Health and Safety

   We have been certified as the 2025 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

<What is certified health & productivity management outstanding organizations?>
The certification is awarded to companies that consider the health management of their employees from a managerial perspective and implement it strategically.

   We have received Health Manifesto from Kyoto branch of Japan Health Insurance Association. The manifesto is provided to business facilities that make concrete efforts for safety and health of the employees.

   Based on health checkup results, we provide health guidance to employees at risk for lifestyle-related diseases, striving to improve their habits. When necessary, we encourage them to undergo medical examinations, working to increase participation rates not only for primary but also secondary health screenings. For employees traveling overseas, we manage their health to ensure all can work healthily by requiring not only pre-assignment and post-return examinations but also annual regular checkups. Furthermore, we utilize ICT systems to enhance health support in collaboration with our industrial physician.

   To improve health literacy, we regularly hold health-related seminars. In FY2025, we held seminars on fatty liver disease and smoking cessation, led by our industrial physician.

   Additionally, harassment training was conducted for executives and senior management. The goal is for senior management to thoroughly understand the risks posed by harassment and appropriate responses, and to disseminate this knowledge to employees, thereby improving workplace comfort and retention rates. The training included case studies and group work, making it highly practical.

   We have set up Health Support Center to encourage employees to consult with public health nurse or industrial physician at any time if they are worried about something. We have set up a consultation desk operated by external resources as a welfare program, which enables employees to resolve their problems without disclosing their personal information.

   Additionally, we conduct regular stress checks and, based on the results, offer counseling sessions as needed.

   To promote employee health and enhance communication, we host the walking event “Walk, talk and work together!” In FY2025, 72 participants formed 20 teams and competed for the highest average daily steps using smartphone walking apps. Teams were formed across departments, and the event generated excitement as participants devised strategies for inter-team competition.

   For emergency procedures, we conduct annual training programs once a year to develop human resources who can operate AED and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

   We have introduced health app for the employees that enables them to manage their health. The app can show them calorie of what they eat by photo shot and the number of steps they took.

*1  Health-related absences from work

*2  A condition in which an employee is not fully functional at work due to illness.

*3  A questionnaire that measures the degree of impairment in work functioning due to illness. The total score will be between 7 and 35 points. The higher the points, the more severe the impairment.

   We promote safety and health in workplace based on the Safety and Health Policy.

   To ensure the physical safety of workers from falling objects during operations involving our products, we established internal standards requiring the use of safety shoes meeting or exceeding specified standards. This also allows workers to select their own safety shoes as long as they meet or exceed the standards, addressing their desire for improved comfort and productivity during work.

   Heavy lifting is physically demanding for workers and a risk factor for various occupational injuries, including back pain and falls. For this reason, the Labor Standards Act places certain restrictions on the performance of such work.
   We have set and begun to implement internal standards that are even stricter than these limits. We have also established “Guidelines for Safety Measures in the Transportation of Heavy Objects” to ensure the safety and protection of employees and to reduce work-related stress.

   Our company conducts “safety” training for new employees upon joining. In January 2025, we revised the training content and materials to thoroughly instill workplace “safety” awareness. We will continue to prevent workplace accidents by promoting “safety” awareness among all employees.