• 한국건축시공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국건축시공학회 2019년도 추계 학술논문 발표대회
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• pp.6-7
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• 2019

Asbestos has been widely used for construction materials due to its sound absorption and insulation properties. Despite the announcement that asbestos may cause cancer, asbestos demolition work has become more active. Asbestos was scattered by demolition work and the government started to regulate it. This study was started to predict the scattering asbestos concentration according to the research that it can cause cancer even if the concentration of asbestos meets legal standards. Therefore, in this paper, a regression analysis was conducted to derive a predictive equation after collecting and arranging the variables affecting scattering asbestos. As well as, artificial neural network analysis was used to make a more suitable prediction model.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제38권5호
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• pp.369-379
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• 2012

Objectives: Spatial analysis is useful for understanding complicated causal relationships. This paper focuses trends and appling methods for spatial analysis associated with environmental asbestos exposure. Methods: Literature review and reflection of experience of authors were conducted to know academic background of spatial analysis, appling methods on epidemiology and asbestos exposure. Results: Spatial analysis based on spatial autocorrelation provides a variety of methods through which to conduct mapping, cluster analysis, diffusion, interpolation, and identification. Cause of disease occurrence can be investigated through spatial analysis. Appropriate methods can be applied according to contagiousness and continuity. Spatial analysis for asbestos exposure source is needed to study asbestos related diseases. Although a great amount of research has used spatial analysis to study exposure assessment and distribution of disease occurrence, these studies tend to focus on the construction of a thematic map without different forms of analysis. Recently, spatial analysis has been advanced by merging with web tools, mobile computing, statistical packages, social network analysis, and big data. Conclusions: Because the trend in spatial analysis has evolved from simple marking into a variety of forms of analyses, environmental researchers including asbestos exposure study are required to be aware of recent trends.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2024

Background: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Monograph conducted a systematic review of the relationship between asbestos and ovarian cancer. However, there may have been information bias due to the undue weight given to few articles. To address this limitation, the present study performed a meta-analysis integrating studies published both before and after the 2012 IARC Monograph on Asbestos, with the aim of investigating the association between asbestos exposure and ovarian cancer. Methods: A comprehensive search of major journal databases was conducted to identify studies examining the relationship between asbestos exposure and ovarian cancer, including those featured in the 2012 IARC Monograph on Asbestos. A meta-analysis on asbestos exposure and cancer risk was performed. Results: The meta-analysis of studies published after the 2012 IARC Monograph on Asbestos found a summary Standardized Mortality Ratio (SMR) of 2.04 (95% CI: 1.03-4.05; p = 0.0123; 5 studies), with a significant degree of heterogeneity among the studies (I² = 72.99%). The combined analysis of 15 studies before and after the 2012 IARC Monograph showed an overall summary SMR of 1.72 (95% CI: 1.43-2.06; p = 0.0349; 15 studies), with a moderate degree of heterogeneity (I² = 42.99%). Conclusion: This meta-analysis provides evidence of a significant association between asbestos exposure and ovarian cancer mortality. While the possibility of misdiagnosis in earlier studies cannot be completely ruled out, recent findings suggest a robust correlation between asbestos exposure and ovarian cancer. This highlights the importance of sustained efforts to minimize asbestos exposure and protect public health.

• 과학기술학연구
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.129-175
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• 2018

이 논문은 한국석면운동의 지식 정치적 측면을 검토한다. 2008년 본격적으로 시작된 석면운동은 석면오염을 한국 사회의 중요한 안전보건의제로 만드는 데 앞장서 왔다. 석면오염 측정은 특히 석면오염이 광범위하고 심각한 환경보건문제라는 주요 주장을 펼치는 데 매우 중요했다. 이 활동의 특징은 공정시험방법이 아닌 '먼지 분석법'을 활용했다는 것이다. 이 논문에서는 석면운동가들의 오염 조사 보고서와 삼성 본관 주변 석면오염 논란을 통해 먼지 분석법이 대항 지식으로서 권력을 획득하는 과정을 분석한다. 석면운동가들은 먼지 분석으로 얻은 측정 데이터를 활용해 그들의 주장에 언론의 이목을 집중시키고, 정책적 변화에 필요한 자원을 동원할 수 있었다. 그러나 규제기관을 중심으로 한 전문가 집단은 먼지 분석법이 신뢰할 수 있는 석면오염 측정방법이라는 석면운동가들의 주장에 동의하지 않았다. 이와 같은 결론을 내리는 데 측정 과정에서 표준적 방법의 사용 여부와 측정 데이터의 해석적 맥락이 중요한 기준으로 작용하였다. 먼지 분석법의 권위는 부분적으로 획득되었다. 그러나 먼지 분석법은 규제과학이 내포하는 가정들을 드러내고 사회적 토론의 대상으로 전환시켰다는 점에서, 사회 운동과 과학을 결합하여 규제기관과 전문가 집단의 측정에 도전한 석면운동의 특성을 잘 보여준다.

