To encourage all sectors to participate in the occupational accident prevention and the occupational accident labor rehabilitation, the Ministry of Labor has long provided subsidies to relevant organizations for researching  on occupational safety and health promotion, occupational injury and illness investigations, and the return-to-work process for occupational accident labors. The goal is to integrate resources across sectors to jointly promote occupational accident prevention and occupational accident labor rehabilitation. To facilitate experience-sharing and the exchange of outcomes among professionals, a presentation and seminar titled "Occupational Accident Prevention and Occupational Accident Labor Rehabilitation  Program Achievements" was held at Caesar Park Hotel Taipei today (July 18). Representatives from labor and employer groups, as well as from medical, academic institutions and local governments, were invited to participate. Additionally, applications for the year 2026 occupational accident prevention and occupational accident labor rehabilitation subsidy program are now open. Relevant groups and institutions are encouraged to apply through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Ministry of Labor (OSHA).

The event featured both practical sharing and professional discussions. In the morning session, the Sunshine Social Welfare Foundation and the Taoyuan Private Spinal Cord Injury Potential Development Center gave comprehensive presentations on the services provided to workers suffering from spinal cord injuries or burns due to occupational accidents. These services included needs assessment, life skills training, capacity building, social adaptation, and follow-up care. Additionally, the Institute of Allied Health Sciences at National Cheng Kung University shared their work on promoting workplace health among middle-aged and older workers. This included an assessment and analysis of 21 such workers who experienced occupational accidents caused by traffic incidents, as well as environmental adjustment strategies and assistive device applications for six individuals with fractures or muscle/tendon injuries. In the afternoon session, several occupational medicine specialists had in-depth discussions on topics such as occupational disease cluster investigations, innovative service models for remote areas, and the mental health and return-to-work risk assessment for burn-injured workers. The content is both forward-looking and has practical application value.

The Ministry of Labor stated that occupational accidents affect not only individual workers and their families but also the overall development of industries. Therefore, effective implementation of accident prevention and rehabilitation efforts requires cross-disciplinary integration and innovative practices. Furthermore, applications for the year 2026 subsidy program are now open to the public. The Ministry urges all relevant organizations—such as labor and employer groups, medical institutions, academic and research institutions—to apply for subsidies if they are conducting projects related to occupational accident prevention, occupational injury and disease treatment, or the reintegration of injured workers into the workplace. Applications must be submitted to OSHA by the end of August 2026. It is hoped that through public-private collaboration, labor protection measures can be enhanced, labor rights safeguarded, and sustainable business development promoted. For more information, please visit OSHA’s website  (https://www.osha.gov.tw/48110/48363/133964/nodelist), or scan the QR code below. Inquiries may also be directed to the responsible units at (02) 8995-6666, extensions 8228 or 8284.