New Employee Physical Examination Q & A

Q1：Why do new employees have to complete physical examination before the first day of work?
A1：According to Article 20 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, employers shall conduct pre-employment physical examinations for laborers at the time of employment. The laborers are obligated to accept the examinations.

Q2：Do the new employees include part-time teachers and part-time assistants?
A2：All faculty and staff at our university are subject to all provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Therefore, in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Labor Health Protection Regulations, including both full-time and part-time teachers and technical staff, it is required to submit a 'Physical Examination Report' and complete a 'Questionnaire' at the time of registration.

Q3：When must the physical examination be completed for new employees?
A3：

1. The Occupational Safety and Health Act stipulates the mutual obligation of both employers and employees regarding employee physical examinations. The purpose is to identify the suitability of employees for their work and assess whether they are fit for the tasks, thereby preventing threats or harm to employees' health resulting from their work. Therefore, physical examinations should be completed before employees actually engage in their duties to serve this purpose.