• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.32-41
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• 2012

Objectives: Information of chemical in electronics industry has not been known enough, although workers' health hazards by chemicals in this industry have been regarded serious. The who always contribute to reveal and control the health hazards and risks in electronics industry have not been the industry but the occupational or environmental victims and grassroot organizations. The similar phenomena can be observed in Korea. Methods: The experiences of individual workers on the occuapational safety and health in semiconductor factory were heard separately and integrated with related literatures. Results:: The first part of this article is largely based on the memories and experiences of individual workers of semiconductor factories, mainly from S semiconductor. Common features of those experiences can be a good resource for detail understanding of the workplace, especially under the situation without any transparent disclosure of information by the governments or the companies. The second part of this article deals with several factors to be considered for control of exposure in workplace; characteristics of workplace and workforce, types of chemicals used, and the way of using the chemicals. Then the current social issues on work-relatedness of cancers of S semiconductor workers are presented briefly. Conclusions: As a conclusion, current OSH situations and issues in Korean electronics industry raise the need of changes in OSH culture. General adaptation of precautionary principle, internalization of costs, and extended responsibility of producers are needed urgently. The OSH professionals both in public and private sectors should support these agendas under their social obligation to protect workers' health.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2023

Background: Firefighting involves exposure of firefighters to risks related to this activity, serious injuries, and occupational diseases are recorded. There are other consequences such as thermal and emotional stress. This systematic review is proposed in order to analyze the risks and consequences faced by these workers and thus provide elements to improve safety management systems in institutions. Method: A descriptive observational study of systematic literature review on the risks and consequences of exposure to firefighters' activity was proposed, and the information was analyzed and described based on the available data and according to the variables determined. Results: The studies showed data on mechanical, physical, chemical, psychosocial risks, workers' perception and resilience, and epidemiological data. Information related to firefighters' activity on falls and slips, exposure to noise, and high concentrations of carbon monoxide is detailed. In addition, the relationship between burnout, cognitive, and physical fatigue as adverse effects on health and performance is mentioned. Conclusions: Among the preventive measures, the use of personal protective equipment is suggested, incorporation in prevention programs of information on exposure to risk factors, as well as the implementation of models that can predict the perception of workers, additionally, the generation of management systems with safety climate models for fire departments.

• 자원환경지질
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.207-219
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• 2005

본 연구에서는 회동저수지 상류 수영강 유역에 발달된 토양을 대상으로 지질 및 토지이용별로 토양의 물리화학적 특성을 조사하고 그 영향을 다변량 통계분석법인 주성분 및 판별분석을 이용하여 고찰하였다. 연구지역내 토양의 토성은 안산암에서 발달한 토양이 화강암의 것보다 세립질이며 용출 무기성분, 점토 및 유색광물의 함량도 높았다. 경작지 토양 내 염류 집적(EC, 양이온, 음이온)과 pH증가는 대부분 경작과정에 투입된 비료의 영향에 의한 것이며 임야 토양에 비해 상대적으로 낮은 유기물 농도는 경운에 의한 유기물의 산화 촉진 및 작물 수확에 기인하는 것이다. 토지이용별 무기성분의 함량은 밭>과수원>논>임야 토양 순으로 나타났으며, 논 토양의 높은 $SO_4\;^{2-}$함량은 담수 상태 환원조건하 침전된 황화광물형태가 산화조건의 용출 실험에 의해 용해되어 증가되는 것에 기인한다. 주성분 분석결과는 토지 이용이나 지질에 따른 토양 특성을 잘 나타내었으며, 주성분 1은 시비, 광물 풍화작용 및 질소질 비료에 의한 이온교환 반응의 영향을 나타내었다. 토양 용출 성분과 성분비를 이용한 두 종류의 판별분석결과는 모두 토지이용별로 판별함수 1과 2에 의해 뚜렷하게 구분되며, 토양 성분을 이용한 판별분석에서 판별함수 1은 경작에 의한 비료의 영향을 나타내며 밭, 과수원, 논, 임야 토양 순서로 증가하였다. 판별분석에 의한 토지이용 특성의 조사 및 예측자료는 비교적 잘 일치하였으며 토지 이용의 변화를 확인할 수 있는 방법으로도 사용될 수 있었다.

• 한국식품위생안전성학회지
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.1-5
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• 2020

식중독(식품 매개 질병)은 전 세계적으로 심각한 공중보건 문제와 경제적 손실을 초래한다. 최근 몇 년 간 새로이 발생한 식중독은 주로 동식물에서 유래하는 새로운 박테리아, 바이러스, 원생 동물, 곰팡이독, 그리고 프리온에서 발생했다. 유해 박테리아, 바이러스, 기생충 또는 화학 물질이나 자연 발생 독소 등으로 오염된 불안전한 음식의 섭취는 질병의 발병률과 사망률을 높인다. 그러나 특정 병원성 또는 화학적 위험요인, 불충분한 보고 사례, 감염 전염 방식 및 시기 진단 등에 대한 식품 소재 귀인(歸因)의 어려움 때문에 식중독의 발병률과 부담을 추정하는 것은 전 세계적으로 큰 도전이며 식중독을 통제하는 것은 매우 어렵다. 그러므로 종합적인 식품 안전 전략 및 정책의 시행, 관리 감독 강화, 탄력적인 건강 시스템 보장, 안전한 식품 보장 및 식품 매개 질병 예방을 위한 교육 및 훈련 강화에 대해 모두가 책임져야 한다.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.500-508
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• 2020

