(1) A business owner shall take measures necessary to prevent industrial accidents caused by any of the following dangers:
1. Dangers caused by machinery, apparatus, or other equipment;
2. Dangers caused by explosive, combustible, or inflammable substances, etc.;
3. Dangers caused by electricity, heat, or other energy.
(2) A business owner shall take measures necessary to prevent industrial accidents occurring due to dangers caused by inappropriate work methods, etc. in excavating, quarrying, loading and unloading, timbering, transporting, operating, conveying, dismantling, handling heavy objects, and performing other work.
(3) A business owner shall take measures necessary to prevent industrial accidents that may occur when an employee performs work in any of the following places:
1. Places where an employee is at risk of falling;
2. Places where sand, structures, etc. are likely to collapse;
3. Places where objects are at risk of falling or flying;
4. Places where any danger is likely to occur due to natural disasters.
(4) Detailed matters concerning measures to be taken by a business owner under paragraphs (1) through (3) (hereinafter referred to as "safety measures") shall be prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Employment and Labor.