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Celebrating a Milestone: 50th Annual Environmental Safety Promotion Conference

On June 10, 2026, Watering Inc. (President: Masaki Yasuda, HQ: Minato, Tokyo) hosted its 50th Annual Environmental Safety Promotion Conference in Otemachi, Chiyoda, Tokyo. This significant event aimed to enhance the safety awareness of the company's employees and members of the Environmental Safety Cooperation Association while reinforcing commitment to achieving an accident-free and disaster-free workplace.

Background and Purpose

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has initiated a National Safety Week, focusing on promoting voluntary activities within the industry to prevent occupational accidents. This initiative runs from July 1 to July 7, with June designated as a preparatory period. The timing of this conference aligns with the preparatory period, allowing Watering Inc. to strengthen safety culture among its employees and partners, fostering a shared commitment to zero accidents.

Thus, this conference serves not only as a milestone celebration but also as a reaffirmation of the group's dedication to enhancing safety practices, reflecting on the progress made and the areas that require focused attention to improve safety outcomes.

Report on Safety Management

During the conference, Watering Inc. presented a comprehensive report on safety management, detailing incident statistics for 2025, the underlying factors, and future focus areas. It was noted that a significant number of occupational accidents last year were classified as non-injury incidents, showcasing some progress in reducing severe accidents leading to absenteeism. However, risks of conditions such as insect bites, heatstroke, slips, falls, cuts, traffic accidents, and similar incidents remained concerningly high, necessitating continued preventative measures.

Discussions highlighted several challenges contributing to these incidents, including oversight of hazards during the planning phase, insufficient risk assessments, neglect in pre-work checks, and variability in sensitivity to dangers among workers. Participants acknowledged the necessity of a proactive safety management approach that leverages near-miss incidents and reinforces education and training to prevent accidents before they occur.

Key Focus Areas for 2026

Moving forward, Watering Inc. has set the following priorities:
1. Effective dissemination and execution of the health and safety policy.
2. Thorough prevention of recurring similar accidents.
3. Strengthening education and training to enhance hazard sensitivity.
4. Ongoing awareness of seasonal hazards.

Event Overview

The event saw participation from 89 employees of Watering Inc. and 117 members from 90 of the cooperating companies. During the conference, awards were given for excellent safety initiatives, alongside a keynote address by free announcer Miki Tominaga, who presented a talk titled “Tokyo Life, Forest Life: Expanding Horizons.”

Collaborating companies shared practical examples of on-site improvements and safety efforts, with the top award going to “Improvement of Inflow Gate Work at Hiragawa Pumping Station in Nagoya City,” showcasing a successful practical initiative that can be shared across the industry.

Honoring Safety Initiatives

Award Winners:

• - Grand Prize: “Improvement of Inflow Gate Work at Hiragawa Pumping Station” presented by Katsuhiro Niwa from Fukoku Tokai Co., Ltd.
• - Excellence Award: “Case Study Presentation from Kashiwai Water Purification Plant” by Tomoyuki Kamata and Masahiro Gotanda from Sankyokogyo Co., Ltd.
• - Excellence Award: “Importance of Pre-Work Procedures Verification” by Katsutoshi Yano from Ibara Kogyo Co., Ltd.

Conference Declaration

Throughout this event, Watering Inc. and the Environmental Safety Cooperation Association reaffirmed the philosophy that “Safety, Health, and Well-being are paramount.” The focus shifted to prioritizing the mental and physical wellbeing of all workers and solidifying commitments to eliminating absenteeism caused by accidents, improving workplace environments, complying with regulations, and promoting health management initiatives.

This initiative collectively aims to achieve zero work-related accidents and create a safe, secure working environment, as all group members and cooperating companies unite in this effort.

About Watering Inc.

Watering (Sui-ing) is driven by the philosophy of “continuously contributing to society through water, the source of life.” They handle everything from design and construction to operation and maintenance of water treatment facilities across about 300 sites nationwide, under the brand message “Create the Future Beyond Water.” With a focus on community challenges, they remain committed to providing a safe and secure water environment, sustaining both lives and future urban developments.

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