Hyundai Engineering & Construction (000720.KS) is making an all-out effort to prevent heat-related illnesses among workers at 121 sites nationwide in preparation for this summer's heatwave.
Hyundai E&C said Wednesday that it is rolling out a "Special Site Inspection and Heat Illness Prevention Program for the Hot Season." On Tuesday, Chief Safety Officer (CSO) Shin Jae-jeom personally visited the Gajwa Tech Center site in Seo-gu, Incheon, to inspect facilities and equipment and ran a campaign delivering cool beverages to about 300 workers.
The company significantly upgraded the program this year to reflect strengthened safety regulations, including the implementation of heatwave-related occupational safety and health laws and the operation of a government special task force. A representative example is the expansion of the existing "3GO! Program" into the "3GO! 2GO ZERO! Program." The new program reflects all five government safety rules by adding "wear" (cooling gear) and "report" (119 emergency call) to the original "drink" (hydration), "shade" (cover), and "cool down" (rest).
In partnership with Korea Pharma, Hyundai E&C is providing additional oral rehydration solutions to workers vulnerable to heat and distributing fan vests to all outdoor workers, strengthening on-site support. To prepare for emergencies, the company has distributed a "119 Emergency Reporting Video" produced in 22 languages to all sites, supporting rapid response by foreign workers.
Worker-focused protective measures have also been reinforced. Monitoring has been strengthened for workers newly assigned to heatwave operations, and body heat detection wearable devices have been introduced for those requiring intensive health management. Notable is the "Rest Certification Incentive System," implemented for the first time this year. Under this system, workers receive incentives when they verify their use of rest facilities, encouraging voluntary participation.
"Worker safety on site is a value that can never be compromised," a Hyundai E&C official said. "Through smart safety management and meticulous support, we will certainly achieve 'zero heat illness incidents.'"
