regulation on the rigging and slinging works are also reviewed both for Korea and other countries with best practices in construction safety such as Singapore, Japan, U.K., and U.S. The rigging and slinging certificate systems of those countries are also reviewed to find any advantage in the construction safety management. In addition, a pilot rigging and slinging certificate system was executed in one of domestic construction site followed by two surveys: one on the riggers who participated in the pilot operation and the other on general managers in domestic construction sites. Based on the analysis of the 'struck by an object' accidents and pilot operation, this study proposes a rigging and slinging certificate system to reduce accidents, enhancing safety condition of construction sites. The certificate system was proposed in a way to accommodate working practice of construction sites. Depending on rigging careers and a crane load capacity, riggers are eligible to apply either basic or master certificate which makes difference in the level of rigging works. The safety condition of rigging and slinging work could be substantially enhanced if workers, managers, supervisors, administrators, and policy makers work together consistently.

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