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Occupational Safety and Health Policy
- As a company that handles chemical substances and chemical reactions, we will introduce an occupational safety and health management system and make continuous improvements to ensure the system is effective.
- We will aim to create a safe, healthy and comfortable workplace by setting occupational safety and health targets, evaluating our degree of achievement of these targets and disseminating occupational safety and health activities across the company.
- We will comply with laws and regulations on safety and health that apply to our business activities, as well as with requirements that we have agreed to and voluntary standards we have adopted independently.
- We will provide safe and healthy working conditions to protect our personnel from injury and illness.
- We will promote communication (discussion, participation) with all employees and implement occupational safety and health activities with full employee participation.
- We will provide our personnel the education, drill and safety guidance that is needed to raise their awareness of the importance and their responsibility to maintain safety and health.
- We will disseminate our Occupational Safety and Health Policy to all personnel in writing.
- We will disclose our Occupational Safety and Health Policy to the public.
Fujikura Kasei Co., Ltd.
President
Susumu Kurihara
Occupational safety and health management system
Occupational safety and health management system
In December 2019, we switched to an occupational safety and health management system in accordance with ISO45001:2018. We moved from the conventional BS-OHSAS 18001:2007 certification, obtaining the new certification from an external authority in November 2020. We will continue our activities to realize a comfortable working environment with no occupational accidents.
Occupational safety and health promotion framework
The promotion framework brings together the management system and practical aspects of occupational safety and health by combining the previous OHS Promotion Meeting and the Safety and Health Committee. Through this framework, we promote activities that widely incorporate the views and proposals of all employees, and aim to achieve zero industrial accidents and realize a comfortable workplace environment.
- Occupational Safety and Health Information Reporting to the Board of Directors in FY2024: 12 times per year
- Occupational Safety and Health Consultations with the Labor Union in FY2024: 4 times per year
Activities to achieve zero occupational accidents
Number of occupational accidents
In fiscal 2024, there were no accidents resulting in lost worktime; however, we did not achieve our target, as three accidents not accompanying lost worktime occurred. These accidents included one cut injury, one collision, and one fall, all of which were attributed to minor carelessness or a lapse in concentration.
Going forward, we will review potential hazards identified from past accident cases and KY (risk prediction) examples. By reinforcing fundamental safety practices—such as thorough “pointing and calling”—we will work to prevent future workplace accidents.
Number of work-related accidents and their frequency rate
Indicators of occupational accidents
In fiscal 2024, there were no accidents resulting in lost worktime. As a result, both the frequency rate and severity rate for such accidents were 0.00. While there were no accidents resulting in lost worktime, accidents not resulting lost worktime did occur, so we will continue implementing measures to prevent recurrence and will use the frequency and severity rates as key safety management indicators, ensuring ongoing monitoring and improvement.
Frequency rate and severity rate of accidents accompanying more than a day of lost worktime
Safety best practices
Risk prediction (KY) activities
Each year, we carry out KY (risk prediction) activities across the company. In fiscal 2024, we identified 486 potential risks (100.8% compared to the previous year) and worked to reduce potential safety and health risks at each site.
As a new initiative in fiscal 2024, we filmed new employees at work to identify potential hazards, unsafe conditions, and unsafe behaviors. This effort helped raise safety awareness among early-career employees—who face higher risk of workplace accidents—and strengthened our company-wide commitment to achieving zero occupational accidents.
Industrial accident = Unsafe situation × Unsafe act
Number of risks extracted from KY sheets at Fujikura Kasei
Employee education on chemical substance handling <Fujikura Kasei Malaysia>
At Fujikura Kasei Malaysia, group training sessions are held to ensure proper handling of chemical substances. In addition to conventional classroom-style learning, the company has introduced creative approaches to make safety education more engaging. For example, original crossword puzzles are used to help employees gain basic chemical knowledge in an enjoyable way, with small prizes awarded to those who complete the puzzle correctly.
Enhancing workplace environment and noise control <Fujichem Sonneborn>
At Fujichem Sonneborn, areas where noise levels exceed the 85 dBA limit set by UK regulations have been identified, and a noise map has been created to ensure proper use of required protective equipment during plant operation. As a voluntary standard, the company designates areas with noise levels above 80 dBA as mandatory hearing-protection zones, requiring strict adherence to the use of protective equipment. Hearing-protection devices are integrated into the helmet respirator systems worn by operators.
Going forward, the company will continue its efforts to reduce noise exposure, not only to comply with regulations but also to protect the health of all employees.
Improving safety in handling organic solvents <Fujichem Sonneborn>
Fujichem Sonneborn implements measures to prevent ignition accidents caused by static electricity. For example, when filling flammable liquids, electrostatic charge may occur and become a potential ignition source. To mitigate this risk, steps are taken to avoid free-fall filling and minimize charge accumulation. Specifically, pump speeds are controlled, and liquids are directed along the inner walls of fixed tanks to reduce electrostatic charge generated by flow and friction. Through these measures, the company ensures a high level of safety and effectively prevents ignition accidents caused by static electricity.
Documentation of chemical safety training for manufacturing personnel <Shanghai Fujikura Kasei Coating Co., Ltd>
Shanghai Fujikura Kasei Coating Co., Ltd. establishes an annual schedule of emergency drills at the beginning of each fiscal year. In particular, for fire response training, the company not only conducts planned exercises but also strengthens its initial fire response system by maintaining oxygen masks and cylinders on site.
To ensure that personnel are able to take initiative in emergency situations, the company encourages employees to obtain the Red Cross Protection License for performing artificial respiration and promotes participation in courses offered by vocational schools and fire training centers.
Recognizing that emergency drills tend to become routine over time, the company strives to maintain a sense of urgency and constantly enhances both preparedness and practical training effectiveness.
Employee health promotion initiatives <Fujikura Kasei Indonesia>
Fujikura Kasei Indonesia allows employees free use of part of its warehouse after working hours so they can engage in health-promoting activities such as badminton, table tennis, and aerobics. The company supplies equipment, including badminton nets and table tennis tables, to support these activities, and employees make use of this opportunity to actively maintain their health through sports.
The company also supports employee well-being from a nutritional perspective by distributing milk and promoting health improvement through multiple approaches.
