Chemical substance management and liability

− Suggestions from the judicial decisions

Abstract

Amid calls for management of chemical substances to migrate to a structure of autonomous control based on the principles of self-assessment of risks and taking necessary measures by businesses, it is expected that communication of information on hazards will grow increasingly important. The importance of such communication of information also has been suggested in court cases on demands for compensation for damages in response to on-the-job accidents. This paper elucidates points on which employers and manufacturers should pay close attention, based on previous judicial decisions.