Jeonnam Office of Education to Conduct On-site Major Accident Prevention Training

A Total of 12 Sessions Held by Region
Including Suncheon and Naju Areas

The Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education announced on May 19 that it will conduct "On-site Major Accident Prevention Education" by region in the Suncheon and Naju areas until July, in order to strengthen the industrial safety and health capabilities of educational institution members.

This training will be held a total of 12 times, with 6 sessions in each region, targeting both public and private schools as well as affiliated organizations. The sessions will be organized based on a prior demand survey. Approximately 1,200 participants, including vice principals, administrative directors, and staff members in charge of relevant duties, are expected to take part.

The Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education will conduct "On-site Major Accident Prevention Education" by region to strengthen the industrial safety and health capabilities of educational institution members in the Suncheon and Naju areas. Provided by Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education

The main content of the training includes accident case studies within educational institutions, key provisions of the Serious Accidents Punishment Act, and practical accident prevention measures that can be implemented at schools and organizations of various levels.

The special lectures will feature a total of four experts, including representatives from the Mokpo Branch of the Gwangju Regional Employment and Labor Office, the Jeonnam Branch of the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency, and dedicated personnel from the Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education specializing in major accidents. They will provide lectures on the Serious Accidents Punishment Act and real-life accident cases from the field. In addition, the sessions will offer guidance on seasonal safety rules, such as methods for preventing heat-related illnesses and providing first aid in response to climate change-related heat waves.

Kang Sangcheol, Director of the Safety and Welfare Division, stated, "We are preparing to ensure the training is effective by cooperating with professional safety organizations," and added, "We hope this training will raise awareness of major accidents at educational sites and contribute to the spread of a safety culture."