Structure
MC has appointed the Director, Executive Vice President, Corporate Functional Officer (Human Resources, Global Planning & Coordination, IT) as the chief officer in charge of OSH management for the MC Group, and promotes a structure where the Global Human Resources Department coordinates each of the Business Groups, which are primarily responsible for OSH management.
For each MC Group company in Japan, we have established committees such as the Health Committee in line with the Industrial Safety and Health Act, in which employees also participate in developing, evaluating and determining plans related to preventing health problems as well as maintaining and promoting good health. In particular, at consolidated subsidiaries hazards such as near misses are reported by employees at morning meetings and other occasions, and necessary countermeasures are put into practice.
MC considers occupational safety and health as a key management priority, and has been working to pursue health and productivity management.
- Headed by the Chief Safety and Health Supervisor (who serves concurrently as an Executive Vice President), and consisting of four occupational physicians and 11 health supervisors from each Business Group, the Health Committee meets once a month, on a non-consolidated basis, to discuss employee health and workplace safety matters. The minutes of the monthly meetings are posted on the intranet and disseminated to employees.
- MC believes that it is essential to understand the Company’s current situation and to manage the entire safety and health process from the consideration of measures to their implementation in order to promote good health. Consequently, MC has established the Health Management Office (established in April 2018 with the Health Promotion and D&I Team active from April 2021), a dedicated safety and health office within the Global Human Resources Department. This office coordinates with related departments (such as the industrial hygiene section, the internal medical clinic, the Mental Health Support Desk, etc.) and the MC Health Insurance Association to implement industrial hygiene and consider various health-related measures, such as the appropriate use of data.
- Furthermore, monthly meetings are held between the Global Human Resources Department, industrial physicians, the MC Health Insurance Association, and personnel in charge of human resources in Japan to discuss policies and share information.
Employee Participation
- Employees participate in the Health Committee which develops plans concerning the prevention of health problems and the maintenance and enhancement of good health, along with discussing evaluations and improvements. It is also engaged in identifying and disseminating accurate knowledge and information related to emerging infectious diseases.
- MC strives to create safe and healthy workplace environments in order for its diverse workforce to thrive and succeed. At the same time, MC takes steps to ensure that each employee is able to manage his or her own health independently through training seminars and related events. Particular emphasis is placed on the health management of employees on overseas assignment. MC has also implemented measures which allow employees to coordinate with their supervisors to take flexible hourly paid leave when they require outpatient care. In addition, sponsoring charity marathons and holding in-house health events has provided opportunities for employees to develop an interest in sports and to foster an awareness of their own health.
- MC conducts discussions on creating a more positive workplace and promoting appropriate time management. Regular communication between employees and management is maintained through meetings between the MC Staff Union and management staff, including the President and CEO, along with bi-annual meetings to discuss business performance and regular meetings with the Global Human Resources Dept. Moreover, the MC Staff Union also holds health seminars for employees.
Loan and Investment Screening
When reviewing and making decisions on loan and investment proposals, MC conducts a comprehensive screening process which considers not only economic aspects, but ESG factors as well. From an occupational safety and health perspective, particularly for projects which have a high risk of accidents or fatalities, MC ensures that numerous issues, including the maintenance status of HSE management systems, past cases of accidents or fatalities, and quantitative data such as the Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTI) are considered in its deliberations. Besides screening new investment and exit proposals, MC also strives to make improvements to existing business investments by monitoring their management practices.
Risk Management (Risk Assessment)
Occupational safety and health is a vital component of HSE risk and is managed in accordance with the MC Group Risk Management Policy.
- Definition: HSE risk refers to recognizing the impact of manufacturing, industrial works, distribution and other operations on occupational safety and health as well as the environment, and identifying and managing risks related to accidents, damage to health, environmental contamination, etc.
- HSE risk management: a. Risk identification and management: Identify latent risks related to HSE based on the nature of the operations and sector, and avoid, mitigate and manage the risks. b. Risk awareness-raising: Raise employees’ awareness of the importance of HSE risk based on the nature of the operations and sector through education, training and other activities. c. Formation of policies related to accidents and response: Stipulate emergency policies in advance in order to be prepared in the event of an accident. Establish the necessary measures to minimize damage while working with relevant institutions when an accident occurs. Should an accident occur, conduct necessary investigations, analyze the causes, and implement measures to prevent future reoccurrence.
- System: Comply with law and regulations, international rules, voluntary industry standards, and customer requirements related to HSE and formulate an action plan based on MC’s industry and business activities. In addition, formulate policies based on the action plan and introduce a system for regularly confirming their implementation. Further, monitor performance related to HSE and review the action plan.
Reporting of Workplace Accidents
The MC Group strives to prevent workplace accidents for employees.
We have established a system that enables us to deal with workplace accidents appropriately (investigation, response to findings, etc.) and take preventative measures in a prompt manner. In the event that a workplace accident occurs at an MC Group company, it will be reported via a dedicated reporting channel for occupational accidents. In the event of an accident with severe consequences, such as death or serious injury, or an accident involving suspected violations of laws and regulations, a report will also be made via the compliance reporting channel.
Workplace accidents that occur in the MC Group are reported to the Compliance Committee and monitored by the annual Sustainability Survey, and are used to take preventive measures to reduce future accidents.