KOSHA Busan Headquarters Launches Winter Cold-Related Illness Prevention Campaign

On December 11, Jung Jongdeuk, Head of the Busan Regional Headquarters of the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency, led a winter cold wave prevention campaign for cold-related illnesses at Busan City Hall Square and nearby subway stations to mark 'Safe Workplace Creation Day.'

The Busan Headquarters of the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency is conducting a winter cold-related illness prevention campaign. Provided by the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency

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This campaign was jointly organized by the Regional Safety Culture Promotion Group, which includes the Busan Regional Employment and Labor Office, the Busan Regional Headquarters of the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency, Busan City Hall, and Busan National University Hospital.

The participating organizations promoted the five basic guidelines for coping with cold waves (▲wearing warm clothing ▲securing a warm shelter (rest area) ▲drinking warm water ▲adjusting working hours ▲calling 119), distributed safety supplies for cold waves, and actively raised awareness about the importance of preventing cold-related illnesses.

Jung Jongdeuk, Head of the Busan Regional Headquarters, stated, "I hope this joint campaign will serve as an opportunity to increase awareness of cold-related illness prevention in the local community," adding, "We will continue our efforts to create safe workplaces during the winter season."

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