Occupational Health and Safety

Occupational Health and Safety Policy

As a company engaged in reproductive medicine, Kitazato Corporation places the highest priority on ensuring the safety, security, and physical and mental health of all individuals working in its workplaces.

Given the highly specialized nature of our operations—including micromanipulation procedures, handling of chemical substances, and the manufacturing of precision equipment—ensuring occupational health and safety is fundamental to our business.

Accordingly, the Company promotes occupational health and safety initiatives based on the following policies:

• Aim for zero occupational accidents and maintain at all times a safe and hygienic working environment
• Protect physical and mental health and foster workplaces that support employee well-being
• Pursue safety measures that go beyond legal compliance and aim for higher standards
• Cultivate an organizational culture in which all employees maintain strong safety awareness and act proactively

Occupational Health and Safety Framework

We regard occupational health and safety as an important management issue and promote the following framework:

• A management system led by the executive officer responsible for occupational health and safety
• Occupational Health and Safety Committees at each site (meeting monthly)
• Implementation of risk assessments at headquarters and factory sites
• Compliance with legal requirements and provision of training in departments handling chemical substances
• Health support through collaboration with occupational physicians and external specialists

Occupational Health and Safety Targets

Each fiscal year, we set the following occupational health and safety targets:

• Achieve zero fatal occupational accidents
• Achieve zero occupational accidents resulting in four or more lost workdays
• Achieve year-on-year reduction in the frequency rate of occupational accidents

FY2025 Priority Occupational Health and Safety Initiatives

(1) Priority Initiatives for Employees

“Establishing daily habits of checking safety and health as a personal responsibility”

• Conduct daily self-checks of physical condition and fatigue levels
• Perform point-and-call confirmation before starting work
• Hold meetings to share awareness of potential hazards

(2) Company-wide Priority Initiatives

“Enhancing issue identification and improvement through analysis combining health data and workplace information”

• Analyze the trend in health checkup and stress check results
• Visualize near-miss incidents by department
• Strengthen the PDCA cycle for occupational health and safety measures

(3) Key Priority Issues to Be Addressed

1. Strengthening Mental Health Measures
   (utilization of stress check results, line-care training, consultation systems)
2. Reducing Long Working Hours and Excessive Workloads
   (monitoring working hours and workload leveling)
3. Enhancing Chemical Substance Management
   (compliance with GHS/SDS, control of specified chemical substances, risk assessments, and training)

Prevention of Occupational Accidents

• Conduct risk assessments of work processes
• Perform risk checks when introducing new equipment
• Carry out factory safety patrols
• Share near-miss information
• Review work procedures and provide employee training

Mental Health Initiatives

• Conduct annual stress checks for all employees
• Implement workplace improvements based on analysis of results
• Conduct interviews with occupational physicians
• Provide support systems for employees on leave
• Implement return-to-work support programs
• Provide line-care training for managers

Prevention of Harassment

• Enforce harassment prevention regulations
• Conduct training programs for managers
• Establish external and anonymous consultation hotlines
• Protect individuals seeking consultation and prohibit any disadvantageous treatment

Value Created through Occupational Health and Safety

• Improve product quality and safety
• Enhance employee engagement through safe and secure working environments
• Integrate with health management and well-being initiatives
• Develop a sustainable organization
• Enhance social trust as a reproductive medicine manufacturer