How do chemical companies ensure the health of their employees?
chemical companies need to implement multi-dimensional measures to ensure the health of their employees, including system construction, technical protection, health monitoring, and psychological support
Institutions and norms
Establish an occupational health management system, improve the "Occupational Health Management Measures" and other systems, clarify standards for chemical management, noise control, construction project protection, etc., and equip a professional management team for full process supervision. For example, Sinopec has established a "system+standards+guidelines" management system to achieve full coverage of the management network.
Chemicals and Work Environment Management
Implement full lifecycle control of chemicals, with dedicated personnel overseeing from research and development to disposal stages. By 2024, Industrial Fulian will replace/reduce 6 regulated chemicals, and plans to establish a global chemical control platform by the end of 2025. At the same time, optimizing production processes to reduce the use of harmful substances, such as Huaihe Chemical's adoption of technology to reduce job noise hazards.
Health monitoring and protection
Regular full coverage monitoring of occupational hazardous factors (such as noise and chemicals) in the workplace will be conducted. By 2024, Sinopec will have 180000 monitoring points and 17 enterprises will invest 250 million yuan to control key areas that exceed standards. Equip employees with respiratory protective equipment, hearing protection devices, etc., and conduct first aid knowledge training.
Psychological health support
Building a psychological service system based on EAP (Employee Assistance Program), reducing psychological stress through activities such as stress counseling and team building. For example, Sinopec will assist 679 grassroots units in 2024, covering 60% of secondary units.
Daily health management
Promote the "Weight Management Year" campaign, provide nutritional interventions and fitness guidance; Establish employee health records, provide special care for employees with underlying diseases such as hypertension, and improve first aid skills training.
