Occupational Health and Safety - Equipment Safety
For zero equipment-related incidents
We are working to prevent the occurrence of equipment-related incidents and problems through risk-based management. To this end, we analyze past equipment-related incidents and also plan and implement measures to prevent the reoccurrence of similar issues.
Number of equipment-related incidents
| In Japan | Outside Japan | |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | 5 |
| 2022 | 13 | 8 |
| 2023 | 20※ | 5 |
- ※ Including one serious incident
Measures to ensure equipment safety
Resonac aims to enhance its ability to ensure equipment safety and is fostering measures to prevent the reoccurrence of similar incidents and problems based on the analysis of past cases.
- Operate a risk-based management system to plan, implement, evaluate and improve our risk reduction measures based on the results of risk assessments conducted at all stages including equipment design, operation, maintenance, installation and others
- Promote design for inherent safety and ensure the appropriate management of design changes to prevent equipment-related incidents
- Conduct preventive maintenance, time-based maintenance and condition-based maintenance activities
- Conduct examinations for the treatment of chemical substances that are very hazardous or pose a high risk of incidents
- Analyze the fundamental causes of internal incidents and implement measures to prevent the reoccurrence of similar incidents
- Implement measures to prevent incidents across the board in reference to past internal and external incidents
- For higher safety sensitivity, review safety knowledge- and skill-related educational systems by job type and position
- Implement various measures to nurture a culture of safety in the workplace
Measures against accidents and natural disasters
We give first priority to the lives of people in the event of natural disasters, including earthquakes, typhoons and heavy rains. Moreover, in consideration of the impact of our Group’s product supply activities on society at large and the importance of fulfilling our supplier responsibility, we conduct risk assessments against disasters to implement damage prevention and mitigation measures. In particular, against earthquakes, we have identified equipment and buildings that need to be seismically reinforced in order to protect people’s lives and have been fostering effective anti-seismic measures for them.
As our business domains expand, we are building a business system that is more resistant to disasters both in Japan and outside the country. We will further foster our business continuity management activities by clarifying challenges and meeting them through education and training.
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TOPICSComprehensive Disaster Drill at Oita Complex
The Oita Complex conducts comprehensive disaster drills with the aim of improving the disaster response capabilities of related departments and strengthening mutual cooperation in the event of a disaster occurring in the complex.
On the day, a firefighting drill was held on the scenario of a fire at the waste treatment facility of Tsurusaki Kyodo Doryoku, along with a rescue drill held on the scenario of injured workers during extinguishing operations. We consistently improve our disaster response capabilities by reviewing our performance at the drills, identifying problems and discussing countermeasures. We will promote activities to strengthen the disaster preparedness of the complex through conducting these practical drills on a regular basis.
TOPICS Emergency response drills at Higashinagahara Plant
In preparation for emergencies such as fires, explosions, and leakage of toxic substances, the Higashinagahara Plant conducts comprehensive disaster drills in spring and fall jointly with other companies operating within the premises. Comprehensive disaster drills in spring are based on a scenario that toxic gas has been leaked.
On the day, emergency response drills were conducted for the two primary objectives: "Can the workplace where the disaster occurred and each unit of the emergency response organization smoothly engage in an initial response?” and "Can we safely rescue victims in the event of casualties?" Although participants appeared tense, they were able to act as they had anticipated in advance. On the other hand, some room for improvement was identified in communications using premises broadcasting equipment and IP radios. Going forward, we will continue to conduct drills to improve the identified issues so that we can respond calmly and smoothly to any possible contingency.
