Hanwha Construction Division announced on the 28th that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with LOTTE Chilsung Beverage on the 25th to prepare for the heat wave this summer.
The signing ceremony, held at the Hanwha Building in Janggyo-dong, Seoul, was attended by Kim Yoon-ha, Head of Safety and Environmental Management Division of Hanwha, and Seo In-hwan, Head of Sales Division 1 at LOTTE Chilsung Beverage, along with employees from both companies, who shared the progress of the project and future plans before signing the agreement.
Through this agreement, Hanwha Construction Division plans to receive supplies of electrolyte-replenishing ion drink powder and Isis bottled water from LOTTE Chilsung Beverage, both essential for preventing heat-related illnesses. These products are expected to significantly aid workers' voluntary participation in heat illness prevention, developed to be easily used by workers based on construction site characteristics.
The newly introduced ion drink powder is packaged individually for a base of 500 mL of water and matches with the 500 mL bottled water at a 1:1 ratio, designed in stick form for easy mixing with bottled water. Previously, 1L ion drink powder products were often only partially used and discarded, or caused spills due to mismatched opening sizes of the water bottles.
LOTTE Chilsung Beverage conducted taste tests for the ion drink powder mixed with water and identified flavors preferred by workers at Hanwha Construction Division, ensuring the powder dissolves easily in water without the need for prolonged shaking.
Hanwha Construction Division plans to have these products adequately stocked at various construction sites to ensure that workers can replenish sufficient fluids and electrolytes during peak times of heat. Additionally, they will collaborate with LOTTE Chilsung Beverage to promote a campaign visiting construction sites during summer to encourage water intake and raise awareness for heat illness prevention.
Given the prediction of an unprecedented heatwave this year, Hanwha Construction Division plans to make every effort to prevent heat-related illnesses in accordance with the Ministry of Employment and Labor's safety management guidelines for heat waves. They will provide rest facilities, cooling devices, and ice-making machines at construction sites, emphasizing the three main rules for heat stroke prevention: 'water, shade, and rest.'
Kim Yoon-ha, Head of Safety and Environmental Management Division of Hanwha Construction Division, emphasized, 'As this year's heat wave and late summer heat are expected to be more severe than in previous years, we will take all necessary measures to prevent heat-related illnesses,' adding that 'we plan to place the ion drink powder and bottled water in prominent locations on-site so that workers can naturally consume them while moving around.'