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KMID : 1039220210310040521
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Journal of Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
2021 Volume.31 No. 4 p.521 ~ p.530
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An Analysis of Three-Dimensional Head Anthropometric Data to Select Respirators for Korean Users
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Park Jung-Keun
Kim Se-Dong
Cho Hyoun-Min
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Abstract
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Objectives: This was to examine and explore the elements of Size Korea 6th 3D head anthropometric database and to provide basic information for the selection of respirators in Korea.
Methods: This was a pilot study for the first year of work in a two-year-project initiated at KOSHA in 2021. 3D head dimensions data were obtained from the Size Korea Center managing the Size Korea 6th 3D national anthropometry survey databases. The 3D head dimensions data, including 45 dimensions, were used in line with ISO standards (e.g., ISO/TS 16976-2) for examinations, comparisons, statistical analyses, etc.
Results: A total of 3,088 subjects were finally determined in this study. The main features were: Male subjects were 52.5%; the highest age group was 15-29 at 36.7%; unhealthy weight group based on BMI was 31.7%; and survey area was the capital region. For the 6th 3D head dimensions data with 45 items, the means and standard deviations for ‘Face length’ were 115.9±7.5 cm for males and 107.3±6.9 cm for females respectively while those for ‘Face width’ item were not available since there was no such item in the data. Numerous findings were discussed accordingly.
Conclusions: This study showed that there were likely requirements for improvements in the 6th 3D head anthropometric data as follows: Standardization of Korean and English terms; addition of head dimensions items missed in the Size Korea survey; and reliability of generalizability for subjects, suggesting that the study results can be used for further studies or improvement of respirator selection in Korea.
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KEYWORD
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3D anthropometric data, head dimensions, respirators, respirator selection, Size Korea
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