Korean Air Conducts On-Site Inspections to Prepare for Hot Season... Steps Up Efforts to Prevent Heat-Related Illnesses

Visits to Cargo Terminals, Ramp Areas, and Aircraft Maintenance Hangars

Stronger Heat Wave Countermeasures, Including the Trial Introduction of Large Portable Circulators

Korean Air has conducted on-site inspections to prepare for the hot season and is strengthening its response to heat waves.

On the morning of the 22nd, Yoo Joongseok, Vice President of Safety and Health and Operations at Korean Air (fifth from the left in the front row), along with Korean Air and partner company officials, are taking a commemorative photo at the aircraft maintenance hangar of Incheon International Airport in Yeongjong-gu, Incheon. Korean Air

On the morning of July 22, Korean Air announced that it had visited outdoor work sites such as the cargo terminal, ramp area, and aircraft maintenance hangar at Incheon International Airport in Yeongjong-gu, Incheon to encourage its employees and those of partner companies, and distributed supplies to prevent heat-related illnesses.

This on-site inspection was organized to protect the health of outdoor workers and establish a safe working environment during the ongoing heat wave. The event was attended by about 40 representatives from Korean Air and its partner companies, including Yoo Joong-seok, Vice President of Safety and Health and Operations at Korean Air.

Vice President Yoo stated, "I would like to thank the employees and partner company staff who are doing their best in the field to ensure flight safety even in record-high temperatures. Above all, please make health and safety your top priority and thoroughly follow the guidelines to prevent heat-related illnesses, such as getting enough rest and staying hydrated."

The participants visited the ramp area and aircraft maintenance hangar after starting at the cargo terminal, expressing their gratitude to the on-site workers for their efforts. They then handed out supplies to prevent heat-related illnesses, such as cooling tissues and powdered electrolyte drinks. In addition, they inspected the work environment for heat wave response and listened to the challenges and opinions of site workers.

Korean Air has introduced large portable circulators on a trial basis to prevent heat-related illnesses and improve the working environment during heat waves. These devices help lower the perceived temperature by circulating air in the workplace. During this summer season, the company plans to operate a total of five circulators at key locations, including the Incheon cargo terminal, Incheon Airport aircraft maintenance hangar, Gimpo Airport aircraft maintenance hangar, and the Busan Tech Center. Based on the results, Korean Air will consider expanding their use in the future.

Korean Air has been continuously increasing the use of cooling equipment, such as cooling vests, body fans, and portable air conditioners. It also provides preventive supplies such as cooling sleeves and scarves, ice water, electrolyte drinks, and glucose candies on a regular basis. In addition, Korean Air operates a response system based on the severity of heat waves and guarantees rest periods tailored to the characteristics of each job, offering a wide range of support to prevent heat-related illnesses during the summer.

Moving forward, Korean Air will continue to prioritize "absolute safety" as its core value, further strengthening site-centered safety management and making ongoing efforts to create a safe working environment.

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