Republic of Korea - Occupational Safety and Health Act (KOSHA) (Version of 1 October 2025)

This law, also known as the Occupational Safety and Health Act of the Republic of Korea, specifies the safety and health management systems, safety and health education, measures for the prevention of hazards and risks, prevention of industrial accidents during contracting processes, preventive measures for harmful and dangerous machinery, prevention and control measures for harmful and dangerous substances, worker health management, occupational safety instructors and occupational health instructors, labor inspectors, etc. This law applies to all businesses; however, in consideration of the degree of hazard or danger, the type of business, the number of long-term workers at the workplace (or the number of construction projects in the case of construction work) and other factors, this law may not apply, in whole or in part, to any type of business or workplace prescribed by Presidential Decree.