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英語版

For Technical Intern Trainees

こうしゅ

のう ぎょう しょく

しゅ

耕種農業職種 に従事する外国人技能実習生のあん ぜんじゅう じ

けん こう かくがい こく じん

ほぎ

のう じっ しゅう せい

む

安全と健康確保に向けて

Ensuring the Safety and Health ofTechnical Intern Trainees Involved in
Cultivation Agriculture

The first step to making sure that technical intern trainees who come to
Japan complete their training without injury or illness is for all involved
parties to work together to create a conducive environment.

Understand the basics of safety and hygiene

・Review work procedures・Follow instructions
・Exercise caution at all times
・Concentrate on duties
・Get medical checkups
・Follow a healthy routine(get enough sleepand exercise, eat a healthy diet)・Acquire skills and knowledge
・Learn Japanese

ついらくぼう しきつ

墜落防止に気を付ける！
Take precautions to prevent falling.

Complete forklift
operator’s training.

ふ あんぜんこうどう

ひつよう不安全行動をしない！

し かく

しゅとく

必要な資格を取得！

Exercise caution at all times.

Get all necessary certification.

― 1 ―Wear proper clothing and safety gear to protect yourself

ふくそう

き けんもと（だらしない服装は危険の元）(Clothing worn loose and open can create dangerous situations.)

×○CorrectWrongきほ ごぐ

かならちゃくよう●決められた保護具は 必 ず 着 用する
さ ぎょう て じゅん

まもてんけんわす・作 業 手 順 を守ろう
・いつも点検を忘れずに● Always wear prescribed safety gear.
・Follow all operational procedures.
・Do not forget to review checklist.

― 2 ―Follow four basic steps for safety at work (organize/put away/clear/clean)

Clean farming equipment andtools in designated cleaningareas.

Cover all blades.

Remember and follow the fourbasic steps, which are key to theJapanese culture of safety.

― 3 ―Proper planning makes the day’s work go smoothly

Review workplans.

Be sure to perform selfcheck of your clothing andprotective gear before
starting work.

“Wheeet!”When working withothers, be sure tocarefully follow thesignals you aregiven.

“Oops!”“Don’t forget to put the cover back on!”

Never forget to put
safety covers that havebeen removed back inplace before operatingmachinery.

― 4 ―Exercise extreme caution when operating farm equipment

If you need to speak witha driver, call to him fromin front of the vehicle.

When tractors and manual or
power tillers are being used
for the building of rice fieldridges or transplantation ofseedlings, do not approachmoving equipment orconveyors.
Keep 10 meters awayfrom others whenoperating equipment.

Only designatedpersons may
operate equipment.

StartOnIf equipment is clogged,
wait until the engine
comes to a stop before
touching the machine.

Off

When pulling manuallyoperated farm equipment,
be sure to check behindyou.

― 5 ―Take precautions to prevent falling off truck beds

Do not jump onto or off ofthe truck bed. This cancause injury.

On rainy days and ininclement conditions,long boots can become
slippery when coated inmud. Take precautions
while working to not slip
off of the truck bed.

When engaged in loading work, be careful to keep
your hands clear of the machinery and your feetand legs clear of the conveyor belt.

― 6 ―Handle brush cutters with extreme caution

Protective glasses

Vibration-resistant
glovesWear appropriate
clothing and protective
gear while operatingbrush cutters.

Shin guards

Safety boots

Clear away empty
cans and otherforeign objects
before cutting brush.

Stand in front ofanyone operating abrush cutter, and use
only safe methods toget their attention.

― 7 ―Take precautions to prevent getting caught by moving parts

Do not remove safety
devices (covers, etc.)
unless instructed.

×

Do not touch the switches while
the equipment is stopped forinspection/repair.

Wrong

Under Repair.
Do Not Touch.

×
Wrong

Examples of English switch labels(Automatic wrapping machine)

Emergency stop

If the equipment
stops due to a
malfunction, turnoff the power.

Be sure that electriccords and other cables
are not obstructing
pathways.

― 8 ―Easy-to-use equipment can also cause injury

×○
Correct

Wrong

When placing aladder, set it on flatground at a safe
angle.

Around 70 degrees○Correct×
Wrong

Properly engage
locking spreaderbar.

