'Zero Heatstroke' Project 2026 Season Kicks Off: Training Video to Support Corporate Heatstroke Countermeasures Now Available on Official Store

The "Zero Heatstroke" project (hereafter, this project), promoted by the Japan Weather Association (Headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo, Chairman: Kazuhiro Watanabe, hereafter "Japan Weather Association"), will begin its activities for the 2026 season from April 1st (Wednesday). In conjunction with this, the video "Heatstroke Countermeasures Course for Everyone to Learn" will be available for purchase at the "Zero Heatstroke" official store starting today. This video can be utilized for internal company training to acquire knowledge on preventing and dealing with heatstroke. The project theme for this year is "Supporting those responsible for heatstroke prevention." We will disseminate information that supports the enlightenment of people in positions to watch over organizations and society, such as workplace occupational health and safety managers, site supervisors, human resources and general affairs personnel, and educators, thereby raising awareness of heatstroke countermeasures throughout society as a whole. ■ "Heatstroke Countermeasures Course for Everyone to Learn" Video Sample https://www.netsuzero.jp/edificationtool#learn1 ■ One year since heatstroke countermeasures became mandatory for businesses: Risk management by care personnel is required more clearly With the enforcement of the revised Industrial Safety and Health Act Regulations on June 1, 2025, heatstroke countermeasures in the workplace have been strengthened. To prevent heatstroke from becoming severe, businesses are obligated to "establish a system," "create procedures," and "inform relevant parties." As risk management for heatstroke by businesses is more clearly required, it continues to be important for organizations and society as a whole to prepare for the heat to protect oneself and those around from heatstroke. ■ Selling the video "Heatstroke Countermeasures Course for Everyone to Learn" that can be utilized for internal company training related to heatstroke countermeasures Under the supervision of doctors and weather forecasters, this project has produced a training video that can be utilized for internal training and study sessions, which goes on sale today. In this video, viewers can comprehensively learn the basic knowledge of heatstroke, as well as receive explanations on first aid according to a flowchart. Information to ensure that it is "ready to use" and that "the frontline can act in an emergency" is summarized in an approximately 25-minute e-learning video, accompanied by illustrations and explanations from weather forecasters. Please use it to deepen your understanding of heatstroke prevention and improve your awareness of countermeasures. - Name: "Heatstroke Countermeasures Course for Everyone to Learn" - Preparing for the heat with correct knowledge - Duration: Approximately 25 minutes - Audio: Japanese (with Japanese subtitles) - Chapters: 1. Characteristics of Japan's climate and heatstroke risks 2. Such...