Safety and Occupational Health
Goal and Performance Highlights
Supporting the SDGs Goals
Stakeholders Directly Impacted
Challenges and Opportunities
Sikarin Public Company Limited places great importance on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management to create a safe working environment for all employees and stakeholders. Currently, the Company faces several challenges, including the prevention of workplace accidents, management of health risks, and continuous compliance with evolving safety laws and standards. In addition, the outbreak of infectious diseases and risks associated with exposure to pathogens and chemicals in healthcare facilities require the Company to continuously enhance its safety measures.
However, the Company views these challenges as opportunities to drive innovation in safety practices, such as implementing AI and IoT technologies to monitor and analyze occupational health data, utilizing telemedicine technologies and robotic assistance to reduce exposure risks, and promoting a safety culture through employee engagement and the development of modernized training systems. Given the growing societal focus on labor rights and safe working environments, Sikarin is committed to prioritizing its people and becoming a leader in setting safety standards within the healthcare industry.
Management Approach and Value Creation
Sikarin Public Company Limited is dedicated to creating a safe and healthy working environment for employees, patients, visitors, and all stakeholders. Recognizing that safety is a fundamental pillar of healthcare operations, the Company has made occupational health and safety management one of its core strategies for enhancing the quality of medical services and fostering a strong safety culture throughout the organization.
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Safety and Occupational Health Policy
To ensure that safety and occupational health operations meet international standards and comply with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) requirements, Sikarin Public Company Limited has established key guidelines, including enforcing comprehensive policies across all departments, units, and stakeholders at operational sites, and adhering to Joint Commission International (JCI) and ISO 45001 standards.
The Company regularly reviews and updates its safety and occupational health systems to ensure effective implementation of safety measures. Risk assessments related to health and safety are conducted, with measurable indicators such as accident rates, work-related injury rates, and absenteeism rates, to continuously improve safety outcomes, employee health, and quality of life.
Proactive Safety and Occupational Health Measures
บSikarin Public Company Limited has implemented proactive measures to prevent accidents and reduce health risks, such as designing safer sharps disposal containers, providing standardized personal protective equipment (PPE), and controlling exposure to chemicals and pathogens.
The Company emphasizes employee training and the promotion of a safety culture at all levels, targeting an average of no less than 15 hours of training per person per year. Regular emergency drills, including fire-fighting, evacuation, and first aid response, are conducted. In addition, a platform has been developed to allow employees to report safety incidents conveniently.
Targeting an average of no less than
Safety and Occupational Health Audits and Certifications
Sikarin Public Company Limited is accredited under the Joint Commission International (JCI) standards and undergoes regular external audits, such as building safety inspections by fire departments and evaluations of environmental and workplace safety standards. Safety and occupational health have been integrated into the performance evaluation criteria for executives and included in procurement and supplier selection processes to ensure that all products and services meet safety standards.
Examples of Safety and Occupational Health Initiatives
Sikarin Public Company Limited has implemented concrete measures to strengthen organizational safety and occupational health, including:
- Conducts basic fire-fighting training twice a year and fire evacuation drills once a year across all buildings
- A dedicated in-hospital fire response team is available 24 hours a day.
- Smoke and heat detection systems are installed throughout the facilities.
- Conducts first aid training for employees
- Establishes emergency patient response teams within the hospital
- Implements infection control and prevention measures in compliance with JCI standards JCI
- Maintains a safe medical waste management and monitoring
Commitment to a Safe and Sustainable Future
Sikarin Public Company Limited is committed to advancing its safety and occupational health systems by integrating technology into safety management, such as using AI and IoT to monitor safety data, developing safety reporting platforms, and leveraging telemedicine and robotic patient care systems.
These efforts aim to ensure that employees, patients, and visitors are cared for in a safe environment that meets the highest
Our Projects
Sikarin's sustainability program focuses on ESG issues, financial performance, community health, environmental impact reduction, and employee welfare promotion.
