• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제44권1호
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• pp.44-54
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• 2018

Objectives: To protect individuals working at the site as well as the surrounding general population from a chemical accident, several emergency exposure guidance levels have been used to set a level of concern for certain chemicals. However, a level of concern has not been established for many substances that are frequently used or produced in large quantities in Korean workplaces. In the present study, we investigated the guidance levels for protecting populations from chemical exposure and the estimation of level of concern using acute inhalation and oral toxicity data. Methods: The number of chemicals to which emergency exposure guidance levels (e.g., ERPG-2, AEGL-2, PAC-2, and IDLH) can be applied were determined among 822 hazardous chemicals according to the 'Technical Guidelines for the Selection of Accident Scenarios (revised December 2016)'. The ERPG and AEGL values were compared across all three tiers for the 31 substances that appeared on both lists. We examined the degree of difference between the emergency exposure guidance levels and the estimates of level of concern calculated from acute inhalation or acute oral toxicity data. Results: Among the 822 hazardous chemicals, emergency exposure guidance levels can be applied to 359 substances, suggesting that the estimates of level of concern should be calculated using acute toxicity data for 56.3% of the hazardous chemicals. When comparing the concordance rates of ERPG and AEGL for 31 substances, the difference between the two criteria was generally small. However, about 40% of the substances have values diverging by more than three-fold in at least one tier. Such discrepancies may cause interpretation and communication problems in risk management. The emergency exposure guidance levels were similar to the estimates of level of concern calculated using acute inhalation toxicity data, but the differences were significant when using acute oral toxicity data. These results indicate that the level of concern derived from acute oral toxicity data may be insufficient to protect the population in some cases. Conclusion: Our study suggests that the development of standardized guidance values for emergency chemical exposure in the Korean population should be encouraged. It is also necessary to analyze acute toxicity data and fill the information gaps for substances that are important in Korean workplace situations.

• 공업화학
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.433-438
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• 2016

본 연구에서는 CO, HCHO, $CH_3CHO$, PM10, PM2.5 등의 담배연기 내에 포함된 유해물질들의 농도를 지표로 광촉매와 필터로 구성된 공기정화장치를 부착한 흡연부스 내의 공기질을 평가하였다. 또한 광촉매에서 발생되는 OH 라디칼과 담배연기 내 가스상 유해물질들과의 반응성을 향상시켜 제거효율을 높이기 위해 적외선을 주사하였다. 공기정화장치와 필터를 활용한 흡연부스의 실험 결과, 시스템 가동 전보다 가스상 오염물질은 포름알데히드 포함 최대 85.2% 향상된 제거효율을 나타냈다. 처리 후의 미세먼지는 최대 89.4% 향상된 제거효율을 나타냈다.

• 한국화재소방학회논문지
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.7-16
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• 2000

본 연구에서는 대상물질을 선점한 후 그에 따른 세 가지 기준 즉 독성, 화재폭발, 환경기준과 각각의 피해예측기법을 설정하고 이 기준들을 알고리즘을 통한 통합한 종합위해등급으로서 선정된 대상물질에 적용하였다. 특히, 환경기준은 포괄적인 개념으로서 USCG 및 MSDS의 환경기준 분류와 NFPA의 건강위해성(Nh) 중 환경관련 부분을 조합하여 환경지수 모델화를 하였다. 또한 각 기준에 따른 피해예측 기법을 선택하여 지역별 인의에 위치한 화학물질 관련업체에 사용 또는 저장 중인 유해화학물질에 대해 적용하여 사용물질에 대한 종합위해등급 설정(단일물질에 대한 가연성, 독성, 반응성, 환경성에 대한 Hazard level 및 표시 모델화) 및 그에 따른 사고시 피해예측 강도산정 (CPQRA, IAEA, VZ eq), Risk contour를 구할 수 있었다. 이 결과 모든 화학공정 및 저장 등에서 발생할 수 있는 독성 누출, 화재폭발의 잠재적 위험성산정을 통한 안전성 평가의 Tool로 활용이 가능하다.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제48권5호
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• pp.399-404
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• 2016

