Time and Cycle of Special Program
Workers engaged in activities subject to the special program shall have the checkup at the intervals specified for each harmful factor. For high risk employees, the cycle of the special program shall be shortened as follows.
| Type | Harmful Factor | Time of 1st Special Health Examination | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | N.N-Dimethylacetamide, N.N-Dimethylformamide (DMF) | Within 1 month from assignment | 6 months |
| Type 2 | Benzene | Within 2 month from assignment | 6 months |
| Type 3 | 1.1.2.2-Tetrachloroethane, Carbon Tetrachloride, Vinyl Chloride, Acrylonitrile | Within 3 month from assignment | 6 months |
| Type 4 | Asbestos, Cotton Dust | Within 12 month from assignment | 12 months |
| Type 5 | Mineral Dust, Wood Dust, Noise & Impact Noise | Within 12 month from assignment | 24 months |
| Type 6 | All relevant harmful factors in Appendix 12-2, except those in Article 1 or Article 5. | Within 6 month from assignment | 12 months |
In the Time of 1st Special Health Examination,"within X months" as defined by each harmful factor means that the special medical checkup should be
conducted as near as possible to “X months."
For example, the period "within 6 months" refers to the period from at least 4 to 6 months from assignment.
For example, the period "within 6 months" refers to the period from at least 4 to 6 months from assignment.
