Fires Occur Repeatedly at Construction Sites... Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters Takes Fire Prevention Measures

121 Construction Sites Over 3000㎡ Under Joint Public-Private Inspection for Fire, Architecture, Electrical, and Gas Safety

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] The Gyeongnam Provincial Fire Headquarters announced on the 20th that it will implement fire safety measures for large construction sites during the spring season, as fires caused by welding sparks at construction sites have been continuously occurring nationwide.

According to fire activity statistics, a total of 233 construction site fires occurred in the province over the past five years, resulting in 8 casualties and property damage worth over 6.08 billion KRW. More than half of these, 128 cases, were fires that occurred during welding and cutting operations.

This year, in February, a fire broke out during pipe welding work at a multi-family housing construction site in Sejong City, causing injuries to three people. In April, welding sparks at a multi-family housing construction site in Gyeonggi Province ignited building materials, resulting in one injury.

At construction sites, there is a high risk of ignition and explosion due to enclosed spaces such as basements, workers smoking during welding and cutting operations, and oil vapor ignition, requiring workers to exercise caution.

The Provincial Fire Headquarters will implement comprehensive measures including safety management inspections of large construction sites over 3,000㎡ in the province, strengthening on-site response at construction sites, and enhancing fire prevention education and publicity for related personnel.

First, safety management inspections at construction sites will be conducted throughout May.

They will check the installation and maintenance of temporary fire facilities, usage of designated quantities of hazardous materials, assign fire watchers during welding and cutting operations, and strictly enforce laws by imposing fines and criminal charges for violations.

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