Occupational Safety and Labor Hygiene / Disaster Prevention Measures
Occupational Safety and Labor Hygiene
To ensure that all employees feel safe, secure, and comfortable at work, we educate them on
the basics of safety and labor hygiene when they join the company, and raise awareness about
occupational safety and labor hygiene for everyone.
We regularly measure the working environment (noise, dust, organic solvents, heat stroke index)
according to the characteristics of each site, and strive to maintain the comfort of the work
environment. As a safety and health awareness campaign, we ask employees to come up with
safety slogans and apply to Labor Standards Associations, during “National Safety Week” and
“National Occupational Health Week”. We also provide occupational health training by industrial physicians and ask police chiefs for lectures on safety.
Safety training
Tip-over prevention measures
Safety and Disaster Prevention Initiatives
Each site has established action guidelines to cope with disasters. The guidelines assumes various situations such as spillage of hazardous substances due to an earthquake and /or factory fires, etc., and regularly conducts emergency response drills along with employee training sessions.
- Action guidelines for responding to earthquakes
In order to prepare for major earthquakes, we have established “Action Guidelines for Responding to Earthquakes” for all employees to ensure that basic policy and action standards in the event of disasters are fully understood and observed. Each site has prepared them own “Disaster Prevention Manual” which gives more specific and detailed instructions on how to act during emergencies. - Employee safety confirmation system
In order to prepare as part of our Business Continuity Plan (BCP), for emergencies we have introduced an “Employee Safety Confirmation System” that can promptly and accurately confirm the safety of all employees including those of domestic group companies. We regularly conduct operational training. - Initial response checklist
We have prepared and operated an “Initial Response Checklist” to promptly secure the safety of visitors, employees, and company equipment.
Activities to Prevent Workrelated Accidents
We conduct safety education (foreman education, low-voltage electricity, free grinding wheels, asbestos work, and full harnesses) as required by laws and regulations by in-house lecturers, and safety experience workshops to improve risk awareness. In addition, employees and cooperative companies jointly hold safety events and disaster prevention councils on a regular basis, and carry out activities to prevent workrelared accidents.
Emergency Drills
In anticipation of earthquakes of an intensity of 6, the Sagamihara Factory conducts fire drills
for a scenario in which damage occurs due to fires caused by earthquakes. The drills include
calling 119 to report an emergency, evacuation training, and firefighting training. The in-house fire brigade’s firefighting lessons are the core of the firefighting training, and fire extinguisher operation training is carried out under the supervision of the
fire department.
Furthermore, we conduct drills for preventing leakage and spread of hazardous and toxic
substances for workplaces that handle hazardous and toxic substances. Environmental protection and emergency drills are conducted at the entire site and are assessed for effectiveness annually.
The Hosoe Factory conducts disaster prevention training on the assumption of tsunamis and fires. Based on the division of roles in the event of a disaster, such as fire extinguishing teams, rescue teams, information liaison teams, and evacuation guidance teams, we conduct evacuation drills and fire extinguishing drills, to reconfirm evacuation routes and fire extinguishing equipment. In addition, we also identified risks at each workplace and conducted simulated training on a workplace basis, assuming the occurrence of fire in dust collectors and other equipment, as well as leakage of oil or chemicals from production and painting equipment in the event of an earthquake. We are working on disaster preparedness, actions, and countermeasures by conducting training based on the developed response procedures, and by checking and revising the content of the drills.
The Head Office conducts comprehensive firefighting drills (accident reporting, fire
extinguishing, and evacuation drills) on the basis that an earthquake has occurred. In FY2023,
we conducted a drill in a scenario in which an earthquake caused fire damage to spread from
one section of a building. The employees and personnel from cooperative companies in the
building were led by the in-house fire brigade members to safety, and all 240 individuals were swiftly evacuated.
Emergency Drills
Distribution of Disaster Prevention Helmets
In order to ensure safety in the event of disasters, we distribute disaster helmets at our head office and factories. The helmets are a fold-up type and are easy to wear. In order to be able to wear it quickly in the event of an earthquake or fire, etc., each employee keeps their own helmet, for example by hanging it on a hook next to their desk. Similar helmets are always provided in the reception rooms used by visitors.
In this way, we are highly conscious of disaster prevention and are prepared for emergencies.
Introduction of mini Convenience Store (snack sales service)
In the Head Office and the Amano Galaxy Building adjacent to the Head Office, we have introduced a service that allows employees to purchase snacks and light meals. Payments can be settled using the beverage vending machine. Even during lunch or on rainy days, employees can use this service when they want to buy something without going to nearby shops or convenience stores, which leads to better rest time for employees.
Installation and hands-on Training of AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators)
We have deployed AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) at all of our head office, factories, branches, and sales of f ices to prepare for emergencies involving visitors, local residents, or employees. In order to ensure that AEDs can be used quickly and appropriately, we conduct AED operation training at our branches during “National Safety Week”. The Head Office regularly conducts AED operation training and emergency lifesaving drills with the assistance of the local fire department. We prepare diligently so that we can smoothly cooperate through self-help, mutual aid, and public assistance in the event of a disaster.
Infectious Disease Measures
We divide up the times the cafeteria can be used and try to avoid crowding. We apply antibacterial coatings to each table, chair, and tea dispenser. We have installed our own "Amatsukaze" industrial air purifiers to not only clean the air in wide spaces but also trap and suppress viruses, to provide a space where people can enjoy meals with peace of mind.
