Serialised in the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun
"Safety, Health and Well-being of Workers"
IGSAP aims to "improve the safety, health, and well-being of workers" and promotes initiatives based on a "holistic approach" that focuses on four aspects: technology, management, human resources, and rule-making.
The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, together with IGSAP, is running a series introducing the activities of domestic and international organizations and companies that are implementing a "holistic approach" with the aim of raising awareness in society about improving "the safety, health, and well-being of workers" and contributing to their realization.
■Serial Archive
2026.8.6・News
IOSH (Stuart Hughes)(31 times)
IOSH's message is based on the principle of "fostering a culture of safe work," and outlines their corporate activities related to "safety and health and risk management pioneered by new technologies, and AI that instantly detects hazards and provides instructions for countermeasures," aiming to build a workplace where everyone can work together with peace of mind and perform at their best.
2026.7.9・News
L'Oreal(30 times)
L'Oréal operates under the motto, "A brand of trust woven from systems and culture, where value transcends outward beauty." Furthermore, it states that safety is an "investment" that opens up the future, and aims to achieve well-being for every employee.
2026.6.18・News
MTG(29 times)
MTG's philosophy is "One person shines, everyone shines, everything shines," and its goal is to realize well-being for each and every employee. They are advancing research and implementation of fine bubble electrolyzed water, and when performing cleaning, they describe "achieving and promoting a hygienic environment with a small amount of water while simultaneously saving water and electricity."
2026.5.28・News
Siemens(28 times)
Siemens is driving a shift in awareness to evolve workplace safety and health, moving from compliance to culture. The article describes how they are integrating health and safety goals into their sustainability strategy, placing them at the heart of management, evaluating safety and health outcomes, and fostering a sense of ownership among all employees.
2026.4.30・News
Panasonic Connect(27 times)
At the heart of Konosuke Matsushita's management philosophy is "people," which he considers the core of management and which guides his company's activities accordingly. This document describes a system that uses digital technology to collect and improve near-miss data, enabling risk prediction and prevention of workplace accidents.
2026.4.8・News
Acciona(26 times)
This article introduces a Spanish global company that handles the entire sustainable infrastructure process, from design and operation to maintenance. It showcases a system that utilizes VR, smart cameras, and AI to foster a safety culture worldwide, and describes how its implementation has resulted in a 67% reduction in serious and fatal accidents by managing vast amounts of OSH data.
2026.3.18・News
Nitto Denko Corporation(25 times)
This document describes how the company, which has expanded its operations nationwide to create an environment where diverse talents can work with enthusiasm and a sense of purpose, contributes to the community through the employment of people with disabilities and provides information on supporting the independence of people with disabilities.
2026.2.26・News
The Great(24 times)
As a company with 80 locations worldwide and 7 employees, the report describes measures to maintain mental well-being, such as "creating an open, supportive culture that understands stress through dialogue within teams and eliminates prejudice, as well as a system that involves management."
2026.2.4・News
EU-OSHA(23 times)
The EU introduces the growing importance of occupational safety and health, including "mandatory consultation between employers and employees to reduce risks" and "creating a safe working environment in the digital age," and describes the expansion of employment and the improvement of social protection for workers.
2026.1.15・News
Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd.(22 times)
Regarding "Providing a comfortable working environment that takes into consideration the health and safety of workers," the document introduces "Safety 2.0 compliant vehicles," which are innovative safety technologies that prevent accidents caused by being pinched in aerial work vehicles, and describes safety and health education using smartphones, among other topics.
2025.12.26・News
Panasonic Automotive Systems Co., Ltd.(21 times)
The report describes efforts to achieve "healthy management" and create a rewarding workplace, including "challenging to achieve both safety and productivity by introducing collaborative robots."
2025.12.10・News
National Safety Council (NSC)(20 times)
It states that the safety field will evolve and be redefined to "predict accidents and detect them before they occur," and that managers should respond with compassion and consideration rather than blame.
2025.11.25・News
Kawasaki Heavy Industries(19 times)
The report describes progress in the development of fundamental technologies for "safe stopping" of robots, and describes how these technologies are being implemented in social environments where robots work collaboratively with people.
