Remote Occupational Health Activities

－ Is It Lawful or Not? －

Abstract

As working from home has spread rapidly since the COVID-19 pandemic first struck in 2020, occupational health professionals have used information and communication technology in their activities as well. In this workshop, occupational physicians, occupational health nurses, and lawyers discussed issues related to privacy and responsibility with regard to online health interviews particularly from a legal perspective. It found that measures vital to prevent disputes include thorough communication to employees of the content of related notifications, obtaining the consent of the worker as appropriate during related activities, and clear documentation of rules.