(1) The Government shall faithfully fulfill the following duties to achieve the purpose of this Act: <Amended on May 26, 2020>
1. Formulating and executing occupational safety and health policies;
2. Supporting and providing guidance on the prevention of industrial accidents;
3. Establishing the standards for measures for preventing workplace harassment prescribed in Article 76-2 of the Labor Standards Act, and providing guidance and support;
4. Supporting the establishment of a voluntary management system for occupational safety and health by a business owner;
5. Promoting a culture of safety through public campaign, education, etc. aimed at raising awareness for occupational safety and health;
6. Researching and developing technology related to occupational safety and health, and installing and operating relevant facilities;
7. Maintaining and managing investigations and statistics on industrial accidents;
8. Supporting, guiding, and supervising organizations, etc. related to occupational safety and health;
9. Protecting and improving the safety and health of persons providing labor.
(2) The Government may provide administrative and financial support to the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency established under the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Agency") and to other related organizations and research institutes to efficiently perform the duties prescribed in each subparagraph of paragraph (1).