Gyeonggi-do to Operate Special Period for Preventing Heatstroke and Suffocation Accidents in Industrial Sites Throughout August
'No-dongan Safety Guardians' 104 Deployed... Close Supervision for Accident Prevention Against Heatwaves
Focused Management on Construction Sites, Manufacturing, and Logistics Workplaces in the Province
[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Gyeonggi Province announced on the 1st that it will operate a "Special Period for Heatwave and Asphyxiation Accident Prevention" for one month starting August 1 to protect the health and safety of workers during the summer.
During the "Special Accident Prevention Period," the province will deploy 104 'Labor Safety Keepers' across 31 cities and counties, focusing on construction sites, manufacturing, and logistics workplaces within the province, to conduct inspections and intensive management.
They will guide each workplace to strictly adhere to preventive measures against asphyxiation accidents and heat-related illnesses, and will also provide education to ensure workers can perform their tasks safely.
According to the province, among 182 industrial accident victims of heat-related illnesses during recent summers (2016?2021), 29 died. Of the deceased, 69% were from construction sites, with many others occurring in manufacturing, transportation, warehousing, and telecommunications industries.
In particular, over the past 10 years (2012?2021), among 348 industrial accident victims of asphyxiation in confined spaces, nearly half (165) died, highlighting the need for strict compliance with safety regulations related to heatwaves and asphyxiation accidents.
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Kang Hyun-do, Director of the Labor Bureau, urged, "As the heatwave period is expected to be longer than usual this year, please actively participate in thorough pre-checks and accident prevention activities to ensure work is conducted under proper safety and health measures."
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