• 지질공학
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.393-402
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• 2011

석면은 강한 독성이 있는 물질로 폐암 및 폐와 관련된 질환에 치명적이다. 최근 자연 상태의 석면이 함유된 지역에 대한 정확한 정보의 부재로 석면이 함유된 지역을 효율적으로 관리할 필요가 있다. 본 연구의 목적은 효율적인 석면관리를 위해서 석면위험지역을 지역적으로 등급화 할 수 있는 자연 상태의 석면 노출위험도를 제작하는 것이다. 이를 위해서는 먼저 석면 위험지역을 평가할 수 있는 주제를 발굴하고 필요에 따라 현지조사를 통해 공간적으로 매핑 할 수 있는 주제도를 작성한다. 또한 석면 데이터에 대한 분석 표현 및 프로세스들을 정리하여 석면 지식베이스 구축을 하고 석면노출위험을 위한 평가모델을 마련한다. 석면 노출위험도 작성을 위한 공간분석은 문헌 및 전문가의 의견에 기반을 둔 가중치 분석과 불확실한 데이터에 사용하는 퍼지 연산자들을 이용한 공간 중첩분석을 수행한다. 가중치 및 퍼지 연산에 따라 작성된 석면 노출 위험도는 지역을 계층적 관리함으로써 석면 안전 및 보상에 활용할 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.8-15
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• 2009

This study was examined to find out asbestos exposure level the factors which affected the level at asbestos abatement sites. We visited a total of thirteen building demolition sites(3 apartments, 3 schools, 4 stores, and 3 houses) were visited to collect samples and related data from August to November, 2006. The results of this study were as follows 1. The results of an analysis of bulk samples to identify types of asbestos at the asbestos abatement sites showed that the kinds of the asbestos detected were chrysotile by 50.0%, were tremolite by 2.6%, and were the contents of chrysotile by 3 to 20%. 2. The geometric mean concentration of asbestos was 0.007 f/cc(range 0.001-0.34 f/cc) and its geometric standard deviation was 5.83. Of the samples, however, 12 exceeded the Korean Occupational Exposure Limit(0.1f/cc). 3. Of the materials, textile material had the highest concentration with geometric mean of 0.016 f/cc. When asbestos-containing materials were removed using T type tools, the geometric mean concentration of asbestos was 0.061 f/cc. The level by this method was much higher than by other removal methods. In analysis by the type of building, the geometric mean concentration of asbestos in stores was 0.042 f/cc and was higher than in other buildings. 4. The Poisson regression analysis was applied to find out the factors that affect the airborne asbestos concentration. As a result of the analysis, removal using a T type tool was the most important factor affecting the asbestos concentration(p<0.01). In conclusion, the airborne asbestos concentration(geometric mean) in asbestos abatement sites was 0.007 f/cc(0.001~0.34 f/cc), and 12(14.6%) of all samples were over the 0.1 f/cc. These results showed that asbestos abatement workers have been exposed to the high level of airborne asbestos because they have not been keeping asbestos removal rule. In accordance with increases of the number of building demolition sites, the better government regulation on asbestos abatement methods should be made and be performed well at building demolition sites.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.318-321
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• 2017

This commentary presents the regulatory backgrounds and development of the national proficiency testing (PT) scheme on asbestos analysis in the Republic of Korea. Since 2009, under the amended Occupational Safety and Health Act, the survey of asbestos in buildings and clearance test of asbestos removal works have been mandated to be carried out by the laboratories designated by the Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) in the Republic of Korea. To assess the performance of asbestos laboratories, a PT scheme on asbestos analysis was launched by the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA) on behalf of the MOEL in 2007. Participating laboratories are evaluated once a year for fiber counting and bulk asbestos analysis by phase contrast microscopy and polarized light microscopy, respectively. Currently, the number of laboratory enrollments is > 200, and the percentage of passed laboratories is > 90. The current status and several significant changes in operation, sample preparations, and statistics of assigning the reference values of the KOSHA PT scheme on asbestos analysis are presented. Critical retrospect based on the experiences of operating the KOSHA PT scheme suggests considerations for developing a new national PT scheme for asbestos analysis.

