Yongin City Launches Full Operation of 'Industrial Safety Guardians' Program to Prevent Workplace Accidents

[Suwon Ilbo=Park No-hun] Yongin City announced that it will launch full operation of the 'Industrial Safety Guardian' program starting this month to prevent workplace accidents and safety incidents at industrial sites.

Guardians holding certifications in construction and industrial safety will conduct regular inspections of small-scale construction and manufacturing sites, monitoring worker safety regulations, personal protective equipment usage, industrial safety and health standards, accident prevention measures, and appropriate workforce deployment while providing guidance on improvements and supplementary measures.

To this end, the city selected the Yongin branch of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions as the project operator in February, hired four guardians in March, and is currently providing practical training.

Starting mid-this month, they will be deployed to field sites in earnest, requesting labor inspections from the Regional Labor Commission for non-compliant sites, continuously monitoring implementation status to create a safe work environment for employees and minimize safety blind spots.

A city official said, "Considering the city's industrial characteristics, we will focus on guidance at logistics warehouses and logistics centers and make efforts to establish a culture where workers can safely work at their workplaces."