유해화학물질 취급자의 개인보호구 착용에 대한 규정과 그 이행정도
한돈희*
,†· 박민수* · 조용성** · 이청수***
*인제대학교 보건안전공학과, **화학물질안전원 사고예방심사2과,
***화학물질안전원 사고대응총괄과
Regulations on Wearing Personal Protective Equipment by Hazardous Chemical Handlers and Their Implementation
Don-Hee Han*
,†, Min Soo Park*, Yong-Sung Cho**, and Chungsoo Lee**
*Department of Occupational Health and Safety Engineering, Inje University
**Accident Prevention and Assessment Division 2, National Institute for Chemical Safety
***Accident Response Coordination Division, National Institute for Chemical Safety
ABSTRACT
Objectives: The objectives of this study are to introduce the development process of work situations and types in the revised regulations on wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) for hazardous chemical handlers, analyze the implementation of the regulations, and then provide basic data for future education strategies.
Methods: The development process of work situations for regulation was explained through a flowchart by year.
In 2018, a survey of 30 chemical managers and 201 managers and handlers was conducted based on recognition of work situations and the related regulations. In 2019, 91 chemical managers and 204 handlers were surveyed to find the degree of compliance with regulations, direction for improvement of understanding the regulations, and training methods.
Results: Only 78.0% of chemical managers and 66.7% of handlers said they were aware of the regulations (p<0.05). Just 79.0% of handlers knowing the regulations said they would wear PPE in compliance with these regulations. Therefore, the best way to make workers wear proper PPE in accordance with regulations is to strengthen the promotion of education on regulations. In order to improve the quality of education, 51.7% of managers and 33.3% of handlers cited educational content (video, ppt, etc.) as the top priority.
Conclusion: This study suggested that more educational opportunities should be provided and educational content should be developed in order for workers handling hazardous chemicals to wear PPE as prescribed in regulations.
Key words: Hazardous chemicals, personal protective equipment (PPE), work situations, work types
I. 서 론
농업환경의 유해물질에 노출되는 작업환경에서 개 인보호장구의 착용이 인체를 보호해 준다는 사실은 이미 많은 논문에서 입증되었다.
1,2,3)더구나 노출되
면 순간적인 장해를 유발할 수 있는 유해화학물질의 노출장소에서 개인보호구의 착용은 농업환경보다도 훨씬 더 중요하다고 할 수 있다. 유기용제가 노출되 는 차량 스프레이 작업에서 개인보호구인 호흡보호 구와 장갑을 착용한 작업자의 경우 신경독성의 양-
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