• 한국재난정보학회 논문집
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.579-588
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• 2021

연구목적: 석면해체 참여업체가 작업장 인근 주민 안전에 어떠한 영향을 미치는지 분석하고, 분석결과를 바탕으로 석면해체 참여업체의 선정에 있어서 중요 기준을 제시하는 데 목적이 있다. 연구방법: 본 연구에서는 산업안전보건법과 석면안전관리법을 토대로 석면해체 관련 참여업체와 석면해체 작업장 인근 주민 안전에 관한 중요항목을 도출한 후 FGI를 통하여 설문항목을 결정하였고, 영향관계 분석을 위해 다중회귀분석을 실시하였다. 연구결과: 안전한 석면해체 작업장 주변을 조성하기 위해서는 석면해체 관련 참여업체(석면해체·제거업자, 석면조사기관, 석면해체작업감리인) 중 석면해체작업감리인의 역량이 영향관계가 가장 큰 것으로 확인되었다. 결론:석면해체 작업장 인근 주민의 안전을 확보하기 위해서는 우수한 석면해체작업감리인과 우수한 석면해체·제거업자의 선정이 필수적임을 보여 주었다.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.213-232
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• 2009

This document was prepared to review and summarize the analytical methods for airborne and bulk asbestos. Basic principles, shortcomings and advantages for asbestos analytical instruments using phase contrast microscopy(PCM), polarized light microscopy(PLM), X-ray diffractometer (XRD), transmission electron microscopy(TEM), scanning electron microscopy(SEM) were reviewed. Both PCM and PLM are principal instrument for airborne and bulk asbestos analysis, respectively. If needed, analytical electron microscopy is employed to confirm asbestos identification. PCM is used originally for workplace airborne asbestos fiber and its application has been expanded to measure airborne fiber. Shortcoming of PCM is that it cannot differentiate true asbestos from non asbestos fiber form and its low resolution limit ($0.2{\sim}0.25{\mu}m$). The measurement of airborne asbestos fiber can be performed by EPA's Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) method, World Health Organization (WHO) method, International Standard Organization (ISO) 10312 method, Japan's Environmental Asbestos Monitoring method, and Standard method of Indoor Air Quality of Korea. The measurement of airborne asbestos fiber in workplace can be performed by National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 7400 method, NIOSH 7402 method, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ID-160 method, UK's Health and Safety Executive(HSE) Methods for the determination of hazardous substances (MDHS) 39/4 method and Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA) CODE-A-1-2004 method of Korea. To analyze the bulk asbestos, stereo microscope (SM) and PLM is required by EPA -600/R-93/116 method. Most bulk asbestos can be identified by SM and PLM but one limitation of PLM is that it can not see very thin fiber (i.e., < $0.25{\mu}m$). Bulk asbestos analytical methods, including EPA-600/M4-82-020, EPA-600/R-93/116, OSHA ID-191, Laboratory approval program of New York were reviewed. Also, analytical methods for asbestos in soil, dust, water were briefly discussed. Analytical electron microscope, a transmission electron microscope equipped with selected area electron diffraction (SAED) and energy dispersive X-ray analyser(EDXA), has been known to be better to identify asbestiform than scanning electron microscope(SEM). Though there is no standard SEM procedures, SEM is known to be more suitable to analyze long, thin fiber and more cost-effective. Field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM) imaging protocol was developed to identify asbestos fiber. Although many asbestos analytical methods are available, there is no method that can be applied to all type of samples. In order to detect asbestos with confidence, all advantages and disadvantages of each instrument and method for given sample should be considered.

• 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국신재생에너지학회 2010년도 추계학술대회 초록집
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• pp.159.2-159.2
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• 2010

Asbestos is the collective name for a group of naturally occurring minerals in their fibrous form and hydrous silicates of magnesium and a mineral fiber that has been used commonly in a variety of building construction materials for insulation and as a fire-retardant. Asbestos has been used for a wide range of manufactured goods, because of its fiber strength and heat resistant properties. Nevertheless harmful of asbestos is quite serious. Exposure to airborne friable asbestos may result in a potential health risk because persons breathing the air may breathe in asbestos fibers. Continued exposure can increase the amount of fibers that remain in the lung. Fibers embedded in lung tissue over time may cause serious lung diseases including asbestosis, lung cancer. In this paper, we carried out as fundamental study for dispose of asbestos cement slate safely and perfectly. Melting Temperature of asbestos need to more than $1,520^{\circ}C$ and specially asbestos cement slate need more energy than that of pure asbestos. We need to decrease melting temperature of asbestos cement slate for economical efficiency. To the purpose, glass and bottom ash were chosen as additives for basicity control. we analyzed about properties of asbestos cements slate, melting characteristics on the additives ratio and temperature. We confirmed about harmlessness of melting slag through analysis of scanning electron microscope(SEM) and x-ray diffractometer(XRD).