Causes and Measures of Water Pollution [Environmental Measures VOL.4]

We will introduce the causes and measures of water pollution that have a significant impact on life and the environment.

During Japan's period of rapid economic growth, pollution-related diseases caused by environmental pollution continue to cast a dark shadow over victims, residents of affected areas, and the environment. Among pollution-related diseases, the four major pollution diseases are Minamata disease, Second Minamata disease, Yokkaichi asthma, and Itai-itai disease, with the latter three being caused by water pollution, excluding Yokkaichi asthma. **Minamata Disease** This pollution-related disease occurred in Minamata Bay, Kumamoto Prefecture. It resulted in serious health damage due to the consumption of fish contaminated by organic mercury discharged from factories. It is also referred to as the origin of pollution. **Second Minamata Disease** This pollution-related disease occurred in the Agano River basin in Niigata Prefecture. It resulted in serious health damage due to the consumption of fish contaminated by organic mercury discharged from factories. **Itai-itai Disease** This pollution-related disease occurred in the Jintsu River basin in Toyama Prefecture. It resulted in serious health damage due to the consumption of rice grown in water contaminated by cadmium discharged from mines. This time, I would like to address water pollution, which has a significant impact on life and the environment.

• Reinforcement and repair materials
• Disaster prevention supplies
• Temporary Construction Materials

Introducing a thorough exploration of the appeal, from convenient techniques to ideas, for using wooden frames and oil-proof containers (oil pans) for liquid storage, leak prevention, and water conservation!

Are you having trouble storing liquid containers like drums? Direct placement... worried about liquid leakage if the container falls over. Pit... difficult to rearrange. Metal oil pans... too heavy to move. Leak-proof pallets... too tall, making it hard to reach the drums. The "Rigid Lock Quick Berm" will solve your problems! 【Features】 ■ Prevents the spread of liquid leakage from drums. ■ When the wall is collapsed, forklifts and hand forks can easily access. ■ Suitable not only for containers but also for storing generators and vehicles. ■ Can be folded down to a compact size, so storage space is not an issue. ■ Convenient for sudden layout changes. ■ Excellent oil and chemical resistance. ■ Flame-retardant compliant product.

• Other store equipment and supplies

The Pig Portable Utility Tray is a foldable utility tray.

It's convenient to carry and doesn't take up much storage space. It doesn't require much storage space and can be quickly unfolded when needed. 【Features】 ■ Foldable Can be compactly folded for easy transport. It doesn't take up space when stored. ■ PVC Material PVC material is easy to clean and ideal for transporting small amounts of liquid. ■ Green Color The color is a highly visible green. ■ Flame Retardant Compliant It has passed the flame retardant performance verification test established by the Japan Flame Retardant Association.

• Other store equipment and supplies
• Other commercial buildings and service facilities
• Reinforcement and repair materials

We will introduce the basics of risk assessment and safety protective equipment to ensure the safety of workers.

Since 1988, the number of casualties from workplace accidents has been decreasing, but since 2000, the decline has plateaued. In White Paper Vol. 2 [Winter Season Sees a Surge, Preventing Falls], we addressed the causes and preventive measures for falls, which are the most common workplace accidents. But why do workplace accidents occur in the first place? This time, we would like to focus on protecting the safety of workers and discuss the mechanisms behind workplace accidents and their prevention.

• Safety and consumables
• Disaster prevention supplies
• Safety Supplies

The number of fall accidents during the winter period (from December to February) is about twice the annual average. This explains the causes and countermeasures.

Labor accidents (work-related injuries) refer to situations where workers are injured, become ill, or die due to work or commuting. Specifically, the following situations are included: 1. Occupational accidents: When workers are injured, become ill, or die due to their work. 2. Commuting accidents: When workers are injured, become ill, or die due to commuting. To reduce labor accidents, there is a medium-term plan established by the government, businesses, and workers that focuses on specific issues, and this information is useful for the prevention and countermeasures of labor accidents. Additionally, businesses are required to continue their efforts to ensure a safe workplace environment. This time, we will focus on the most common type of labor accident, falls, and introduce measures for their prevention.

• Showcases (for general store use, freezing, refrigeration, heat retention, etc.)
• Safety and consumables
• Rain protection items

Introducing case studies on ISO 14001 measures. This is a white paper that can assist with updates and training. Please feel free to check it out.

