Jungnang-gu Takes Action to Prevent Safety Accidents During Summer

274 Disaster-Vulnerable Facilities and 50 Construction Sites Safety Inspections
- Checking for Removal of Hazards Due to Summer Heavy Rain and Strong Winds to Prevent Safety Accidents

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Gyeong-gi) has initiated safety inspections of disaster-vulnerable facilities and construction sites to prevent various safety accidents caused by heavy summer rains and heatwaves.

First, safety inspections of disaster-vulnerable facilities will be conducted until the end of this month.

The inspection targets include a total of 274 locations: 153 apartment complexes, 9 large buildings, and 112 other facilities. The inspections will thoroughly check for elements that could threaten the safety of residents during summer, such as cracks or tilting in walls and exterior walls, the operational status of drainage pumps, and any subsidence of the surrounding ground.

Facilities judged to have a safety grade of C or below, or other risk factors, will be requested by the owners to carry out repairs and reinforcements to prevent safety accidents in advance.

Safety inspections of construction sites will also be conducted until the end of September. For 50 major construction sites, including large-scale projects, a joint inspection team will be formed with the Seoul Structural Safety Advisory Group to conduct up to three on-site inspections. For 103 small and medium-sized construction sites, self-inspections will be carried out.

The main inspection items include removal of risk factors caused by heavy summer rains and strong winds, maintenance of drainage around construction sites, and securing flood control equipment and materials.

To ensure a safe working environment for outdoor workers during the hot summer, the inspections will also check for the installation of drinking water stations, availability of first aid supplies, and operation of rest areas for workers. Minor issues found during inspections will be corrected immediately on-site, and if risk factors are discovered, administrative guidance will be provided to ensure safe management.

In April, the district proactively conducted safety inspections of outdoor advertisements in preparation for wind and flood disasters. A total of 195 outdoor advertisements, including 11 large advertisements and 130 old signboards, were inspected, and measures were taken for 29 that required repair or removal, contributing to the creation of a safe street environment.

Ryu Gyeong-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu, stated, “We will protect the safety of residents’ lives and the health of workers through thorough safety inspections.”

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