Anyang City Completes Special Safety Inspections of 22 Large-Scale Construction Sites

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Yu Je-sung] Anyang City announced on the 7th that it has completed special safety inspections of large-scale private construction sites last month to prevent continuous accidents at construction sites and proactively respond to similar incidents.

From the 16th to the 31st of last month, the inspection targeted 22 construction sites of large-scale buildings (exceeding 2,000 square meters in total floor area or 7 stories and above) and included participation from relevant experts in structural safety and other fields.

The inspection focused on checking ▲management status of temporary facilities (scaffolding, temporary fencing, etc.) and safety facilities (safety railings, fall protection nets, etc.) ▲placement and duty performance of safety managers and quality control managers ▲ground management status including temporary earth-retaining facilities and excavation front-end conditions.

As a result of the inspection, overall safety management levels were satisfactory; however, minor deficiencies such as safety railing and temporary wiring management were found at some sites and were immediately corrected.

In particular, the city instructed each site to thoroughly reinforce and maintain temporary structures and plans to closely verify follow-up corrective measures for identified deficiencies.

Furthermore, the city plans to implement regular safety education twice a year starting next year, targeting construction workers and municipal officials in charge at all construction sites including redevelopment and reconstruction projects within the city.

Through this, the city will establish a cooperative safety management system where the public and private sectors work together and plans to further enhance safety awareness among field workers.

Mayor Choi Dae-ho stated, "Through thorough on-site inspections and regular safety education, we will realize 'accident-free construction sites' and establish a construction safety belt that gives citizens peace of mind."