Gochang-gun Conducts Joint Public-Private 'Large Construction Site Safety Inspection'

[Gochang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil] Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk, recently launched an emergency safety inspection of large construction sites in the area in connection with the collapse accident at a newly built apartment in Gwangju Metropolitan City.

On the 19th, the county announced that on the 18th, a joint public-private inspection team was formed and conducted a safety inspection at sites including the ‘Gochang-eup Urban-type Multi-family Housing New Construction Site (6 floors above ground, area 2431.75㎡).’

The inspection team was composed of Gochang-gun officials, Gochang Fire Station, private-public experts (architects), and a private monitoring group.

The main inspection items included thorough checks on the proper implementation of safety and quality management plans, appropriate use of mechanical equipment such as tower cranes, installation and management status of temporary facilities such as temporary fences, screens, and falling object prevention nets, environmental maintenance such as material storage around the construction site, and compliance with COVID-19 quarantine guidelines.

In particular, the team focused on inspecting building structures, winter cement pouring, and fire prevention in the construction site during winter in the firefighting sector.

Kim Jeong-su, Director of the Disaster Safety Division, said, “Accidents can happen anytime and anywhere, and accidents at construction sites can lead to major casualties, so safety is the top priority. We will do our best to create a safe city Gochang by strengthening safety management at construction sites.”

Gochang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil gjg7070@asiae.co.kr

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