ISO 14001 is a standard aimed at establishing a framework that allows organizations to achieve sound environmental performance by managing the "impact of their business activities and the products/services resulting from them on the environment" in alignment with their own "environmental policies and objectives." There are four main areas of focus: "understanding environmental impacts," "risk management and planning," "operating the PDCA cycle," and "creating an environmental manual." Through these efforts, organizations can enhance their image and create business opportunities by contributing to environmental conservation. This white paper aims to introduce environmental changes, disaster cases, and their countermeasures, serving as a resource to assist you in preparing for ISO 14001 acquisition and renewal, with monthly updates planned. This time, based on the environmental changes and disaster cases that occurred in 2023, I hope to provide insights that will help you in acquiring and improving your ISO 14001 in 2024.

• Safety and consumables
• Disaster prevention supplies
• Sandbags

Based on practical experience in both support companies and business companies, SBS Marketing Co., Ltd. provides consulting services related to marketing, sales promotion, and customer acquisition primarily in the BtoB (business-to-business) sector. On August 21, 2025 (Thursday), they published a page titled "Does 'Order' Affect Impressions?! 'Serial Position Effect'". When multiple pieces of information are presented in order, the middle information tends to be less memorable, while the 'first' and 'last' pieces of information are more likely to be retained in memory, known as the 'serial position effect'. The page explains the experimental content that proved this effect, the two theories that support it, examples of its occurrence in business contexts, and points to consider when utilizing it. (Page Overview: Excerpts) ■ What is the 'Serial Position Effect'? ■ Experiments that clarified the 'Serial Position Effect' ■ The two theories that explain the 'Serial Position Effect' ■ Examples of the 'Serial Position Effect' in business contexts ■ Cautions regarding the 'Serial Position Effect' (DL content only) ▼ For more details, please visit this page. https://sbsmarketing.co.jp/blog/serial-position-effect-2025-08/

Details of the FaceMe Security 8.3 Update < Revamped UX for Action & Alert Rule Settings > Previously, individual settings were required for each action even within the same rule. By completely overhauling the UI and UX, we have transformed the operation screen to allow for intuitive and efficient configuration. ▶ Key Update Points - Multiple actions (notifications, access control, VMS integration, etc.) can now be set within a single rule. - The settings screen has been consolidated into a single page, allowing for an overview and editing of the entire configuration at a glance. < Enhanced Integration Features with Face Terminal (Facial Recognition Terminal) > FaceMe Security integrates with the MSK Knoctoi series (Standard/Lite), enabling door opening and closing based on facial recognition results without the need for additional devices. This update allows for detailed configuration of door opening and closing rules based on location, time of day, and groups of individuals, enabling more flexible access management tailored to on-site operations. ▶ Expected Implementation Scenarios - All employees can enter the entrance, while only administrators can enter specific areas at night, etc.

We will introduce the implementation results of the sensor technology developed by the Hotron Group, which has been cultivated over more than half a century, through customer case studies. In addition to automatic door sensors, we also offer a wide range of vehicle detection sensors and nursing/care sensors. We have many implementation examples available, so please take a look at the case study page.

[To the owners of parking lots and parking lot construction companies] "I'm worried about not colliding with pedestrians when leaving the parking lot in my car..." Among vehicle entrances to parking lots, stores, residences, and factories, those particularly facing sidewalks or roadways are expected to pose risks of dangerous incidents such as collisions with pedestrians or between vehicles. To alleviate such concerns, Hotron proposes a [Departure Warning Sensor] that detects vehicle departures using various sensors and alerts the surroundings with LED lights and buzzers. The device consists of a simple configuration of "Sensor" + "Controller" + "Switching Power Supply (24V)" + "LED Rotating Light." *Please note that a separate control panel including the controller and switching power supply (24V) is required when using the departure warning system. *We kindly ask customers to arrange for the switching power supply (24V), LED rotating light, control panel, circuit breakers, etc. Since it can be retrofitted, it can also be used for existing parking lot entrances. We hope this will contribute to safer vehicle passage for everyone. ◎ For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

NTT TechnoCross Corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President: Atsuko Oka, hereinafter referred to as "NTT TechnoCross") announced that its health management system "HM-neo" achieved a market share of 18.4% among major companies with 3,000 or more employees in the health management solutions market, according to a survey conducted by Deloitte Tohmatsu Economic Research Institute, Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President: Shigeo Watanabe) for the fiscal year 2024, securing the No. 1 share.