Korea Enhances Construction Safety Standards for Cambodian Officials

• 22 July 2025
• Local News
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In a significant step towards improving workplace safety in the construction sector, the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency, in collaboration with the International Labor Organization (ILO-Korea), has successfully conducted a training course for Cambodian officials focused on construction safety and health.

Held in the Republic of Korea, the training brought together ten representatives, including five officials from Cambodia’s Department of Occupational Health within the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training, as well as five representatives from the Ministry of Land, Urban Planning and Construction. The course, which concluded on July 17, 2025, aimed at equipping these officials with the essential knowledge and skills needed to enhance occupational safety and health practices back home.

Throughout the program, participants explored various aspects of occupational safety in the construction sector, including relevant laws, regulations, and policies that shape Korea’s safety framework. The training not only bolstered the understanding of these officials but also facilitated valuable exchanges of experiences and best practices in the field.

Furthermore, the Cambodian experts had the opportunity to learn from Korea’s advanced occupational safety and health (OSH) systems by comparing them with their own. The curriculum included in-depth studies of international laws and conventions on safety, alongside practical insights into effective safety inspection measures, accident investigations, and preventive strategies aimed at reducing workplace accidents.

A highlight of the training was direct exposure to construction sites across Korea. This hands-on experience allowed the Cambodian officials to observe the implementation of safety protocols and gain firsthand knowledge of how occupational health systems operate to protect workers in real-world scenarios.

This initiative represents a pivotal effort to bolster safety standards in Cambodia’s construction industry, ultimately leading to healthier and more secure working conditions for all construction workers.

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