Workplace Safety and Health
Workplace Safety and Health
We hold Safety Committee meetings, comprising members from the Human Resources Department, occupational physicians, health insurance associations, and labor unions. Together, management and employees collaborate to ensure the health and safety of our workforce and prevent workplace accidents. To create a safe and healthy working environment, we conduct workplace environment assessments, implement measures to reduce overtime, encourage the use of paid leave, and take proactive steps to prevent infectious diseases.
We hold Safety Committee meetings, comprising members from the Human Resources Department, occupational physicians, health insurance associations, and labor unions. Together, management and employees collaborate to ensure the health and safety of our workforce and prevent workplace accidents. To create a safe and healthy working environment, we conduct workplace environment assessments, implement measures to reduce overtime, encourage the use of paid leave, and take proactive steps to prevent infectious diseases.
Identifying and Mitigating Workplace Hazards for Safety
Identifying and Mitigating Workplace Hazards for Safety
In production departments where the risk of workplace hazards is particularly high, we conduct risk assessments for tasks that may lead to workplace accidents or health issues. This includes identifying and mitigating hazardous factors such as machinery, equipment, and chemicals.
To address workplace hazards and dangerous situations, managers and employees regularly inspect the workplace to identify and address potential risks. Additionally, we promote workplace inspections and 5S activities (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) by managers and occupational physicians to improve unsafe areas and prevent workplace accidents.
To maintain a healthy working environment and prevent health issues, we conduct workplace environment measurements and use the results to improve working conditions. We ensure the use and management of appropriate protective equipment according to the work environment to safeguard workers' safety. Regular health check-ups are conducted for employees engaged in specific tasks and those handling hazardous substances to manage their health.
In the event of a workplace accident, we use the 4M (Man, Machine, Method, Management) analysis method to investigate and analyze the underlying causes and implement corrective measures.
In production departments where the risk of workplace hazards is particularly high, we conduct risk assessments for tasks that may lead to workplace accidents or health issues. This includes identifying and mitigating hazardous factors such as machinery, equipment, and chemicals.
To address workplace hazards and dangerous situations, managers and employees regularly inspect the workplace to identify and address potential risks. Additionally, we promote workplace inspections and 5S activities (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) by managers and occupational physicians to improve unsafe areas and prevent workplace accidents.
To maintain a healthy working environment and prevent health issues, we conduct workplace environment measurements and use the results to improve working conditions. We ensure the use and management of appropriate protective equipment according to the work environment to safeguard workers' safety. Regular health check-ups are conducted for employees engaged in specific tasks and those handling hazardous substances to manage their health.
In the event of a workplace accident, we use the 4M (Man, Machine, Method, Management) analysis method to investigate and analyze the underlying causes and implement corrective measures.
Towards the Elimination of Traffic Accidents
Towards the Elimination of Traffic Accidents
Our employees who drive company vehicles are not only representing our company but also fulfilling a social responsibility. They participate in training and education programs to enhance both their driving skills and safety awareness.
In addition to our ongoing awareness activities, the introduction of company vehicles equipped with advanced safety features has contributed to a decrease in the number of accidents. We remain committed to our efforts to eliminate traffic accidents.
Our employees who drive company vehicles are not only representing our company but also fulfilling a social responsibility. They participate in training and education programs to enhance both their driving skills and safety awareness.
In addition to our ongoing awareness activities, the introduction of company vehicles equipped with advanced safety features has contributed to a decrease in the number of accidents. We remain committed to our efforts to eliminate traffic accidents.
Considering Employee Safety During a Disaster
Considering Employee Safety During a Disaster
We prioritize the safety of our employees in the event of sudden natural disasters. As part of this effort, we have implemented a system that allows for prompt confirmation of employee safety during disasters such as earthquakes. Recognizing the importance of preparedness and readiness, we conduct regular safety confirmation drills and awareness campaigns to ensure employees are well-prepared.
We prioritize the safety of our employees in the event of sudden natural disasters. As part of this effort, we have implemented a system that allows for prompt confirmation of employee safety during disasters such as earthquakes. Recognizing the importance of preparedness and readiness, we conduct regular safety confirmation drills and awareness campaigns to ensure employees are well-prepared.
Health and Productivity Management
Health and Productivity Management
Health and productivity management is an approach that recognizes employee health as an essential aspect of corporate management and promotes health initiatives accordingly. The Taisho Pharmaceutical Group is committed to supporting each employee in maintaining their well-being.
Health and productivity management is an approach that recognizes employee health as an essential aspect of corporate management and promotes health initiatives accordingly. The Taisho Pharmaceutical Group is committed to supporting each employee in maintaining their well-being.
