South Korea South Korea amends the Enforcement Rule of OSH Act

Methods and procedures for risk assessment specified, and scope of accident-cause investigations expanded

South Korea amends the Enforcement Rule of OSH Act

On June 1, 2026, in response to the amendment of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (hereinafter “OSH Act” or the “Act”), the South Korean government brought into force a partial amendment to the Enforcement Rule of the Act.

Author / Responsibility

AOKI Kenji

Senior Consultant, EnviX Ltd.
General Director, E&H Consulting Co., Ltd.

Business Performance

Expertise in EHS (environment, health and safety) consulting in ASEAN region.
- Environmental regulations updating
- Chemical regulations consulting

Background

MSc in Earth Science, The University of Tokyo

AOKI Kenji