Geochang-gun Conducts Major Disaster Prevention Training for Private Businesses in the Area

The County's Role and Efforts in Preventing Industrial Accidents Stand Out
for Creating Safe Workplaces

Geochang-gun, Gyeongnam Province announced on the 17th that it conducted mandatory safety and health education for the prevention of serious accidents at the large training hall of the Future Agriculture Complex Education Center, attended by about 120 construction industry supervisors in the area.

This year marks the 4th year since the enforcement of the Serious Accident Punishment Act and the 2nd year of its expanded application to workplaces with fewer than 50 employees. This education, the first of its kind conducted by a local government nationwide, was prepared by actively reflecting the opinions of private small and medium-sized enterprises to alleviate the inconvenience and financial burden of construction supervisors having to leave the area to complete the mandatory training.

The scene of major accident prevention training at private workplaces in Geochang-gun.

The training was entrusted to a safety and health education institution registered with the Ministry of Employment and Labor and covered △ the duties and roles of supervisors △ key contents of the Serious Accident Punishment Act △ safety management of construction work △ risk assessment △ theory of emergency treatment for industrial accidents △ prevention and management of musculoskeletal and cerebrovascular diseases.

County Governor Gu In-mo said, “Serious accidents come without warning, so I hope everyone always remains vigilant and thoroughly wears safety equipment and inspects facilities before work,” adding, “We will do our best to create a safe Geochang-gun where residents, workers, and business owners can all work with peace of mind.”

Meanwhile, Geochang-gun enacted a support ordinance for the prevention of industrial accidents in line with the enforcement of the Serious Accident Punishment Act in 2022. Based on surveys and statistical analysis of industrial accident conditions, the county has established industrial accident prevention measures and is leading efforts to create safe workplaces through various policies such as consulting, safety equipment rental, and campaigns. On March 14, a mandatory legal education session for supervisors on serious accident prevention will be held at the Sangsalmi Hall of the Geochang Cultural Center targeting manufacturing companies.