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A Study on Operating Profile Creation Method for Risk-Based Oversight (위험기반 항공안전감독을 위한 운영 프로파일 생성기법 연구)

  • Kim, Yong;Jeong, Hyunjin;Sim, Yeongmin
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Aviation and Aeronautics
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    • v.26 no.4
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    • pp.149-154
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    • 2018
  • Risk Based Oversight is a way of performing oversight, where planning is driven by the combination of risk profile and safety performance. Risk Based Oversight enables prioritization and allocation of State's safety management resources commensurate with the safety risk profile of each service provider. This paper presents the concept of Risk Based Oversight and applies it to the current Korean aviation safety oversight process. In particular, this study presents a method for generating operating profiles, one of the key concepts of Risk Based Oversight. Operations Specifications of Part 121 Airlines can generate operating profiles. In this study, a practical study was conducted to generate the operating profile and scoped DCTs using Part 121 Airlines's Operations Specifications.

Development of Rule-based Checking Modules for the Evacuation Regulations of Super-tall Buildings in Open BIM Environments (개방형BIM환경에서의 룰기반 초고층건축물 피난법규 검토모듈 개발)

  • Kim, Inhan;Choi, Jungsik;Cho, Geunha
    • Korean Journal of Computational Design and Engineering
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    • v.18 no.2
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    • pp.83-92
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    • 2013
  • IFC based open BIM has internationally developed as a solution for interoperability problem among different software applications. Despite much interest and effort, the open BIM technologies are rarely introduced to the construction industry and need more technical development for a practical application as well. This research aims to develop automated code checking modules for quality assurance process of BIM data. The research have analyzed domestic regulations focusing on super-tall buildings and developed open BIM-based code checking modules for the evacuation regulations. The modules are able to validate evacuation regulations such as installation of emergency elevator and fire safety zone. The authors expect to improve the process of BIM quality assurance and enhance the quality of BIM data by this research on automated checking system.

A NEXT GENERATION SODIUM-COOLED FAST REACTOR CONCEPT AND ITS R&D PROGRAM

  • Ichimiya, Masakazu;Mizuno, Tomoyasu;Kotake, Shoji
    • Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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    • v.39 no.3
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    • pp.171-186
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    • 2007
  • Critical issues in the development targets for the future fast reactor(FR) cycle system, including sodium-cooled FR were to ensure safety assurance, efficient utilization of resources, reduction of environmental burden, assurance of nuclear non-proliferation, and economic competitiveness. A promising design concept of sodium-cooled fast reactor JSFR is proposed aiming at fully satisfaction of the development targets for the next generation nuclear energy system. A roadmap toward JSFR commercialization is described, to be followed up in a new framework of the Fast reactor Cycle Technology development(FaCT) Project launched in 2006.

Radiation Doses and Quality Assurance in Cone Beam CT(CBCT) (임상가를 위한 특집 4 - CBCT 검사법의 정도관리 및 선량)

  • Choi, Yong-Suk;Kim, Gyu-Tae;Hwang, Eui-Hwan
    • The Journal of the Korean dental association
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    • v.52 no.3
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    • pp.153-163
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    • 2014
  • 3-dimensional information for anatomic stucture plays a role as integral part in clinical aspect of dental practice. CBCT(cone beam computed tomography) has been accepted as useful diagnostic tool offering Volume data and images for evaluating teeth and jaws in lower radiation dose than conventional CT. CBCT equipment is essential for the quality assurance of it to ensure continued satisfactory performance and result of adequate images. Dental practitioner and oral and maxillofacial radiologist should have a responsibility and critical thinking to deliver this technology to patients in a responsible way, so that diaganostic value is maximised and radiation doses kept as low as resonably achievable. CBCT imaging modality should be used only after a review of the patient's health and imaging history and the completion of a thorough clinical examination. Clinical guidelines are systematically developed statements to assist practitioner and patient decisions about appropriate health care for specific clinical circumstances Dental practitioners should prescribe CBCT imaging only when they expect that the diagnostic yield will benefit patient care, enhance patient safety or improve clinical outcomes significantly. Knowledge of patient dose is essential for clinicians who are making the decision regarding the justification of the exposure. There are some limitation in the measurement of patient dose in CBCT for the approval and adaptation of conventinal methodolgy in CT. It is also important to ensure that doses are optimised and in line with any national and international guidelines. The higher radiation doses of CBCT compared with conventional radiography, mean that high standards must be maintained. The Quality Assurance(QA) programme should entail surveys and checks that are performed according to a regular timetable. QA programme should be maintained by staff to ensure adherence to the programme and to raise its importance among staff.

The Investigation of the Overseas Audit Systems for the Improvement of the Integrated Railroad Safety Audit System (철도종합안전심사제도 개선을 위한 해외 심사제도 분석)

  • Oh, In-Tack;Lee, Jong-Seock
    • Proceedings of the KSR Conference
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    • 2007.11a
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    • pp.719-728
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    • 2007
  • Recently the assurance of railroad safety is very important issue in KOREA because there are lots of changes in the railroad industries. The Railway Safety Act was established in order to cope with these changes effectively and prevent the railroad transportation accidents. According to this law, Korea Transportation Safety Authority (KOTSA) has been entrusted with 'Integrated Railroad Safety Audit (IRSA)' and has implemented the safety audit to the railroad operation agencies such as Korea Railroad (KORAIL) and the railroad facility management organization such as the Korea Rail Network Authority (KR Network). The target of IRSA is to establish the effective rail safety management system and to raise the safety level of the railroad operation and facility agencies by checking synthetically their performance of safety duties with sincerity according to the Railway Safety Act. The purpose of this paper is to improve the efficiency of IRSA by the comparative research between IRSA and other similar safety audit system. To study the efficiency of IRSA, we investigated the rail safety audit systems of EU system specially France, England where the big changes have happened for the rail operation concepts and Japan where government entity control the railroad safety. The international standards of Occupational Health & Safety Assessment Series (OHSAS 18001), Quality Management System (ISO 9001) and Guidelines for Quality and/or Environmental Management Systems Auditing (ISO 19011) are investigated.

