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The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has made the following revisions regarding the "safety belt" used in high-altitude work in the construction industry and other sectors. ■ The "safety belt" has been changed to "fall arrest equipment." * The U-shaped suspension body belt, which was included in the conventional safety belt for work positioning, is not included in "fall arrest equipment." ■ The principle is to use "full harness type" for "fall arrest equipment." * If there is a risk that a user of the full harness type may reach the ground during a fall (at a height of 6.75m or less), the "body belt type (single suspension)" may be used. ■ Users of the full harness type are required to undergo "special safety and health education." * For work conducted at a height of 2m or more where it is difficult to set up a work platform, special education must be received when using the full harness type. The full harness type and body belt type prior to the revision have been prohibited for use since January 2, 2022. For more details, please refer to the catalog.