Social responsibility The health of our employees is of utmost importance to us. Alongside our health and safety management system, we therefore offer additional support and advisory services to help our employees look after all aspects of their physical and mental health. Occupational health management * Calculation method for work-related ill health rate: number of cases of ill health / number of hours worked * 1,000,000 The most common types of injury sustained during the reporting period were cuts, bruising (caused by blunt trauma or crushing), broken bones, torn ligaments or tendons, lacerations, puncture wounds, chemical burns, electric shocks and burns, and concussion. There was also one documented case of work-related ill health where an employee was diagnosed with noise-induced hearing loss. Another important component of our efforts to prevent work-related accidents and ill health (alongside our extensive health and safety protocols) is our occupational health management provision. Work-related ill health Number Rate* Documented cases of work-related ill health 1 0.081 Fatalities resulting from cases of work-related ill health - - Number of hours worked (including business trips) 12.27 million Occupational health service Our company doctors are on hand to keep our employees healthy and fit for work. They implement a wide range of preventative measures to promote a healthy and safe working environment; inspect and evaluate our work processes; and investigate any physical complaints that arise in connection with our employees’ work. They also offer additional medical support services such as personal consultations for employees looking for advice around pregnancy, vaccination information, support with returning to work after a long illness or answers to any other general health-related questions. ➔ GRI 403-3 Blum employee service The Blum employee service provides advice and support for employees whose mental health is suffering as a result of their work or personal circumstances. Employees can take advantage of confidential discussions with internal professionals who are there to provide them with a safety net and help them regain a sense of control over their lives. The employee service also supports employees who are returning to work after a long absence or entering retirement. Moreover, it is on hand to support employees following a bereavement, provide advice if they feel overwhelmed or under-challenged at work and answer any general questions around work, health and family life. ➔ GRI 403-6 All in all, we take our responsibilities with regards accident prevention and the health of our employees very seriously, as is evidenced by the comprehensive health and safety protocols and occupational health management services detailed above. 77
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