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Analysis of the Status of Safety Management of Photovoltaic Power Generation Facilities (태양광발전설비 안전관리 현황 분석)

  • Kim, Wan-su;Park, Sang-June;An, Seong-ryeol
    • Current Photovoltaic Research
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    • v.7 no.2
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    • pp.38-45
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    • 2019
  • In this paper, we analyzed the present status of the safety manager and safety assurance aspects through a complex analysis on the operational aspects, marketability and electrical safety aspects of photovoltaic power generation facilities. In the analysis of the equipment status, we analyzed the status and operated status of the installed PV system in Korea and the correlation between the safety manager and the accident. In addition, we analyzed the direction of the ESS through the analysis of the installation status of the ESS, and applied it to the interpretation part of the ESS associated with the solar power generation. The status of the electric safety manager can be used to analyze the data for selecting the electric safety manager by capacity by analyzing the accident status, the electric safety manager operation status, the safety management time by capacity, and the electric safety manager market.

The Legal System Method of Software Safety to Strengthen Aviation Safety (항공안전을 강화하기 위한 소프트웨어 안전성 법제도 방안)

  • Jee, Jung-Eun;Lee, Sang-Ji;Shin, Yong-Tae
    • Journal of Advanced Navigation Technology
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    • v.15 no.5
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    • pp.687-695
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    • 2011
  • The defect caused by the software industry that is the source of knowledge-centric, information-centric and technology-centric affects an engine which operate a major role for operation of aircraft. Therefore, we should minimize the danger from the defect by strengthening the stability of aviation through the stability analysis of software. In this paper, we examine the laws and systems about the aircraft defects and software safety and propose the enhancement and the enactment of the law or measures to strengthen aviation safety. We should the existing law or system as items, such as the revision related to the safety analysis, standards of quality assurance including safety, application of quality assurance that you must attach the safety analysis report, assessment of detailed instructions of certification authorities. In addition, we should enact the new law and system as items such as the mandatory software evaluation and certification, continuous assessment based on the software life cycle, mandatory introduction of a standardized development methodology, strengthening of advanced workforce system. We can expect the improvement of software quality and an enhanced aviation safety by improving existing laws or systems and enacting new laws or systems.

The Cognition Level on Patient Safety and Safe Nursing Activities According to Nurse-patient Ratios (간호관리료 등급별 환자안전 및 안전간호활동 인식 비교)

  • Nam, Mun Hee;Choi, Sook Hee
    • Journal of Korean Clinical Nursing Research
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    • v.17 no.2
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    • pp.138-149
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    • 2011
  • Purpose: The objective of this research was to explore levels of patient safety and safe nursing activities depending on the level of nurse staffing, in order to provide effective management of nurse personnel. Methods: The research was conducted with 455 nurses from eight hospitals in B city. Data were collected according to the level of nurse personnel from second (nurse vs. patient ratio of 2.0-2.5) to fifth (ratio of 3.5-4.0) rank. The survey tools were, 'Questionnaire on Patient Safety, a Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture developed by AHRQ (2007), and 'Questionnaire on Patient Safety Nursing Act, in which the questions were selected from nursing-related items (Medication 6 & Safety Nursing Assurance Act 4) in the Safety Evaluation developed by Evaluation Institute of Medical Institution. Data were analyzed with SPSS PC 12.0 program using descriptive statistics, $x^2$ test, ANCOVA and $Scheff{\grave{e}}$. Results: The nurses' overall cognition level on patient safety and safe nursing activities showed that nurses who are in the second and third rank had higher scores than those in lower ranks. Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that hospitals need a higher ratio level for nurse personnel in order to assure patient safety and safe nursing activities.

A Study on Safety of Airborne Software and Considerations during Development (항공용 소프트웨어 안전성 및 개발시 주의사항에 대한 고찰)

  • Yi, Baeckjun;Choi, Jong Yeoun;Nam, Gi Wook
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Aviation and Aeronautics
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    • v.24 no.2
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    • pp.81-85
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    • 2016
  • It is recognized that safety is a key point of technical competency. Its adoption is widely spread in development of products and it is essentially necessary in aerospace industry because airborne system and equipment are used complex high-technology and implemented systematic performance using software. This study reviews system safety assessment, development assurance level, airborne software, RTCA DO-178 process, and considerations & pitfalls in software development.

Implementation of Automatic Tool for S/W Change Impact Analysis in Railway System (철도시스템 소프트웨어 변경영향 분석을 위한 자동화 도구 개발)

  • Jo, Hyun-Jeong;Hwang, Jong-Gyu;Kim, Yong-Kyu
    • The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers P
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    • v.58 no.2
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    • pp.95-100
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    • 2009
  • Recent advances in computer technology have brought more dependence on software to railway systems. Hence, the safety assurance of the vital software running on the railway system is very critical task and yet, not many works have been done. While much efforts have been reported to improve electronic hardware's safety, not so much systematic approaches to evaluate software's safety. In this paper, we suggested an automated analysis tool for S/W change impact in railway system, and presented its result of implementation. The analysis items in the implemented tool had referred to the international standards in relation to the software for railway system, such as IEC 61508 and IEC 62279. In these international standards, 'change impact analysis' for railway system S/W has to be required mandatorily. The proposed tool can be utilized at the assessment stage and also the software development stage.