Always engage the ladder locking spreader bar.
Never stand on the top rung of the ladder while working.
Pack soft ground down firmly before stepping on ladders.

― 9 ―Take precautions to prevent self-inflicted poisoning when spraying pesticide

さ んぷ

じ

そ うび

散布時の装備Protective gear for pesticide spraying

Cap
Safety glasses
Safety mask
Safety clothes
Safety glovesLong boots― 10 ―

Take precautions to prevent heatstroke when working under sun or in a greenhouse

Preventing heatstroke
The most important ways to prevent heatstroke are to stay
hydrated and to avoid the heat.

Dress to protect against the heat
○Wear a hat.
○Wear clothing that breathes well.

Hydrate and replenish lost salts.

Create a heatstroke-resistantenvironment○Drink liquids and replenish
lost salts as often as possible.
○Avoid working when thetemperature is high.
○Take frequent breaks.

○Use ventilation in greenhouses,
barns and other facilities.
○Keep temperature from rising byadding shades and insulation.

Treating heatstroke when it occurs
1. Evacuate to a cool area
2. Remove clothing and cool body down
3. Hydrate and replenish lost salts
4. Call ambulance immediately if victim cannot
drink liquid on his or her own or has lostconsciousness.

Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries website― 11 ―

Take precautions to protect your back muscles when moving heavy objects or working in an unnatural positionにからだちか

荷を 体 を近づける
ひくにもヒザより低い荷を持ち
あとき

こしStand close to objects
when lifting.

うんぱんだいしゃ

り よう

運搬台車があれば利用する
Use dolly wheneveravailable.

おと上げる時は腰を落してLower your back whenlifting objects lower thanknee level.

いち どはここわ

一度に運ばず小分けしてて

さ ぎょう

く ふう

はこ

運ぶことも

ひつよう

手作 業 の工夫も必要

Divide single large loads
into multiple small loads
to be carried.

Find the best way tocarry loads manually.

― 12 ―

Take extra precautions when riding bicycles in the dark

Bicyclists should, as a rule, ridein the street or, in certain cases
only, on sidewalks.

Pedestrians have the right of way
on sidewalks and in pedestrianlanes. All vehicles must yield topedestrians.

Bicycles and cars drive on theleft side of the road.

On sidewalks bicyclists must ride at a speed
slow enough to stop immediately and mustcome to a stop if they might interfere withpedestrian movement.

The Road Traffic Law of Japan designate
bicycles as light vehicles. Bicyclists aretherefore required, as a general principle, toride with car traffic on roads that are divided
into vehicle and pedestrian lanes.

Bicyclists must ride on the left side of the roadand pass other vehicles on the left.

Follow Safety Rules■Do not ride after drinking
As with cars, riding abicycle under the influenceof alcohol is also prohibited.

■Stop at all intersections and checkoncoming traffic.

■Bicyclists must use a light when riding ■Obey all traffic signals.
at night. Wear reflective clothing.
Bicyclists must obey all
When riding at night,
bicyclists must use a front
light and back light (or lightreflectors). Also be sure towear reflective clothing thatallows others on the road tosee you.

Do not ride while using cellphones.

traffic signals. When there
is a separate traffic signal
for pedestrians andbicyclists, bicyclists mustobey this designatedsignal.

Stop!

Do not ride while holding anumbrella.

Obey stop signs, and stop
whenever a narrow road
opens up on to a large road.
Always check for oncoming
traffic before proceeding.

When walking or riding a bicycle at night on a road or other dark place, besure to wear reflective clothing that allows others to notice you easily.

Materials courtesy of the Japan Traffic Safety Association and National Police Agency― 13 ―

Bridge language and cultural barriers for a more enjoyable training experience

Try to acclimate yourself toJapanese customs and learn theJapanese approach to work as
quickly as possible.

“Watch me first. Thisis how you do it.”“I see!”If you do not fully understand theinstructions you are given, do notleave them. Ask as many questions
as necessary until you completelyunderstand.
あぶない！
(Watch out!)

Do not become complacent once
you are used to a job. Always
concentrate on performing your jobsafely by following the proper
procedures.

さわるな！
(Don’t touch!)
Check labels to know
farm equipment safety.
Dangerはいるな！
(Don’t go in there!)

