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Occupational safety and health

Occupational safety and health

Japan

I plan to update wiki entry for Japan's equivalent of OSHA/NIOSH


Japan Industrial Safety and Health Association

Japan's primary occupational safety and health agency is the Japan Industrial Safety and Health Association (JISHA) JISHA is a non-profit organization established under the Industrial Safety and Health Act of 1972. It works closely with the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) the regulatory body, to promote workplace safety and health.

The responsibilities of JISHA include: Providing education and training on occupational safety and health, conducting research and surveys on workplace safety and health issues, offering technical guidance and consultations to businesses, disseminating information and raising awareness about occupational safety and health, and collaborating with international organizations to share best practices and improve global workplace safety standards

The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) itself plays a crucial role in overseeing occupational safety and health in Japan. The MHLW is responsible for enforcing the Industrial Safety and Health Act, setting regulations and guidelines, supervising labor inspectors who monitor workplaces for compliance with safety and health standards, and investigating accidents to issuing orders to improve safety conditions.

Additionally, other organizations that play a role in occupational safety and health in Japan include:

  • National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (JNIOSH): Researches occupational safety and health issues.
  • Labor Standards Inspection Offices: Inspects workplaces to ensure compliance with occupational safety and health laws and regulations.

Needlestick Injury

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  1. ^ "Needlestick and Sharp-Object Injury Reports". EPINet Multihospital Sharps Injury Surveillance Network. International Healthcare Worker Safety Center. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 25 February 2016.
  2. ^ "National Clinician Consultation Center". Retrieved 2024-03-17.