same as that of men’s leather shoes, so that men and women are
treated equally. Female cabin crew can work in those shoes during
in-flight service or change into flat shoes.
c) Stockings
Numerous companies consider stockings safe even during evacuation.
In case of emergency evacuation, passengers are generally asked to remove
their high heels, not stockings. Studies on the risks and safety concerns of
stockings are focused on the comfort level of passengers traveling on
airplanes.
c. Statements by government agencies25
a) Ministry of Labor
According to the Ministry of Labor, occupational safety and health
laws only provide provisions on clothing in situations in which there is
potential for imminent danger, such as overly long sleeves, scarves, or hair
that could get caught in machinery. There are no provisions on clothing for
other sectors and tasks.
The case in question can be processed in accordance with Article 5 of
the Occupational Safety and Health Act, which makes a declarative
statement that employers must adopt preventive measures of all types to
prevent occupational accidents. There are no penalties; however, workers
may still file a lawsuit based on this article.
The Occupational Safety and Health Act requires employers to
practice occupational safety and health management and formulate
management plans, including emergency response measures. If cabin crew
have concerns about evacuation or uniform safety, they can present a
proposal to the Occupational Safety and Health Committee and then
engage in extensive discussion with their employers. The committee
includes labor representatives.
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The Commission’s meeting minutes with the advisory body on May 30, 2024.
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