Male Employees Take Child-Care Leave, Balancing Child Care and Work
Asbestos removal work
a safety check system to be used in times of disaster
The Olympus Group has formulated a child-care leave system, allowing employees to take up to a one year leave of absence until the child reaches the age of two. Employees are taking advantage of this special benefit, including Mr. and Mrs. Nakayama, who both took child-care leave.
After his wife Yumiko gave birth to their third child and returned to work after child-care leave, husband Noriyuki took one month's leave.
"I decided to take leave for my children and wife who was not so well after the delivery. I applied for the leave early in order to arrange work during my absence. My participation in childcare for one month helped stabilize the family's daily rhythm and supported my wife mentally," says Noriyuki.
Compared with the time when many people thought women should resign after childbirth, taking child-care leave is now much better understood in the workplace.
Providing a Safe and Improved Working Environment
The Olympus Group strives to ensure safety at workplaces so that employees can work safely and with a sense of security. One example is the measures that we have taken against asbestos. When health problems caused by asbestos emerged in June 2005, the Olympus Group investigated the use of construction materials containing asbestos at 71 locations-including domestic production sites, affiliates, and company housing. This investigation revealed that at five locations, friable asbestos had been used and required immediate safety measures. During FY2006 we placed the highest priority on the asbestos elimination work and in some cases contained and enclosed the location in accordance with prevention regulations of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
Another important measure is against earthquakes. As part of this program, we introduced a safety check system to be used in times of disaster in September 2006. In the event of a disaster, the safety of all employees, including temporary staff and part-timers, is confirmed first. In the situation where employees have been affected, the Olympus Group provides support for them.
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