Measures to prevent falls and occupational accidents due to physical function decline in older workers.

Organizing measures for preventing workplace accidents for older workers, in anticipation of Labor Standards Inspection Office responses, for practical staff.

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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