BS Hanyang designated July and August as the 'special response period for safety and health during extreme heat' and announced on the 22nd that it will devote its efforts to preventing heat-related illnesses and ensuring safety for construction workers.
BS Hanyang has established a focused management system for high-risk groups, anticipating the ongoing heatwave and severe heat this year compared to the average.
The targets for focused management include ▲ the elderly (aged 65 and above) ▲ those with underlying health conditions (such as hypertension and diabetes) ▲ individuals with chronic diseases ▲ outdoor workers. Particularly, the management will be further strengthened for outdoor workers, including those involved in concrete pouring who are exposed to direct sunlight for extended periods.
During the special response period, BS Hanyang will transition indoor work for all non-essential tasks and implement a phased response based on the perceived temperature. When the perceived temperature is above 33℃, breaks of more than 20 minutes will be provided every two hours, and when it exceeds 35℃, breaks of more than 20 minutes will be provided every hour. If the daily maximum perceived temperature is above 36℃ for two consecutive days, all outdoor work will be halted from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
In addition, health status checks will be conducted regularly by site safety managers, mutual health status checks among workers before tasks, additional staffing for key processes such as concrete pouring, and flexible working hours will also be implemented.
Moreover, a 'smart perceived temperature measurement system' that can monitor the perceived temperature for each workplace has been introduced at each site to prevent the occurrence of heat-related illnesses among workers due to rising perceived temperatures. Customized protective measures such as two-person teams for those at risk of heat-related illnesses are also being implemented.
Additionally, to ensure the safety of outdoor workers during extreme heat, BS Hanyang is implementing safety measures such as ▲ installation of break facilities equipped with cooling systems ▲ installation of cool water and ice machines ▲ provision of temperature control items (air vests, cool scarves, ice packs) ▲ installation of cooling fog systems (devices installed at the top of forming to lower surrounding temperatures through vapor) and shading devices ▲ and keeping heatwave emergency kits on-site.