EUGENE Corporation, the parent company of Eugene Group, announced on the 21st that it conducted heat wave prevention safety inspections to prevent heat-related illnesses and protect the health of on-site workers, partner company employees, and MT personnel.
This safety inspection focused on ensuring compliance with the Ministry of Employment and Labor's 'Five Safety Guidelines for Heat Waves' and aimed to check the heat wave response systems at each of the business sites.
Choi Jae-ho, CEO of EUGENE Corporation, visited the EUGENE Corporation Suwon plant in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, on the 19th to conduct a site inspection for heat wave responses. The CEO listened to workers' opinions on-site and closely checked the status of shade installations, rest facilities, availability of cool drinking water, distribution of cooling vests, and whether workers' rest times were guaranteed.
In June, EUGENE Corporation prepared and distributed 'Heat Wave Work Guidelines' to protect the health of on-site workers. The guidelines include measures for worker protection, such as ▲continuous measurement and recording of the perceived temperature ▲special management for sensitive groups (including the elderly and those with chronic illnesses) ▲adjustment of work times and provision of rest based on stages of heat waves ▲distribution of cooling vests and cool sleeves. In particular, if the maximum perceived temperature exceeds 35℃, a rest period of more than 15 minutes every hour is guaranteed as part of the enhanced management standards.
Additionally, a response system has been established that connects immediate emergency measures, 119 reporting, and transportation to medical institutions in the event of heat-related illnesses. On-site workers have also been educated in self-safety management methods, such as hydrating and replenishing electrolytes, checking colleagues' health status, and reporting any abnormal symptoms immediately through heat wave safety training.
The CEO stated, 'Safety is the top priority value that cannot be compromised in any situation, and heat waves are no exception.' He added, 'We will continue to strengthen the management system on-site to ensure that workers can work with peace of mind.'