국제한국언어문화학회

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.