Reflecting on the Disasters of 2024 [Environmental Measures VOL.12]

Looking back on the many memorable disasters that occurred in 2024, let's reconsider disaster prevention measures.

The year 2024 began with the Noto Peninsula earthquake on January 1st, and it became a year marked by numerous memorable disasters, including heavy rains and heatstroke incidents due to record-breaking heat, particularly in Kyushu and the Tohoku region. First of all, I would like to express my heartfelt sympathy to all those affected, as well as to their families and related parties. I also extend my deep respect to everyone who is working hard to assist the victims and support the recovery of disaster-stricken areas. I pray for the safety of the people in the affected regions and for a swift recovery. Over the past year, we have been distributing information related to labor safety and environmental safety in the form of white papers. This time, as a summary, I would like to reflect on the disasters of 2024 and reconsider the disaster measures we can take now.

• Safety and consumables
• Disaster prevention supplies
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We will explain the importance of soil contamination measures and appropriate countermeasures in two parts.

Modern companies are increasingly required to fulfill stricter regulations and social responsibilities from the perspective of environmental protection. Among these, "soil contamination measures" are particularly noteworthy. Soil contamination is often caused by corporate activities and not only leads to health hazards and environmental destruction but also poses a significant risk to the company's credibility. This document will explain the importance of soil contamination measures and appropriate responses in two parts. In Part 1, we will provide basic knowledge about soil contamination and details of the Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act. By responding swiftly to soil contamination issues, it is possible to mitigate environmental risks and achieve sustainable management. We sincerely hope that you will contribute to environmental protection while fulfilling your social responsibilities as a company.

• Disaster prevention supplies
• Temporary Construction Materials
• Sandbags

[Part 2 of the two-part structure] We will introduce actual cases of soil contamination and effective soil contamination countermeasures that we can tackle immediately.

In "Soil Contamination Measures Part 1," we provided basic knowledge about soil contamination and details of the Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act. In the second part of this white paper, "Soil Contamination Measures Part 2," we will introduce actual cases of health damage caused by soil contamination and effective soil contamination measures that we can take action on immediately. Soil contamination is recognized as part of environmental issues, but its impacts are diverse and can pose significant risks to people's health. Based on past cases, we will examine what kinds of health damage have occurred and what measures have been effective, while exploring specific guidelines for action to reduce the risks we face.

• Disaster prevention supplies
• Temporary Construction Materials
• Sandbags

I will answer the question, "How should companies prepare for flood damage prevention?" Now, before the rainy season begins, let's prepare for typhoons and heavy rains.

Flood damage poses a significant risk to businesses. In recent years, the damage caused by floods and heavy rains has increased, greatly impacting corporate performance and sustainability. For example, the damage from the heavy rains in western Japan in July 2018 and Typhoon No. 19 in October 2019 is still fresh in our memories, and it is important to learn from these cases. Every time we see news about corporate facilities such as offices, warehouses, factories, and stores suffering from flooding, many stakeholders may worry, "Is our company going to be okay?" Measures against flooding have become extremely important for business continuity. To address the question of "How should companies implement flood prevention measures?", we will introduce the basics of flood prevention in two parts. Now, before the rainy season begins, let’s prepare for typhoons and heavy rains.

• Safety and consumables
• Disaster prevention supplies
• Refrigerated showcase

We will outline a path for companies to become resilient to flooding and provide specific methods to minimize risks.

The rainy season has fully set in, but are you adequately prepared for flood damage? In "Flood Damage Countermeasures During the Rainy Season Part 2," we outline the path for companies to become resilient against floods and provide specific methods to minimize risks. In Part 1, we explained the recent occurrences of flooding, the use of hazard maps for flood prediction, and securing evacuation routes. In Part 2, we will focus on the types and quantities of supplies needed during a disaster, how to develop a Business Continuity Plan (BCP), and advanced initiatives. We hope that by sharing know-how for immediate and appropriate responses during disasters, we can contribute to the safety of your company.

