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Enhancing Employee Safety Management through 'Interactive Safety Training'

Asahi Kogyo Co., Ltd., located in Minato-ku, Tokyo, is dedicated to improving the safety management skills and risk sensitivity of its employees in the construction industry. To achieve this goal, the company recently conducted an innovative program called 'Interactive Safety Training' at various locations across Japan. This program was made possible through collaboration with Sugitaka Co., Ltd., a company that specializes in the rental of construction scaffolding and offers support in safety management.

The core of the training involved simulating dangerous scenarios that might occur on construction sites. Participants were engaged in a hands-on experience, where they could visually perceive, physically interact with, and experience the potential hazards directly. This practical approach aimed to enhance their sensitivity to various risks by emphasizing the importance of understanding the magnitude of impacts and the mechanisms that lead to accidents.

During the post-training discussions, participants actively exchanged opinions about concrete guidelines for preventing accidents and effective responses in emergencies, thereby deepening their shared understanding of safety measures.

Training Details

Event Overview

• - Date: July 17, 2026
• - Location: Sugitaka Sendai Equipment Center
• - Participants: 20

• - Date: September 30, 2026
• - Location: Sugitaka Yokkaichi Equipment Center
• - Participants: 14

• - Date: October 27, 2026
• - Location: Sugitaka Ichihara Equipment Center
• - Participants: 21

Key Experiences & Demonstrations

• - Inspections of scaffolding and work equipment before starting work
• - Firsthand exposure to risks of falls and dropped objects
• - Proper usage of fall prevention equipment and experiencing impacts
• - Recognition of labor hazards when using portable work tables and carts

Looking ahead, Asahi Kogyo plans to share insights gained from these training sessions internally and explore the integration of Virtual Reality (VR) technology for enhanced safety experience education. The intention is not only to expand the educational content but also to extend the target audience beyond employees to include partner companies, encouraging an overall enhancement of safety consciousness among all individuals involved in construction.

Asahi Kogyo remains committed to strengthening safety education, striving to prevent labor accidents and construction troubles while improving safety, quality, and productivity in the industry.

About Asahi Kogyo Co., Ltd.

Founded in 1925, Asahi Kogyo Co., Ltd. is committed to creating optimal environments using advanced technology based on the science of air, water, and heat. The company is engaged in the equipment construction business as well as the manufacturing and sales of equipment for various industries, including semiconductor and LCD machinery, contributing to the development of comfortable and optimal spaces for factories, laboratories, and data centers.
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