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The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has established new regulations to prevent work-related accidents caused by chemical substances. Starting from April 1, 2024, it has become mandatory for workplaces that handle chemical substances such as sodium hypochlorite (bleach), sodium hydroxide, and potassium hydroxide to require the use of protective goggles. [Details of the new regulations] ■ Workplace structure 1. Workers handling chemical substances must wear appropriate protective equipment, such as goggles. 2. Establish a system for self-management. (1) Appoint a chemical substance manager. (2) Appoint a protective equipment management supervisor. ■ Prevention of direct contact with harmful chemical substances When engaging workers in tasks that involve manufacturing or handling chemical substances that are skin or eye irritants, corrosive to skin, or can be absorbed through the skin and cause health issues, workers must be required to use protective equipment to prevent such injuries, according to the harmfulness of the substances. For more details, please refer to the materials.

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has established new regulations to prevent work-related accidents caused by chemical substances. Starting from April 1, 2024, it has become mandatory for workplaces that handle chemical substances such as sodium hypochlorite (bleach), sodium hydroxide, and potassium hydroxide to require the use of protective goggles. [Details of the new regulations] ■ Workplace structure 1. Workers handling chemical substances must wear appropriate protective gear, such as goggles. 2. Establishment of a system for self-management. (1) Appoint a chemical substance manager. (2) Appoint a person responsible for managing the use of protective gear. ■ Prevention of direct contact with hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin or other injuries When engaging workers in tasks that involve manufacturing or handling chemical substances that are skin or eye irritants, corrosive to skin, or can be absorbed through the skin and cause health issues, they must be required to use protective gear to prevent injuries, depending on the harmfulness of the substances. For more details, please refer to the materials.

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has established new regulations to prevent work-related accidents caused by chemical substances. Starting from April 1, 2024, it will be mandatory for workplaces handling chemical substances such as sodium hypochlorite (bleach), sodium hydroxide, and potassium hydroxide to require the use of protective goggles. [Details of the new regulations] ■ Workplace structure 1. Workers handling chemical substances must wear appropriate protective equipment, such as goggles. 2. Establish a system for self-management. (1) Appoint a chemical substance manager. (2) Appoint a protective equipment management supervisor. ■ Prevention of direct contact with hazardous chemical substances When engaging workers in tasks that involve manufacturing or handling substances that are skin or eye irritants, corrosive to skin, or can be absorbed through the skin and cause health issues, it is necessary to require workers to use protective equipment to prevent injuries, depending on the harmfulness of the substance. For more details, please refer to the materials.

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has established new regulations to prevent work-related accidents caused by chemical substances. Starting from April 1, 2024, it will be mandatory for workplaces that handle chemical substances such as sodium hypochlorite (bleach), sodium hydroxide, and potassium hydroxide to require the use of protective goggles. [Details of the new regulations] ■ Workplace structure 1. Workers handling chemical substances must wear appropriate protective gear such as goggles. 2. Establish a system for self-management. (1) Appoint a chemical substance manager. (2) Appoint a protective gear management supervisor. ■ Prevention of direct contact with harmful chemical substances When engaging workers in tasks that involve manufacturing or handling chemical substances that are skin or eye irritants, corrosive to skin, or can be absorbed through the skin and cause health issues, workers must be required to use protective gear to prevent such injuries, depending on the harmfulness of the substances. For more details, please refer to the materials.