Asbestos Work injury certification and compensation to bereaved to 1088 people Last December 18:09
Last year, as many as 1088 people were recognized as industrial accidents or were compensated by their bereaved families because of lung cancer caused by asbestos inhaled at work.
According to the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare There were 1088 people, 34 more than the year.
By industry, the construction industry is the largest with 611 people, followed by the manufacturing industry with 382 people.
According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, “health damage caused by asbestos occurs after a latent period of 30 to 40 years, so the number of occupational accident certifications may remain at a high level for the time being.”
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has announced the names and addresses of more than 14,000 offices nationwide where people who have been certified as workers were working on the website, and is worried about working and living in the neighborhood. Some people are calling to consult with labor standards offices or medical institutions.
Hotline 0120-117-554
In addition, patient groups have opened a hotline for consultation on health hazards for two days from 19th.
The telephone number is 0120-117-554 and is accepted from 10am to 7pm.