Reactive Oxygen Species: The Other Side of Oxygen Oxygen gives our bodies energy and keeps our minds clear. It travels through blood vessels to every part of the body and plays an essential role in sustaining life.However, during transportation in the bloodstream and metabolic processes such as digestion, oxygen can become unstable. This unstable form […]
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Why Belt-Type Safety Harnesses Are Dangerous In construction sites, safety harnesses play a critical role in protecting workers’ lives. Many fatal accidents still occur simply because workers fail to wear safety equipment. However, does wearing a safety harness always prevent death in a fall? . . . . Unfortunately, the answer is no. In South
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Types of Child Safety Accidents Child safety accidents can be classified by location and situation. Accidents at home, on the road, at school, and during play vary depending on a child’s age, behavior, and level of supervision. Understanding the causes and prevention methods for each type is essential to keeping children safe. . . .
Why Confined Space Asphyxiation Accidents Are So Dangerous Asphyxiation accidents continue to occur in confined spaces such as manholes, wastewater treatment facilities, and storage tanks where ventilation is limited. . These incidents are especially tragic because the risks are often well known and predictable, yet serious accidents still happen due to insufficient preparation and awareness. .
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Slump: Not a Fear, but a Sign of Growth A slump is a word that often feels dark and heavy—something no one wants to experience.However, when handled well, a slump can become a turning point that helps you grow into a more mature version of yourself. If a slump suddenly casts a shadow over your
The world’s leading shipbuilding industry must also lead the world in safety. South Korea’s shipbuilding industry is widely recognized as a global leader in technology and order volume. However, despite these achievements, the level of industrial accidents in shipbuilding remains significantly higher than in many other industries. To sustain the status of a global
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Athlete’s Foot Alert During Humid Summer Months Athlete’s foot is a common skin condition that usually develops between the toes. Although it is known to be difficult to cure completely, many people tend to underestimate it. Symptoms often worsen during the summer, especially in hot and humid weather. Severe itching is common, and some people
Oxygen Deficiency: A Hidden Danger in Daily Life No one can survive even a single day without oxygen. If the brain is deprived of oxygen for just ten seconds, a person can lose consciousness. Although everyone knows oxygen is essential for life, few people truly understand how serious oxygen deficiency can be. So what exactly
As the afternoon arrives, the bright morning sunlight quietly fades away, and dark clouds begin to gather in the sky. The weather feels uncertain, as if rain could fall at any moment. When the safety manager appears on site, workers greet one another and exchange a few brief words without hesitation. It feels as though
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Symptoms of Radiation Exposure and How to Respond As concerns over radioactive leaks from the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan continue to grow, public interest in the symptoms of radiation exposure and proper response measures is also increasing. If radioactive materials were to spread into neighboring countries, how should people respond? . .
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The UK Asbestos Survey According to the Great Britain Asbestos Survey, funded by the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE), both smoking and asbestos work are independent risk factors that increase lung cancer death rates. The study found that the harmful effects become much more severe when asbestos workers also smoke. This survey studied asbestos
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▣ Expertise and Dependence in Plant Engineering Engineering Department for Plant Construction Composition – Composed of specialized design groups: Process Mechanical Equipment Piping Instrumentation and Controls Electrical Civil/Architectural/Structural, etc. . Deliverables in Each Specialty Often serve as foundational information for other specialties, creating interdependence among them. They are integrated and used for procurement or on-site construction
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Roles of the Piping Design Department Prepare design calculations for the piping system of the project Write specifications for the required design conditions Perform and review stress analysis of the piping system Approve selected equipment and conduct technical evaluations Piping Design Organization Definition of Piping Design Piping design refers to the overall design
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The Truth and Misunderstandings About Radiation Fear News reports say that radioactive materials such as iodine, cesium, and xenon released from the Fukushima nuclear power plant accident in Japan have been detected across South Korea. This has increased public anxiety. . Of course, nuclear experts explain that the detected levels are not high enough to
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A fatal accident occurred when a ladder broke while a worker was climbing it, causing him to fall to his death. Among fall-related accidents, ladder-related incidents are the most common. . It is important to remember that the most fundamental way to prevent ladder-related accidents begins with the proper and safe use of ladders. .
The History of Nuclear Power Accidents and the Lessons Learned Since the mid-20th century, when humanity first began to discover and utilize nuclear energy, major and minor nuclear power plant accidents have occurred repeatedly. . More than almost any other type of industrial accident, nuclear incidents demand swift and transparent initial responses. Unfortunately, in many cases,
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Our Preparedness for Emergencies Various types of disasters—such as earthquakes, floods, and heavy snowfall—continue to occur around the world. . In particular, recent earthquakes in neighboring Japan have heightened awareness and concern about disaster preparedness in Korea as well. . . . During Air Raids or Artillery Attacks, Underground Areas Are Safer When an enemy air
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Fear of Radiation vs. A Core Energy Source Following the massive earthquake in Japan, a horrific accident occurred in which a nuclear power plant exploded, releasing radioactive materials. Reports of radiation exposure and the detection of radioactive iodine in tap water quickly intensified public concern. Under such circumstances, it is only natural that debates over
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1. Delivery (1) Delivery and collection are among the most hazardous activities in transportation operations. (2) A significant proportion of transportation-related accidents at workplaces occur during delivery activities. (3) Loading and unloading operations should be carried out as far away as possible from public roads or sidewalks. (4) Even when work must unavoidably be performed
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1. Purpose This guide aims to establish safety requirements for the use of hand-operated tools . . 2. Scope of Application This guide applies to all tasks in industrial workplaces where hand tools operated by human force are used. . . . 3. Definitions (1) The terms used in this guide are defined as follows:
