Measures to prevent occupational accidents due to falls caused by the decline in physical function of older workers.

We will organize measures for preventing occupational accidents for older workers, taking into account the response from the Labor Standards Inspection Office, 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 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.

others