[Case Studies of 4 Major Companies Released! A New Trend in Safety Measures Not Relying on 'Awareness']

Ito Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Hikari City, Yamaguchi Prefecture; Representative Director and President: Kohei Ito) has released new case studies from four companies (sake brewing, aviation-related, food manufacturing) as examples of the introduction of its proprietary metal anti-slip product, 'Kutsusoko Catcher.' In addition to preventing slips, which are a major cause of falls, the product offers significant benefits such as improved productivity and prevention of foreign object contamination, and is characterized by being consistently evaluated across different industries.

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■ Introducing Real Voices from Diverse Workplaces
Ito Co., Ltd. is expanding its 'Kutsusoko Catcher' case study page, not only detailing the product's installation status but also introducing advanced safety initiatives at each company. The newly added companies are all committed to workplace safety, and we have heard real voices from employees and safety managers.

・Dassai Co., Ltd.
・ANA Sky Building Service Co., Ltd.
・Kadoya Sesame Mills Inc.
・Sanko Seika Co., Ltd.

■ Increasing Fall Accidents, Becoming a Social Problem
The number of deaths and injuries due to industrial accidents in Japan is increasing year by year. Fall accidents are the number one cause of industrial accidents. They occur regardless of industry and are becoming a social problem, being included as a priority item in the national industrial accident prevention plan.

In environments where the 'three major slip risks' of water, oil, and powder are present, the risk is particularly high, and conventional tapes and coatings could not prevent slips, making it a challenge to rely on 'awareness' by calling for 'caution' and 'body conditioning to prevent falls.'

Ito Co., Ltd. is working to solve this social problem and has set 'freeing all humanity from slip risks' as its business mission, advocating for the 'democratization of anti-slip,' where anti-slip measures are naturally installed in dangerous areas.

*Click here for the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's 'Fall Accident Prevention' page

■ Amazing Effects with Unique Principle
Unlike the conventional anti-slip principle of 'friction,' Kutsusoko Catcher utilizes a unique principle called 'fit-in effect' to demonstrate amazing anti-slip effects against the 'three major slip risks.' In addition, it is made of stainless steel, making it resistant to wear and deterioration, freeing users from maintenance for a long period.

*Click here for detailed features of Kutsusoko Catcher

■ Highly Evaluated for Productivity Improvement and Psychological Stress Reduction
In the case studies released this time, Kutsusoko Catcher was evaluated for the following points:

① Overwhelming anti-slip power... Workers can work with peace of mind even in environments where water and oil are routinely present.

② Productivity improvement... Significantly reduces the time and effort spent on replacing anti-slip tapes and regularly checking for peeling, allowing workers to concentrate on their original tasks.

③ Reduction of psychological stress... Frees both workers and managers from dealing with accidents and near-miss reports, contributing to a sense of security throughout the workplace.

■ A Big Step Towards 'Democratization of Anti-Slip'
In these case studies, each company also introduced their safety initiatives and philosophies other than Kutsusoko Catcher, and it is felt that the movement towards 'democratization of anti-slip' is spreading across industries. This page will be actively expanded in the future, aiming to share knowledge on safety measures widely and contribute to the reduction of industrial accidents.