Gwangju Buk-gu Conducts Safety Inspections on 49 Vulnerable Facilities During Thawing Season

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Buk-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (District Mayor Moon In) announced on the 11th that it will conduct safety inspections of 49 vulnerable facilities, including steep slopes and construction sites, until the 2nd of next month during the thawing season.

This inspection was prepared to prevent various safety accidents through preliminary inspections as concerns about rockfalls and collapses increase due to ground deformation and cracks during the thawing season.

The inspection targets a total of 49 locations, including 38 steep slopes and 11 construction sites, focusing on ▲ cracks, subsidence, and bulging on rock and soil surfaces of steep slopes ▲ rockfalls on upper slopes and the condition of surrounding drainage facilities ▲ safety management status of excavation sections ▲ safety and maintenance status of facilities.

Minor issues found during the inspection will be immediately corrected on-site, and facilities with potential safety accident risks will undergo repair and reinforcement work, along with safety education for construction site managers and building owners.

In particular, facilities with high risk will undergo detailed inspections with experts in related fields to enhance the effectiveness of the inspections, and risk factors will be systematically managed through history management using big data.

Moon In, Mayor of Buk-gu, said, “During the thawing season, the strength of facilities such as retaining walls and embankments weakens, increasing the risk of accidents,” and added, “We will prevent various safety accidents through thorough preliminary inspections.”

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