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Toho Tenax and its group have established basic ESH (environment, safety and health) principles and interim goals, which are in accordance with the general principles and goals of the Teijin Group.
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ESH basic principles
- Safety is the most important value, with respect for each person's life and dignity
- The production line is responsible for safety
- ESH is a part of our business culture
Interim goals
- Cut emissions of noxious chemicals in half
- Increase energy efficiency by 1 % each year
- Reduce production of industrial waste by half
(Note: Goals 1, 2 and 3 use 1998 as a benchmark, with a view to achieving the goals by the year 2005.)
- ctively tackle the recycling program
- "No accidents"
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ESH principles of Toho Group in the year 2003
- Establish foundation for ESH activities and achieve a zero accident rate
- Establish a mental healthcare system
Mishima
- Acquire OHSAS 18001 certification
(Implement work risk assessment with participation of all staff)
Ibigawa
- Acquire ISO 14001 certification
Tokushima
- Acquire ISO 14001 certification
10 basic rules of safety
- Organization and cleanliness are key to safety
- Establish rules and adhere to them
- Promote safety among all the workers by open and honest communication
- Responsibility for individual safety and safety of others is the concern of all employees
- "Safety = Work place improvements"--- think before you act. Be aware of risks, and point them out
- Individual workplace safety is the priority of all employees, all problems and irregularities should be immediately reported
- Careful attention to minor troubles prevents potentially serious accidents
- Dependence and arrogance are obstacles to safety; learn from any trouble or accident
- Example by leadership is the best training; all managers and supervisors should conduct their work with safety
Total Plan of the Teijin Group & ESH
- ESH Group Workshops (once a year)
- Instruction through specific safety inspections (once a year)
- ESH inspection I (inspection of safety and the production site environment)
- ESH inspection II (inspection of mainly the environment and PL)
- Disaster prevention (emphasis placed on plants with overriding priority)
- Safety assessment (assessment of each stage of decision and application,implementation, and operation of the work)
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