Eunpyeong-gu, Full Effort to Respond to the Enforcement of the Serious Accident Punishment Act

Establishment of Dedicated Team, Emergency Safety Inspection, Comprehensive Plan Development... Kim Mikyung, Eunpyeong District Mayor, "Proactive Response to Prevent Major Accidents"

On the 27th, ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, Kim Mi-kyung, Mayor of Eunpyeong District, and construction officials are having a conversation in the Susaek 13 Redevelopment Promotion Zone.

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Eunpyeong-gu (Mayor Kim Mi-kyung) announced that it will take proactive measures such as establishing a dedicated organization, building an inspection system, and formulating a comprehensive plan in response to the enforcement of the Serious Accidents Punishment Act.

The Serious Accidents Punishment Act, which holds management officials or institution heads accountable when a serious accident occurs, came into effect on the 27th.

Earlier, on the 17th, the district established a dedicated team called the Serious Accident Prevention Team and officially began activities to prevent serious accidents. The dedicated team consists of a total of six members: three public officials, one safety manager, one health manager, and one occupational health physician.

On the 25th, the district conducted special safety and fire prevention training for about 400 construction site personnel in the area. Additionally, emergency safety inspections are being carried out at 133 construction sites with external experts. These measures are explained as steps to prevent sudden serious accidents such as the recent apartment collapse in Gwangju and the fire accident at a new construction site in Pyeongtaek.

On the 27th, the district established a "Comprehensive Plan for Serious Accident Prevention" to build and implement a safety and health management system. A total of 56 target sites and facilities were selected, and safety and health goals and management policies were set. Two sites are subject to serious industrial accidents involving 50 or more workers, and 54 public facilities are subject to serious civic accidents.

The scope of application of the Serious Accidents Punishment Act covers all businesses or workplaces with five or more regular workers. For workplaces with fewer than 50 regular workers and construction projects under 5 billion KRW, the law will be enforced starting January 27, 2024, with a two-year grace period.

The district anticipates possible confusion during the initial enforcement of the law and plans to revise and supplement regulations and guidelines. After the Lunar New Year holiday, education and promotional activities will be conducted at 24 daycare centers subject to serious civic accidents.

Mayor Kim Mi-kyung said, "We ask all residents to maintain vigilance about safety in their daily lives and to show great interest and cooperation in the government's and the district's efforts to establish a safety management system."

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