Revisions to labor safety and health laws and new regulations.

Response to the full implementation of autonomous management of chemical substances and the revision of regulations concerning safety for workers other than employees engaged in work.

This page provides a compact explanation of the latest trends in labor safety and health law revisions that labor and safety managers in companies should definitely be aware of. As a major topic, it addresses the trends regarding the autonomous management of chemical substances that have been fully implemented, presenting information on risk assessment targets expected to expand to approximately 3,000 substances by the year 2028. It explains, from a practical perspective, the setting of concentration standards for 112 newly added substances, such as ethyl acrylate, and the mandatory special education for tailgate lifter operation tasks. Furthermore, it touches on amendments to safety regulations concerning boilers, cranes, and gondolas, highlighting important changes regarding the expansion of the scope that mandates prohibiting entry into hazardous areas for individuals other than workers, as well as evacuation measures in the event of an accident, regardless of the existence of contractual relationships. *You can view the full text via the <PDF download>.*

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