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Collaboration for Safety: ValueSport and MS&AD InterRisk

E-3 Corporation, based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has announced a collaboration with MS&AD InterRisk Institute to enhance workplace safety for older workers through its service, ValueSport. This partnership aims to leverage the strengths of both companies in delivering essential safety measures, particularly in light of Japan's aging workforce.

Background of the Collaboration: Adapting to the Revised Labor Safety Law

Japan is experiencing a rapid aging of its workforce, making the prevention of workplace accidents among older workers a pressing issue. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has provided guidelines urging businesses to take necessary measures according to the physical capabilities and duties of older employees. With the implementation of the revised Labor Safety and Health Act in April 2026, measures to prevent work-related accidents for workers aged 60 and over will transition from recommended practices to mandatory efforts.

MS&AD InterRisk has developed a comprehensive consulting package that supports companies in structuring their safety measures, making it crucial for them to identify and address human risks in the workplace. ValueSport will focus on physical risk assessments and group analyses, which are integral to achieving safer working environments.

Specific Roles within the Collaboration

ValueSport's role primarily encompasses the following key areas:
1. Physical Fitness Evaluations: Recognizing that aging can impair physical functions, potentially increasing the risk of incidents such as falls, ValueSport offers assessments tailored to the characteristics of older workers. This service allows employees to understand their physical capabilities objectively.
2. Physical Risk Measurement and Group Analysis: By collecting and analyzing individual data, ValueSport visualizes the overall physical risks within an organization. This insight helps employers identify hazardous areas and prioritize departments that require immediate interventions.
3. Promotion of Proactive Fitness Initiatives: Based on measurement outcomes, ValueSport provides guidance for low-fitness employees to maintain or enhance their physical condition, facilitating behavior changes aimed at preventing workplace accidents.

Support for Age-Friendly Subsidies in 2026

As part of its efforts to enhance workplace safety, the Age-Friendly Subsidy will provide financial assistance for initiatives aimed at improving working conditions for older employees. This subsidy, which partially covers costs up to 1 million yen, emphasizes the necessity for companies to not just establish formal measures but to implement actionable solutions that effectively reduce accident risks.
Before applying for this subsidy, companies must conduct risk assessments that consider the specific traits of older workers. The visibility of these risks and well-founded countermeasures will become crucial as they prepare to meet these requirements.

ValueSport's collaboration with MS&AD InterRisk will streamline this process, allowing organizations to integrate risk assessments with actionable strategies to meet subsidy criteria.

Future Prospects

Through this partnership with MS&AD InterRisk, E-3 Corporation aims to tackle the significant challenge of ensuring safety for older workers with data-driven and scientifically sound approaches. The goal extends beyond basic risk management; it includes fortifying a work environment conducive to long-term employee well-being—an endeavor that aligns with the principles of health management.

About MS&AD InterRisk Institute Inc.

• - Location: 2-105 Kanda Awajicho, Chiyoda, Tokyo
• - Established: January 4, 1993
• - CEO: Takuya Miyaoka
• - Website: MS&AD InterRisk
• - Business Scope: Consulting, commissioned research, seminar hosting, and publishing.

About E-3 Corporation

• - Location: 4-8-1 Kojimachi, Chiyoda, Tokyo
• - Established: August 8, 2003
• - CEO: Tetsuya Onodera
• - Website: E-3
• - Business Scope: Implementing the value of sports in education, careers, and health, alongside initiatives aimed at youth development and community health,