Journal of Environmental Health Sciences (한국환경보건학회지)

Korean Society of Environmental Health (한국환경보건학회)
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Regulations on Wearing Personal Protective Equipment by Hazardous Chemical Handlers and Their Implementation

유해화학물질 취급자의 개인보호구 착용에 대한 규정과 그 이행정도

  • Han, Don-Hee (Department of Occupational Health and Safety Engineering, Inje University) ;
  • Park, Min Soo (Department of Occupational Health and Safety Engineering, Inje University) ;
  • Cho, Yong-Sung (Accident Prevention and Assessment Division 2, National Institute for Chemical Safety) ;
  • Lee, Chungsoo (Accident Response Coordination Division, National Institute for Chemical Safety)
  • 한돈희 (인제대학교 보건안전공학과) ;
  • 박민수 (인제대학교 보건안전공학과) ;
  • 조용성 (화학물질안전원 사고예방심사2과) ;
  • 이청수 (화학물질안전원 사고대응총괄과)
  • Received : 2021.01.12
  • Accepted : 2021.02.15
  • Published : 2021.02.28
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Abstract

Objectives: The objectives of this study are to introduce the development process of work situations and types in the revised regulations on wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) for hazardous chemical handlers, analyze the implementation of the regulations, and then provide basic data for future education strategies. Methods: The development process of work situations for regulation was explained through a flowchart by year. In 2018, a survey of 30 chemical managers and 201 managers and handlers was conducted based on recognition of work situations and the related regulations. In 2019, 91 chemical managers and 204 handlers were surveyed to find the degree of compliance with regulations, direction for improvement of understanding the regulations, and training methods. Results: Only 78.0% of chemical managers and 66.7% of handlers said they were aware of the regulations (p<0.05). Just 79.0% of handlers knowing the regulations said they would wear PPE in compliance with these regulations. Therefore, the best way to make workers wear proper PPE in accordance with regulations is to strengthen the promotion of education on regulations. In order to improve the quality of education, 51.7% of managers and 33.3% of handlers cited educational content (video, ppt, etc.) as the top priority. Conclusion: This study suggested that more educational opportunities should be provided and educational content should be developed in order for workers handling hazardous chemicals to wear PPE as prescribed in regulations.

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