F11: Occupational Safety and Health Issues Among Migrant Workers in Taiwan
Institute of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, National Taiwan University
Taipei, Taipei
Taiwan
Wan-Chen Lee
Student Moderator
Institute of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Taipei, Taipei
Taiwan
Institute of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Taipei, Taipei
Taiwan
Tue, 5/23: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT
00857
Student Presentation
00857
Student Presentation
Phoenix Convention Center
Room: Nexus Lounge, North 227 B
CM Credit Hours: 1
Description
Well-functioning occupational safety and health (OSH) programs have been the foundation to strengthen global economic development. OSH policies and practices for migrant workers are issues of concern to all countries worldwide, as mentioned by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Migrant workers face various factors that exacerbate their vulnerability, including language barriers, lack of access to training and education, limited legal protection, and discrimination.
Taiwan, like many high-income countries, relies heavily on migrant workers. However, information on occupational accident prevention strategies for migrant workers is lacking, making it difficult to comprehensively evaluate the risk factors and the effectiveness of education and training. Despite implementation shortcomings, the Labor Insurance coverage requirements for migrant workers in Taiwan have provided a comprehensive database to demonstrate statistical information and to identify critical risk factors.
This study utilized the databases of labor insurance and the major occupational accidents to identify the incidence rate of work-related accidents among migrant workers compared with domestic workers in Taiwan. Meanwhile, the on-site investigation was also conducted through questionnaires and interviews with the managers, domestic laborers, and migrant workers to gain insight into their OSH experiences, perceptions, and challenges. Overall, language barriers were found to be the most prevalent obstacles in delivering effective training programs, and a reliable evaluation system is needed to assess the efficacy of the training for migrant workers.
Taiwan, like many high-income countries, relies heavily on migrant workers. However, information on occupational accident prevention strategies for migrant workers is lacking, making it difficult to comprehensively evaluate the risk factors and the effectiveness of education and training. Despite implementation shortcomings, the Labor Insurance coverage requirements for migrant workers in Taiwan have provided a comprehensive database to demonstrate statistical information and to identify critical risk factors.
This study utilized the databases of labor insurance and the major occupational accidents to identify the incidence rate of work-related accidents among migrant workers compared with domestic workers in Taiwan. Meanwhile, the on-site investigation was also conducted through questionnaires and interviews with the managers, domestic laborers, and migrant workers to gain insight into their OSH experiences, perceptions, and challenges. Overall, language barriers were found to be the most prevalent obstacles in delivering effective training programs, and a reliable evaluation system is needed to assess the efficacy of the training for migrant workers.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, the participant will be able to:
1. Outline the occupational safety and health (OSH) situation of migrant workers in Taiwan in the past decade (2012-2021)
2. Summarize the risk factors of occupational accidents by quantifying the incidence rate of migrant workers compared with domestic laborers in Taiwan
3. Integrate the perspectives of migrant workers, Taiwanese workers, and managers on the OSH challenges and the implementation of education and training among migrant workers
4. Analyze the roles, relationships, and resources of the entities influencing the OSH conditions of migrant workers
1. Outline the occupational safety and health (OSH) situation of migrant workers in Taiwan in the past decade (2012-2021)
2. Summarize the risk factors of occupational accidents by quantifying the incidence rate of migrant workers compared with domestic laborers in Taiwan
3. Integrate the perspectives of migrant workers, Taiwanese workers, and managers on the OSH challenges and the implementation of education and training among migrant workers
4. Analyze the roles, relationships, and resources of the entities influencing the OSH conditions of migrant workers
Content Level
Introductory
Organizational Category
Government/Military
Primary Industry
Construction
Manufacturing
Topics
Academic Track
Changing Workplaces, Workforce, and Work Arrangements
Communicating OEHS Concepts
Safety