Absence due to illness, occupational accidents

During 2010, 44 (46) occupational accidents resulting in more than one day’s absence (LWC, lost work cases) were reported. Total absence due to illness caused by occupational accidents was 534 days (283). The most common causes were injuries caused while working with machinery and equipment (38%), falls and slips (22%) and heavy lifting and repetitive work (13%).
There were no occupational accidents during the year at seven of the production units, which is of course pleasing. One employee in China died in a traffic accident on the way home from work.
Preventive working environment initiatives include risk analyses, working environment measurements, training, safety rounds, safety committee work and investments in various technical protective measures.
Nolato Beijing was certified during 2010 in accordance with the occupational health and safety management standard OHSAS 18001.
One goal for the next few years is to improve reporting of incidents in the workplace, which we believe will be a key factor in preventing occupational accidents.