Braving the Cold Wave: Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency Conducts Thorough Safety Inspections at Construction Sites in Busan

From Preventing Cold-Related Illnesses to Fall and Entrapment Accidents
Intensive Inspections and Direct Distribution of Cold Weather Gear

With a severe cold wave forecasted, the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency visited construction sites in person to protect workers.

The Busan Regional Headquarters of the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (headed by Jeong Jongdeok) announced on January 28 that it conducted a site inspection at a construction site located in Geumjeong-gu, Busan, to prepare for the cold wave. This inspection was organized to prevent cold-related illnesses and various safety accidents that can occur at construction sites during winter.

On this day, the agency focused on assessing the management status of workers' safety and health at the site. Specifically, it checked compliance with the five basic cold wave safety rules (wearing warm clothing, providing shelters, sufficient water intake, adjusting work hours, and reporting to 119 in case of abnormalities), the implementation of preventive measures against the three major types of construction site accidents-falls, being caught in/between, and collisions-and the management of eight major risk factors, including edges, openings, scaffolding work platforms, and heavy equipment.

In particular, to prevent cold-related illnesses, the agency instructed site managers to flexibly adjust work hours and minimize outdoor work when cold wave advisories are issued. Additionally, workers were provided with hand warmers and earmuffs to help prevent cold-related illnesses, while the importance of managing perceived temperature was emphasized.

Jeong Jongdeok, Head of the Busan Regional Headquarters of the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency, stated, "During the pan-government cold wave safety period (from November 15, 2025, to March 15, 2026), it is most important to thoroughly observe the five basic cold wave safety rules to prevent cold-related illnesses among workers," adding, "We will do our utmost to create safe construction sites during winter through on-site inspections and guidance."

The Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency Busan Regional Headquarters conducted a site inspection on the 28th at a construction site located in Geumjeong-gu, Busan, to prepare for the cold wave and is taking a commemorative photo.

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