Background: Research on the status of many chemicals used in the semiconductor industry is needed. The purpose of this study was to describe the overall status of chemical use in the semiconductor industry in Korea and to examine it from a health perspective. Methods: Data on the status of chemical use and safety data sheets at 11 of 12 major semiconductor workplaces in Korea were collected. The number of chemical products and chemical constituents, quantities of chemicals, and trade secret ingredients used, as well as the health hazards were examined. Results: On average, 210 chemical products and 135 chemical constituents were used at the surveyed workplaces. Among all chemical products, 33% (range: 16-56%) contained at least one trade secret ingredient. Most of the trade secret ingredients were used in the photolithography process. Several carcinogens, including sulfuric acid, chromic acid, ethylene oxide, crystalline silica, potassium dichromate, and formaldehyde were also used. Only 29% (39 of 135) of the chemical constituents had occupational exposure limits, and more than 60% had no National Fire Protection Association health, safety, and reactivity ratings. Based on the aforementioned results, this study revealed the following. First, many chemical products and constituents are being used in the semiconductor industry and many products contained trade secret ingredients. Second, many products contained significant amounts of carcinogenic, mutagenic, and reproductive toxicant materials. Conclusion: We conclude that protecting workers in the semiconductor industry against harm from chemical substances will be difficult, due to widespread use of trade secret ingredients and a lack of hazard information. The findings of the status of chemical use and the health and safety risks in semiconductor industry will contribute to epidemiological studies, safe workplace, and worker health protection.

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제56권2호
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• pp.182-187
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• 2023

Fifteen samples of dried laver Pyropia tenera were collected from markets and processing plants in Korea for an assessment of their microbial and chemical hazards, in accordance with the Korean food code. The contamination levels of total viable bacteria, coliforms, Escherichia coli, and nine other pathogenic bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella spp., Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Clostridium perfringens, Listeria monocytogenes, Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli, Yersinia enterocolitica, Bacillus cereus, and Campylobacter jejuni) were evaluated The concentrations of heavy metals (lead, cadmium, total mercury, and total arsenic) and radioactive isotopes (¹³¹I, and ¹³⁴Cs+¹³⁷Cs) in the laver samples were also determined. The total viable count of bacteria was 2.62±0.80 (1.48-4.45) CFU/g. The contamination levels of lead, cadmium, total mercury, and total arsenic were 0.024±0.005 (0.018-0.035), 0.090±0.038 (0.041-0.146), 0.008±0.005 (0.003-0.018) and 1.315±0.372 (0.814-1.930) mg/kg, respectively. All samples tested negative for significant levels of radioactivity, the nine pathogenic bacteria, coliforms, and E. coli (<1.00 CFU/g). We assume that ensuring the microbiological and chemical safety of dried laver can increase the demand for its exportation. The present study may serve as a basis for microbiological and chemical hazard assessment of dried lavers.

• 한국화재소방학회논문지
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.47-51
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• 2013

폭발한계는 가연성물질의 화재 및 폭발위험성을 결정하는데 주요한 특성치 가운데 하나이다. 많은 유기산류는 연소열과 폭발한계, 화학양론계수와 폭발한계가 상관관계가 있음을 보여주고 있다. 본 연구에서, 유기산류의 폭발하한계와 상한계에 대해 연소열과 화학양론계수를 이용하여 예측하였다. 제시된 예측식에 의한 예측값은 문헌값과 적은 오차범위에서 일치하였다. 제시된 방법론을 사용하여 다른 유기산류의 폭발한계 예측이 가능해졌다.

• 한국가스학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.5-11
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• 2015

폭발한계는 가연성물질의 화재 및 폭발위험성을 결정하는데 주요한 특성치 가운데 하나이다. 많은 알데히드류는 연소열과 폭발한계, 화학양론계수와 폭발한계가 상관관계가 있음을 보여주고 있다. 본 연구에서, 알데히드류의 폭발하한계와 상한계에 대해 연소열과 화학양론계수를 이용하여 예측하였다. 제시된 예측식에 의한 예측값은 문헌값과 적은 오차범위에서 일치하였다. 제시된 방법론을 사용하여 다른 알데히드류의 폭발한계 예측이 가능해졌다.

• 대한임상독성학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.35-38
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• 2022

Many commonly used household chemicals and medical eye drops look alike, resulting in a worldwide increase in incidences of accidents caused by confusion between similar-looking agents. In this case report, we present two patients who visited the emergency department following inadvertent instillation of tinea pedis treatment solution instead of eye drops. Both patients developed corneal chemical burns following the accidental application. Notably, the visual acuity and symptoms eventually recovered for both patients after hospitalization. However, complete recovery occurred only after several weeks. Both patients were relatively old and had been prescribed eye drops after previous ophthalmic surgery. Since the eye is a sensory organ that receives visual information, ocular injuries significantly affect the quality of life and social functioning of the patient. Incidences of accidental misidentification of eye drops are steadily increasing in South Korea; unfortunately, regulatory policies are unavailable to avoid such hazards. Therefore, physicians should be mindful of the potential risks associated with misidentification of everyday household products and must spend time educating patients when prescribing eye drops. Policy regulations are warranted for products with containers that resemble eye drop bottles. Such items need to be clearly labeled with additional warnings to prevent misidentification and accidental ocular instillation.

• 한국가스학회지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.21-29
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• 2017

유해화학물을 취급하는 중소규모의 사업장에 대하여 시설을 세부점검하였으며 이를 정리하였다. 점검결과는 크게 공정, 저장소, 작업자 및 기타 사항으로 구분하여 현황 및 문제점을 정리하고 이에 대한 세부적인 개선방안을 제시하였다. 전반적으로 법규를 만족하기만 하면 된다는 인식하에 최소한의 요구조건만을 갖추어 놓고 있었으며 이에 대한 지속적인 관리가 미흡한 것으로 결론되었다.