PHC Group is committed to ensuring that all our employees have a safe and healthy work environment that enables them to perform at their best. We view occupational health and safety as both a corporate social responsibility and a foundation of sustainable management, and we are dedicated to maintaining rigorous health and safety management practices. Particularly at our production sites and laboratories, we regularly conduct health and safety risk assessments for employees at all locations and take appropriate actions based on the findings. Additionally, we carry out regular safety inspections of workplace environments and safety audits or inspections of workplace equipment. These efforts enable us to detect any risks early and implement effective countermeasures.

Initiatives in Japan

PHC Group prioritizes the health and safety of our employees and is committed to creating a workplace environment where everyone can work with peace of mind. At our company locations in Japan, we regularly conduct health and safety risk assessments for employees and formulate action plans to prepare for potential emergencies. We also provide all employees with education and training on potential health and safety risks as well as proper work practices. Additionally, we have established grievance procedures to allow employees to report any potential occupational health or safety concerns.

Furthermore, we conduct safety inspections of workplace equipment and offer periodic health checkups for employees. We are also advancing a wide range of initiatives to prevent potential repetitive strain injuries, address stress and mental health, and control exposure to potentially hazardous substances and noise. We have also implemented measures to ensure the health and safety of non-regular employees and contract workers working on our premises. Through these initiatives, PHC Group seeks to provide a healthy and safe working environment for all employees.

Initiatives of PHC Corporation

PHC Corporation, based in Japan, conducts annual risk assessments for possible workplace hazards. In the previous year, the company identified 13,194 risk items across the organization, leading to proactive improvements for potentially hazardous operations. The Company also verifies compliance with occupational health and safety laws and regulations twice a year, strengthening both legal compliance and management systems. Internal audits are conducted once a year to review the operation of the health and safety management system and on-site disaster countermeasures. Furthermore, at company-wide and regional health and safety committee meetings, employees and management exchange opinions and discuss stress checks and results of the Outstanding Organizations of KENKO Investment for Health certification. These efforts help to ensure that employee feedback is incorporated into company initiatives. PHC Corporation strives to further enhance safety awareness among all employees through daily workplace exercises, regular workplace inspections by occupational health physicians and health supervisors, activities to improve hazard awareness, and safety education. In fiscal year 2024, the occupational accident rate at PHC Corporation decreased by 15% compared to the previous year, and the lost time injury frequency rate remained below the industry average. Additionally,100% of interested employees received health checkups, and the utilization rate of employee mental health consultations increased.

In recognition of its efforts to provide a healthy and safe workplace environment, PHC Corporation has been certified as an Outstanding Organization of KENKO Investment for Health (White 500).