Measures to prevent fall-related occupational accidents due to physical function decline in older workers.

Organizing measures for preventing occupational accidents for older workers, in anticipation of Labor Standards Inspection Office responses, for practical staff.

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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