Sustainability

Sustainability

Health and Safety

Approach to Health and Safety

In Japan, where a labor shortage has become a social issue, the role of a company that protects the safety and health of its stakeholders is considerable.
Our Group believes that on-site safety, the health of our employees, contractors and other stakeholders is essential to the growth of our business, and we are working to strengthen and operate our management system in accordance with social conditions, based on compliance with various laws and regulations.
In the Construction Division, the Safety and Health Committee of the Construction Business manages safety and health at construction sites.
Severe disasters and accidents that could lead to fatal accidents are reported to the Board of Directors. At the same time, the Health Committee and various vendors' associations discuss the pursuit of causes and measures to prevent recurrence, which are communicated and thoroughly implemented to employees and contractors.
In 2021, we established a new specialized department for employee health and assigned members to Business divisions in an effort to appropriately check working conditions and maintain employee health.

OPEN HOUSE Group’s Health and Safety Policy

Across all of our workplaces we strive to improve work environments and aspire to achieve a track record of zero accidents or other calamities underpinned by the notion of “health and safety are top priority” serving as the basis of our health and safety management. We will furthermore persist in developing healthy workplaces that provide positive and rewarding environments with the aim of maintaining and improving the health of every employee through the following initiatives.

First

We will actively provide health and safety training to employees while striving to further our health and safety management efforts in compliance with health and safety laws and regulations, and in-house standards.

Second

We will prevent occupational accidents through risk assessment tailored to eliminating even relatively minor hazards.

Third

We will help our employees maintain and improve their mental health by actively promoting mental health care.

Fourth

We will hold Health and Safety Committee meetings and establish a support framework with respect to both the mental and physical health of our employees enlisting occupational health physicians.

Fifth

We will be committed to taking action toward preventing unforeseen accidents in order to create safe working environments.

Sixth

We will improve safety levels by informing everyone serving at our workplaces of their obligations with respect to labor health and safety, in conjunction with our partner companies.

Health and Safety System

The Group convenes a Safety and Health Committee once a month, consisting of worker representatives (chief safety managers, safety managers, health supervisors, occupational physicians, and external experts such as certified social insurance labor consultants) from each work site. The meeting is held to share information and exchange opinions on matters related to occupational safety and health, such as the number of work-related accidents, the status of health checks, and the situation of overtime work. Important agenda items are reported to the Board of Directors, and all content is disseminated to all employees via the company's internal portal.
Furthermore, we carry out the following initiatives throughout the year for construction site employees and subcontractors, creating opportunities for them to safely continue their business activities with subcontractors in order to achieve zero accidents at construction sites.

Initiatives for Ensuring Construction Site Safety*

Implementation of Training on Safety and Health Standards Related to Construction

We regularly conducts collective training sessions that include not only our employees but also our partner companies. Through these sessions, we aim to impart skills and knowledge, ensure adherence to work manuals, and promote health and safety at construction sites. In 2024, 772 people participated in the general meeting, and a total of 1,910 people attended regional sectional meetings and received training.

Initiatives involving the supply chain (partner companies)

NameOverviewObjectivesFrequencyParticipants
General meetingSafety conferences and lectures by expertsEstablish initiatives to instill health and safety awarenessOnce annually
During National Safety Week
Partner companies
Approx. 1,340 companies
Participation options depend on a respective craftsman’s region and occupation
Regional committeeOn-site tours and theme-based discussionsDevelop shared awareness with partner companies regarding on-site safety management and occupational accident prevention5 locations, twice a year
SubcommitteeChecking of work manuals and safety trainingDevelop shared awareness with partner companies regarding on-site safety management and occupational accident prevention
Carpenters’ meetingOn-site safety and etiquette training course, etc. for carpenter contractorsHeighten awareness of on-site occupational accident prevention and safety
Support for skills training course for partner companiesWorkshops for on-site safety and skills improvement, etc.Support obtaining qualifications necessary for performing work to ensure on-site safety Total of 15 times (2024) Total of 350 participants (2024)

In-house initiatives

NameOverviewObjectivesFrequencyParticipants
Safety patrolsOur departments in charge of safety management confirm status of on-site health and safety management using check sheetsAchieve thorough on-site health and safety managementWithin two weeks from building’s framework completionAll sites
Safety education for new employeesLectures based on our proprietary curriculum and exams to check levels of retention (participants must pass the exams before being allowed to visit work sites)Acquire skills and knowledge required as a site supervisorOnce per week (three to six months, depending on the individual) New graduate recruits
Mid-career recruits
Regular study sessions for site supervisorsStudy sessions for site supervisors of each construction zone and sharing details of on-site scenariosDevelop greater knowledge and share details of problematic scenariosAs needed (once a month depending on the location)Site supervisors

* Single-family homes related business of Open House Development
Certain initiatives have been canceled in view of the situation regarding COVID-19.

Implementation of Risk Assessment for Health and Safety at Construction Sites

In our group's single-family home business, we recognize that accidents at construction sites are a high-priority risk and conduct risk assessments to ensure occupational safety. When formulating annual health and safety management plans and conducting hazard prediction activities at construction sites, we strive to prevent accidents proactively. This is achieved by implementing safety patrols and introducing guidance item checklists to identify potential risks in advance and assess their likelihood and impact.
Furthermore, for both existing and new operations, we provide necessary guidance and take measures to ensure safety for employees and the surrounding environment at construction sites. This includes ensuring compliance with various laws and regulations, such as the Construction Business Act, and maintaining site health and safety standards.

Employee Health Initiatives

We believe that maintaining and improving the health of our employees contributes to improved organizational energy and productivity.
Through our health management promotional system led by the President & CEO, we strive to create an environment in which our employees can continuously work in good health as part of our corporate social responsibility.

Percentage of sites certified to ISO45001 and OHSAS18001

Currently, there are no sites certified to ISO45001 and OHSAS18001.

Status of occupational accident

Number of work-related fatalities (including contract employees)

Our company has maintained zero fatalities since FY2021.

FY2022FY2023FY2024
000

Lost time injury frequency rate (including contract employees)

FY2022FY2023FY2024
0.17%0.29%0.42%

Lost time injury severity rate (including contract employees)

FY2022FY2023FY2024
3.82%

*Lost time injury frequency rate: Number of injuries requiring absence of 1 day or more / Total work-hours ×1,000,000
*Lost time injury severity rate: Total number of lost workdays / Total work-hours ×1,000
*Aggregation Target: Open House Group Co., Ltd., Open House Co., Ltd., Open House Development Co., Ltd., Open House Real Estate Co., Ltd., Ouchi Link, OPEN HOUSE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT ADVISORS Corporation, IB Net Co., Ltd.

Certified as a KENKO Investment for Health Outstanding Organization

Open House Group Co., Ltd. has been certified as a “2025 KENKO Investment for Health Outstanding Organization (Large Enterprise Category)” under the KENKO Investment for Health Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program established by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Japan Health Council. This is a system that certifies excellent companies and organizations. It recognizes those that strategically implement "health management" practices, approaching employee well-being from a business perspective.