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Aim: The objective of this study is to examine the elements that impact presenteeism in both construction and non-construction workers and to investigate methods for such improvement. Methods: Using data from the 6th Korean Working Conditions Survey, a total of 43,617 participants were analysed. Logistic regression analysis was used to examine the factors influencing presenteeism among construction and non-construction workers. Results: The main factors influencing presenteeism among construction workers were gender, age, education, monthly income, exposure to dust, and uncomfortable postures. Conclusion: To reduce presenteeism among construction workers, it is essential for governments and organizations to implement occupational health and safety management policies that prevent discrimination based on gender or education. Furthermore, each workplace should diligently perform procedures to identify the types and risks of workplace hazards and establish measures to mitigate these risks.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify industrial accidents, worker disease status, health manager status, and overseas construction industry safety and health systems in the construction industry. Method: The research method is descriptive research through secondary data such as statistical data surveys, research reports, and thesis research. Result: As a result of the study, the construction industry in 2023 had the highest number of deaths among all industries at 2.18%, disease disasters increased by 0.10%p in 23 years compared to the previous year in 22 years, and the average age of those working in the construction industry was 53.1 years old, and an aging trend is expected in the future. The 22-year seniority status of health managers in the construction industry was 79.10% in the manufacturing industry and 20.90% in the construction industry. Overseas systems related to the construction industry include the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) in the United States, the Construction Design and Management Regulations (CDM) in the United Kingdom, and the Occupational Safety and Health Act of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare in Japan. Conclusion: In conclusion, in order to prevent industrial accidents and diseases in the construction industry, it is necessary to prevent and improve the risk of safety accidents through construction site tours and risk assessments based on the national safety and health system and legal system. In addition, it is necessary to develop health management programs for vulnerable workers, including the elderly, and programs to promote worker health, such as prevention and management of job stress and musculoskeletal diseases.

Purpose: This study aimed to examine nursing students’ perceptions of occupational health nurses and to identify the factors that influence these perceptions. The findings are intended to provide foundational data for developing educational content and career exploration programs for nursing students. Method: The subjects of the study were 4th year nursing students at a university in Y city. The final number of subjects was 143 using the G*Power 3.1.2 program. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS/WIN 22.0. Descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, and Pearson’s correlation coefficients were used, and regression analysis was conducted to identify factors influencing the image of occupational health nurses. Results: The image of occupational health nurses according to the satisfaction of nursing major of nursing college students was statistically significant (t=4.52, p<.001), and the image of occupational health nurses was positively correlated with the recognition of nursing profession (r=.56, p<.001). The factors influencing the image of occupational health nurses were the recognition of nursing profession (β=.328, p<.001), professional image (β=.192, p=.021), and satisfaction of nursing major (β=.245, p=.015), and the explanatory power was 23.6%, which was statistically significant. Conclusion: Based on this, it is necessary to develop a career exploration behavior program linked to education that can help nursing students improve the image of occupational health nurses and their perception of the nursing profession, and to enable them to choose a career path that suits them.

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.

Purpose: To identify factors influencing heat-illness prevention behaviors among construction workers, focusing on awareness of perceived-temperature measurement, recognition of temperature difference/necessity, experience of work adjustment or stoppage, and prevention awareness. Methods: In May 2025, 199 workers (aged 20–64) from six construction sites in Pyeongtaek, Korea, completed a mobile survey during routine safety education. Descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, Pearson correlations, and multiple regression were performed (SPSS/WIN 25.0; α=.05). Results: Prevention behaviors were higher among those aware of perceived-temperature measurement (t=2.72, p=.007). Prevention behaviors correlated with recognition of temperature difference/necessity (r=.303, p<.001), work adjustment/stoppage (r=.612, p<.001), and prevention awareness (r=.844, p<.001). Multiple regression indicated that prevention awareness (β=.686, p<.001), work adjustment/stoppage (β=.261, p<.001), and awareness of perceived-temperature measurement (β=.093, p=.014) significantly predicted prevention behaviors (F=41.53, p<.001; adjusted R²=.766). Conclusion: Enhancing prevention awareness, institutionalizing temperature monitoring, and formalizing work-adjustment/stoppage procedures may strengthen preventive behaviors at construction sites.

