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A sweltering summer is almost here and for outdoor workers this is quite a dangerous time: they are at risk for both heatstroke and heat exhaustion. In July, when a newly amended version of the Occupational Safety and Health Act takes effect, employers could face fines of up to NT$3 million if they fail to protect their workers from the heat. Let’s find out more.

Under the blazing sun, outdoor workers are at risk of heatstroke and heat exhaustion if they are not careful.

Ho Kuang-wan
Assoc. for Victims of Occupational Injuries
The primary responsibility for preventing heatstroke or heat exhaustion lies with the employer. In such hot conditions, they should start suggesting measures such as providing shade, sun protection and even evacuating employees from the area.

In June, the Ministry of Labor will launch a special inspection project examining labor in high temperatures, such as construction sites, road maintenance and other high risk outdoor locations. The project will also introduce an "image upload and tracking mechanism" for the first time. However, the new system has been questioned, with concerns that AI may generate fake images

Chang Kuo-ming
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
To truly achieve 100% prevention, we will certainly allocate more resources depending on the situation. The goal is to urge these organizations to improve. In fact, some improvements are not too difficult; the key is for employers to implement them.

Ho Kuang-wan
Assoc. for Victims of Occupational Injuries
We approve of the direction of the system, but we will continue to monitor implementation of specific preventative measures for individual industries. Of course we urge employers not to adopt an opportunistic mindset. The government is paying attention, and the penalties are incredibly steep.

A newly-amended version of the Occupational Safety and Health Act that takes effect in July stipulates that if an employer fails to provide necessary protective measures, resulting in heat-related occupational injuries to workers, the employer may be fined up to NT$3 million. The act aims to reduce the risks of working in high-temperature environments by strengthening inspections and tracking.

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