(Investigation, etc. to Be Carried Out by Employer)
(1) The employer shall, as provided for by the Ordinance of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, endeavor to investigate the danger or harm, etc., due to buildings, facilities, raw materials, gases, vapors, dust, etc., and those arising from work actions and other duties, and to take necessary measures prevent dangers oar health impairment to workers, in additon to taking the measures provided for by the provisions pursuant to this Act or the orders based on the results of the said investigations.
(2) The Minister for Health, Labor and Welfare shall make publish the necessary guidelines relating to the measures in the preceding paragraph to achieve appropriate and effective implementation thereof, in additon to those provided for in paragraphs (1) and (3) of the preceding Article.
(3) The Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare may provide individual employers and organizations of employers with necessary guidance and assistance, etc., under the guidelines in the preceding paragraph.