2025.11.13・News
Mr. Zou Ziren, Taiwan(18 times)
Taking the opportunity of visiting the Osaka-Kansai Expo, he participated in a GISHW event, saw and heard about the evolution of "hazard prediction" and "visualization" in the construction industry, and wrote about what he plans to promote in Taiwan in the future.
2025.11.04 News
Obayashi Corporation(17 times)
The document states that by promoting the introduction of a new tool, "heavy machinery robotization," it will eliminate the concepts of "hard, dirty, and dangerous" and accelerate the new 3Ks of "salary, expectations, and vacation."
2025.10.14 News
Fraunhofer IPA(16 times)
Simplifying and accelerating robot safety design through the digital transformation of Industry 4.0
The contents are listed.
2025.10.02 News
Japanese Standards Association (JSA)(15 times)
It includes a declaration of international standardization at the Expo site and discussions held at the forum on achieving collaborative safety through AI and robotics.
2025.09.19 News
Japan Robot System Integrator Association (SIer Association)(14 times)
It contains information on the education, certification, and contests necessary for students and workers to build robot systems.
2025.09.04 News
Finnish Institute of Occupational Health[13th]
VZF (Vision Zero Forum) member companies share best practices and provide information that contributes to improving well-being and productivity.
2025.08.22 News
Daifuku[12th]
The article states that automation technology for moving things will enrich your life and "free you from heavy labor and the 3Ks."
2025.08.07 News
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Robot Policy Office, Director Ishisone[11th]
The article states that the adoption of robots in advanced workplaces will accelerate automation and help overcome labor shortages.
2025.07.24 News
President of the International College of Occupational Health (ICOH)[10th]
It includes economic development and the fight against health damage, "prevention through improved working conditions."
2025.07.09 News
German Institute for Research and Testing of Statutory Accident Insurance (IFA)[9th]
It describes "improving the work environment based on physical load data (movement, heart rate, muscle activity, etc.)."
2025.06.27 News
Japanese Standards Association (JSA)[8th]
The article states, "Standardization forum to be held at Expo, with NVIDIA, a leader in AI automation, taking the stage," and "Bringing happiness to 80 billion people around the world."
2025.06.27 News
British Association for Health and Safety at Work(IOSH) [7th]
The document includes "workplace accidents that could have been prevented" and "investment in improving the working environment," and the details will be introduced at the GISHW Expo event.
2025.05.29 News
Japan Electrical Control Equipment Industries Association (NECA)[6th]
It states "Future Vision 2030" and "Promoting well-being and comfort, and working to create a healthy workplace."
2025.05.16・News
Hideo Kobayashi, Group Leader, Mechatronics, Technology Development Department, SCM Division, Kao Corporation[5th]
It mentions "true diversity" and "collaboration between people with disabilities and robots."
2025.05.16 News
Mr. Hiroshige Honjo, National Project Coordinator, International Labour Organization (ILO) Japan Office[4th]
It states, "Disseminating information on occupational safety at the Expo" and "Learn from suggestions from young people and take concrete action."
2025.05.16 News
Masahiro Morioka, Chief Engineer, FANUC Robotics Research and Development Division[3th]
It states that "no safety fences, space-saving" and "people and robots work side by side."
2025.05.16 News
Hans-Horst Konkolevsky, Chairman of the Board, International Fund for Occupational Accident Prevention (ORP)[2th]
It states, "For the first time at an Expo, safety experts from around the world will come together" and "Promoting the improvement of well-being."
2025.04.08 News
Masao Mukaidono, Honorary Chairman of the Safety Global Promotion Organization[1th]
It states that "ICT is used to achieve collaborative safety through information sharing between people, things, and the environment."
IGSAP Publications
Well-being in Practice!
The world's most powerful method "Vision Zero"
Price2,750 JPY (TAX+)
Issued: May 2023, 5
Introducing 20 companies with the world's most powerful method, "Vision Zero," and their well-being promotion know-how and best practices!
- Now on sale at bookstores nationwide (e-book available)
- Written by more than 20 experts and knowledgeable people from Japan and abroad
- IGSAP advocates "safety, health, and well-being for workers," and through this, will improve the well-being of companies and contribute to the well-being of people in society.
- ISBN: 9784296202119
- Author: Safety Global Promotion Organization
- Publisher: Nikkei BP
- Number of pages: 304 pages
- Format: B5
