DL Construction announced on the 26th that it will operate a 'heat illness focus period' to prevent heat-related illnesses caused by extreme heat during the summer.
The operation of this focus period is a measure to prevent disasters caused by extreme heat in summer and to strengthen the company-wide response system.
According to the recently revised Occupational Safety and Health Act, 'health hazards occurring due to prolonged work in extreme heat and cold' have been newly established as a health hazard item. Health measures to prevent health hazards related to extreme heat have been clearly defined as the employer's obligation. Accordingly, DL Construction has begun concentrated operations to establish a proactive response system and prevent accidents caused by heat illness during the intense heat period. The operation period is set from June to September 2025, and will be flexibly adjusted according to the actual extreme heat period.
DL Construction began preparing the site for the intense heat on the 13th based on the newly announced heat illness prevention standards on May 30, and has established implementation plans for each site and deployed necessary items and equipment in advance. During the focus period, the company will check the state of preparation for the intense heat on site and provide feedback based on the results. A checking team, composed of headquarters, subcontractors, and rapid response teams, will be operated until the 4th of next month to address any deficiencies at the site. A constant inspection system for the intense heat will be operated until September, with plans for ongoing management and monitoring.
Education activities for the prevention of heat illness will also be conducted. In July, DL Construction will provide heat illness prevention education targeting supervisors and work leaders of DL Construction and its partners. The education will cover response measures for different levels of heat risk, types and symptoms of heat-related illnesses, prevention guidelines, and management standards.
Furthermore, DL Construction will also conduct the 'Heat Escape 3 Support Activity Campaign,' focused on supply, protection, and assurance to improve workers' working environments. Electrolyte drink powder, ice water, and ice will be continuously supplied to all sites, and water purifiers and ice makers will be inspected and managed daily for hygiene. At each outdoor work area, at least one shaded area will be established, and large fans will be installed as a requirement to protect workers from sunlight. Workers will be encouraged to take sufficient breaks of more than 10 minutes every hour, and resting spaces capable of accommodating all workers will be established, including separate resting spaces for women.
A representative from DL Construction said, "Extreme heat is a serious safety issue directly related to the lives of workers, so systematic prevention that goes beyond simple responses is essential," and emphasized, "We will take full responsibility to create a safe summer free from heat illness through practical health measures centered on the site."