According to a summary by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the total number of people who died of heat stroke during work last year and those who took a leave of absence for four days or more was 959, an increase of 16% from the previous year.
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare is calling attention ahead of the hot season.
According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, 22 people (-3 people) died from heat stroke during work last year, and 937 people (+133 people) took a leave of absence for 4 days or more, totaling 959 people. The number increased by 130, or 16%, from the year.
By industry, the construction industry has the largest number with 215, followed by the manufacturing industry with 199 and the transportation industry with 137.
By month, "August" was 651 and "July" was 115, accounting for about 80% in the last two months.
In addition, it is estimated that about 20% of all cases suffer from heat stroke while working indoors.
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare is calling attention ahead of the hot season.
According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, "Companies are required to manage breaks and hydration without leaving it to employees."