Seobu Power Strengthens COVID-19 Spread Prevention Measures... Cooperates with Taean-gun

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bo-kyung] Korea Western Power will implement additional measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

A representative from Western Power stated on the 9th, "As two power generators at the Taean Power Plant enter preventive maintenance work, it is expected that more than 1,400 external personnel will enter the Taean area by the end of this month," adding, "We have decided to implement additional strengthened measures to prevent the occurrence of community infections and disruptions in power supply."

First, for Taean Unit 5, whose construction is scheduled until the end of May, the official start date, originally set for the 2nd of this month, was postponed by one week to ensure thorough preparation before external personnel enter. Immediately thereafter, measures to block the inflow and spread of infectious diseases were completed, including ▲completion of health status questionnaires ▲fever screening of entrants using thermal cameras installed at entrances ▲education on preventive guidelines ▲daily disinfection of the cafeteria, a multi-use facility, and staggered meal times.

To protect local residents, a cooperative system with Taean County was activated to take measures such as ▲distributing hand sanitizers to group accommodations housing external personnel ▲conducting disinfection of nearby lodging facilities and restaurants ▲operating a hotline at the Taean Health Medical Center to prevent the occurrence of infectious diseases in Taean.

Additionally, considering that a COVID-19 confirmed case could cause work disruptions and affect power supply, the headquarters finalized and began full implementation on the 9th of an emergency work operation plan under the Business Continuity Planning (BCP) to ensure operational continuity.

Essential personnel for each department were divided into two teams: Team 1 works in the office, and Team 2 works from home to secure work functions during emergencies. Other employees were also split into two groups and assigned to different floors to prepare for situations where all members of the same department might be quarantined simultaneously if a confirmed case occurs.

Furthermore, measures were taken to prevent overlapping movement paths of employees. A workspace was set up in the annex's large conference room, and a clean zone was established. This space is normally unused but was prepared so that minimal work could continue even if the entire headquarters is closed due to a confirmed case.

A Western Power representative said, "We plan to continue thorough management to prevent infectious diseases not only at Western Power but also in the local community through proactive and active prevention measures."

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