Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority Introduces Smart Airbags to Prevent Disasters

Introduction of Industrial Smart Airbags... Prevention of Fall Accidents and Establishment of Emergency Response System

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority (President Park Seong-hyun, YGPA) announced on the 9th that it has pilot-introduced smart safety equipment (industrial smart airbags) to prevent serious accidents at construction sites managed by the authority.

Among the accident disasters nationwide last year, deaths caused by falls were the highest at 351 cases (42.4%).

The industrial smart airbag introduced this time is an innovative product procured from small and medium-sized enterprises by the Public Procurement Service, worn over work clothes like a regular safety vest.

The built-in sensor detects unusual conditions such as the worker's body tilting, inflates the airbag to cushion the impact and prevent serious accidents, and immediately notifies the manager via text message and emergency call, establishing an emergency alert system that enables initial response.

YGPA has pilot-lent the industrial smart airbags free of charge to two construction sites with high risk of falls due to high-altitude work among the ordered construction sites.

Furthermore, it plans to continuously apply the equipment to future ordered projects.

Choi Sang-heon, Head of the Development Business Division, said, “Starting with the industrial smart airbag, we plan to expand the application of smart safety equipment,” and added, “We will create an environment where workers can work safely at construction sites.”

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik hss79@asiae.co.kr

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