The purpose of this study is to provide accurate public information for beach goers to minimize and to prevent further accidents in the beaches. In developed countries, such as the United States, Great Britain, and Australia, compliance with the guide...
The purpose of this study is to provide accurate public information for beach goers to minimize and to prevent further accidents in the beaches. In developed countries, such as the United States, Great Britain, and Australia, compliance with the guidelines set forth by the International Organization for Standardization(ISO) for safety management of beaches and providing consistent public information to beach users have resulted in reducing swimming accidents, including death. In Korea, the long-term safety management plans have not been firmly established due to frequent transitions in beach safety administrative agency. Even if public safety information are offered, the adherence to ISO regulation guidelines do not necessary provide sufficient safety materials for the public. Also, data for spatial and environmental characteristics of each beach are not presented, as well. The current established informational systems are incapable of updating current events to notify the public of immediate safety concerns. The lack of these above-mentioned features leads to persistence of unfortunate and at time tragic accidents. The recent earthquake in Gyeongju reinforces the importance of servicing the public with easily recognizable public information system to minimize further safety issues for some Busan public beaches, which lie adjacent to nuclear power plants. In conclusion, these case studies focus in offering guidance for the improvement of public information design service to domestic beaches including the beaches in Busan. The central and local governments could utilize these findings to establish and to implement the future safety management plans for public beaches. Finally, the studies offer necessary information to beach utilizers on individual safety awareness and accident prevention programs.