CJ Logistics Wins Grand Prize at Port Safety Awards

CJ Logistics announced on the 10th that it won the Grand Prize (Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Award) at the '1st Korea Port Safety Awards.' This award is given by the Korea Port Logistics Association to companies and individuals who have contributed to preventing port handling accidents.

The company received high evaluations for safety vests that combine a limit switch (a switch that automatically stops in dangerous situations) and airbags. The core is to recognize and eliminate on-site hazards in advance and establish a foundation for initial response.

In particular, limit switches and photoelectric sensors were installed on the continuous unloader transporting coal. The sensors detect the presence and distance of workers, so when the unloader approaches nearby workers, it gradually stops without the operator needing to apply the brakes. It slows down within 5 meters and automatically stops when within 3 meters.

The smart airbag looks similar to a typical life vest but is equipped with an accelerometer that detects the worker’s position and changes in speed. It inflates within 0.2 seconds to mitigate the impact from falls.

Choi Gap-ju, head of CJ Logistics P&D Group, said, “This award is the result of efforts by our employees and on-site workers to create a safe and healthy port work environment. We will continue to promote ‘Safety First Management,’ where system-based management and individual safety awareness are internalized simultaneously.”

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