174-22 Occupational Safety and Health Act

Summary

The aim of the Occupational Safety and Health Act is to protect workers’ safety and health and to prevent occupational accidents. According to Article 38, employers in industries designated by the central competent authority shall compile reports and statistics on occupational accidents in accordance with regulations, and forward such reports to the labor inspection agencies each month for future reference and post them in the workplace.

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Issuer

Taiwan

Year

2019

Region

Asia

Issuer (type)

Ministry of Labor (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Health Care & Social Assistance
Manufacturing
Construction
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction

Restrictiveness

Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 10: Reduced Inequality