Inspection of Construction Sites Amid Heatwave... Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency Focuses on Worker Protection

On-Site Inspections at High-Risk Construction Sites in Busan
Emphasis on Following Five Key Heatwave Safety Rules
Distribution of Heatwave Prevention Kits and Encouragement of Sufficient Rest

The Busan Regional Headquarters of the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (headed by Jung Jongdeuk) conducted on-site inspections of high-risk construction sites located in Dong-gu, Busan on August 14, in order to prevent heat-related illnesses amid the ongoing heatwave.

The Busan Regional Headquarters of the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency is conducting inspections of high-risk construction sites to prevent heat-related illnesses amid the ongoing heatwave. Photo by Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency

During this inspection, the agency focused on checking whether the five key heatwave safety rules (water, shade, rest, cooling equipment, and emergency measures) were being followed, the management status of rest facilities, and whether cooling devices had been installed. In addition, the agency listened to workers' opinions, encouraged them to take sufficient breaks, and distributed heatwave prevention kits that can be used for emergency response to heat-related illnesses.

Jung Jongdeuk, head of the regional headquarters, stated, "Construction sites are particularly vulnerable to heat-related illness accidents due to the prevalence of outdoor work. It is essential to proactively implement preventive measures to protect the health and lives of workers by regularly using the checklist for the five key heatwave safety rules to monitor the working environment."

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