Self-Employed Individuals to Receive Subsidies for High-Temperature Protective Gear Like Ice Vests, Starting June 6th
The Ministry of Labor will begin accepting applications for subsidies for high-temperature work protective equipment, including fan-equipped vests and ice vests, starting June 6th. SMEs with 10 or fewer employees and self-employed individuals can receive up to NT$30,000, while companies with up to 50 employees can receive up to NT$50,000.
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(Central News Agency reporter Wu Hsin-Yun, Taipei, 5th) With the hot summer approaching, the Ministry of Labor announced that starting tomorrow, it will begin accepting applications from SMEs and self-employed individuals for personal protective equipment such as fan-equipped vests and ice vests. Companies with 10 or fewer employees and self-employed individuals can receive a maximum subsidy of NT$30,000, while companies with up to 50 employees can receive a maximum subsidy of NT$50,000.
The Ministry of Labor held its regular business report today. Chang Kuo-Ming, head of the Occupational Hygiene and Health Division of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the Ministry of Labor, stated that the "Operational Guidelines for Subsidies for Improving Safety and Health Facilities and Equipment" will be amended and issued tomorrow, and applications will begin for high-temperature work-related protective facilities, equipment, and personal protective gear for SMEs and self-employed individuals.
Chang Kuo-Ming explained that the focus of this amendment is on high-risk groups who work outdoors for long periods, such as those in construction, road maintenance, power facility repair, and agricultural work. Considering that these workers are often directly exposed to the scorching sun, making them susceptible to heat exhaustion or heatstroke, the amendment clearly defines the scope of subsidies for outdoor high-temperature work, ensuring resources are primarily allocated to those most in need.
Chang Kuo-Ming mentioned that in addition to existing cooling equipment like sunshades and mist fans, the subsidy items now include "heat hazard technological disaster prevention equipment," such as heat hazard detection and warning devices, hoping to help businesses grasp real-time site temperatures and risk conditions.
Furthermore, considering the limited resources of small businesses and self-employed individuals, making engineering improvements difficult, Chang Kuo-Ming said that this time, subsidies for personal protective equipment, including fan-equipped vests and ice vests, are also provided. For SMEs with 10 or fewer employees and self-employed individuals, the subsidy ratio can be up to 80%, with a maximum of NT$30,000; for companies with 11 to 50 employees, the subsidy ratio can be up to 50%, with the maximum subsidy increased to NT$50,000.
According to statistics, last year, over 1,300 pieces of personal protective equipment were subsidized, totaling approximately NT$5.3 million. Chang Kuo-Ming stated that due to enthusiastic applications, this year's subsidy budget has been increased to NT$8 million.
Chang Kuo-Ming said that the subsidy program will accept applications from tomorrow until October 31st. Eligible applicants can fill in their basic information in the subsidy section of the "SME Occupational Safety and Health Information Website," and local governments will then arrange for dedicated personnel to provide on-site guidance and application assistance. (Edited by Chen Jen-Hua) 1150505
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(Central News Agency reporter Wu Hsin-Yun, Taipei, 5th) With the hot summer approaching, the Ministry of Labor announced that starting tomorrow, it will begin accepting applications from SMEs and self-employed individuals for personal protective equipment such as fan-equipped vests and ice vests. Companies with 10 or fewer employees and self-employed individuals can receive a maximum subsidy of NT$30,000, while companies with up to 50 employees can receive a maximum subsidy of NT$50,000.
The Ministry of Labor held its regular business report today. Chang Kuo-Ming, head of the Occupational Hygiene and Health Division of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the Ministry of Labor, stated that the "Operational Guidelines for Subsidies for Improving Safety and Health Facilities and Equipment" will be amended and issued tomorrow, and applications will begin for high-temperature work-related protective facilities, equipment, and personal protective gear for SMEs and self-employed individuals.
Chang Kuo-Ming explained that the focus of this amendment is on high-risk groups who work outdoors for long periods, such as those in construction, road maintenance, power facility repair, and agricultural work. Considering that these workers are often directly exposed to the scorching sun, making them susceptible to heat exhaustion or heatstroke, the amendment clearly defines the scope of subsidies for outdoor high-temperature work, ensuring resources are primarily allocated to those most in need.
Chang Kuo-Ming mentioned that in addition to existing cooling equipment like sunshades and mist fans, the subsidy items now include "heat hazard technological disaster prevention equipment," such as heat hazard detection and warning devices, hoping to help businesses grasp real-time site temperatures and risk conditions.
Furthermore, considering the limited resources of small businesses and self-employed individuals, making engineering improvements difficult, Chang Kuo-Ming said that this time, subsidies for personal protective equipment, including fan-equipped vests and ice vests, are also provided. For SMEs with 10 or fewer employees and self-employed individuals, the subsidy ratio can be up to 80%, with a maximum of NT$30,000; for companies with 11 to 50 employees, the subsidy ratio can be up to 50%, with the maximum subsidy increased to NT$50,000.
According to statistics, last year, over 1,300 pieces of personal protective equipment were subsidized, totaling approximately NT$5.3 million. Chang Kuo-Ming stated that due to enthusiastic applications, this year's subsidy budget has been increased to NT$8 million.
Chang Kuo-Ming said that the subsidy program will accept applications from tomorrow until October 31st. Eligible applicants can fill in their basic information in the subsidy section of the "SME Occupational Safety and Health Information Website," and local governments will then arrange for dedicated personnel to provide on-site guidance and application assistance. (Edited by Chen Jen-Hua) 1150505
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