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Purpose : The present study was conducted to contribute to the improvement of safety in construction sites by investigating the implementation of risk assessment in the construction industry. Methods : This study analyzed whether the risk assessment of construction sites was carried out using the data of the 10th Occupational Safety and Health Survey. Factors associated with conducting risk assessments included health examination results, provision of education, operation of health and safety teams, and awareness of the risk of labor unions and field workers. We measured the correlation between these factors and the execution of risk assessments, and analyzed the data using logistic regression and chi-square tests. Results : As a result of the study, it was confirmed that there was a significant relationship with the risk assessment of construction sites, general and special health checkups, provision of safety and health education, and the existence of safety and health teams. This indicates that the active participation of employers in conducting health checks, providing training, and effectively operating safety and health teams is closely related to the implementation of risk assessments. However, there was no statistically significant correlation between the existence of trade unions and the perception of workers' risks and the implementation of risk assessments. Conclusion : This study investigates and provides important information that can contribute to improving the safety of construction sites by examining the relationship between the implementation of risk assessment and safety management factors. The survey found that general health checkups, special health checkups, safety and health education, and residence of safety and health teams are closely related to the implementation of risk assessment at construction sites. These factors can improve the safety and health of the construction site. However, workers' perception of risk and the existence of unions do not have a significant impact on risk assessment enforcement rates. This suggests that construction workers are aware of the risks but may not actively participate in risk assessments. Therefore, the construction industry needs to strengthen general health checkups, special health checkups, provision of safety and health education, and formation and operation of safety and health teams. In addition, efforts should be made to improve the awareness of workers' participation in health and safety and to develop education and communication programs so that they can actively participate in risk assessment. These measures will help strengthen the safety of construction sites and ensure the welfare of workers.

Purpose : This study is a cross-sectional study of workers who measured their skin health satisfaction using a smart measuring device to evaluate the effects of chemical exposure and protective clothing in the work environment. Methods : Data collection was conducted from 12 May to 7 July 2023, and the researcher personally installed smart skin diagnostic devices near the workplaces of the workers, explaining the purpose and method of this study. The questionnaire was completed by 145 workers from various industries. Results : The factors affecting the subjects' skin health satisfaction were analysed. For the gender variable, the B value was .089, the standard error was 1.032, the probability of significance was .931, and the OR value was 1.093, with a 95% confidence interval of .979 to 1.036. Statistical information on other variables such as industry, job description, use of protective equipment, and exposure to chemicals or dust were also presented, but all were not significant. Conclusion : The results of this study showed that the differences in the variables of gender, type of work, main work, substances used in the main work, protective equipment, and experience of chemical exposure on skin health satisfaction were not significant. However, the risk of harm to workers' skin health caused by chemicals in the workplace is an important part that cannot be overlooked, and it is meaningful that smart devices were used, and this study aims to raise awareness of skin diseases of workers in the workplace and provide basic data for further research.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate factors related to the intention to wear protective equipment by applying the Theory of Planned Behavior. Method: The study subjects were selected from 230 workers who wear permanent hearing protector. Results: As a result of the study, the average score of the subject’s intention to wear hearing protection was 3.34 points out of 5 points. Among the variables according to the planned action theory, the average attitude toward the intention to wear hearing protection was 4.32 points out of 5 points, the average of the subjective norm was 4.23 points, and the average of the perceived behavior control was 3.63 points. Conclusion: The factors that significantly affect the intention to wear hearing protectors were attitude and perceived behavioral control, which are variables of the planned benavior theory. Perceived action control on intention to wear protective gear was found to have the greatest effect on intention, followed by attitude.