국내 조사처리 허용품목을 대상으로 다소비, 다빈도, 다수입 품목 12종(감자, 양파, 마늘, 건호박, 목이버섯, 검은콩, 청국장가루, 미역, 고춧가루, 라면수프, 옥수수차, 분말 녹차)을 선정하여 조사처리 선원에 따른 물리적 확인시험법(PSL 및 TL)을 적용하여 조사처리 여부를 확인하였다. PSL 적용 결과 모든 비조사 시료에서는 700 count/60초($T_1$) 이하의 값을 나타내어 음성 또는 비조사판정이 가능하였다. 감마선, 전자선과 X선을 처리한 시료에서는 879-2,414 (intermediate)와 19,951-65,919,035 (positive) 범위로 수치가 확인되었으며 조사 선원에 따른 수치차이는 보이지 않았다. TL 적용 결과 비조사 시료에서는 $300^{\circ}C$ 이상에서 자연방사선에 의한 peak를 나타내는 비특이적인 글로우 곡선을 보였으며 3개의 선종별 TL 분석 결과에서는 $150-250^{\circ}C$의 온도 범위에서 최대 peak를 나타내었다. 한편, 선종별 TL 강도 차이는 청국장 분말의 경우 감마선(${\gamma}$)>전자선(E)>X선(X), 고춧가루와 분말 녹차는 ${\gamma}$>X>E, 미역, 목이버섯, 마늘은 E>${\gamma}$>X, 양파, 감자, 검은콩는 E>X>${\gamma}$, 라면수프와 옥수수차는 X>E>${\gamma}$, 건호박은 X>${\gamma}$>E의 순서로 TL 강도 차이를 나타내었다. 이와 함께, TL ratio($TL_1/TL_2$) 값은 조사처리구에서 0.1143-2.9318 범위를 나타내어 국내 단일시료 조사판정 범위인 TL ratio 0.1 이상을 확인할 수 있었다. 따라서 조사처리선원에 따른 조사여부 판정은 현행 물리적 확인시험법으로 가능하였으며 광물질의 함량과 조사처리 선량 등 식품 중 조사처리에 관한 연구가 지속적으로 수행되어야 할 것으로 생각된다.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제52권6호
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• pp.736-742
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• 2014

사고대비물질 취급 사업장에서 사고가 발생하면 일반 화학물질사고보다 더 많은 인명, 재산피해를 야기한다. 사고를 예방하기 위해 여러 시스템들과 제도들을 개발하고 있지만, 사고발생의 주원인인 작업자의 오류를 제거 또는 감소시키기 위한 기술들은 미흡한 실정이다. 본 논문에서는 2012년 9월 구미 불산 누출사고 case study를 통해 국내기술지침들을 기반으로 위험작업 수치화 및 잠재위험확인, 작업평가를 수행하였으며 기존 시스템들을 보완하기 위한 새로운 risk mapping 방법론 개발에 관한 연구를 진행하였다.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.155-162
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• 2022

Background: Workers are exposed to several risks in academic laboratories due to the presence of potentially hazardous substances. The main objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of accident occurrence and associated risk factors among laboratory workers at the scientific laboratories of the public university in Lebanon and the impact of safety measures training and availability. Methods: In this observational study, a survey was conducted for one year in scientific laboratories at faculties of the public university. Results: Among the participants (N = 220), 45.0% have had accidents; the main cause was exposure to chemicals (73.7%) and more specifically by inhalation (45.4%). Females (85.9%) were more exposed to accidents than males. Laboratory workers with a master's degree, a full-time schedule, and more than ten years of experience were significantly more exposed to accidents (p < 0.05). A significant association was found between accident occurrence and training on management of hazardous products (p = 0.044), risks related to workplace (p = 0.030), eyewash and emergency shower (p < 0.001), first aid (p = 0.012), and facial protection availability (p = 0.019). In spite of the lack of safety culture and efficient training on laboratory safety, participants have shown a very good perception regarding safety measures to be applied in case of work accidents. Conclusion: Based on our findings, the prevalence of accident occurrence is elevated among lab workers at the public university. The impact of regular training on laboratory safety preventive measures is of great importance to ensure the efficiency of occupational health and safety in scientific laboratories.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제42권6호
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• pp.419-429
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• 2016

