Gyeonggi-do Northern Fire Department Conducts 'Special Fire Safety Inspection' at Cosmetics Manufacturing Factory

September 13-30 Inspection of 37 Cosmetic Manufacturing Plants in Northern Gyeonggi
Unauthorized Handling and Management of Hazardous Materials, Use Exceeding Designated Quantities

Gyeonggi-do Northern Fire and Disaster Headquarters

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] The Northern Gyeonggi Fire and Disaster Headquarters announced on the 8th that it will conduct a special fire inspection on 37 cosmetics manufacturing factories in northern Gyeonggi to strengthen safety management of cosmetics manufacturing plants.

According to the Fire Headquarters, among the total of six fires that occurred at cosmetics manufacturing factories in northern Gyeonggi over the past four years (2019?2022), three were of unknown cause, prompting this preventive measure.

An inspection team composed of 26 members from each fire station in the northern region and the special fire inspection team will investigate from the 13th to the 31st whether fire facilities within the cosmetics manufacturing factories are functioning properly, the maintenance status of evacuation and fire prevention facilities, and whether unauthorized hazardous materials are being stored or handled.

In particular, they will focus on verifying whether hazardous materials exceeding the maximum allowable limits are being stored and used during the cosmetics manufacturing process.

Any deficiencies found during the inspection will be guided for improvement, and violations will be addressed in cooperation with relevant agencies in accordance with laws and regulations.

Director Go Deok-geun of the headquarters stated, "Hazardous material accidents can lead to rapid fire spread and explosions, causing many casualties," and urged, "Manufacturers should obtain prior approval from the fire department when handling and managing hazardous materials exceeding designated quantities and ensure safety before use."

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