Daegu Environment Cheong Conducts Winter Chemical Accident Prevention Activities... 4th Chemical Safety Emphasis Week Held

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] The Daegu Regional Environmental Office announced on the 19th that it will carry out the activities of the '4th Chemical Safety Emphasis Week' for one week from the 22nd to the 26th in the Daegu and Gyeongbuk areas.

Chemical Safety Week, which started in 2018, is held annually to prevent chemical accidents that may occur during the operation of hazardous chemical handling facilities in winter in advance.

In winter, accidents involving the leakage of hazardous chemicals such as hydrofluoric acid, hydrochloric acid, and sulfuric acid increase compared to other seasons.

Since accidents often occur due to careless handling or poor facility management, the plan is to focus on managing vulnerable areas and facilities to prevent chemical accidents in winter in advance.

Before the implementation of Chemical Safety Week, a total of 31 chemical accidents occurred in the Daegu and Gyeongbuk areas from November to March over the past five years.

Since the first implementation in 2018, chemical accidents have decreased to 6 cases, achieving a 76% reduction effect.

This week will be operated in a partial face-to-face manner based on the subtitle, "Prevent chemical accidents in winter and accelerate phased daily recovery."

The Daegu Environmental Office, Gumi Chemical Disaster Joint Prevention Center, local governments such as Gumi City, Pohang City, and Gimcheon City, and 228 workplaces from 22 chemical safety communities in the Daegu and Gyeongbuk areas will participate.

Starting with the 'Chemical Safety Inspection Day' on the 22nd, it will conclude with 'Environmental Cleanup Activities' to create a clean industrial complex on the 26th.

They plan to focus all efforts on chemical safety management and prevention activities such as self-inspection for frost prevention, safety consulting for small and medium-sized businesses, campaigns to prevent chemical and fire accidents in advance, street campaigns, and surprise emergency mobilization drills.

Director Lee Young-seok said, "Chemical accidents will be blocked early, and public-private cooperation will be further strengthened," adding, "We will strive to implement practical prevention policies so that local residents can live with peace of mind."

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