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Safety and Disaster Prevention at Plants

Support for Firefighting

Site	Activity	Overview, results
Sakai Plant	Formation of in-house firefighting unit	The plants formed an in-house firefighting headquarters team, and in each division a firefighting district unit was formed. During a large-scale disaster, the head and deputy head of the in-house firefighting division along with the general affairs, security, facility, and rescue teams will establish a headquarters team and conduct evacuation training for the safety of employees following the instructions of the headquarters team. The in-house firefighting units of the district will carry out initial fire suppression activities using fire extinguishers and fire hydrants. The rescue team will carry out search and rescue activities using whistles in case of any missing persons. The drills are conducted repeatedly four times a year at Rinkai Factory and twice a year at Kanaoka Factory to ensure that all employees can safely evacuate.
Yodogawa Plant	Joined the special firefighting team of Settsu City	Thirteen employees from the Yodogawa Plant joined the special firefighting team of Settsu City, which is the first of its kind in Japan. Since January 2010, in the case of a large fire in the Settsu area, the Yodogawa Plant firefighters drive their fire engine to the scene and help under the guidance of the Settsu City Fire Department. Since Yodogawa Plant firefighters took part in Settsu City's New Year's firefighting parade in January 2020, the parade was cancelled in 2021 and 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shiga Plant	Formation of in-house firefighting unit Collaboration with the Konan Fire Department	The plants formed an in-house firefighting division, and in each workplace a firefighting unit was formed. Captains of each in-house firefighting district unit undergo the in-house firefighting training thoroughly. Deputy captains and district leaders are also encouraged to attend the in-house firefighting training. Conducts firefighting drills twice a year (June, November) and comprehensive disaster prevention drill once a year (September).
Kashima Plant	Formation of in-house firefighting unit	An organization was set up with separate units to handle firefighting, guidance, rescue, and information provision in case of a fire. The firefighting units keep the fire in check until the local fire department arrives.
Soka Station	Formation of in-house firefighting unit	Each division formed its own in-house firefighting unit. At site disaster drills (April and November each year), the unit conducts evacuation and firefighting drills with the fire department.
Tsukuba Training Center	Formation of in-house firefighting unit	Members in all divisions of Tsukuba site formed their own in-house firefighting units. Once a year they hold evacuation and firefighting drills jointly with the local fire department.
Head Office	Formation of in-house firefighting unit	Units formed in the Head Office and Esaka site. Periodic firefighting drills held.
Tokyo Office	Formation of in-house firefighting unit	A firefighting unit was formed in each division. Once a year, these units take part in a comprehensive drill sponsored by the JR Shinagawa East Building, and they conduct evacuation and firefighting drills.

Communication with Neighboring Companies and Residents

Site	Activity	Overview, results
Sakai Plant	Cooperation with neighboring companies	Both Rinkai Factory and Kanaoka Factory are registered as Firefighting Cooperating Office with the Sakai Firefighting Department. The factories conduct voluntary firefighting activities, such as fight extinguishing and life saving, in the time of a large-scale disaster as their community contribution activity. The Rinkai Factory is a member of an association of 39 companies in the Sakai and Senboku waterfront areas for disaster prevention. The association has an emergency communication network and meets regularly for various drills.
Yodogawa Plant	An emergency rescue team was formed	There are 110 employees living nearby who are registered. When necessary, a team is gathered by rounding up employees either from their homes or workplace.
Shiga Plant	Formation of a rescue support system for local disaster victims	Daikin helps the local government to rescue disaster victims. The plant is provided for use as an emergency shelter for nearby residents (for example, the field is opened up to the public). Certified as AED & emergency cooperating business
Shiga Plant	Support of firefighting activities in case of disaster	Registered as a supporting business for emergency firefighting (dispatch industrial physicians and its in-house firefighting unit, and offer the plant as an evacuation shelter.)
Kashima Plant	Communication with neighboring companies	To administrate local matters, Daikin joins with local companies to be the contact point for local government and citizens.
Soka Station	Agreement signed for regional disaster cooperation	In 2000, Soka Station, Soka City, and five neighboring communities signed an agreement to cooperate in preparing for natural disasters. These three groups have agreed to work together regularly on plans to implement after major earthquakes occur. An expert panel of the Central Disaster Management Council of the Cabinet Office recognized the Soka Station as an outstanding example of a corporation acting as a bridge between local citizens and local government in supporting disaster relief.
Soka Station	Regional joint disaster drill	Under the disaster agreement, disaster prevention drills are held with neighboring town associations. In June 2019, we conducted a joint drill with the town association of Matsue-kitamachi in Soka City.
Tsukuba Training Center	Cooperation with neighboring companies	The center is a member of an association of companies in the local industrial park, which shares information on topics like environmental promotion, disaster prevention, and blood donation activities.
Head Office	Cooperation with surrounding businesses	Participation in the disaster prevention training hosted by Umeda Center Building (spring/fall)
Tokyo Office	Cooperation with neighboring companies	Participated in the tenant association of the JR Shinagawa East Building (July), and joined as an observer in disaster prevention drills of the building's restaurants (March). This helped confirm the disaster prevention system of the building.

