Promoting activities to protect employee health and
safety as part of corporate social responsibility (CSR)
Ricoh, in line with its management policy, promotes people-oriented management. Moreover,
this philosophy is always applied to occupational health and safety activities.
The Ricoh Group positions occupational health and safety activities as an important
part of CSR, diligently promotes employee health and safety, and works to create
healthy and comfortable workplaces. As a part of these efforts, the Ricoh Group
establishes occupational health and safety management systems in compliance with
the laws of countries and regions where the Ricoh Group operates. For example,
at present, establishment of a Ricoh Groupwide system based on the OHSAS 18001 is underway,
led by Ricoh in Japan. Mental health care is also enthusiastically promoted at
research and development divisions, not only at production sites.
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OHSAS 18001 Certification Awarded
In March 2003, Ricoh's Numazu and
Fukui Plants obtained the JISHA-method OSHMS* certification by Japan Industrial
Safety and Health Association1 (JISHA), a public organization affiliated with
the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. The Gotemba Plant obtained an occupational
health and safety management certification2 the first Ricoh Group facility to
do so. The occupational health and safety management certification is a scheme
to reduce, eliminate, or prevent hazards at the workplace. The system aims at
the continual reduction of occupational hazards and disease.
1. Japan
Industrial Safety and Health Association
(JISHA) describe its system as the Occupational
Safety and Health Management System (OSHMS)
pursuant to ILO guidelines, focusing on
the term "safety" prior to "health."
This system differs from the Occupational
Health & Safety Management System (OHSAS)
used by certification organizations.
2. OHSAS 18001 certification was obtained in March 2002. |
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An OSHMS certification ceremony
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Mental Health Care
Ricoh considers mental health care a current issue
to be included in its health and safety measures and is doing its best to protect
each employee's privacy. Companywide support is given to employees under this
system, which is based on the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Focusing on education in mental health care promotion activities, the Ricoh is
planning to promote educational programs in stages for industrial mental health
care staff and other relevant personnel in managerial positions. In fiscal 2002,
basic training programs were conducted for managers in the research and development
divisions to promote their awareness of changes in the mental health of their
subordinates. During the next fiscal year, similar efforts are scheduled to be
extended to relevant personnel divisions, based on the know-how developed through
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Safety Management Activities
To reduce occupational hazards, Ricoh is promoting
on-site voluntary safety activities for employees, especially at its production
sites. Such activities include examining accident prevention measures* based on
the near-accident experiences of employees, providing introductory training on
safety to new employees, promoting employee awareness of safety, and having industrial
physicians visit the workplace. Moreover, should an accident occur, a careful
examination will be made to establish measures to prevent reoccurrence. The site
where the accident occurred will then be notified of the newly established measures
to prevent reoccurrence in the future.
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accidents from happening by looking at occurrences that came close to becoming
an accident but that only frightened or surprised the employee(s) involved |
Health Checkups and Complete Medical
Examinations
Ricoh offers health checkups and summary medical
examinations to employees between the ages of 35 and 40. Ricoh requires a complete
medical examination for employees 40 years old or older. For employees whose checkups
or examinations have revealed health problems, the Company established a follow-up
system for re-examinations, detailed examinations, continued observation, and
medical treatment. Ricoh's health management system also covers the family members
of employees, with complete medical examinations offered to employees' spouses.
The checkup and examination results are compiled into the health checkup system.
Such information is used in follow-ups for employees whose checkups or examinations
have revealed health problems, as well as for employees' own health management.
All personal information is held according to strict confidentiality requirements. |
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