As summer heat continues, the Seoul Housing and Urban Development Corporation (SH) is enhancing safety management at construction sites and providing support for worker protection through site inspections and smart safety equipment.
On July 14, SH President Hwang Sang-ha visited the construction site of Magok Complex 16 in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, to assess the measures in place to respond to the heat.
This inspection aimed to prevent heat-related illnesses and safety accidents caused by the summer heat, ensuring the health and safety of workers on site.
During the visit, Hwang checked the operation of worker convenience facilities such as break rooms and health management rooms, as well as compliance with the five key rules for preventing heat-related illnesses: hydration, shade, rest, cooling equipment, and emergency measures.
Additionally, a simulated training exercise was conducted to prepare for potential heat-related incidents, and the smart safety management system utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) was used to monitor real-time safety conditions on site.
To encourage on-site workers, SH operated a coffee truck, providing cool beverages and souvenirs.
Furthermore, SH plans to support small to medium-sized construction sites with budgets under 30 billion won by providing smart thermometers and smart airbags for fall prevention, enhancing safety management during the extreme heat. This initiative aims to prevent industrial accidents in smaller sites that may lack sufficient safety management resources.
Hwang Sang-ha emphasized, "During the summer heat, managing the health of on-site workers is of utmost importance," urging all workers to adhere strictly to heat safety guidelines to ensure a healthy and safe working environment.
Construction sites are considered high-risk environments for heat-related illnesses due to prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and the nature of physically demanding work. According to the Ministry of Employment and Labor, the number of workers approved for heat-related industrial accidents rose to 77 last year, nearly six times higher than five years ago.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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