Health Promotion
Health Promotion
We ensure 100% participation in regular health check-ups for our employees. For those requiring follow-up, we provide thorough support including lifestyle improvement guidance and medical consultation recommendations by occupational physicians. Additionally, we encourage participation in special health examinations (conducted at research institutes), dental check-ups, and gynecological examinations. We also actively promote health check-ups for lifestyle-related diseases among employees' families, achieving a participation rate of 65.3% for spouses and other family members in 2023.
Recently, we have introduced a health app to visualize health issues within the organization and support each employee in enhancing their health awareness and improving their lifestyle habits.
We are also committed to promoting smoking cessation. Since 2020, our company facilities have been completely smoke-free. The smoking rate decreased to 7.4% in 2024, and we continue to implement health-related measures actively and support employees in their efforts to quit smoking, aiming for a zero-smoking rate.
We ensure 100% participation in regular health check-ups for our employees. For those requiring follow-up, we provide thorough support including lifestyle improvement guidance and medical consultation recommendations by occupational physicians. Additionally, we encourage participation in special health examinations (conducted at research institutes), dental check-ups, and gynecological examinations. We also actively promote health check-ups for lifestyle-related diseases among employees' families, achieving a participation rate of 65.3% for spouses and other family members in 2023.
Recently, we have introduced a health app to visualize health issues within the organization and support each employee in enhancing their health awareness and improving their lifestyle habits.
We are also committed to promoting smoking cessation. Since 2020, our company facilities have been completely smoke-free. The smoking rate decreased to 7.4% in 2024, and we continue to implement health-related measures actively and support employees in their efforts to quit smoking, aiming for a zero-smoking rate.
Mental Health Care
Mental Health Care
We provide information through a dedicated site on our internal intranet, and have established multiple internal consultation desks as well as external counseling services, ensuring that anyone can seek help at any time. We conduct annual stress checks for employees, maintaining a high response rate of 98.2%. Additionally, we encourage high-stress individuals to consult with occupational physicians and promptly implement necessary improvements at the workplace level based on organizational analysis results to prevent mental health issues.
To reduce long working hours and improve productivity, we collaborate with HR departments to strengthen time management, creating a more comfortable work environment through organizational efforts.
We provide information through a dedicated site on our internal intranet, and have established multiple internal consultation desks as well as external counseling services, ensuring that anyone can seek help at any time. We conduct annual stress checks for employees, maintaining a high response rate of 98.2%. Additionally, we encourage high-stress individuals to consult with occupational physicians and promptly implement necessary improvements at the workplace level based on organizational analysis results to prevent mental health issues.
To reduce long working hours and improve productivity, we collaborate with HR departments to strengthen time management, creating a more comfortable work environment through organizational efforts.
Certified as an Outstanding Health & Productivity Management Organization
Certified as an Outstanding Health & Productivity Management Organization
In March 2025, Taisho Pharmaceutical was certified as a "2025 Health and Productivity Management Excellent Corporation" under the "Health and Productivity Management Excellent Corporation Certification System" run by the Nippon Kenko Kaigi. At Taisho Pharmaceutical, the Human Resources Department, Health Insurance Association, Corporate Communications Department, and others work with the executive in charge to promote health and productivity management. In addition, we conduct surveys of employees and use their perspectives as a reference when implementing health measures.
In March 2025, Taisho Pharmaceutical was certified as a "2025 Health and Productivity Management Excellent Corporation" under the "Health and Productivity Management Excellent Corporation Certification System" run by the Nippon Kenko Kaigi. At Taisho Pharmaceutical, the Human Resources Department, Health Insurance Association, Corporate Communications Department, and others work with the executive in charge to promote health and productivity management. In addition, we conduct surveys of employees and use their perspectives as a reference when implementing health measures.
Labor Relations
Labor Relations
Taisho Pharmaceutical values the trusting relationship it has with the labor union at all times.
Both labor and management share the recognition that "the company's sound corporate development results in stable employment and improved lifestyles." To foster a rewarding work environment, we regularly negotiate and discuss work conditions through the Labor-Management Meeting and the Labor-Management Council
We engage in constructive discussions to address challenges and ensure transparent information disclosure.
Taisho Pharmaceutical values the trusting relationship it has with the labor union at all times.
Both labor and management share the recognition that "the company's sound corporate development results in stable employment and improved lifestyles." To foster a rewarding work environment, we regularly negotiate and discuss work conditions through the Labor-Management Meeting and the Labor-Management Council
We engage in constructive discussions to address challenges and ensure transparent information disclosure.
