Uiseong County Holds Regular Safety and Health Training to Prevent Serious Accidents

Blocking Major Accidents in Advance Through Field-Oriented Safety Training

On April 25, Uiseong County in Gyeongbuk held a regular occupational safety and health training session at the main auditorium of the Uiseong Comprehensive Welfare Center for approximately 140 permanent and temporary employees of the Uiseong County Office.

Uiseong County Office, Gyeongbuk. Photo by Byunggun Kwon

This training focused on the theme of "Prevention of Electric Shock Accidents and Confined Space Work Suffocation Hazards." The session covered the risk factors for electric shock accidents, safety measures to be taken before work, procedures for measuring gas concentrations and ventilating confined spaces before starting work, among other topics. Real accident cases were analyzed, and practical countermeasures for accident prevention were presented based on these analyses.

In particular, the training highlighted accidents that occurred in confined spaces such as manholes and storage tanks. It emphasized the importance of risk assessment and work permit procedures prior to beginning work, and explored concrete measures to prevent the recurrence of similar accidents.

Kim Jusu, Mayor of Uiseong County, stated, "It is most important to prevent serious accidents in advance through effective, field-oriented safety training," adding, "We will continue to do our utmost to create a safe working environment through ongoing education and inspections."