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Suggestion of Safety Vest Prototype according to Work Type for Construction Workers

건설 작업자의 공종별 안전조끼 프로토타입 제안

  • Lee, Jeong-Hoon (Major in Architectural Systems Engineering School of Architectural, Gyeongsang National University) ;
  • Lee, Jae-Yong (Department of Architectural and Fire Protection Engineering, Pukyong National University)
  • Received : 2023.10.04
  • Accepted : 2023.11.06
  • Published : 2023.12.20

Abstract

This research explores the efficacy of safety vest colors at construction sites to enhance worker safety. Utilizing the Munsell color system and the Korean Standard Color Analysis program(KSCA), the study developed a prototype safety vest tailored to specific types of construction work. A safety vest with a color contrasting the site's environment significantly improves worker visibility and intuitiveness in identification, potentially reducing safety incidents. The study determined the optimal color specifications(hue, value, chroma) for safety vests in various construction roles, such as 10GY, 8, 8 for rebar placement, 8.75B, 7, 8 for Euroform, 3.75B, 2, 4 for Gangform, and 6.25BG, 5, 10 for steel erection. Feedback from construction experts on these prototypes, particularly regarding the safety vests for rebar placement and steel framework, was overwhelmingly positive(90% approval). Consequently, the proposed safety vest color scheme is deemed highly effective.

본 연구에서는 작업자의 안전을 확보하기 위하여, 건설 현장의 안전조끼 색채에 대한 문제점을 고찰하였다. 먼셀표색계와 색채분석 프로그램을 이용하여 건설 작업종류에 따른 작업용 안전조끼의 프로토타입을 제시하였다. 현장 작업환경의 전체적인 색채와 대비되는 안전조끼를 착용하면, 작업자들을 직관적으로 구별이 가능하고 시인성이 높아져서 안전사고의 발생을 감소시킬 수 있는 것으로 나타났다. 철근배근 작업, 유로폼 거푸집 작업, 갱폼 거푸집 작업, 철골 세우기 작업자의 안전조끼의 색(색상, 명도, 채도)은 철근배근 작업자용 조끼는 10GY, 8, 8 유로폼 8.75B, 7, 8 갱폼 3.75B, 2, 4 철골 세우기 6.25BG, 5, 10이 적절한 것으로 나타났다. 각 공종별 작업자에 대한 안전조끼의 프로토타입에 대한 전문가의 의견은 철근공사와 철골공사 작업 관련 안전조끼 색에 대해서는 90% 이상의 매우 긍정적인 것으로 나타나 제시된 안이 적절한 것으로 판단된다.

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Acknowledgement

This work was supported by a Research Grant of Pukyong National University(2021Year). Authors also appreciate the assistance provided by Seung-Hye Lee and Si-Yoo Byun especially for their contribution on experimental works.

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