Yeoncheon County Targets "Zero Serious Accidents"...All-Out On-Site Prevention Management

Full-Scale Year-Round Inspections of Hazards and Risk Factors at Frontline Worksites

Priority Intensive Management of 19 Sites... Joint Inspections by the Serious Accident Team and Specialized Institutions

Yeoncheon-gun in Gyeonggi Province announced on the 12th that throughout 2026 it will fully implement an on-site, prevention-centered industrial safety management system with the goal of achieving "Zero Serious Accidents."

Yeoncheon County conducted a joint safety inspection of the Unification Lifelong Education Center and Jeongok Central Library on the 11th. Provided by Yeoncheon County.

The county plans to systematically inspect hazardous and risk factors at worksites operated by frontline departments throughout the year, focusing its administrative capacity on blocking accidents in advance rather than responding after they occur.

This plan was established to thoroughly fulfill the obligation to ensure safety and health in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act. In particular, it focuses on strengthening a "practical inspection system" that moves away from purely formal document checks and instead directly identifies and improves risk factors on site. Out of 50 key worksites under its management, the county has selected 19 sites as a priority this year for tailored intensive management, and it plans to broadly manage even potential risk factors to eliminate blind spots in safety.

As part of this initiative, the county conducted a joint safety inspection of Tongil Pyeongsaeng Gyoyukwon and Jeongok Jungang Library on the 11th. Officials in charge from the Serious Accident Team and experts from the specialized organization Korea Industrial Safety Culture Institute took part in the inspection, enhancing its professionalism.

In particular, taking into account the characteristics of educational and cultural facilities with a high number of users, the inspection focused on checking the following items: the management status of electrical, fire, and mechanical equipment; the securing of emergency exits and evacuation routes; and factors that pose a risk of falls. The inspection results did not stop at simple pointing out of issues but were linked to professional technical guidance to ensure they lead to tangible improvements. Minor issues were corrected immediately on site, while matters requiring repair or reinforcement will be tracked and managed to the end through follow-up management.

An official from Yeoncheon-gun stated, "The key to preventing serious accidents lies in the meticulousness of not overlooking even the smallest risks on site," adding, "Through year-round inspections and on-site guidance, we will create a safer Yeoncheon-gun where both workers and residents can feel secure."

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