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KMID : 1039220150250030285
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Journal of Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
2015 Volume.25 No. 3 p.285 ~ p.293
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A Study on Important Factors for Chemical Risk Management in Small & Medium Enterprises
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Kim Shin-Bum
Chou Young-Eun
Chung Tae-in
Lee Jung-Hwa
Che Si-Mon
Kang Sung-Joo
Choi Jae-Young
Choi Jong-Kyung
Kim Sung-Min
Lim Jong-Ho
Min Kyung-Doo
Youn Kan-Woo
Kim Hyun-Ock
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study was conducted in order to ascertain the important factors for SMEs in managing the risks of chemicals and to suggest a government role in strengthening the responsibility of small and medium enterprises(SMEs) as employers.
Methods: About 100 enterprises were surveyed in Incheon. A questionnaire for employers and walk-through surveys by occupational hygienists were performed at each enterprise.
Results: The results showed that most employers thought chemicals were not hazardous but chemical management was needed. When employers determine how to manage chemicals, they rely heavily on personal experience and rather less on information from the government or experts. However, if employers think the chemicals are hazardous, they do more to manage the chemicals.
Conclusions: When employers think chemicals are hazardous, risk assessment would be an effective tool to control chemical hazards in SMEs. Employers`` position on chemical hazards is very important. Since the government is the initiator, it is the government who develops messages for SMEs, such as "Chemicals are hazardous and management can reduce the risk of chemicals." Governmental messages can play an invaluable role in strengthening the responsibility of SME employers to manage chemical hazards.
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KEYWORD
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chemical hazards, government`s messages, SMEs
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