"Looking for Excellent Safety Products" Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency Holds the 25th Protective Device and Safety Gear Quality Awards Evaluation Meeting

KOSHA Accepting Applications Until May 14

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] We are looking for excellent safety products!

The Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency Industrial Safety and Health Certification Institute (Director Kim Bong-ho) is hosting a "Safety Product Evaluation" to discover outstanding safety products in the workplace and ensure their widespread distribution across all industrial sites.

Applications for the "25th Protective Device and Personal Protective Equipment Quality Award Evaluation" are open until May 14 and target protective devices (explosion-proof equipment, temporary construction materials) and personal protective equipment that have obtained safety certification under the Industrial Safety and Health Act.

Companies and related products that have previously won awards or had their safety certification revoked due to special inspections by the Ministry of Employment and Labor are not eligible to apply.

The agency will provide selected eight excellent products with prize money and opportunities to promote their product excellence.

Companies showcasing outstanding products will receive prize money and plaques. The products will be permanently exhibited at the agency’s headquarters (Ulsan) promotional exhibition hall or displayed at the International Safety and Health Exhibition scheduled for July.

Companies wishing to participate in the evaluation should refer to the agency’s website and submit the application form along with the product to the Certification Institute by May 14.

The agency will consider the product’s appearance, structural and functional advancements, and ease of use, conducting online and expert evaluations, and plans to announce the results on its website in June this year.

Last year, 20 companies submitted 27 products. The "Grand Prize" was awarded to an "electric-powered respiratory protective device" with an LCD that makes it easy to check whether the product is operating normally or when to replace the filter from outside.

Additionally, eight excellent products were discovered, including an "overload prevention device for cranes" capable of automatic control within the safe working range, which received the "Disaster Prevention Innovation Award."

Kim Bong-ho, Director of the Industrial Safety and Health Certification Institute, said, "We hope that highly safe products will be distributed in industrial sites through the Quality Award Evaluation," and added, "The Certification Institute will support the development of excellent products so that workers can work in safer environments."

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