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Abstract 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. Overall, this study offers insights for developing training programs to enhance workplace safety, fostering international collaborations for global occupational health improvement, and guiding governments in formulating policies to safeguard migrant workers’ rights and well-being.
I-Hsuan Tsai (Sat,) studied this question.