Gochang-gun Launches Campaign to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning from Boilers

Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk Province (Governor Shim Deok-seop) announced on the 14th that it conducted a campaign activity to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning accidents from boilers during winter, targeting Gochang Traditional Market, Gochang Public Bus Terminal stores, and users the previous day, together with the Gochang Merchants Association, private patrol team, and safety security officers.

About 15 people, including public officials, private patrol team members, and merchants association members, participated in the campaign event that day.

Gochang-gun is conducting a campaign to prevent boiler carbon monoxide poisoning accidents in traditional markets and other locations.
[Photo by Gochang-gun]

This campaign was part of efforts to establish a winter safety culture by conducting safety inspections on boilers through a proactive safety culture campaign, considering the vulnerability of boiler management at the beginning of the winter season when boilers are not yet in operation. It promoted and provided guidance on the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning, prevention methods, and safety inspection procedures.

Additionally, during the winter period, publicity will be conducted using electronic display boards and safety text messages will be sent to residents frequently to focus on preventing accidents caused by carbon monoxide.

Lee Gwang-su, the head of the county's Safety General Division, said, “Through the public-private joint campaign activities, we will broaden residents' safety awareness and continuously strive to establish a winter safety culture.”

Gochang = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kim Jae-gil baekok@asiae.co.kr