Article 57-3Assessment for Substances Specified by Cabinet Order pursuant to paragraph (1) of Article 57 and Substances Subject to Notice

①Pursuant to Order of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, an employer must assess the things such as the potential for danger or harm from the substances specified by Cabinet Order pursuant to paragraph (1) of Article 57 and from substances subject to notice.

②An employer must endeavor to take the necessary measures to prevent the endangerment of workers and the impairment of workers' health, in addition to taking measures under the provisions of this Act or an order under this Act, based on the results of the investigations referred to in the preceding paragraph.

③The Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare is to release the necessary guidelines in connection with the measures referred to in the preceding two paragraphs in order to ensure the appropriate and effective implementation thereof, beyond what is provided for in paragraphs (1) and (3) of Article 28.

④The Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare may provide the necessary guidance and assistance to employers and associations thereof in accordance with the guidelines referred to in the preceding paragraph.