Installation of 'Agricultural Production Infrastructure Safety Measures' by Rural Development Administration Jeonnam

Published 15 Nov.2023 10:43(KST)

The Jeonnam Regional Headquarters of the Korea Rural Community Corporation (Head: Jo Young-ho) announced on the 15th that it will invest approximately 5.26 billion KRW by the end of this year to install safety measures such as safety railings and guardrails to prevent safety accidents within agricultural production infrastructure.

The Jeonnam Headquarters plans to install safety railings, guardrails, fences, and nighttime lighting at 129 major facilities frequently used by farmers, including reservoirs, pumping stations, intake weirs, and water channels.

A scene of installing a fence on a check dam. <br>[Photo by Jeonnam Headquarters, Korea Rural Community Corporation]

A scene of installing a fence on a check dam.
[Photo by Jeonnam Headquarters, Korea Rural Community Corporation]

While agricultural production infrastructure was previously managed mainly with a focus on functionality, recently, due to growing concerns about safety accidents, 129 sites were prioritized considering the necessity and urgency of safety facilities.

It is expected that the installation of these safety measures will greatly contribute to the safe farming activities and accident prevention of local residents and farmers using agricultural production infrastructure such as reservoirs.

Accordingly, the Jeonnam Headquarters plans to secure as much budget as possible next year as well and focus on gradually improving risk factors on an annual basis.

Additionally, they intend to continue proactive efforts for safety management, including regular inspections and maintenance of life-saving kits and facility checks.

Head Jo Young-ho stated, “Even if it takes time, we will strive for meticulous safety management and preparedness without blind spots, so that all employees can unite to achieve meaningful changes in establishing a safety culture.”