Phnom Penh: On the morning of May 18, 2026, Mr. Som Chamnan, Secretary of State, represented by His Excellency Mr. Heng Sour, Minister of Labor and Vocational Training, presided over the opening ceremony of a training course on strengthening the capacity of labor inspectors to monitor occupational safety and health conditions in the construction sector.
This training course is jointly organized by the National Institute of Labor, Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training, with the International Labor Organization (ILO) under the ILO-Korea Partnership Project.
The 4-day training course from May 18-21, 2026, focuses on key topics including:
1. Identifying occupational hazards and risks at construction sites
2. Techniques and procedures for inspecting occupational safety and health conditions in the construction sector
3. Preventing occupational accidents from falls from heights, shocks, and building collapses
4. Using construction machinery and equipment safely
5. Personal protective equipment for construction workers
6. Risk assessment and safety and health management measures in the construction sector
7. Recording and reporting occupational accidents
8. Communicating with employers and workers
and 9. Promoting a culture of occupational safety and health for construction workers.
Experts in occupational safety and health from the Republic of Korea will be teaching the 4-day course.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the training The Secretary of State highlighted the important role of labor inspectors in ensuring the implementation of laws and regulations related to labor, social security, and vocational training in the construction sector. In this sense, labor inspectors should not only act as inspectors and catch offenders, but also act as consultants and help employers and construction workers to improve occupational safety and health conditions. Therefore, labor inspectors must have technical knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, as well as real skills in identifying occupational hazards, assessing risks, preventing occupational hazards, communicating, and resolving problems.
The Secretary of State also emphasized the importance of sharing experience and knowledge as the economy grows and construction becomes more modern, safety The health and safety of workers working on construction sites is a high priority for the Royal Government and the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training.
