Gwangju Labor Office Conducts Unannounced Inspections of Outdoor Construction Sites During Winter

Distribution of Posters for Cold Illness Prevention Guide and Cold Wave Response Tips

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Gwangju Regional Employment and Labor Office announced on the 15th that it conducted surprise inspections targeting construction sites with many outdoor tasks.

This was carried out to prevent disasters caused by cold waves during the winter season.

During this inspection, winter season vulnerabilities such as concrete formwork collapse, carbon monoxide poisoning and suffocation, fire, and explosions?essential tasks for maintaining progress?were intensively checked.

Additionally, to ensure workers have a "healthy and safe winter," posters were distributed that clearly explain guidelines for preventing cold-related illnesses and measures to respond to cold waves.

Hwang Jongcheol, head of the Gwangju Regional Employment and Labor Office, said, "The public watched with serious concern regarding the apartment collapse accident in Hwajeong-dong, Gwangju last winter," adding, "To protect the health rights of workers during the winter and create safe workplaces, we will continue to thoroughly identify and inspect risk factors at construction sites."

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