화학물질관리법 적용범위에 따른 사업장 유형별 화학사고 발생률 및 특성 비교 분석

This study assessed the effectiveness of South Korea’s Chemicals Control Act by classifying workplaces according to the scope of its application and comparing chemical accident rates and characteristics by workplace type using refined data on workplaces subject to the Act. The results revealed that chemical accidents continue to occur at non-regulated workplaces and in chemical transport vehicles, indicating the existence of regulatory blind spots. Management plan-submitting workplaces showed consistently higher accident rates, with frequent minor incidents, while licensed workplaces exhibited a relatively higher proportion of serious accidents, such as fires and explosions. Analysis of accident causes, equipment involved, and work activities demonstrated clear distinctions based on workplace type. These findings suggest that the current regulatory framework, which focuses primarily on document submission, fails to adequately reflect workplaces’ actual risk characteristics. This study provides empirical evidence for improving chemical accident prevention systems and offers a foundational reference for developing differentiated safety management strategies tailored to risk levels and accident types.