Strengthening Heatstroke Countermeasures: Aiming for Zero Incidents at Construction Sites

Serita Construction Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Takeo, Saga; CEO: Akihiro Serita) is strengthening heatstroke prevention measures at construction sites in response to recent extreme heat. The company focuses on three pillars: enhancing personal equipment, thorough health management, and improving the work environment to ensure a safe workplace. With rising summer temperatures, heatstroke risks in outdoor work have become a social issue. The company provides cooling vests, salt candies, sports drinks, and oral rehydration solutions. They have also deployed 'Drinking Anko: An-MMu,' a salt-sweet bean paste developed with confectionery shop Kashin Maruichi, to all sites. The 'Mutual Monitoring' health system involves pair-checks before work to identify hidden heatstroke symptoms. Additionally, spot coolers are used in maintenance factories to reduce thermal stress. CEO Akihiro Serita emphasizes that a safe and healthy environment is the foundation of high-quality work.