Suwon Conducts Safety Management Inspections at Public Facilities

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Suwon is conducting safety management inspections at public facilities from the 10th through the 9th of next month.

This inspection is a joint operation being conducted with the government (Ministry of the Interior and Safety) to prevent safety accidents at crowded facilities following recent casualties from the "October 29 Tragedy."

The inspection targets 51 facilities in Suwon including large concert halls (500 seats or more), large-scale sports facilities, large exhibition halls, large religious facilities, bus terminals, large general hospitals, and retail facilities.

The joint inspection focuses on intensively checking the following: safety management status at public facilities, safety management systems of facility managers, evacuation routes in preparation for crowds, maintenance of evacuation facilities and equipment, and potential hazards within facilities.

Based on inspection results, minor issues will be corrected on-site with administrative guidance, while matters requiring repairs will be addressed with emergency measures and rapid improvements. Should detailed safety assessments be necessary, professional institutions will conduct thorough inspections, and deficiencies will be managed continuously for improvement by the end of the year.

Meanwhile, the city completed a comprehensive inspection and special safety check of 22 locations including traditional markets and shopping areas in the Suwon area on the 2nd.