A mobile shelter utilizing a 1-ton truck is drawing attention for providing farmers with a place to rest close to their work sites during the heatwave.
According to the Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City Seed Management Office, a mobile shelter measuring approximately 5 pyeong has been created this year to prevent heat-related illnesses among agricultural workers.
The idea for this shelter originated from the practical staff at the Seed Management Office, who are familiar with the conditions on the ground. Instead of purchasing expensive equipment, they utilized existing vehicles and materials to reduce costs and improve accessibility.
Last year, the office also created a 10-pyeong mobile shade shelter using a tractor trailer and materials on hand, allowing workers in hot outdoor conditions to rest near their work sites.
While the trailer-type shelter was effective for long hours of work in large fields, it faced limitations in narrow farm roads or when work locations frequently changed in smaller agricultural settings.
In response to this feedback, the Seed Management Office introduced the more mobile 1-ton truck shelter this year.
The truck shelter can relatively easily access narrow farm roads and can be moved quickly when work locations change, making it suitable for small teams working short-term or moving between multiple fields.
Another advantage is the ability to place the shelter close to work sites, reducing the inconvenience of workers having to travel long distances for breaks and allowing for more frequent rest periods during work.
Inside the shelter, there are simple chairs, an ice box, and drinking water. It can also serve as a temporary resting area if symptoms of heat-related illness appear, allowing workers to stop work immediately and take a break.
Kim Jae-cheon, head of the Jeonnam Gwangju Special City Seed Management Office, stated, "Protecting the safety and health of workers in the field during the heatwave is of utmost importance. I hope the mobile shelter using the 1-ton truck serves as a practical example of heat-related illness prevention that can be referenced in small agricultural settings."
The Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City Seed Management Office produces national food seeds such as rice, beans, and grains on approximately 75.5 hectares of farmland each year.
Currently, the office operates four shelters for agricultural workers, including two fixed locations and two mobile ones. When a heatwave warning is issued, they enhance safety management on-site by adjusting work hours, extending break times, and checking the health status of workers.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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