Active Safety Inspections and Promotion of Safety Guidelines
for Vulnerable Facilities During the Thawing Period
Jinju City, Gyeongnam Province, implemented safety management measures for facilities to prevent accidents, including safety inspections of vulnerable facilities during the thawing period and promotion of safety guidelines, for 45 days from February 17 to April 2.
During this period, the city conducted safety inspections on 752 locations, including steep slopes and construction sites within the jurisdiction, where safety accidents are likely to occur during the thawing period. The effectiveness of the inspections was enhanced by conducting joint inspections with the participation of civilian experts.
In particular, this year’s inspections covered 752 locations, far more than the 196 in 2023 and 368 in 2024, demonstrating a proactive approach to facility safety management.
In addition, the city actively promoted safety guidelines through the Jinju City website, disaster electronic display boards, BIS system, and meetings with local leaders, and encouraged public awareness of safety by collaborating with local autonomous disaster prevention groups to carry out campaign activities.
Out of the 752 locations inspected, issues were identified at 112 sites. Of these, 74 sites have completed on-site corrections and repairs, 25 are currently being addressed, and 13 are planned to be resolved as quickly as possible before the rainy season through securing necessary budgets.
A Jinju City official stated, “Although the thawing period inspection has ended, continuous safety management of vulnerable facilities is necessary according to seasonal risks such as heavy rainfall. We will continue to actively conduct safety inspections to prevent accidents. We also ask citizens to cooperate in safety management by reporting any signs of facility abnormalities through the Safety Sinmungo and other channels.”
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