Health and Productivity management to promote occupational health activities: Activities of ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation

Abstract

Purpose: This article first described Health and Productivity management activities carried out by ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation (below, ‘CTC'). Then it explored how these activities can be applied in Health and Productivity management at small- and medium-size enterprises.

Details: CTC is an information and communications company listed on the first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The company is certified under the Certified Health and Productivity Management Organization Recognition Program (White 500) that was established in 2016. As examples of increasing compliance in occupational health activities and expanding activities, CTC has made efforts to achieve a 100% periodical medical examination consultation rate, and establishing and maintaining a stable health committee. CTC also has carried out health promoting activities such as e-learning to encourage self-care, and events for combatting stiff shoulders and low back pain. For small and medium enterprises, the lessons learnt from CTC can be applied by starting actions with compliance. For those organizations supporting multiple small- and medium-sized enterprises, they should promote compliance with Industrial Safety and Health Act, by taking a proportionate universalism approach and strengthening their supporting services according to the socially disadvantage degree.

Conclusion: For small- and medium-sized enterprises to promote Health and Productivity management, the starting point should be in with compliance with rules and regulations of occupational health activities. It creates a foundation for Health and Productivity management and eventually will raise the health status of these enterprises.