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If labor accidents continue in the workplace, the Labor Standards Inspection Office (Labor Standards Bureau) may request the submission of corrective or improvement plans. In particular, in companies where accidents related to the decline in physical functions of older workers, such as falls, back pain, tripping, and dizziness, are increasing, traditional warnings and improvements to the work environment may not be sufficient as measures to prevent recurrence. In fact, there are cases where the Labor Standards Bureau requests participation in explanatory meetings due to the lack of reduction in labor accidents, and specific time for explanations regarding measures for older workers may be allocated. During these meetings, while physical fitness checks and understanding of physical functions are considered obligations of effort, they may also be explained as important measures that companies should undertake. What is important when the Labor Standards Bureau requests corrective or improvement plans is not merely to state, "We will be more careful in the future" or "We will strengthen safety education." *For more details on the column, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for more information.

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Falls are a type of occupational accident that are likely to occur in many workplaces, such as manufacturing, logistics, construction, building maintenance, and caregiving. Accidents that may seem minor, like "slipping," "tripping," or "misstepping," can lead to fractures, bruises, back pain, and long-term leave, especially among older workers. The causes of falls are not only environmental factors like floors and steps. Physical function factors such as muscle strength, flexibility, balance ability, and walking ability are also deeply related. In workplaces with a high number of older workers, there are fall risks that cannot be completely mitigated by mere caution or environmental improvements. This article organizes useful information for practitioners, including the main causes of falls, the background behind increased fall risks among older workers, preventive measures that should be implemented in the workplace, and the visualization and improvement of fall risks using physical function assessments. *For detailed content of the column, please refer to the related links. For more information, feel free to contact us.*

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Preventive measures for occupational accidents are an important management issue for all companies with on-site operations, including manufacturing, logistics, construction, and building maintenance industries. When an occupational accident occurs, it imposes a significant burden on both the on-site and management departments, including compensation for the affected employee's absence, securing replacement personnel, decreased productivity at the site, and measures to prevent recurrence. In recent years, with the increase in older workers, there has been a growing demand to address the risks of accidents due to falls and musculoskeletal disorders caused by movements. According to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's "Labor Accident Occurrence Status for 2024," the most common cause of injuries requiring four or more days of absence is "falls," affecting 36,378 people, followed by "reactions to movements and excessive movements," such as back pain, which affects 22,218 people. In addition to traditional safety education and environmental improvements, understanding, visualizing, and improving physical function risks will be key to preventing occupational accidents in the future. This article organizes information that practical personnel can use, ranging from basic knowledge about occupational accidents to specific preventive measures and responses for older workers. *For detailed content of the column, please refer to the related links. For more information, feel free to contact us.*

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Corporate fitness assessments involve objectively quantifying employees' strength, flexibility, balance, and functional movement capabilities, and utilizing this data for accident prevention and health management initiatives. This is particularly important in industries such as manufacturing, logistics, construction, and building maintenance, where there are many employees in their 50s and 60s, as it addresses the risks of falls and lower back pain. Many safety and health officers may feel, "We conduct an annual health check-up, but I'm worried about the risks of falls and trips." In reality, general health check-ups often fail to reveal the risks associated with physical functions directly linked to falls and lower back pain. Blood pressure, blood tests, and vision tests do not assess grip strength, balance ability, or flexibility around the waist. This article will explain the basic concepts of corporate fitness assessments, measurement items, implementation steps, and service comparison points from the perspective of practical personnel. *For detailed content of the column, please refer to the related links. For more information, feel free to contact us.*

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When it comes to labor accidents in the logistics and transportation industries, many people may first think of traffic accidents. However, in reality, labor accidents during loading and unloading operations on truck beds, platforms, inside warehouses, and at delivery destinations have become significant issues. Loading and unloading from truck beds, transporting goods within warehouses, operating carts and dollies, and handling heavy items are daily tasks that are repeated every day. Because these are often seen as "routine tasks," measures to address them tend to be postponed. Furthermore, many of the locations where accidents occur are at client sites or delivery destinations, which are outside the company's own facilities, making it difficult for transportation companies to implement measures on their own. In companies where drivers and warehouse workers aged 50 and older support the operations, it is essential to not only improve equipment, training, and rules but also to understand and visualize the risks associated with physical functions. This article organizes the types and causes of common labor accidents in the logistics industry, specific preventive measures, and prevention strategies utilizing physical function assessments, aimed at practical personnel. *For detailed content of the column, please refer to the related links. For more information, feel free to contact us.*

