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Occupational Safety and Health Act — Article 39 (Health measures)

산업안전보건법 제39조

This English translation is based on the Korean text effective 2025-10-01. The Korean law has since been amended (current version effective 2026-08-01) — check the Korean original.

(1) A business owner shall take measures necessary to prevent any of the following health impairments (hereinafter referred to as "health measures"): <Amended on Oct. 22, 2024>

1. Health impairments caused by raw materials, gases, vapors, dust, fumes (referring to fine particles generated by condensation of solid vapors formed by heat or chemical reactions), mist (referring to small liquid droplets floating in the air), oxygen deficiency, pathogens, etc.;

2. Health impairments caused by radiation, harmful rays, extreme heat and cold, ultrasonic waves, noise, vibration, abnormal atmospheric pressure, etc.;

3. Health impairments caused by gases, liquid, remnants, etc. discharged from the place of business;

4. Health impairments caused by monitoring gauges, operating computer terminals, precision work, etc.;

5. Health impairments caused by simple repetitive tasks or tasks requiring excessive physical labor;

6. Health impairments caused by failure to maintain proper standards of ventilation, lighting, illumination, thermal insulation, dampproofing, cleanliness, etc.;

7. Health problems caused by prolonged exposure to extreme heat waves or cold spells during work.

(2) Detailed matters concerning health measures to be taken by a business owner under paragraph (1) shall be prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Employment and Labor.

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