Gyeongnam Province Takes Steps to Improve Rest Facilities for Public Institution Cleaning Workers

Distribution to Provinces and Affiliated Public Institutions, Promotion of Rest Facility Improvements in Cities and Counties

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] Gyeongsangnam-do has taken steps to improve the rest conditions for cleaning workers at public institutions.

Gyeongnam Province prepared the "Standard Regulations for Managing Rest Facilities for Cleaning Workers in the Public Sector of Gyeongsangnam-do" and renovated the rest room for cleaning workers at the provincial office from January to February, installing a rest room on the ground floor.

Investment and foundation institutions also promoted improvements to cleaning workers' rest rooms, including relocating underground rest rooms, installing partitions between male and female rest rooms, and separating employee common rest rooms.

Additionally, the province conducted a full survey on the status of cleaning workers and rest rooms at 55 public institutions under the provincial government.

They reviewed cases from the Ministry of Employment and Labor and other cities and provinces to establish the standard regulations and formulated a plan to improve rest facilities.

In particular, this standard follows the Ministry of Employment and Labor's "Guidelines for Installation and Operation of Workplace Rest Facilities," specifying "usage principles" so that cleaning workers can freely use rest spaces first.

It also stipulates securing appropriate locations and areas to equip rest facilities.

The facilities should be conveniently accessible, isolated from harmful substances, preferably located on the ground floor, and efforts should be made to secure a minimum area of 6㎡ per person, including chairs and tables, with at least 1㎡ per person as the minimum space.

Regulations regarding the rest environment are also included.

Facilities should be equipped to maintain appropriate indoor temperature and humidity and comfortable air quality, and maintain proper lighting and noise levels so as not to disturb rest.

At the same time, finishing materials with fire resistance, earthquake resistance, abrasion resistance, water resistance, and insect resistance should be used to create a safe resting environment.

The province plans to distribute this standard to Gyeongsangnam-do, all affiliated public institutions, and cities/counties, and from April this year, conduct self-plans and status checks to lead improvements in rest facilities in the public sector.

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