The University Sports Association (UNIVAS) has established Japan's first safety and security certification system.The first certification of this system "UNIVAS Safety and Security Certification (UNIVAS SSC)" was decided by Chukyo University (Aichi Prefecture), which applied for the certification examination as soon as possible and cleared the evaluation criteria of the required and recommended items.
UNIVAS has "Safety and Security Guidelines" that specify recommendations common to all sports, such as the safety management system of universities and sports organizations and preventive measures for serious accidents, and "UNIVAS University" as a countermeasure against new coronavirus infections. Established "Guidelines for Resuming Sports Activities".We support the safety of university sports and the proactive promotion of guidelines by universities and athletic organizations.
"UNIVAS SSC" grants safety and security certification to universities and competition organizations that are proactively promoting this guideline, and promotes environmental improvement and organizational management related to safety and security by enhancing the compensation system in an emergency. The purpose is to improve the ability.The system was established in collaboration with MS & AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc.
Chukyo University, which was the first to apply for certification examination, achieved the evaluation criteria for items related to safe and secure sports environment maintenance, such as identifying all risks surrounding the athletic club and building a system in the event of an accident, and became the first certified member. became.
Kiyohiro Umemura, President of Chukyo University, said that he applied for UNIVAS SSC, saying, "Chukyo University has created an environment where students can engage in sports activities safely and with peace of mind. The UNIVAS SSC system is We applied today because we believe that we will be able to receive even greater support for our daily efforts, including strengthening the governance of universities and sports organizations and compensation systems for serious accidents that students have suffered in sports. We are very pleased that our university's efforts have been recognized after receiving the first certification. We will continue to devote ourselves to conducting sports activities in a safe and secure environment. " I commented.
