87-45 Industrial Safety and Health Act

Summary

This law, in combination with the Labor Standards Law (Act No. 49 of 1947) , establishes hazard prevention standards for the prevention of occupational accidents, clarifies the responsibility system, and promotes voluntary activities. The purpose is to ensure the safety and health of workers in the workplace and promote the formation of a comfortable working environment by promoting comprehensive and systematic measures to prevent such measures.

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Issuer

Japan

Year

1972

Region

Asia

Issuer (type)

Japan International Center for Occupational Safety and Health (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Manufacturing
Health Care & Social Assistance
Construction
Education

Restrictiveness

Very Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 10: Reduced Inequality