Hyundai Rotem Signs MOU to Prevent Heat-Related Illnesses

Establishing a Cooperative System with Hyundai Steel and Dong-A Otsuka

On August 7, Hyundai Rotem announced that it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hyundai Steel and Dong-A Otsuka to prevent heat-related illnesses at industrial sites and promote a culture of safety.

This agreement was initiated as a joint response to protect workers' health, amid the increasing risk of heat-related illnesses at industrial sites due to the recent heatwave. The signing ceremony was attended by Kim Iksoo, Head of Management Support at Hyundai Rotem; Ko Heungseok, Head of SHE at Hyundai Steel; and Lee Jinsook, Executive Director of Marketing at Dong-A Otsuka.

Workers at Hyundai Rotem Dangjin Plant receiving hydration drinks on the 7th. Photo by Hyundai Rotem

The three companies plan to establish a cooperative system for preventing heat-related illnesses and to jointly implement practical response activities. Hyundai Rotem and Hyundai Steel will provide training to on-site workers on major symptoms, prevention methods, and emergency response procedures, while Dong-A Otsuka will supply hydration drinks to major business sites and outdoor workplaces.

After the signing ceremony, representatives from the three companies visited the construction site of the No. 3 Coke Dry Quenching (CDQ) facility and rest areas at Hyundai Steel's Dangjin Steelworks, where they encouraged workers and inspected site conditions.

Hyundai Rotem is also strengthening its response measures in accordance with industrial safety and health standards to reduce the risks of working in high-temperature environments. The company is granting break times based on perceived temperature and minimizing work during peak heat hours. At the same time, it is providing cooling gear such as air jackets and ice vests to help workers regulate their body temperature.

A Hyundai Rotem representative stated, "The safety and health of our workers must always be our top priority," adding, "We will continue to carry out a variety of inspections and preventive activities to ensure that workers can work in a comfortable and safe environment, even in hot weather."

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