Mayor Park Hyungdeok: "Safety First... Administration That Can Be Felt Directly in the Field Will Continue"

On-site Inspection in Dongducheon
to Protect Workers During Heatwave

On July 28, the city of Dongducheon in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Park Hyungdeok) announced that it had conducted inspections on the implementation of heatwave response measures for workers in departments with frequent outdoor work, in response to the ongoing heatwave.

Dongducheon City is conducting a heatwave response status inspection targeting workers in departments with many outdoor tasks to cope with the continuous heatwave. Provided by Dongducheon City

An occupational safety and health physician accompanied the inspection to directly verify on site whether practical safety measures were being properly implemented.

The inspection focused on major construction sites and departments with frequent outdoor duties within the city. The city thoroughly examined whether protective measures for field workers vulnerable to heatwaves were being properly enforced. In addition, for any shortcomings identified, immediate corrective and supplementary actions were requested.

Key inspection items included: the presence and recording of thermometers and hygrometers in workplaces; the installation status of cooling devices; the guarantee of rest periods and flexible adjustment of working hours; the provision of sufficient drinking water and salt; and completion of heatwave response education.

Mayor Park Hyungdeok of Dongducheon stated, "This inspection is not a mere formality, but a practical measure to create an environment where workers can work with peace of mind even during a heatwave." He emphasized, "We will continue to prioritize the safety and health of citizens and workers, and pursue administration that can be felt directly at the field level."