Yangsan Branch of the Ministry of Employment and Labor Holds Meeting to Prevent Fall Accidents at Ultra-Small Construction Sites

Building a Cooperative System with Local Governments and Related Organizations
Promoting Enhanced Safety Awareness at Construction Sites

The Yangsan Branch of the Ministry of Employment and Labor (headed by Kwon Guhyung) and the Gyeongnam Eastern Branch of the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (headed by Shim Yeonseop) held a meeting on the 7th at the education center of the Gyeongnam Eastern Branch of the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency. The meeting was attended by representatives from local governments, construction accident prevention guidance agencies, Livestock Cooperatives, the Korea Pork Producers Association, the National Korean Beef Association, and specialized construction companies (roofing, solar power, asbestos demolition and removal), where they discussed measures to prevent fall accidents at ultra-small construction sites.

This meeting was organized in response to the increasing number of fall accidents caused by damage to roofing materials during the repair and maintenance of factory and livestock facility roofs, as well as during the installation of solar power equipment.

The two organizations plan to continuously promote the prevention of fall accidents at ultra-small construction sites and raise safety awareness by building a network with local governments and related organizations, disseminating information on major accident cases, providing guidance on financial support programs, and conducting various promotional and preventive activities in parallel.

At the meeting, Kwon Guhyung, head of the Yangsan Branch, emphasized, "The risks at construction sites do not decrease just because the site is small in scale," and added, "Business owners, site managers, and workers must all thoroughly implement fall prevention measures, such as wearing basic protective equipment like safety helmets and harnesses, and installing safety railings."

He also urged, "We are currently conducting intensive inspections to prevent fall accidents. If violations of basic safety rules are detected, business owners will face administrative and legal action, and workers will be fined, with no exceptions and strict enforcement."

The Yangsan Branch of the Ministry of Employment and Labor is holding a meeting to prevent fall accidents at ultra-small construction sites.

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