It is concerned to have accidents as slips and falls on icy surfaces, motor vehicle's accidents caused by poor visibility, accidents during snow removal, and carbon monoxide poisoning. It is essential to prepare extra safety measures in winter as well as usual safety measures.

Falls and tripping prevention measures
・Check and notify places where may have possibilities of falls and tripping on icy surfaces
・Wear warm and non-slip shoes
・Anti-freezing measures (sprinkle snow blower and sand, and attach anti-slip
materials on stairs and required places)
・Walk with short steps without putting your hands in pockets and hands full

Work related motor vehicle accidents prevention measures

・Be cautious of speed and distance between vehicles, and have leeway on time
・Inspect vehicles and use snow tires
・Implement safety driving education

Falls and tripping prevention measures
・Wear a fall prevention harness when removing snow on a high place and sealings
・Place a guard, and work from top to bottom without working vertical at the same time
・Scaffoldings are to be inspected and snow removed before work

Work-related accidents involving heavy equipment
・Remove ice blocks before use
・Inspect vehicles before use checking hotline systems on front and rear glasses
・Do not enter dangerous zones
・Guiding staff must be easily notified (color flags, fluorescent vest, and beam light)
・Roadsides are to be clearly notified (poles and signs)
・Places where avalanche and snowslide occurred before, and may occur must be taken measures and reinstalled
・Stop working when dangerously snowing

Carbon monoxide poisoning prevention measures

・Tasks and ventilation methods procedures to be made and informed
・Safety and hygiene education
・Machines with an internal combustion engine are not to be used where is hard to be naturally ventilated
・Ventilate well and be cautious when using fuel and gas appliances and combustion heating equipment

It is necessary to be extra cautioned to work in winter. And prevention of work-related accidents requires high level of awareness on safety and hygiene measures, and information must be notified to workers.