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Starting from April 1, 2026, the "Guidelines for Preventing Occupational Accidents Among Older Workers" will be applied. As employees in their 50s and 60s support the workplace in industries such as manufacturing, logistics, construction, building maintenance, and caregiving, measures against accidents caused by falls, back pain, and the effects of movement have become increasingly important management issues. The guidelines outline the measures that businesses should strive to implement regarding the improvement of work environments and work management, taking into account the characteristics of older workers. It is essential to approach this not with the mindset that "since it is a duty of effort, we can address it later," but rather to engage in a planned manner from the perspectives of safety and health management, accident prevention, and employee retention. This article will organize the overview of the guidelines, practical points that companies should confirm, common misunderstandings, and approaches to accident prevention utilizing physical function assessments, specifically for practical personnel. *For detailed content of the column, please refer to the related links. For more information, feel free to contact us.

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If labor accidents continue in the workplace, the Labor Standards Inspection Office (Labor Standards Bureau) may request the submission of corrective or improvement plans. In particular, in companies where accidents related to the decline in physical functions of older workers, such as falls, back pain, tripping, and dizziness, are increasing, traditional measures such as warnings and improvements to the work environment may not be sufficient to prevent recurrence. In fact, there are cases where the Labor Standards Bureau requests participation in explanatory meetings due to the lack of reduction in labor accidents, and specific time is allocated for explanations regarding measures for older workers. During these sessions, while physical fitness checks and understanding of physical functions are considered obligations, they are also explained as important measures that companies should undertake. When the Labor Standards Bureau requests corrective or improvement plans, it is important not to simply state, "We will be more careful in the future" or "We will strengthen safety education." *For detailed content of the column, please refer to the related links. For more information, feel free to contact us.*

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In the manufacturing industry, there is an increasing number of companies supported by experienced employees in their 50s and 60s. Older workers with skilled techniques and knowledge are essential for the stable operation of production lines. On the other hand, changes in muscle strength, flexibility, balance, and reaction speed due to aging can increase the risk of workplace accidents, such as falls, back pain, reactive movements, and excessive strain. Factories often have environments where physical burdens accumulate, such as long hours of standing work, assembly line work, heavy lifting, uneven surfaces, wet floors, and repetitive tasks. When these environmental factors coincide with changes in physical function, the likelihood of workplace accidents increases. In addressing workplace accidents involving older workers in the manufacturing industry, it is important to improve the work environment and provide safety education, as well as to visualize individual physical function risks. This article will explain the risks of workplace accidents for older workers in manufacturing, the measures companies should implement, and preventive strategies utilizing physical function assessments. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for further inquiries.*

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In fields such as manufacturing, logistics, construction, and infrastructure, employees in their 50s and older are increasingly becoming the main players in safety measures. However, the reality is that changes in physical function are often difficult for individuals to recognize on their own. "I thought I was still okay, but I fell," or "I injured my back doing the same movements as always." Such accidents are rooted in injury risks related to movements that are hard to detect through health check-ups. Blood pressure and blood tests do not reveal risks of falls, back pain, tripping, or poor working posture. This article explains the concept and practical methods of "Safety Performance Management," which quantitatively assesses and manages the physical function risks of field employees aged 50 and older. *For more details on the column, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for more information.

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"ValuSpo" is a service that simultaneously addresses the obligations of the 2026 Labor Standards Act revision and the prevention of work-related injuries such as falls and back pain. From physical fitness assessments to visualizing physical age and providing improvement guidance from experts, we offer a one-stop solution for the PDCA necessary for work-related injury prevention. It is utilized in fields facing challenges related to work-related injury prevention and health management for older workers, such as municipalities, logistics, building maintenance, and major manufacturing industries. 【Features】 ■ Complete work-related injury risk management in three steps ■ Objectively identify the causes of work-related injury risks such as falls and back pain ■ Eliminate subjectivity and record evidence within the organization ■ Address precursors to accidents on the spot and make injury prevention a habit ■ Initially verify the effectiveness of injury prevention through small-scale PoCs *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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