소규모 사업장의 보건관리업무수행 관련 요인

Factors Associated with Performance of Occupational Health Services in Small-sized Workplaces

Purpose: This study is to identify factors associated with performance of occupational health services in smallsized workplaces in Korea. Methods: The data were collected from a random sample of 1,158 occupational health managers working for small-sized workplaces across the nation in which occupational health services were supported by Korean Industrial Health Association. A structured questionnaire was self- administrated by occupational health managers about characteristics of workplaces, occupational health managers, and performance level of occupational health services. Results: Stepwise multiple regression analyses revealed that factors associated with performance of occupational health services in small-sized workplaces included supervisor being designated, occupational health manager having received safety and health training, and employer’s concern with activities of health management. Conclusion: Government should make efforts to raise the level of employer s concern to occupational health activities. And it is needed to promote health managing staff as a core personnel to self-management for occupational health system.