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Occupational safety and health

National legislation and public organizations

Japan

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 [1].

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 [2].

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

  • Japan National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (JNIOSH): JNIOSH conducts research to support governmental policies in occupational safety and health. The organization categorizes its research into project studies, cooperative research, fundamental research, and government-requested research. Each category focuses on specific themes, from preventing accidents and ensuring workers' health, to addressing changes in employment structure. The organization sets clear goals, develops road maps, and collaborates with the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to discuss progress and policy contributions [3].
  • Labor Standards Bureau: The labor standard inspection office supervises and guides businesses, inspects manufacturing facilities for safety and compliance, investigates accidents and collects statistics, carries our punishment for safety violations, and pays accident compensation for injured workers [4].
  1. ^ "中央労働災害防止協会". www.jisha.or.jp. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
  2. ^ "Information Available in English". www.mhlw.go.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-03-23.
  3. ^ "JNIOSH - National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Japan". www.jniosh.johas.go.jp. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
  4. ^ "Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare". www.mhlw.go.jp. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
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