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[Report on occupational health and safety practice, level 4]
K Fujishiro1, T Higashi, T Mohri
1Occupational Health Training Center, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan.
Journal of UOEH
|November 5, 1997
Summary
Japanese companies need more occupational health and safety (OHS) expertise due to international standards. This study compares the UK
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health and Safety
- International Standards
- Workplace Safety Training
Background:
- Increasing international standardization necessitates specialized occupational health and safety (OHS) knowledge in Japanese companies.
- Current OHS training systems in Japan may not fully meet the demands of global standards.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the UK's Occupational Health and Safety Practice, Level 4 standard.
- To compare this international standard with existing Japanese OHS licensing and training.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of the Occupational Health and Safety Practice, Level 4 standard developed by the Occupational Health and Safety Lead Body (OHSLB) in England.
- Comparative assessment against Japanese occupational health and safety licensing frameworks.
Main Results:
- The UK standard is designed for general OHS practitioners.
- Identified gaps in the Japanese training system for OHS professionals.
Conclusions:
- The Japanese training system for occupational health and safety practitioners requires significant development.
- Enhancing OHS training is crucial for Japanese companies to align with international standards.