KOSHA Busan Regional Headquarters Holds 2nd Disaster Prevention Meeting with Busan Public Contracting Agencies and District Offices

Published 13 Nov.2024 16:15(KST)

Meeting on November 11-13 to Reduce Fatal Accidents at Construction Sites

The Busan Regional Headquarters of the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (Director Gong Heung-du) held consecutive meetings on November 13 to prevent fatal accidents at construction sites with public ordering institutions and district/county offices within Busan City.

The Busan Regional Headquarters of the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency is holding an OSS Industrial Accident Prevention Meeting with public ordering institutions. Provided by the Busan Regional Headquarters of the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency

Despite the expanded enforcement of the Serious Accidents Punishment Act on January 27, 2024, industrial accidents continue to occur. The agency reiterated its request to spread a safety culture and to comply with the management of projects subject to the construction industry’s hazardous and risky prevention plans, as well as the obligations of ordering parties.

In particular, they discussed the establishment of internal safety standards applicable to all sites regardless of size?large, medium, or small?and the development of infrastructure through systemization (database-based) to secure on-site documentation. This approach would simultaneously ensure worker safety and construction quality, fostering a win-win relationship among construction sites, public institutions, and district (county) offices.

Director Gong Heung-du stated, “If the agency, public ordering institutions, and district/county offices continuously collaborate to discuss technical support for safety management and the direction of education, and work together, fatal accidents can be reduced.” He urged them to play a significant role alongside the agency in spreading a safety culture and preventing accidents at construction sites.