Yangju City Intensifies Workplace Inspections Amid Heatwave to Prevent Heat-related Illnesses Among Workers
Yangju City in Gyeonggi Province has initiated on-site measures to prevent industrial accidents in response to a surge in heat-related illnesses caused by record-breaking heatwaves.
Yangju City is taking field-centered measures to prevent industrial accidents due to an increase in heat-related illnesses caused by unprecedented heatwaves. Provided by Yangju City
View original imageAccording to Yangju City on July 28, the city has been conducting unannounced inspections at workplaces with high exposure to heat from July 14 until the end of September to prevent heat-related illnesses.
This inspection is a follow-up to the "2025 Heatwave Response Plan for On-site Workers' Heat Illness Prevention" established in May. From June 20 to 24, the city visited each on-site department to provide preventive education and distributed items such as neckband fans and glucose tablets. The inspections are being conducted to further enhance the effectiveness of these preventive activities.
The Serious Accident Prevention Team is leading the inspections. The main inspection items focus on whether the "Five Basic Safety Rules for Heatwaves" are being implemented, including: adjustment of work hours during peak heat periods, provision of at least 20 minutes of rest every two hours, and availability of cool beverages. The inspections also check whether preventive education has been provided to on-site workers, the status of preventive supplies, and whether workers are familiar with emergency response procedures.
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Moon Eun-kyung, Head of the Citizen Safety Division, stated, "As the intensity of heatwaves continues to increase compared to last year, it is more important than ever to create an environment that prioritizes the health and safety of workers." She added, "Through these unannounced inspections, we will strengthen compliance with safety rules at workplaces and actively establish a field-oriented autonomous safety management system."
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