Objectives: According to the new Chemical Control Act from the Korean Ministry of Environment (2014-259), workers handling hazardous chemicals should wear personal protective equipment (PPE). However the act simply states in basic phrases that every worker handling one or more of the 69 listed chemicals should wear PPE and does not consider the unique hazard characteristics of chemicals and work types. The main purpose of this study is to provide basic data to revise the act to suit particular work processes and situations. Methods: The hazard rank of the substances was classified based on hazardous characteristics such as LC50 and vapor pressure using matrix analysis. The workplace exposure risk of the substances was also determined through a matrix analysis based on the previously determined hazard ranks and the demands of manual handling together with the likelihood of accident frequency of the operation combined with the exposure of workers during spill accidents. Results: To meet the demands for developing subsequent guidelines for the risk-based application of PPE in hazardous workplaces, this study sorted the 69 listed chemicals into five hazardous categories based on their LC50 and vapor pressures, and also assigned exposure categories according to exposure vulnerability for various types of work which are frequently performed throughout the life cycle of the chemicals. Conclusion: In the next study, an exposure risk matrix will be produced using the hazard rank of chemicals and workplace exposure risk, and then PPE will be selected to suit the categories of the exposure risk matrix.

• 유기물자원화
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.51-57
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• 2022

본 논문은 반도체 공정에서 발생하는 유해물질의 제거기술들 중 촉매식과 흡착식에 대해 알아보았다. 반도체 산업이 발전함에 따라 반도체 공정에서 세척을 위해 사용되어 배출되는 유해물질 또한 증가하고 있다. 유해물질들은 지구 환경에 대기, 수질적으로 악영향을 준다. 21세기에 들어서면서 유해물질 배출에 대한 규제가 강화됨에 따라 향후 산업발전에 한계가 생길 것으로 예상된다. 따라서 반도체 공정에서 발생되는 유해물질의 제거기술이 반드시 필요하다. 본 논문에서는 흡착기술과 촉매기술을 통해 유해물질인 PFCs의 제거를 목표를 두고 정리하였다. 반도체 공정에서부터 생성되는 유해물질이 제거되는 기술까지의 설명을 집약하였다.

• 시스템엔지니어링학술지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.85-96
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• 2021

Radioactive mixed waste (RMW) means waste mixed with radioactive substances and hazardous substances. In Korea, there are definitions and disposal restrictions on RMW in the Nuclear Safety Management Act, but it is difficult to apply because the contents are insufficient, so this paper proposed applicable management standards. The main RMW generated from nuclear power plants is waste oil, waste asbestos, PCB, and waste fluorescent liquid, and their radiation characteristics are mostly at very low levels and some are estimated at low levels. In addition to nuclear power plants, RMW also occurs in research institutes, industries, and hospitals. The acceptance criteria of all disposal facilities in the world basically prohibit disposal of RMW unless the hazardous substances of RMW are removed or mitigated below the standard value. Cases in Korea, the United States, Japan and Europe were reviewed to propose the RMW management standards in Korea. With reference to the results of the above review, this paper clearly defined RMW and proposed detailed management standards for the separation, storage, treatment and disposal of hazardous substances by applying the Waste Control Act. It also mentioned legislation of management standards, regulatory methods, and acceptance criteria of disposal facility operator.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.251-258
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• 2012

Many aquatic ecosystems suffer from anthropogenic disturbances, including the introduction of damaging levels of toxic substances. The effects of disturbances include complex relations with various components involved in the systems, and can include physical, chemical, and hydrological disruption depending of the contaminant. Decision Support Systems (DSSs) are developed to help decision makers to deal with complex management crises, through the systematic structuring and evaluation of decisions, and through providing easy-to-use and integrated tools for information elaboration and display. We reviewed various DSSs developed for toxic substances in aquatic ecosystems, and suggested a conceptual framework which is best suited to the management of such issues within Korea. It may assist stakeholders with their decision making process, and in the achievement of a consensus on water management solutions.