Occupational Health and Safety

Awareness Education in the Company

Awareness Raising and Education on Occupational Health and Safety in the Company
Occupational Health and Safety Award
Initiatives at Construction Sites
Manufacturing Business Initiatives

Awareness Raising and Education on Occupational Health and Safety in the Company

To encourage deeper awareness and understanding among Group employees, posters were delivered to all our workplaces, branches, and offices, as well as offices and plants of Group companies in Japan and overseas, in accordance with the establishment of the "Occupational Health and Safety Policy." The slogan posters represent the president's own opinions on occupational health and safety and quality for the Sumitomo Forestry Group as a whole. "SAFETY FIRST" means that the safety shall be put at the first place, and it applies to all of the Group's businesses and occupations. Sumitomo Forestry Group Occupational Health and Safety Policy is regularly disseminated to all employees through the Sumitomo Forestry Group Handbook and the business intranet, in addition to posting policy posters in easily visible locations.
Quality Control and Worker Safety Management Department also offers DVD educational materials on occupational health and safety. It is used Group-wide for occupational health and safety education and at safety conferences.

Sumitomo Forestry Group "SAFETY FIRST, ZERO DEFECTS" slogan poster

Occupational Health and Safety Award

In April 2025, the Sumitomo Forestry Group presented the Occupational Health and Safety Award at the Fiscal 2024 Sumitomo Forestry Group Performance Awards Ceremony. Based on the concept of "SAFETY FIRST," the award is given to the top entity of each head office department and division that has achieved results in raising workplace safety awareness and promoting safety activities to eliminate occupational injuries. In fiscal 2024, three companies were awarded.

Purpose of the Occupational Health and Safety Award

・Raising awareness of occupational health and safety activities (especially zero occupational injury) with the participation of all employees
・Nurturing a culture of mutual respect
・Motivating employees, branches, and Group companies

Division	Award-winning companies and schools	Reason for award
Environment and Resources Division	Mombetsu Biomass Electric Power	Since the start of operations in the Power Generation Business, we have maintained zero serious occupational accidents.As part of our efforts to prevent and reduce occupational accidents, we hold a monthly OHS Committee meeting and conduct fire prevention drills four times a year. In addition, we frequently provide various safety education programs. When near-miss incidents occur, we immediately share the information and implement countermeasures across affiliates, and evaluate their effectiveness. Additionally, once a year, we co-host a social event with affiliates to foster a workplace environment that facilitates communication. From the perspective of operational management, the company also provides influenza vaccinations at its expense not only to employees but also to their spouses living with them.

*Awarded based on performance in fiscal 2024

Initiatives at Construction Sites

Awards for Occupational Health and Safety Activities

The Housing Division presents awards to branches, and branches of the Association of Safe Building Contractors, for their proactive implementation of safety and health activities. The award criteria are based on the number of consecutive days without any occupational accidents or incidents (excluding injuries requiring 1 -3 days of leave and non-lost-time injuries), with recognition given upon reaching 1,000, 2,000, or 3,000 days.

Manufacturing Business Initiatives

The Sumitomo Forestry Group Manufacturing Business Safety Conference Held

In March 2024, the Sumitomo Forestry Group held its annual Safety Conference, which has been held every year since 2021, bringing together domestic and overseas manufacturing companies. Aimed at fostering a strong safety culture, the event connected eight manufacturing sites in countries including Japan, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand via an online platform, with over 130 participants taking part. The conference included a review of the Group's 2024 activity policies, reflections on past occupational injuries and fires within the Group, and the sharing of safety initiatives implemented by each company. Companies that achieved outstanding safety performance were recognized and awarded. In addition, safety slogans and posters were solicited from Group companies, with awards given for outstanding entries. The Group will continue to hold this annual safety conference as a way to pray for a safe year, reaffirm its commitment to eliminating serious accidents, and strengthen its safety initiatives.