Cross-Industry Collaboration Expands the Safety Network at Tsumiki Production Event

Expanding the Circle of Safety: Tsumiki Production's Event

On May 9, 2025, Tsumiki Production Co., Ltd., a leading cross-innovation company based in Sumida, Tokyo, hosted a vital event titled “Safety Discussion Meeting” at its office. This gathering highlighted the importance of safety education among various industries, bringing together around 30 participants to share the latest cases, challenges, and know-how in safety training.

Mission of the Event: Creating a Community for Safety Expansion

This quarterly event is part of Tsumiki Production’s initiative to form a “Community to Expand the Circle of Safety.” The aim is not only to share cases involving safety education that utilizes Virtual Reality (VR) but also to delve deeper into the specific challenges faced by different sectors and the expertise developed over years. By learning from each other and building connections, the participants strive to foster a stronger “circle of safety” that contributes to enhancing safety awareness throughout the industry.

With a warm and approachable atmosphere, the event encouraged lively discussions among attendees.

Engaging Presentations and Active Discussions

During the meeting, four presenters from safety education sectors showcased their latest practices and insights:

Yukiko Shimazaki - IHI Corporation

Engaging Safety Education that Leaves an Impression
Shimazaki highlighted innovative methods beyond just making VR experiences interesting. She shared insights from “Commitment Surveys” taken after VR training to reinforce memory retention, engaging training using electric shock devices to create a sense of realism, and the multifaceted challenges of providing multilingual support.

Takamasa Katanozaka - Sugiko Co., Ltd.

Professional Safety Education: Melding Reality with the Metaverse
Katanozaka presented on the evolution of safety education at Sugiko, a scaffolding expert company, combining live demonstrations with metaverse technology. He emphasized creating a personal experience within VR training and introduced unique educational techniques aiming to shift away from relying solely on intuition and experience.

Kentaro Okamoto - East Japan Railway Company

Connecting Past Accidents to Today's Safety
Okamoto explained railway safety education initiatives aimed at preserving memories of past accidents. He discussed how Tsumiki Production collaborated on creating an Augmented Reality (AR) tool to revisit past incident sites, helping new employees learn from previous mistakes.

Kazuhiro Izumi - Sanki Partners, Inc.

Latest Trends in Safety Education from a Renowned Training Facility
Izumi outlined the closely observed trends in safety training, revealing the discrepancies between national policies and on-site realities. He stressed the significant role that behavior plays in accidents over mere knowledge gaps and discussed the need for quality-focused safety training over quantity.

After the presentations, an engaging Q&A session followed, where participants exchanged concrete questions related to their organizational challenges. Discussions revolved around maximizing the educational effects of VR, promoting safety awareness across diverse workplace environments, and nurturing young talent.

The attendees displayed keen interest, reflecting their sincere commitment to safety.

Networking Opportunities for Cross-Industry Collaboration

Following the discussions, a networking session provided a relaxed atmosphere to exchange thoughts freely. This occasion led to vibrant conversations among presenters, attendees, and Tsumiki staff, strengthening their shared commitment to safety across the industry.

Tsumiki Production is committed to regularly hosting safety discussion meetings to enhance collaboration with safety education-related companies. The next session is scheduled for September 2025, where insights and challenges learned will be incorporated into developing more effective safety educational solutions such as VR training content. Through this community, Tsumiki aims not only to elevate safety awareness but also to contribute to the realization of a safer society.

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