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If workplace accidents continue, 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 alerts and improvements to the work environment may not be sufficient to prevent recurrence. In fact, there are cases where companies are asked by the Labor Standards Bureau to participate in explanatory meetings due to the lack of reduction in workplace accidents, and specific time for explanations regarding measures for older workers may be allocated. During these sessions, while physical fitness checks and understanding of physical functions are considered obligations, they may also be explained as important measures that companies should undertake. When requested by the Labor Standards Bureau for 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 more detailed information, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for further inquiries.

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Falls are a common type of workplace accident that can occur in many industries, including manufacturing, logistics, construction, building maintenance, and caregiving. Even seemingly minor incidents such as "slipping," "tripping," or "misstepping" can lead to fractures, bruises, back pain, and long-term absences from work, especially among older workers. The causes of falls are not limited to environmental factors like floors and steps. Physical function factors such as muscle strength, flexibility, balance, 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 simply raising awareness or improving the environment. This article organizes useful information for practitioners regarding the main causes of falls, the background that increases 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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Measures to prevent occupational accidents are an important management issue for all companies with on-site operations, including manufacturing, logistics, construction, and building maintenance. When an occupational accident occurs, it places a significant burden on both the site and management departments, including compensation for the injured 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 from falls and musculoskeletal disorders due to movements and reactions. According to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's "Situation of Occupational Accidents in 2024," the most common cause of injuries requiring four or more days off work is "falls," affecting 36,378 people, followed by "reactions and excessive movements" related to back pain, affecting 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 staff can use, covering basic knowledge of occupational accidents, specific prevention 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 information for injury prevention and health management. 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 personnel may feel, "We conduct an annual health check-up, but we are concerned about the risks of falls and tripping." In reality, standard health check-ups often do not reveal the risks associated with physical functions directly related 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 points for comparing services 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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In the logistics and transportation industry, many people may first think of traffic accidents when it comes to labor-related injuries. However, in reality, labor accidents during loading and unloading operations on truck beds, platforms, inside warehouses, and at delivery destinations have become significant issues. Tasks such as loading and unloading from truck beds, transporting goods within warehouses, operating carts and dollies, and handling heavy items are daily routines. Because these are often seen as "normal tasks," they tend to be overlooked, and measures to address them are often postponed. Furthermore, many of the locations where accidents occur are at the shipper's or delivery destination, 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 crucial 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 more detailed information, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for further inquiries.*

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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 indicate the measures that businesses should strive to implement regarding improvements to the work environment and work management, taking into account the characteristics of older workers. It is necessary to approach this matter systematically from the perspectives of safety and health management, accident prevention, and employee retention, rather than deciding that "since it is a duty of effort, we can address it later." This article organizes the overview of the guidelines, practical points that companies should confirm, common misconceptions, and how to promote accident prevention using 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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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 is allocated for explanations regarding measures for older workers. During these meetings, while it is a duty of effort, physical fitness checks and understanding of physical functions are explained as important measures that companies should undertake. What is important when asked by the Labor Standards Bureau for corrective or improvement plans is not simply to state "We will be more careful in the future" or "We will strengthen safety education." *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for further inquiries.

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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 among 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 common workplace accident risks for older workers in manufacturing, the measures companies should implement, and preventive strategies utilizing 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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In fields that require physical labor, 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 notice on their own. "I thought I was still okay, but I fell," and "I injured my back doing the same movements as always" are examples of accidents that stem from injury risks related to movements that are hard to identify 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. For further inquiries, feel free to contact us.*

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"Valuspo" is a service that simultaneously addresses the obligation to comply with the 2026 Labor Standards Act amendments and the prevention of workplace accidents related to 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 workplace accident prevention. It is utilized in settings such as local governments, logistics, building maintenance, and large manufacturing companies, where there are challenges related to workplace accident prevention and health management for older workers. 【Features】 ■ Complete risk management for workplace accidents in three steps ■ Objectively identify the causes of workplace accident risks such as falls and back pain ■ Eliminate subjectivity and record evidence within the organization ■ Address precursors to accidents on the spot and make accident prevention a habit ■ Initially verify the effectiveness of accident prevention through small-scale Proof of Concept (PoC) *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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