Occupational Health and Safety

          The company realized that good sanitation and safety in working environment will promote the efficiency in working and build trust to all stakeholders. Thus, the company gives the importance to the management guidelines for occupational health and working environment for safety to employees and all stakeholders.

          The company realized that good sanitation and safety in working environment will promote the efficiency in working and build trust to all stakeholders. Thus, the company gives the importance to the management guidelines for occupational health and working environment for safety to employees and all stakeholders.

Determination and Goals

          The company has intention to operate business without the occurrence of accidents by setting target “Zero Accident” to persuade employees realize to the importance and work carefully, without accidents which cause of injuries from the working in every activity of operations. By defining the relevant target as follow;

  • Every year: 0 Fatality of Employees 
  • Every year: 0 Occupational Illness Frequency Rate of Employees
  • Within 2025: Less than 1.0 Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate of Employees.

Management Guidelines

          The company has determined the safety management guidelines by taking the safety principle and occupational health to apply in operation activities as follows;

  1. Comply with a laws, regulations, and guidelines with regard to health and safety either being noticed in present and going to be noticed in the future.
  2. Risk assessment in activities related to the operations such as conflagration, product storage, machine using, forklift and equipment, chemicals, and electrical system, etc.
  3. Determine the proper preventive measures and provide safety equipment completely, sufficient and always ready to use, by preparing the Personal Protective equipment: PPE, namely Back support, safety shoe, helmet, gloves, reflective vest for employees in all stores and determining to wear every time while working.
  4. Build the organizational safety culture and encourage knowledge as well as cultivate consciousness regarding health and safety to employees and concerned persons through channels and activities such as training for giving knowledge, safety activities, public relation through various channels, etc.
  5. Prepare an emergency plan for fire prevention and fire suppression and annual firefighting and evacuation fire drill by determining that all employees need to participate in the activities.

Accident Statistic

Elevate the Occupational Health, Create a safe working environmental

          The company recognizes the importance of safety management, aiming to be an organization free from work accidents, occupational diseases, and road accidents. In 2024, the company managed and implemented safety measures in accordance with legal requirements to ensure the safety of those involved in work activities. This included improvements and modifications to work areas, work processes, equipment, machinery, and the working environment to enhance overall safety. Additionally, the company emphasizes creating awareness and instilling a safety consciousness in all employees, encouraging their active participation in promoting workplace safety.

          The company has established a policy for occupational safety practices, serving as guidelines for managing safety-related tasks in accordance with the company’s specified directions. This involves a safety committee, workplace safety officers, management levels, supervisors, professionals, and all employees collaborating to develop and drive the company’s safety practices towards continuous and sustainable improvement in line with the objectives set by the company to establish a safety culture and propel the company’s safety initiatives towards ongoing and sustainable development.

          In 2023, the company has been actively involved in occupational safety, health, and environmental initiatives in the workplace. This includes promoting improvements and changes to the working environment, as well as encouraging the participation of all employees in the following company’s safety initiatives;

1. Participation in the "Outstanding Workplace in Labor Relations and Welfare" program.

          The company recognizes the importance of labor relations management to create a safe workplace, value diversity, and provide equal opportunities for all employees. This includes reducing conflicts in benefits between the company and employees, fostering information exchange, creating a positive attitude, and sincerity in managing work. Additionally, the company places importance on developing welfare management systems beyond legal requirements for employees.

          The company has participated in the aforementioned project and has received the “Outstanding Organization Award in Labor Relations and Welfare” continuously for over 10 years, with a total of 78 stores participating.

2. Participation in the " Good practice model on road safety" project.

          The company places importance on road safety issues and emphasizes the involvement of all stakeholders in preventing and reducing road accidents. This includes fostering awareness of road safety and traffic discipline, as well as taking collective responsibility to enhance safety in the traffic system and actively participate in preventing both loss of life and property.

          The company participated in and received the “Good practice model on Road Safety” award for the year 2023. This award reflects the company’s excellent ability to manage road safety. The project’s indicators include ensuring 100% compliance with wearing helmets and seat belts. Moreover, the company has been successful in reducing road accidents to zero.

3. The project of cultivating a conscious mindset on occupational safety.

          The company organizes the “Global House Safety Month” activity to instill conscious and knowledge of safety among all employees. This initiative aims to promote, communicate, and publicize safety consciousness in the workplace, fostering a sense of safety awareness in operations. The goal is for employees to recognize the importance of safety in their work and apply the knowledge gained from the activities to real-life situations that may arise during their works.

4. Safety Patrol Project

          The company emphasizes creating awareness of safety behaviors and the working environment for employees and service users to reduce risks in working processes, working area and service areas. The company continuously develops and improves operations in this project, along with annual updates to prevent and eliminate potential risks before accidents occur.

5. Safety Talk communication project

          The company promotes understanding, provides knowledge, and raises awareness among all employees regarding safety information related to themselves through communication methods. There is a talk before work to discuss safety matters. Additionally, employees are encouraged to participate in identifying risks and reviewing risk prevention methods in the work processes.

6. Kiken Yoshi Training (KYT)

          KYT project has been ongoing for a long time that is carried out at every shift before starting the operations. The executives, managers, supervisors, and safety officers will be the persons who start giving knowledge about safety to operators or workers, along with giving suggestions in others related operations, such as giving services, correct and safe work procedures, areas that may be a safety risk in operations or in giving services.  Including clarifying service issues, the solutions, and dealing with each situation, etc. 

7. Employee Welfare Project

1. Relax area

          Providing seating areas and book corners for relaxation and stress relief for employees during break times, including organizing activities to promote mental well-being and stress relief, such as making merit, and various festive activities, regularly every year.

2. Creativity in sports and health

          Promoting exercise and sports competitions for employees both within and outside the company. Additionally, encouraging employees to take care of their health by organizing regular physical health check-ups and providing health education.

8. Family Welfare Project

          Breastfeeding Preparing area and providing facilities for the ‘Mother’s Corner’ to facilitate breastfeeding, including postpartum visits to boost morale and motivation, and build a good relationship.

Prepare an area, playground, for the care and service of employees’ children and service users.

“Welfare for caring employees who give birth or take sick leave, including employees and families who have passed away, administered through the Welfare Committee and company representatives.”