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Case Study of 1-bromopropane Exposure Assessment During Aircraft Disinfection and Seat Cover Replacement Work

항공기의 소독작업 및 좌석커버 교체작업에서 1-브로모프로판 노출평가 사례

  • Hae Dong Park (Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute, KOSHA) ;
  • Jiwon Ro (Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute, KOSHA) ;
  • Miyeon Jang (Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute, KOSHA) ;
  • Sungho Kim (Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute, KOSHA) ;
  • Se-Dong Kim (Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute, KOSHA) ;
  • Hyounmin Cho (Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute, KOSHA)
  • 박해동 (한국산업안전보건공단 산업안전보건연구원) ;
  • 노지원 (한국산업안전보건공단 산업안전보건연구원) ;
  • 장미연 (한국산업안전보건공단 산업안전보건연구원) ;
  • 김성호 (한국산업안전보건공단 산업안전보건연구원) ;
  • 김세동 (한국산업안전보건공단 산업안전보건연구원) ;
  • 조현민 (한국산업안전보건공단 산업안전보건연구원)
  • Received : 2024.02.19
  • Accepted : 2024.03.25
  • Published : 2024.03.31

Abstract

Objectives: To evaluate the levels of exposure to organic compounds during aircraft disinfection and seat cover replacement operations. Methods: According to the working schedule, organic compounds were collected using activated carbon tubes and then analyzed by GC/FID and GC/MSD. Results: In the disinfection task, the main substances listed in the material safety data sheet (MSDS) of the disinfectant were not detected. However, 1-bromopropane, which had been used in the previous task of replacing seat covers, was detected at a level of 2.37 ppm at the measurement time. During seat cover replacement, bonding workers were exposed to 2.48 ppm on an eight-hour time-weighted average, and seat cover replacement workers were exposed to 0.22 ppm. Conclusions: It is necessary to ensure the reliability of MSDS. A work environment management system is necessary when different companies alternate working in the same place.

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