Objective:This study explored changes in the bakery industry following the expansion of the Serious Accident Punishment Act to workplaces with five or more employees, focusing on the labor-intensive, high-risk bakery sector. Methods:This study conduct...
Objective:This study explored changes in the bakery industry following the expansion of the Serious Accident Punishment Act to workplaces with five or more employees, focusing on the labor-intensive, high-risk bakery sector. Methods:This study conducted in-depth interviews with a professor, three bakery owners, and three employees. Core questions were derived from big data analysis of 20 news articles, validated by experts, and analyzed through iterative coding. Results:Findings were grouped into Structural Limits of Safety Management and Role of Systems, Policies, and Leadership. Owners viewed the law as burdensome and unrealistic, citing legal risk, cost, and labor reduction concerns. Employees stressed practical safety—improved environments and effective training—and all recognized key role of leadership. Implications:These findings show that shift from punishment to prevention, tangible support, leadership training, participatory safety culture, gradual automation, and communication channels to bridge perception gaps are recommended.