Main Legal Framework and Basis
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Legal Foundation – Article 32 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act
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Implementation Details – Comprehensive regulations in the Education and Training Rules
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Purpose – Prevent accidents and ensure worker safety
According to Article 32 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, employers must provide workers with the necessary safety and health education and training required for performing their duties and preventing workplace accidents.
This article serves as the highest legal basis for companies to implement internal training programs.
The law establishes the employer’s legal responsibility to develop a complete education and training system to safeguard workers’ occupational safety and health.
Regulations on Occupational Safety and Health Education and Training
As the primary implementation guidelines, these regulations detail the specific requirements regarding training programs, duration, course content standards, and execution details for various categories of personnel.
All in-house training programs must follow these rules to ensure that the training content and duration meet the legal standards.
Key Points for Implementing General Safety and Health Training
The most common and essential part of corporate training is the general safety and health education for new hires and employees who are transferred to new positions.
According to Article 17 and Appendix 14 of the Regulations on Occupational Safety and Health Education and Training, companies must ensure that these workers receive appropriate training before starting their official work.
Implementation Steps:
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Identify Training Participants – Identify new employees and workers with job changes.
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Plan Training Duration – At least 3 hours of basic training for general workers.
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Assess Additional Needs – Additional hours required for specific hazardous operations.
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Execute and Document – Conduct training and maintain complete training records.
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