Kawakami Sangyo Co., Ltd. Company Profile

In preparation for this summer's extreme heat, we have completed a "Heatwave Countermeasure Catalog" that will help improve the working environment in the manufacturing and logistics industries. The catalog includes a wide range of products for facility improvements, such as fireproof certified heat-shielding sheets that cut radiant heat by 97%, heat-shielding curtains, roof and window countermeasure products, and fans suitable for large spaces, as well as black globe thermometers that can measure WBGT, wearable alert bands, mobile cooling shelters, and fan-equipped work clothing. We have consolidated measures for "building countermeasures," "work space countermeasures," and "personal countermeasures" into one volume. It can also be used as reference material for discussions in safety and health committees. Please take a look at the specific measures that simultaneously achieve heat countermeasures and energy conservation/CO₂ reduction.

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will strengthen the obligation for heatstroke measures with penalties starting in June 2025 to address the increasing trend of heatstroke incidents in the workplace. Failure to implement or manage these measures may result in guidance, correction, and penalties under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. One effective measure against heatstroke is the installation of a windbreak room (Protect Eco Room). ■ Effects and Benefits 1. Blocks the intrusion of hot winds from outside, improving air conditioning efficiency. 2. Enhances the cooling effect of break rooms and waiting areas by retaining cool air in air-conditioned spaces. 3. Can also be utilized as a temporary cooling space for emergency treatment. 4. Installing a windbreak room that partitions the space increases air conditioning efficiency, enables measures against heat and heatstroke, and contributes to energy savings. 5. Maintaining a comfortable working environment is expected to improve work efficiency and productivity, and reduce errors. 6. By ensuring the health and safety of employees, a decrease and improvement in turnover rates is anticipated. ■ Protect Eco Room is recommended for the following locations: Break rooms Entrances and exits of warehouses and logistics centers Loading and unloading areas of manufacturing plants Temporary waiting areas in production sites, etc.

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will make heatstroke prevention measures in the workplace mandatory for employers starting in June 2025 (Reiwa 7), with strict management and penalties. The measures will apply to work conducted in environments where the "heat index" is 28 or higher, or the temperature is 31 degrees or higher, and is expected to last for more than one hour continuously or more than four hours in a day. To protect workers in job sites and factories, installing windbreak rooms will enhance air conditioning efficiency, enabling effective heat and heatstroke prevention measures. By maintaining a comfortable working environment, improvements in work efficiency and productivity, as well as reductions in mistakes, are anticipated. Ensuring the health and safety of employees is expected to lead to a decrease and improvement in turnover rates. 【Main Features】 ● Energy-saving and power-saving effects Dividing spaces with high-quality vinyl materials reduces air conditioning costs and improves energy efficiency. ● Dust and wind prevention Prevents dust and wind from the outside, maintaining the environment within the booth. ● Prevention of droplet dispersion Prevents the dispersion of droplets to ensure safety and hygiene in the work area. ● Easy assembly without special tools (a Phillips screwdriver is required separately) With a unit structure of 800mm x 2100mm, sheets and panels can be replaced on a unit basis.