Contact information for all relevant Japanese authorities for asbestos-related matters
Before starting any renovation or demolition work involving asbestos:
National asbestos regulations, worker protection, and occupational health standards.
Oversees the Industrial Safety and Health Act (労働安全衛生法) which governs asbestos removal work.
Air Pollution Control Act compliance and environmental asbestos regulations.
Administers the Air Pollution Control Act (大気汚染防止法) requiring notification before demolition.
Asbestos Health Damage Relief System for victims of asbestos-related diseases.
Provides compensation and medical support for asbestos disease victims under the Asbestos Health Damage Relief Act.
Prefecture-level offices that receive asbestos removal notifications and inspect worksites.
Must be notified at least 14 days before commencing Level 1 or Level 2 asbestos removal work.
Prefecture-level environmental offices for demolition and renovation notifications.
Must be notified before demolition or renovation work that may disturb asbestos under the Air Pollution Control Act.
THN Japan handles all regulatory notifications and compliance documentation on your behalf.
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