KOSHA Busan Regional Headquarters Conducts Intensive Inspections on High-Risk Sectors During Winter

Strengthening the Atmosphere for Reducing Major Accidents During Year-End and New Year

Inspection of High-Risk Cold Illness Workplaces on the 11th

The Busan Regional Headquarters of the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (Director Gong Heung-du) conducted intensive inspections to maintain the momentum of reducing major accidents within the jurisdiction, amid concerns over an increase in industrial accident fatalities taking advantage of the festive year-end atmosphere.

The Busan Regional Headquarters of the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency conducted a focused joint inspection to continuously maintain the atmosphere of reducing major accidents. Provided by the Busan Regional Headquarters of the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency

In particular, this on-site inspection was carried out as a joint inspection with mandatory participation from the agency's management, focusing on creating an atmosphere that expresses the government's commitment to industrial accident prevention and raises awareness at the sites.

The inspection targeted high-risk workplaces for cold-related illnesses during the winter cold wave, such as structural work, confined space operations, and welding and cutting tasks.

Director Gong Heung-du stated during the inspection, “Last year, a total of six major accidents occurred at the end of the year in Busan. This year, we are further strengthening inspections during the vulnerable year-end and New Year period. Not only in construction but also in shipbuilding and service industries, which are vulnerable sectors where major accidents can occur, we will continuously allocate all available resources to minimize the occurrence of such accidents.”