On March 20, UNIST proudly announced that three of its prominent buildings—the UNIST Battery R&D Center, the UNIST Seawater Resources Technology Research Center, and the 3rd student dormitory—have achieved the highest safety certification for educational facilities.
Aligned with the guidelines of the Act on the Safety and Maintenance of Educational Facilities for universities, the safety certification system rigorously evaluates buildings with a total floor area exceeding 3,000㎡. This process involves experts scrutinizing 49 safety-related aspects spanning facility safety, indoor environment safety, and outdoor environmental safety, culminating in the issuance of apt safety certificates.
The Korea Occupational Safety Association (KISA), specializing in educational facility certifications, spearheaded this certification initiative. Following stringent evaluations, the UNIST Seawater Resources Technology Research Center clinched the coveted ‘Highest’ grade, while the remaining two buildings garnered well-deserved ‘Outstanding’ recognition.
Director Yong Jon of UNIST’s Safety Facility Management Division emphasized, “Securing safety certification underscores our unwavering dedication to ensuring the well-being and security of our community members. Our commitment extends to encompassing the remaining 17 facilities to nurture a safe and thriving environment for research and education.”
As UNIST commemorates its 15th anniversary and advances towards global research excellence, the institution adopted the International Standard Safety and Health Management System (ISO45001) in December 2022. This initiative aims to safeguard all campus individuals, resulting in the certification of ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety management systems by the System Korea Certification. Furthermore, proactive measures, such as the safety work permit system and mobile CCTV utilization are fostering a culture of ‘adherence to safety protocols’ at UNIST.