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Japan is one of the top 10 countries in the world with frequent earthquakes. The 2020 White Paper on Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has also reported an increase in the probability of major earthquakes occurring. Regarding the Nankai Trough earthquake, the probability of an earthquake with a magnitude of 8 to 9 occurring within the next 30 years is estimated to be 70 to 80%. At Hotron, we recommend the introduction of seismic devices for earthquake countermeasures in buildings and equipment. The seismic device 'HK-2' is a product that automatically performs various controls that have been pre-set when it detects strong shaking equivalent to a seismic intensity of 5 lower or higher. For example, it can automatically execute actions such as: "Open automatic doors and gates to secure evacuation routes and access for emergency vehicles" "Transmit signals to the control room and stop facility equipment" "Unlock the keys to locked lockers" "Automatically play voice guidance" For more details, please download the materials or contact us.

Hotron Inc. has launched its new product, the "Vehicle Count Sensor CCS3"! This product is a ceiling-mounted sensor that combines infrared and radar technology. It reliably detects vehicles in both directions with a single unit, accommodating traffic during congestion and vehicle passing, thus achieving efficient occupancy management in large parking lots. Additionally, it can be utilized for exit warning purposes in addition to vehicle counting, contributing to the safe and smooth operation of parking facilities. 'Features' - Improved detection performance against changes in road surface during rainy weather by using both infrared and radar. - Equipped with IP67 waterproof and dustproof performance, making it effective even in salt damage areas. - Various settings can be configured from a dedicated app (for Android devices), with current settings easily visible at a glance. - The base dimensions are the same as the previous model "CCS2," allowing for smooth replacement of existing equipment. *For more details, please refer to the product information, catalog download, or contact us.*

Based on practical experience in support companies and business companies, SBS Marketing Co., Ltd. provides consulting services related to marketing, sales promotion, and customer attraction primarily in the BtoB (business-to-business) sector. On October 1, 2026 (Thursday), they published a page titled "While pretending to be polite, persistently bombarding the other party with questions to exhaust them!? 'Sealioning.'" 'Sealioning' is when one party, despite having no intention of engaging in a discussion, demands explanations from the other party to exhaust them. The page explains the main behaviors associated with 'sealioning,' the psychological background that leads to it, how to cope when being 'sealioned,' and self-control measures to avoid falling into 'sealioning.' (Page Overview: Excerpts) ■ What is 'Sealioning'? ■ The psychological background of people who engage in 'sealioning' ■ Differences from 'tone policing' and 'mansplaining' ■ How to cope when being 'sealioned' ■ Self-control measures to avoid falling into 'sealioning' (DL content only) ▼ For more details, please visit this page. https://sbsmarketing.co.jp/blog/sealioning-2026-10/

We have started offering the latest version 1.1.0 of the "Blink Detection SDK," which detects blinking from the state of eye opening and closing using only a PC's webcam or a smartphone camera. The face detection model has been updated to the lightweight and fast YuNet, and it supports usage from C#/.NET (verified to work with .NET 8). The same version is provided across four platforms: Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android, and it includes eight sample applications for each platform. It can process quickly using only the CPU without the need for a GPU, making it useful for integration into products and services for features like eye strain prevention alerts and touchless operations. A one-month free trial version (SDK/Windows app/smartphone app) is available.

Solar power generation is entering an era of choices: "connect or use freely"— Have you given up on introducing solar power generation, or are you thinking, "I want to implement it more smoothly"? "Installation constraints," "huge costs," "prolonged procedures"... While discussions on introducing self-consumption solar power generation are progressing towards decarbonization and BCP measures, more companies are facing issues with negotiations and construction delays with power companies. In this webinar, we will introduce how to achieve self-consumption as planned by utilizing "off-grid (non-grid-connected)" systems that do not rely on power companies, along with the latest case studies. We invite you to participate as part of your information gathering. For those considering the introduction of solar power generation, please join us! ◆ Registration for the session on October 27 (Tuesday) at 14:00 https://ner-webinar.v2.nex-pro.com/campaign/98247/apply ◆ Registration for the session on October 29 (Thursday) at 14:00 https://ner-webinar.v2.nex-pro.com/campaign/98248/apply