We carry out various types of research and conduct surveys to improve the health and safety standards of construction companies and help prevent accidents.
Committees have been set up to carry out research and conduct surveys on construction health and safety issues. The members are chosen according to the research topic from experts, academics, those experienced in the field of construction, or current corporate managers. The outcomes of the research and surveys are reflected in safety construction policies for accident prevention, revision of safety work procedure manuals, textbooks for health and safety training, or in reference materials for health and safety management activities.
1.Safety measures for construction machinery
2.Occupational diseases prevention measures
3.Safety equipment and protective tools
4.Textbooks for health and safety training
JCOSHA compiles accident statistical data for the construction industry. Statistical tables or the like can be viewed retroactively, including the incidence of fatal accidents by prefecture and month, or the type of construction work, and the incidence of all accidents by type.
For statistics in all industries, visit the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s website, Shokuba no Anzen Site (Workplace Safety Website)!
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of casualties | All industries | (119,535) |
(116,311) |
(117,910) |
| Construction industry | (17,184) |
(15,584) |
(15,058) |
|
| Number of fatalities | All industries | 1,057 | 972 | 928 |
| Construction industry | 377 | 327 | 294 | |