Samsung C&T Signs Agreement with Jungbu Employment and Labor Office to Strengthen Construction Site Safety
Decided to Implement Smart Safety Technologies On-Site
Samsung C&T Construction Division announced on the 10th that it has signed a business agreement with the Ministry of Employment and Labor’s Central Regional Employment and Labor Office at the Raemian Songdo Station Centripol site in Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, to strengthen safety at construction sites.
Through this agreement, Samsung C&T and the Central Employment and Labor Office agreed to actively explore and apply smart safety technologies at construction sites, including △inspection of construction equipment using drones △AI-based heavy equipment risk alert systems.
Above all, the management will lead direct safety activities such as construction site inspections to reinforce the spread of a safety culture. Both labor and management will participate together to create a safety culture and expand mutual cooperation to prevent wage arrears and protect workers' rights.
In line with policies to strengthen safety at construction sites, Samsung C&T is actively introducing smart safety technologies to enhance on-site safety management capabilities. In addition, key executives such as the CEO and CSO (Chief Safety Officer) are making efforts to foster a safety culture by conducting more than 30 site inspections over three months this year.
Min Gilsu, head of the Central Employment and Labor Office, said, "It is very meaningful that Samsung C&T is proactively adopting smart safety technologies and promoting safety activities centered on management," adding, "I hope that the partnership between the Ministry of Employment and Labor and Samsung C&T will serve as an opportunity to spread a safety culture at construction sites and improve the overall safety level of the construction industry."
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Kim Sangguk, head of Samsung C&T’s Housing Development Division, stated, "Safety is the top priority value of a company and an essential element for the sustainable growth of the construction industry," adding, "Through this business agreement, we will further strengthen the partnership to build a safe construction environment and fulfill our role as a leading company in construction site safety."
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