Hello, everyone.
This is Enta.
You know what "early old age" means, right? lol
That's right—it's a phrase said to mark the beginning of old age.
It is said that in the past, “early middle age” began at age 40, whereas today it begins at age 60.
We’re already in what’s known as the “100-year era,” and
One in two women will live to be 90That's right.
One in four men lives to be 90 years oldThat's right.
As has been mentioned quite a bit in books, on TV, and elsewhere, in another 20 to 30 years or so...
They say a time is coming when living to 120 will be the norm...
But that's beside the point.
In the past, when I went to a general contractor’s construction site, I was told that people aged 65 or older weren’t allowed to work on slopes, which caused me a lot of trouble.
It is said that one in five workers in the construction industry today is an older adult (age 65 or older).
Even though we have the Act on Stabilization of Employment of Older Workers, older people are still losing job opportunities, aren't they?
Is this really a vicious cycle, where young people are supporting older adults who have lost their jobs!?
There are a lot of very elderly people working in the slope maintenance industry.
Maybe the anchor shop isn't so bad after all? ...
So, after doing a lot of research, I’ve come to the conclusion that...
It is best not to have older adults work at heights.That's the conclusion we ended up reaching.
It's very unfortunate, but that's the reality.That was it.
The factors behind this are as follows:
1. An Employer’s Duty of Care Regarding Safety
(The obligation to take measures to protect workers’ lives and physical well-being from danger when they use facilities, equipment, or tools provided by the employer for the purpose of performing work, or while performing work at the employer’s premises)
If the contractor (prime contractor) determines that it is not possible to ensure safe working conditions but, due to on-site circumstances (such as a heavy workload or staff shortages), accepts the workers and allows them to perform the work, and an accident occurs as a result,Potential Liability for Damages Due to a Breach of the Duty of CareThat means there is one.
2.,Guidelines for Safe Construction Practices in Civil EngineeringMeasures for Workers at [Location]
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(5) When working at heights, the assignment of unskilled workers and older workers should beAvoid doing this.
*Article 62 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act*
3. Occupational Safety and Health Act
(Considerations for Middle-Aged and Older Adults, etc.)
Article 62. With regard to middle-aged and older workers and other persons who require special consideration in the workplace for the prevention of occupational accidents, employers shall, in accordance with the physical and mental conditions of such persons,We must strive to ensure proper placement.
Manual for Improving the Workplace to Accommodate Older Workers
That's the point.
This applies specifically to slope maintenance workers, but to be frank, it has become increasingly difficult for those considered elderly to do this kind of work.
Act on Stabilization of Employment of Older WorkersAlthough this is the case, in fact, under the various occupational safety and health laws,NoThat's what they say.
It may seem contradictory, but this is the reality of the situation, so we have no choice but to go along with it.
As a company,Measures to Protect the CompanySo,Measures taken at the site to protect the site。
After all, if an accident were to occur, it would be the management that would be held accountable.
In a sense,It can also be concluded that management is thorough and that clear on-site rules are in place.
So, with that, this one ends on a bit of a "ding" note, but...
I guess we'll just have to try different approaches until we find a good solution.
To Keep Working as a Slope Engineer Even in the Age of 100!
See you later.
