Busan Port Authority Conducts Special Safety Inspections in Preparation for Heatwave

Busan Port Authority (BPA) conducted a special safety inspection targeting Bukhang and Gamcheon Port over two days on the 26th and 27th to ensure the safety of on-site workers.

Due to the nature of the port environment, on-site workers are vulnerable to heatwaves during the summer because of long hours of outdoor work. Accordingly, BPA's safety and security personnel focused on inspecting rest areas within the port, heatwave shelters, and hazardous factors during work to prepare for the heatwave.

They also thoroughly checked the rest areas for port security workers, temporary security posts, and hazardous environments on-site to ensure that all port workers can work in a safe environment.

The inspection team concentrated on preventing serious accidents by checking the availability of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) within port facilities and hazardous and dangerous factors at heavy equipment operation sites to identify any deficiencies.

The scene of a special safety inspection conducted at Bukhang and Gamcheon Port.

The President of Busan Port Authority stated, “Due to the nature of the port environment, the risk of heat-related illnesses such as heatstroke is high because of long hours of outdoor work, so it is important to comply with safety rules such as ensuring water, shade, and rest.” He urged, “Both managers and workers should adhere to basic rules and always pay attention to safety.”

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