いくな！
(Don’t go there!)

CautionWarning

おちる！
(It’s falling!)

くるな！
(Don’t come here!)Work on improving your Japanese
language skills every day so that you
can understand instructions andexplanations in Japanese.

― 14 ―

(1) Make a self-check concerning your physical and mental health conditions!
HECKCsLet’

Physical and Mental Health Check Sheet

Check items that apply to you within the past month.
1. Feel irritable

Hardly ever (0)Sometimes (1)Often (3)

2. Feel anxious

Hardly ever (0)Sometimes (1)Often (3)

3. Feel restless

Hardly ever (0)Sometimes (1)Often (3)4. Feel depressed

Hardly ever (0)Sometimes (1)Often (3)

5. Cannot sleep

Hardly ever (0)Sometimes (1)Often (3)

6. Feel unwellHardly ever (0)Sometimes (1)Often (3)

7. Cannot concentrate

Hardly ever (0)Sometimes (1)Often (3)8. Make many mistakes

Hardly ever (0)Sometimes (1)Often (3)9. Feel extremely sleepy during work

Hardly ever (0)Sometimes (1)Often (3)10. Feel unmotivatedHardly ever (0)Sometimes (1)Often (3)11. Feel exhausted (excluding following exercise)Hardly ever (0)Sometimes (1)Often (3)12. Feel exhausted upon waking in the morning

Hardly ever (0)Sometimes (1)Often (3)13. Get tired more easily than before

Hardly ever (0)Sometimes (1)Often (3)Add up the numbers in parentheses.

Total:

Diagnosis

pointsYour degree of fatigue is…

0-4 points

5-10 points

11-20 points21 points or moreLow

SlightlyHighHigh

Extremelyhigh!

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4People at levels 3 and 4 need to be especially careful.

― 15 ―

(2) Be prepared for emergencies

Call an ambulance by dialing 119 on a telephone.
1. Give the operator your location information (address).
2. Explain the situation (what happened to who, when,where, and how are they doing now).

Apply Chest Compressions
If the person does not respond when you call him or her in a loud voice while tapping on ashoulder and is either not breathing or breathing irregularly as if sobbing convulsively,apply chest compressions repeatedly until an ambulance arrives.

1

Lay the patient face up. Then kneel to theside of the patient's chest.

2

The point to apply compressions is thelower half of the sternum(the bone in the middle of the chest).

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3

Apply adequate pressure to depress thechest at least 5 cm vertically.
Then release the pressure so that thechest wall returns to its original position.

Vertically
5cm
5cm

4

Repeat the application and release ofpressure at a fast tempo of at least 100
repetitions per minute.

5Do not stop the chest compressions.
If there is more than one rescuer, switch
every 1-2 minutes and keep going.

More than
100 times!

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Master the procedures for shutting equipment down inemergency situations.
Each machine has a different mechanism for shutting down depending on the piece of equipment andwhen it was manufactured. Be sure to master the specific method for shut down before using any pieceof equipment.
OffEngine shutdown
mechanism andoperating procedure

OnStart― 16 ―(3) Take precautions to prevent fire at home

ぼ うかこころえ◎防火の心得
Fire prevention rules

ちょう り ちゅう

はな

調 理 中 はこんろから離れないようにする

Be sure to dispose of your cigarettebutts properly.
ねDo not leave stove unattended whencooking.

ぜったい

寝たばこは絶対にやめる
Never smoke in bed.
かきし よう ば しょせい り せいとん

火気使用場所の整理整頓
Keep areas where you use lighters,
gas and electricity neat and clean.

そう じこころコンセントの掃除を 心 がけタコ
まわものあしはいせん

おストーブの周りには物を置かない
Keep area around heater clear.

しょう かきBe sure to clean around electrical outlets,and do not plug more than one cord into asingle outlet.

まんいち

そな

万が一に備えつか消 火 器 の使 いかた

足配線はしない

ひ なんけい ろて避難経路をおぼ方を覚える

かくにん

確認しておく

Learn how to use thefire extinguisher.

Know where theemergency exits
are in case of fire.

“Stay calm.”― 17 ―

Commissioned by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. Printed March 2013