In the workplace, fall prevention is an important issue in occupational safety and health. According to Taiwan’s Occupational Safety and Health Act and its related sub-acts, the following are the main provisions regarding fall prevention:
1. Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
The law forms the basis for overall occupational safety and health, emphasizing the employer's obligation to provide employees with a safe working environment and to protect against hazards, including the risk of falls. It provides that employers should take necessary measures to prevent accidents in the workplace.
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2. "Occupational Safety and Health Facilities Rules" These rules provide specific requirements for the safety features of various workplace equipment, including: - High-altitude operations: For high-altitude operations exceeding 2 meters, adequate protective facilities should be installed, such as guardrails and fall protection equipment (safety nets, ropes, etc.). - Ladders and scaffolding: Ladders and scaffolding used in work must comply with safety design and specifications to ensure stability during operations. - Safety protective equipment: Workers engaged in high-altitude operations should be equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment, such as seat belts, safety ropes, helmets, etc. |
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3. "Standards for Building Safe and Sanitary Facilities"
This standard puts forward more detailed regulations for the construction and construction industry:
- Edge protection: When working on edges without safety guardrails, anti-fall equipment must be installed to prevent workers from falling from heights.
- Protective nets: In some specific construction sites or high-altitude working environments, protective nets must be installed as an additional layer of protection for fall prevention.
- Working platforms and scaffolding: must meet the requirements for stability and structural strength, and must be equipped with guardrails to prevent falling.
4. "Safety and Hygiene Rules for Working at Heights"
Specially aimed at safety management of working at heights:
- Safety measures: It is required that when working at a height of more than 2 meters, protective measures such as safety nets and safety belts should be installed to ensure the safety of workers.
- Risk assessment: A risk assessment should be conducted before work begins, and appropriate protective measures should be taken to prevent falling accidents.
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5. "Occupational Safety and Health Management Measures" These regulations require employers to conduct safety assessments of high-risk operations and take appropriate protective measures for different risks. Specific measures include: - Operation monitoring: Real-time monitoring of workers in high-risk areas to avoid falling accidents. - Training: Employers should provide employees with relevant safety training on working at heights and fall protection to ensure that they have the necessary knowledge and skills.
6. "Penalties" Employers who fail to comply with the above regulations may be subject to administrative fines and even criminal liability. If failure to provide appropriate fall prevention measures resulting in worker injury or death, the employer will face more serious legal liability. |
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Taiwan’s Occupational Safety and Health Act sets out clear and detailed requirements for fall prevention in the workplace, covering everything from safety facilities to personal protective equipment. Employers need to follow these regulations to ensure worker safety and avoid fall accidents.
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