Mapo-gu, 'Zero Disaster' Through On-site Major Accident Prevention Training

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Inspection of Work Sites for Over 90 Workers in the Second Half of the Year
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Mapo-gu (Mayor Park Gang-su) is making every effort to prevent serious accidents in the region as worker safety accidents have recently occurred one after another at industrial sites.

Led by Mayor Park Gang-su of Mapo-gu, the district conducts biannual reviews of the implementation status of serious accident prevention with all department heads and actively carries out accident prevention measures such as ▲ operation of the Industrial Safety and Health Committee ▲ designation and training of supervisors by department ▲ listening to workers' opinions and providing health consultations ▲ special health checkups ▲ safety and health education ▲ management of hazardous chemicals.

In particular, starting this year, Mapo-gu has been conducting a “Visiting Serious Accident Prevention Education” program, where safety and health management specialists visit each department to educate on workplace safety and health obligations and practical procedures.

The “Visiting Serious Accident Prevention Education” program segments the education targets into ▲ contractors, service providers, and consignment business personnel ▲ supervisors at grade 5 or higher ▲ green space and road maintenance field workers, and provides small group education accordingly.

Unlike the existing large-scale group training, the small-scale customized education allows for effective training tailored to the specific job characteristics and management responsibilities, and is expected to have a significant effect on accident prevention education.

The district also plans to visit about 90 workplaces of Mapo-gu employees and sites with industrial accident risk factors together with safety and health managers by September to conduct risk assessments and safety guidance.

Meanwhile, in June, Mapo-gu completed intensive inspections of 10 major public facilities frequently used by citizens, such as daycare centers and facilities for the elderly and disabled, in cooperation with safety management specialized agencies to prevent safety accidents during heat waves and rainy seasons.

Additionally, a briefing session on the “Serious Accident Punishment Act” was held for workplaces with fewer than 50 employees to widely promote fundamental understanding of the law and the necessity of accident prevention.

Mayor Park Gang-su of Mapo-gu said, “The purpose of preventing serious accidents is to protect the safety of residents and workers in local businesses,” adding, “We will thoroughly prepare for even minor risks and build a ‘365-day Safe Mapo’ where all residents can enjoy a safe and happy daily life.”

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