Heatwave and COVID-19 Alerts... SH Corporation Conducts On-Site Safety Inspections

[Asia Economy Reporter Onyu Lim] Seoul Housing and Communities Corporation (SH Corporation) announced on the 30th that it visited the construction site of Wirye District Complex 5 on the 30th to conduct a safety inspection to protect construction workers from summer heatwaves and the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

SH Corporation conducted this safety campaign to check heatwave countermeasures and quarantine measures at construction sites and to prevent safety accidents, as this summer's temperatures are expected to be higher than average and the COVID-19 alert level remains at the 'severe' stage.

Through this campaign, the corporation inspected working conditions and provided education to construction workers on preventing heat-related illnesses and how to respond to physical abnormalities. They requested construction companies to implement △15-minute breaks every hour △suspension of work during midday hours (2 PM to 5 PM) when heatwave warnings are issued, or temporary suspension of outdoor work.

Additionally, as concerns about COVID-19 increase alongside heat-related illnesses caused by the heatwave, SH Corporation urged thorough infectious disease prevention measures, including maintaining a 2-meter distance during breaks and removing masks only when resting.

Kim Seyong, President of SH Corporation, stated, “Since this is a period where the heatwave overlaps with the difficult situation caused by COVID-19, attention to the health and safety of construction site workers is necessary,” adding, “SH Corporation will continue to strive to create conditions where workers can work in a safe environment.”

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