Seongnam City Strengthens Safety Management at 22 Large Private Construction Sites in Preparation for Heat Wave

On-site Inspections Focused on Preventing Heat-related Illnesses

Seongnam City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor: Shin Sang-jin) announced on July 29 that it is conducting special safety inspections at large-scale private construction sites to prevent safety accidents and protect workers' health during the summer heat wave.

Construction site workers are cooling off from the heat with portable air conditioners under shade tents. Provided by Seongnam City

This inspection is being carried out at 22 large-scale private construction sites that are either seven stories or higher, or have a total floor area exceeding 2,000 square meters. The city is visiting these sites directly to provide education on the prevention of heat-related illnesses and to guide adjustments to working hours during the hottest periods.

The main inspection items include: compliance with the standards for the installation and management of rest facilities; provision of adequate rest time for workers; and implementation of basic measures such as access to water and shade. If any deficiencies are found, immediate correction will be required, and continuous follow-up and management will be conducted until the issues are resolved.

Alongside this inspection, the city is also strengthening industrial accident prevention measures for outdoor workers who are vulnerable to heat waves, including both city employees and those working on city-commissioned projects. Systematic on-site responses are being implemented through measures such as suspending work during high-temperature periods, providing cooling supplies, securing shaded areas and rest facilities, monitoring workers' health conditions, and establishing emergency response systems.

A Seongnam City official stated, "Construction sites exposed to the outdoors are at high risk for heat-related illnesses, so we will make every effort to prioritize worker safety and thoroughly respond to the heat wave."

As the record-breaking heat wave continues, Seongnam City is also making every effort to protect its citizens. Depending on the level of heat wave advisories, the city is recommending that people refrain from using indoor and outdoor sports facilities and instead use them at night, and is implementing usage restrictions for vulnerable groups such as the elderly and children at each facility.

Currently, 220 cooling shelters are open, and the city is operating 823 shade canopies, 15 cooling fog systems, and water-spraying vehicles to reduce the effects of the heat wave. In addition, seven types of heat wave prevention supplies?totaling more than 13,000 items?are being distributed to elderly people living alone and outdoor workers. The city is also operating parasol rental stations at 54 locations, including City Hall, district offices, and community service centers, so that any citizen can use them free of charge.

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