Analysis of Fatal Construction Accidents Post-SAPA Enforcement and Strategic Frameworks for Reducing Fall-related Fatalities

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Although the Serious Accidents Punishment Act (SAPA) has effectively reduced construction fatalities in South Korea, the fatality rate remains more than twice the ILO average, primarily due to systemic issues causing fall accidents, necessitating comprehensive safety management and policy reforms. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Hwan-Pyo Park

doi:10.5762/kais.2026.27.5.1056

May 31, 2026Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation SocietyOpen Access

Analysis of Fatal Construction Accidents Post-SAPA Enforcement and Strategic Frameworks for Reducing Fall-related Fatalities

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This research aims to diagnose fatal construction accidents and propose improvements for preventing falls post-SAPA enforcement.
Analyzed construction accident statistics post-SAPA enforcement
Assessed the impact of the law on fatality rates
Identified root causes of accidents and suggested tailored safety measures.
The number of fatalities and mortality rate in construction decreased significantly since SAPA enforcement.
Fall-related incidents comprise 55.5% of total construction fatalities, indicating a persisting issue.
Root causes included lack of safety facilities, tight project deadlines, and subcontractor management gaps.

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Analyzes fall-related fatalities in the construction industry, suggesting effective safety interventions.

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