Overview of Legal Measures for Managing Workplace COVID-19 Infection Risk in Several Asia-Pacific Countries
Background: Despite the lack of official COVID-19 statistics, various workplaces and occupations have been at the center of COVID-19 outbreaks. We aimed to compare legal measures and governance established for managing COVID-19 infection risks at workplaces in nine Asia and Pacific countries and to...
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th-mahidol.764902022-08-04T18:30:19Z Overview of Legal Measures for Managing Workplace COVID-19 Infection Risk in Several Asia-Pacific Countries Miller Derek Feng Jen Tsai Jiwon Kim Mila Tejamaya Vilandi Putri Go Muto Alex Reginald Wantanee Phanprasit Nelia Granadillos Marina Bt Zainal Farid Carmela Q. Capule Yu Wen Lin Jihoon Park Ruey Yu Chen Kyong Hui Lee Jeongim Park Haruo Hashimoto Chungsik Yoon Chantana Padungtod Dong Uk Park Ministry of Environment Korea Korea National Open University Universitas Indonesia Soonchunhyang University Taipei Medical University Thailand Ministry of Public Health Seoul National University Mahidol University United States Army Petronas Fu Jen Catholic University Kitasato University School of Medicine Christian Medical College, Vellore Indonesian Industrial Hygiene Association D Miller Consultancy Hashimoto Occupational Safety and Hygiene Consulting Occupational Safety and Health Center Chemical Engineering Engineering Medicine Social Sciences Background: Despite the lack of official COVID-19 statistics, various workplaces and occupations have been at the center of COVID-19 outbreaks. We aimed to compare legal measures and governance established for managing COVID-19 infection risks at workplaces in nine Asia and Pacific countries and to recommend key administrative measures. Methods: We collected information on legal measures and governance from both general citizens and workers regarding infection risks such as COVID-19 from industrial hygiene professionals in nine countries (Indonesia, India, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Republic of the Philippines, Republic of Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand) using a structured questionnaire. Results: A governmental body overseeing public health and welfare was in charge of containing the spread and occurrence of infectious diseases under an infectious disease control and prevention act or another special act, although the name of the pertinent organizations and legislation vary among countries. Unlike in the case of other traditional hazards, there have been no specific articles or clauses describing the means of mitigating virus risk in the workplace that are legally required of employers, making it difficult to define the responsibilities of the employer. Each country maintains own legal systems regarding access to the duration, administration, and financing of paid sick leave. Many workers may not have access to paid sick leave even if it is legally guaranteed. Conclusion: Specific legal measures to manage infectious disease risks, such as providing proper personal protective equipment, education, engineering control measures, and paid sick leave are recommended to be stipulated in Industrial safety and health-related acts. 2022-08-04T08:17:55Z 2022-08-04T08:17:55Z 2021-12-01 Article Safety and Health at Work. Vol.12, No.4 (2021), 530-535 10.1016/j.shaw.2021.08.003 20937997 20937911 2-s2.0-85115927705 https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/76490 Mahidol University SCOPUS https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85115927705&origin=inward |
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Background: Despite the lack of official COVID-19 statistics, various workplaces and occupations have been at the center of COVID-19 outbreaks. We aimed to compare legal measures and governance established for managing COVID-19 infection risks at workplaces in nine Asia and Pacific countries and to recommend key administrative measures. Methods: We collected information on legal measures and governance from both general citizens and workers regarding infection risks such as COVID-19 from industrial hygiene professionals in nine countries (Indonesia, India, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Republic of the Philippines, Republic of Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand) using a structured questionnaire. Results: A governmental body overseeing public health and welfare was in charge of containing the spread and occurrence of infectious diseases under an infectious disease control and prevention act or another special act, although the name of the pertinent organizations and legislation vary among countries. Unlike in the case of other traditional hazards, there have been no specific articles or clauses describing the means of mitigating virus risk in the workplace that are legally required of employers, making it difficult to define the responsibilities of the employer. Each country maintains own legal systems regarding access to the duration, administration, and financing of paid sick leave. Many workers may not have access to paid sick leave even if it is legally guaranteed. Conclusion: Specific legal measures to manage infectious disease risks, such as providing proper personal protective equipment, education, engineering control measures, and paid sick leave are recommended to be stipulated in Industrial safety and health-related acts. |
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Overview of Legal Measures for Managing Workplace COVID-19 Infection Risk in Several Asia-Pacific Countries |
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