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Labor Health Examination

According to Article 17 of the ‘Rules of Labor Health Protection,’ employers shall provide regular general health examinations for their employees based on the following conditions:nAnnual health examinations for employees over the age of 65.nHealth examinations once every three years for employees between the ages of 40 and 65.nHealth examinations once every five years for employees under the age of 40.nEmployees in other age groups shall receive periodic health examinations.nFor example, a 30-year-old employee who received a new employee health examination in 2016 will be required to undergo another health examination in 2021.

Occupational Safety and Health Training Courses

An investigation into occupational accidents reveals that the majority (>80%) of accidents are caused by human error or unsafe behavior.nnThe most effective way to prevent such accidents is through labor safety and health training. This training helps promote safe working methods and correct hygiene practices, thereby preventing losses or injuries caused by occupational accidents.nnThe investigations into occupational accidents found that ‘man-caused factors’ are the major reasons behind these incidents. Approximately 80% of unsafe actions originate from human activities.nnThe prevention and control measures rely on the promotion of “labor occupational health and safety education and training.” This education and training help establish safe working methods and correct hygiene concepts for employees, effectively preventing losses and damages caused by occupational accidents.

Workplace Health Promotion for Pregnant Employees

Pursuant to Articles 30 and 31 of the ‘Occupational Safety and Health Act,’ employers are required to institute hazard assessments, controls, and hierarchy management measures for work that is potentially hazardous to maternal health. Violators are subject to a fine ranging from NT$30,000 to NT$300,000.nIn accordance with the law, NCHU shall implement maternal health protection measures for its employees. As a result, pregnant employees are granted priority usage of ‘maternity parking spaces’ painted in pink, along with a discount on vehicle parking fees.nEligibility: Female employees who are pregnant, who have given birth to a child in the most recent one-year period, or who are still breastfeeding.

Research Venue Operations Management System

To aid in the enforcement of the school-wide laboratory risk management system for better supervision and management of the occupational safety and health of personnel at on-campus research venues, faculty members are required to provide the following information through the Research Venue Operations Management System.nThe University’s research venues are divided into the following three levels pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Management Act:n1. Level 1: High-risk venues (The University currently has no Level 1 laboratories)；n2. Level 2: Medium-risk venues (e.g., laboratories and other venues for experiments in the College of Science, College of Engineering, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, College of Life Sciences, and College of Veterinary Medicine)；n3. Level 3: Low-risk venues (e.g., research rooms and offices in the College of Liberal Arts, College of Law and Politics, and College of Management).nTo ensure the compliance of research venues managed by venue representatives (faculty members) and the cooperation of personnel (faculty members, laborers, and/or students) with the applicable provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, please update the Research Venue Operations Management System with the following information to help the University better manage its research venues:n1) Basic information of the research venuen2) Identification of especially hazardous operationsn3) Personnel informationn4) Information on certified/licensed techniciansn5) Information on internal training proceduresn6) Information on chemicals used

Directives for the Management of the Reading Room

The 160-seat Reading room is located on B1F and is available to NCHU faculty, staff, and students from 8 a.m. (9 a.m. on weekends and holidays) to midnight. Each seat is equipped with a reading lamp, USB port, and power outlets. Seats are divided into three zones. Zone A seats are provided on a first-come-first-serve basis. Zone C is the quiet area, and the use of notebook computers is prohibited in this area. Readers may make reservations through the Space Booking System up to 14 days in advance. Seats may be reserved for up to 8 hours at a time.

Directives for the Management of the Learning Commons

To foster a learning environment that encourages proactive learning and creativity, the Library’s Learning Commons provides a multi-functional learning space for faculty, staff, and students to engage in self-regulated learning, schoolwork discussion and consultation, academic counseling, and other activities.

Library Divisions

The Library consists of six divisions:nnAcquisitions and Cataloging DivisionnnCollection Management and Circulation Services DivisionnnReference Services DivisionnnDigital Resources DivisionnnInformation System DivisionnnUniversity Archives Division

Digital Maker Studio

The NCHU Library Digital Maker Studio provides an environment that fosters innovation, proactive learning, self-exploration, and creative thinking in all subject areas. It provides access to several modern digital technologies, including 3D scanners, LCD & FDM 3D printers, heat press machines, laser cutters, and specialty software to help students turn creative ideas into reality, hone their problem-solving skills, and practice what they learn in class through hands-on experience.