Special Safety Inspection Targeting Small Construction Sites

- Reducing accidents in construction sites of Hwaseong-si

July 27, 2011

Southern Gyeonggi Area Office of KOSHA had been carrying out various accident prevention projects to reduce injuries and illnesses in its jurisdiction, Southern Gyeonggi-do area. However, according to the official statics released late May, the number of injured construction workers increased by37 year-on-year ( an increase of 31.1%) in the area.

Against the backdrop, Southern Gyeoggi Area Office and the Ministry of Employment and Labor designated Hwaseong-si as the main target to focus its occupational accident reduction efforts. In addition, small construction sites in the area will be subject to special safety inspection, while imposing strict penalties and legal actions against any safety and health violations.

The special safety inspections will focus on small-scale construction projects worth less than KRW 2 billion, which are located nearby factories, residential areas, and schools.

Furthermore, managers and workers of the construction sites will receive safety trainings. The informative training will teach workers about the seriousness of occupational accidents, the importance of safety management facilities within the site, and ultimately contribute to reducing injuries.

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