Busan Regional Headquarters of KOSHA Conducts Campaign to Promote Five Basic Heat Wave Safety Rules

The Busan Regional Headquarters of the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (headed by Jeong Jongdeok) conducted a campaign on July 16 to promote the five basic safety rules for heat wave protection, aiming to prevent fatal industrial accidents caused by summer heat waves.

Eomgungdong POSCO-Housing Redevelopment Site Campaign. Provided by Busan Regional Headquarters of Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency

The five basic safety rules for heat wave protection are water, shade, rest, cooling equipment, and emergency measures.

The campaign was carried out simultaneously at two locations: the Korea Southern Power Busan Bitdream Headquarters and the Eomgungdong POSCO-Housing Redevelopment site. At each location, the basic safety rules for heat wave protection were communicated to workers, and promotional items such as cool kits and ion beverages were distributed.

Korea Southern Power Busan Bitdream Headquarters Campaign. Provided by Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency Busan Regional Headquarters

Jeong Jongdeok, head of the regional headquarters, emphasized, "The Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency have designated the period from May 30 to September 30 as a special heat wave safety period. We are carrying out a variety of activities, including financial and technical support, on-site inspections, and campaigns, to prevent heat-related illnesses caused by heat waves." He also stressed the importance of active interest from both employers and workers.

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