Sangju City Launches "Safety and Health Guardian" Activities

Proactively Identifying and Addressing Workplace Hazards

Sangju City in North Gyeongsang Province (Mayor Kang Youngseok) announced on March 12, 2026, that it has appointed four "Sangju City Safety and Health Guardians" to create safer workplaces and prevent serious accidents, and has officially launched comprehensive safety inspection activities at construction sites commissioned by the city.

Sangju City selected four private-sector experts in industrial safety and construction safety, all of whom hold relevant certifications and have on-site experience, through an open recruitment process in February 2026.

The appointed "Safety and Health Guardians" will visit industrial sites for city-commissioned construction projects, focusing on the five major types of serious accidents with a high risk of occurrence (falls, collisions, entrapment, fire and explosion, and suffocation) and the twelve key safety rules (such as taking measures to prevent falls and wearing protective equipment). They will encourage workers to engage in self-directed safety practices and provide guidance to address any shortcomings.

Yoo Heonjong, Head of the Office of Safety and Disaster Management, stated, "Through the operation of the Safety and Health Guardians, we will proactively identify and improve risk factors at worksites to do our utmost for a safer Sangju free from serious accidents."

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