Purpose: This study highlights the need for more standardized safety procedures in university hospitals and suggests further research and policy development to address these gaps. Methods: Aging university hospitals often undergo remodeling to stay competitive with newer institutions. However, these renovations pose significant risks to patients, staff, and visitors since operations must continue without interruption. In order to enhance risk management during university hospital remodeling projects, a comparison with the manufacturing industry was conducted to identify areas for improvement. Result: A comparison between safety management in university hospitals and manufacturing sectors revealed key differences. University hospitals have safety protocols under the Medical Act, but they lack specific guidelines for safety management during remodeling. In contrast, the manufacturing industry follows stringent safety procedures, such as Process Safety Management (PSM), during renovations. A fact-finding survey of six university hospitals and six manufacturing companies revealed that while manufacturing companies had consistent safety procedures, university hospitals showed significant variability. Conclusion: Key safety procedures such as “Safety management regulations,” “Safety education before remodeling,” “Pre-construction risk assessments,” “Safety inspections during remodeling,” and “Safety work permit operations” were inconsistently applied across the hospitals.Based on this comparison, a new “safety management procedure during remodeling of university hospitals” was proposed. The goal is to align university hospital safety procedures with those used in manufacturing, ensuring a uniform and high level of safety management.

Purpose: This study was conducted to identify factors influencing musculoskeletal problems in construction workers over the age of 50. Method: This study used the data of 1,032 raw data from the 6th Working Environment Survey of the Occupational Safety and Health Corporation as the analysis subject. The investigation period was from October 2020 to April 2021. The data were analyzed using SPSS/WIN 23.0 by conducting frequency analysis, chi-square test and logistic regression. Result: Factors affecting the musculoskeletal problems of construction workers over 50 years of age were academic level(p=.006) in general characteristics, uncomfortable posture (p=.001) and handling of heavy objects(p=.014) in work-related characteristics, In health-related characteristics, sleep disturbance(p<.001) and experience of fatigue(p<.001) were found. Conclusion: In order to manage musculoskeletal disorders of workers aged 50 and over, it is necessary to prepare an ergonomic working environment, to provide a break during work, and to manage the health of workers by countermeasures against fatigue and sleep management in the construction industry.

Purpose: This study is a review paper conducted for the purpose of investigating and explaining serious disasters. Methods: The paper examined data focusing on occupational accidents in Korea over the past 10 years, from 22 to 23. Results: As a result, among deaths by industry, the highest number of worker deaths occurred in the construction industry, and by size, most deaths occurred in workers under 50 people. Conclusion: Rather than worrying excessively about the Serious Accident Punishment Act, workplaces should strive to create a healthy workplace where even accidents caused by worker negligence do not occur through safety and health education and risk assessments.

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 analyzes the factors affecting work-related health problems for construction site workers. We intend to contribute to the prevention of occupational damage and the preparation of health care measures for construction workers. Method: This study targeted 2,184 construction site workers among the 50,538 workers who participated in the 6th working environment survey prepared by the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute, excluding the self-employed and those with insufficient responses. The collected data are analyzed using SPSS/WIN 23.0 Program by frequency analysis, percentage, chi-square test, and logistic regression analysis. Results: Factors affecting the work-related health problems of construction workers were found to be smoke in the working environment, inhalation of fumes and dust, work-related stress, and age, employment type, and working environment dissatisfaction when subjective health status was poor. Conclusion: It is necessary to prepare measures to reduce exposure to harmful factors and health management measures for each professional engineer in the construction industry, and to provide safety and health support for temporary or daily workers.