Takamiya Holds 17th Safety and Health Conference, Aiming to 'Deliver Safety to the Site'

## Overview
Takamiya Co., Ltd., a construction industry platformer known for creating innovative solutions such as scaffolding, held its 17th Safety and Health Conference on May 18, 2026, in collaboration with the Takamiya Safety and Health Association, aiming to eradicate workplace accidents at construction sites.

## Background
Workplace accidents in the construction sector remain a serious social issue. According to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, construction-related fatalities increased from 223 in 2023 to 232 in 2024, an approximate 4.0% rise. This accounts for about 31% of fatalities across all industries, with 'falls' being the most common, necessitating urgent safety measures. Since 2010, Takamiya has held this annual conference to raise safety awareness across the entire industry.

## Advanced Initiatives
The conference highlighted several key initiatives:
- **Digital Visualization**: Promoting AI patrols and digital safety education.
- **Experiential Training**: Utilizing the 'Takamiya Lab.' training hubs in the East and West to promote multiskilling and technical standardization.
- **Organizational Support**: Implementing a 'Coin System' to allow for mutual work support and prevent over-exertion.

President and Chairman Kazumasa Takamiya emphasized creating sustainable sites through systems and education, while Director Tomoya Tatsumi stated, 'Safety should be viewed as a value-add, not a cost.' Takamiya continues to advance safety management based on objective data, such as strength testing with full-scale equipment, striving to root 'safety as a site culture' deeper within the industry beyond mere rule compliance.