Health and Safety
As a company that aims to excel globally, the TEL Group is actively promoting a number of
initiatives in health, safety, and related areas.
Our continued existence as a corporation relies upon the safety and health of our employees,
customers, and everyone involved with the TEL Group’s business. As a sign of our commitment tobuilding a trustworthy company to everyone aforementioned, on November 27, 1998, the TEL Groupdrew up what was referred to as the “TEL Group Credo and Principles on Safety and Health.” Thiswas followed on June 25, 1999 with the issuance of the “Safety First” declaration.

■ The TEL Group Credo and Principles on Safety and Health
According to the “TEL Group Credo and Principles on Safety and Health,” safety and healthconsiderations must always be taken into account—for all board members and employees of theTEL Group, and for all jobs. Considerations of profit and decisions regarding delivery dates andtimes must not take precedence over human safety and the safety of facilities and equipment(including items we sell and items we use within the company).

■ Safety FirstWe have prepared a “Safety First” declaration, based on the “TEL Group Credo and Principles on
Safety and Health.” By displaying its poster at prominent locations throughout the company, westrive to ensure that each and every employee is aware of the importance of safety in his/her daily
activities.
We have also prepared a “Safety First” pamphlet titled as “Introducing Safety First Culture
Awareness.” This is distributed free of charge to customers and members of the public at theirrequest, as part of our efforts to promote the TEL Group’s commitment to safety.
The TEL Group has also incorporated its environmental, health, and safety principles into its
Management Philosophy. We are convinced that giving the highest priority to health, safety, andthe environment will help establish consumer trust in the TEL Group and will eventually lead togreater profitability.

“Safety First” poster“Introducing Safety First Culture
Awareness” pamphlet

■ Safety Training (“Safety 2000”)
The TEL Group has established a standardized safety training program, referred to as “Safety2000,” for all board members and employees in the group. As shown in the table below, thissystem provides different levels of training, depending on the experience and the worksite of theemployee involved. Basic Safety Training and Advanced Safety Training had been introduced inJuly 2000. By December the same year, 98% of eligible board members and employees had
undergone the appropriate training. In April 2001, a system was devised to enable safety training
to be carried out at our overseas agencies; this will be introduced as the necessity comes along.
Safety 2000 Training Courses and Contents
Training Course

Contents

Basic Safety Training

For all TEL Group employees and contractor workers who work at TEL Groupcompanies. This training usually takes place upon hiring and covers the TELGroup’s safety principles, basic information on health and safety laws andother relevant laws and regulations of the country of worksite, basic
knowledge about safe work procedure, and basic health care information. A
Basic Safety Training Certificate is valid for three years. Employees must takerefresher courses, which include details of new safety rules, within threeyears after completion of the Basic Safety Training.

Advanced Safety
Training

For all TEL Group employees and contractor workers companies who areengaged in work at TEL Group plants or other worksites. Employees learn
about risk assessment and other techniques to ensure that all work is carriedout safely. Training involves hands-on work with protective gear and othersafety equipment. An Advanced Safety Training Certificate is valid for oneyear. Employees must take refresher courses, which include details of newsafety rules, within one year after completion of Advanced Safety Training.

Safety Training for
Employees who Visitand Work Overseas

Employees learn about the safety laws and regulations and work rules that
apply when engineers are sent from Japan to work for TEL Group customers
overseas.

Safety Training forEmployees Stationed toWork at Customers’ Plants

Special safety training is carried out as required when employees are sent towork at plants run by Tel Group customers.

Equipment-Specific
Safety Training

Safety training for engineers on each specific equipment (TEL Groupproducts).

Safety 2000 Training system
Equipment engineers

Equipment Specific Training

Employees stationed towork at customers’ sites

Company Company Company Company Company CompanyABCDEIEngineers who visit
and work overseas
Engineers at our factories
and customers’ sites
All employees

JapanU.S.A.

Korea

Individual European countries
Taiwan Europe Common

Advanced Safety Training
Basic Safety Training■ Accident Reports
At the TEL Group, we do everything possible to protect the health and safety of our employees,
our customers, and everyone involved with TEL Group business activities. However, regardless of
the amount of attention we pay to safety matters, there is always a risk of an unforeseeable accident,
or of an work-related injury or accident caused by fatigue. In the event of such unfortunate
circumstances, it is vital that the accident be reported immediately to the superior or the relevant
sections or departments. The first step toward eradicating the recurrence of such accidents is thereporting.

■ The Significance and Handling of Accident Reports
Immediately reporting major or notable accidents to management (as well as to any other relevant
individuals in the business unit and area concerned) will allow for the quick appropriate response,and will allow the prevention of similar accidents in the future.
Initial reports should be delivered by e-mail or fax within 24 hours after the accident either by theperson(s) involved or by those who witnessed the accident.

■ Prevention Measures
Whenever an accident occurs, the root cause and any contributing factors must be carefully
clarified and resolved one by one. At the TEL Group, after reviewing each hazardous work that
may lead to an accident, and the places where they were most likely to occur, we began conducting
and promoting a procedure known as the Safety Management By Walking Around (SMBWA) as
an effective means of preventing accidents. During these walking, participants strive to raiseawareness of safety matters both within and outside the company by paying careful attention toeach of dangerous practices and offering guidance on the use of protective equipment (helmets,safety glasses, safety shoes, safety harnesses, etc.).
As a result of these activities, we aim to reduce our 2001 Accident Reduction Target to 50% of theactual figures for 2000.

SMBWA in a clean room