Water, Shade, and Rest: Busan-Jinhae Free Economic Zone Authority Steps Up Heat Illness Prevention at Construction Sites

Break and Work Hours Adjusted at Major Construction Sites

In response to the heatwave, the Busan-Jinhae Free Economic Zone Authority has begun on-site inspections to prevent heat-related illnesses among construction workers.

The Busan-Jinhae Free Economic Zone Authority (Commissioner Park Seongho) announced on July 14 that it will conduct intensive summer safety inspections at major construction sites within its jurisdiction throughout July and August to prepare for the heatwave.

This inspection is part of the response measures to prevent worker safety accidents caused by the heatwave. The authority will focus on verifying whether the sites are complying with the Ministry of Employment and Labor's guidelines on preventing heat-related illnesses.

Busanjinhae Free Economic Zone Authority to Conduct Safety Inspections at Construction Sites in Response to Heatwave.

The main points of inspection include whether the five key safety rules for heatwave protection are being followed, such as providing cool drinking water, setting up shaded rest areas, and ensuring regular breaks. Inspectors will check if, when a heatwave advisory is issued, workers are given at least a 20-minute break within two hours, and whether outdoor work is reduced or suspended during peak heat hours from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The authority will also examine the availability of first aid kits and the emergency response system, including protocols for transporting workers to hospitals if anyone develops heat-related symptoms.

If deficiencies are identified, the Free Economic Zone Authority will require immediate corrective action and will continue to monitor compliance. Guidance for strengthening voluntary safety management by site managers will also be provided in parallel.

Park Seongho, Commissioner of the Busan-Jinhae Free Economic Zone Authority, stated, "The health and safety of construction workers working in extreme heat is of utmost importance," adding, "We will do our best to prevent heat-related illnesses and safety accidents through thorough site inspections and ongoing management."

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