Gwangju Gwangsan Fire Station, Joint Fire Prevention Inspection at Construction Sites with Related Agencies
[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangju Gwangsan Fire Station (Chief Im Jongbok) announced on the 18th that it conducted fire safety management guidance and inspection together with the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency on the 16th to prevent fires at construction sites during winter.
Construction sites frequently experience fires because they contain many flammable materials and handle equipment that uses electricity and fire.
Accordingly, Gwangsan Fire Station promoted this inspection to prevent fires at construction sites in advance.
The inspection focused on ▲checking temporary fire facilities ▲designating fire watchers and guiding hazardous materials safety management ▲verifying compliance with fire prevention safety rules during welding and cutting work ▲and providing fire safety education to related personnel and workers.
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Lee Gwanyong, Director of the Prevention Safety Division, said, “Since construction sites have numerous risk factors scattered throughout, continuous attention and caution are necessary,” and added, “We ask for special attention to fire prevention and safety management.”
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