Government Complex Management Headquarters and Sejong Fire Station Conduct 'Confined Space Asphyxiation Accident Response Training'

Assuming Suffocation Accidents in Confined Spaces Such as Manholes

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] The Government Complex Management Headquarters of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced that on the 20th, it will conduct a joint "Confined Space Asphyxiation Accident Response Rescue Training" with the Sejong Fire Station to enhance response capabilities in the event of asphyxiation accidents in confined spaces involving workers.

This training focuses on developing workers' accident response capabilities by simulating asphyxiation accident scenarios that could actually occur during manhole inspection work.

Meanwhile, the Government Complex Management Headquarters is also implementing comprehensive measures to prevent asphyxiation accidents in confined spaces, including conducting special safety education for confined space workers and installing rescue equipment (such as self-contained breathing apparatus) in 13 government buildings.

So-yeon Jo, head of the Government Complex Management Headquarters at the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, stated, "Since workers' safety is the top priority, we are supporting the prevention of confined space accidents through various means such as education, practical training, and equipment distribution," adding, "We will continue to pay close attention and make every effort to prevent industrial accidents that resonate with workers."

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