Contributing to Local Safety

Site	Activity	Overview, results
Head Office	Support for local safety activities	Daikin worked with the Kinki Regional Police Bureau in a safety patrol campaign. Took part in the Sonezaki traffic safety association and the Sonezaki crime prevention association, interacting with local businesses and cooperating in safety promotion.
Sakai Plant	Support for local safety activities	Daikin took part in the North/West Sakai Police Crime Prevention Committee and the North/West Sakai Traffic Safety Association. Participation in the North/West Fire Department Disaster Prevention Association.
	Children's protection shelter	The Sakai Plant is registered as a place children can take sanctuary from threats.
	Firefighting cooperation business site	Registered as a business (dispatch of personnel to the community and lending out equipment such as forklift in the time of emergency)
	Disaster prevention drill	Took part in comprehensive disaster prevention drill sponsored by an association of companies in the Sakai and Senboku waterfront areas for disaster prevention.
Yodogawa Plant	Joint disaster prevention drill held (with participation of local fire and police departments)	Control damage, confirm people's safety (evacuation), hold earthquake drill, hold disaster prevention drill (3 times a year) Held competition for how to put on a breathing apparatus and operate a fire hydrant (once a year). Large group training was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in fiscal 2021. Parts training and diagram training were conducted at each workplace.
	Participation in local safety activities	Participated in disaster prevention drill held by Osaka Prefecture and Settsu City (once a year). Cancelled in fiscal 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Took part in disaster prevention drill of Ajifu Elementary School district in Settsu City. We did not participate in the drill in fiscal 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Took part in year-end nighttime patrols. Took part in nationwide awareness activities for fire prevention in spring and autumn. Took part in nationwide traffic safety campaign.
	Held safety seminars	Held driving safety seminars for suppliers (stressed on-site road safety; twice a year). Invited police officer to give employees driving safety seminar (once a year).
	Children's protection shelter	The Yodogawa Plant is registered as a place children can take sanctuary from threats.
Shiga Plant	Disaster prevention drill	Disaster prevention drill was held once a year for the plant grounds and employee dormitory; fire extinguisher usage competition held (July); plant firefighting drill held (June, November); evacuation drill for earthquakes (September) held.
	Participation in the Fire Prevention Association	The Shiga Plant took part in a disaster prevention training rally in unison with the fire department.
	In-house firefighting unit takes part in a training rally	Cancelled in fiscal 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kashima Plant	Disaster prevention drill	Held disaster prevention drill (twice a year), joined fire hydrant usage competition (once a year), held public relations training (once a year).
	Participation in local safety events	Joint disaster prevention drill was held with the fire department as part of cooperation among companies in the industrial park (once a year). Cancelled in fiscal 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of cooperation among companies, once-a-year training was held with firefighters, labor board personnel, and police officers as instructors. The goal was to raise safety and disaster awareness. Cancelled in fiscal 2021. Participation in disaster training events with the fire department, labor board, and police department. Cancelled in fiscal 2021.
	Safe driving course held	Police officers were invited to be instructors at a traffic safety training conference once a year (in December) to help drivers improve their road manners.
Soka Station	Contest to prevent accidents and abide by rules of the road	The Soka Station took part in a rules-of-the-road contest held annually by the police department.
Soka Station	Hosted safety and environmental class	Held event to raise safety awareness of employees and partner companies prior to the summer season. The class was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in fiscal 2021. Instead, we promoted awareness through initiatives conducted by each specialized subcommittee.
Tokyo Office	Participation in meeting of Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department to prevent organized crime.	The Tokyo Office took part in scheduled meetings and training sessions. Training sessions during the state of emergency in fiscal 2020 and 2021 were conducted by emailing training materials.
Tokyo Office	Participation in local disaster training	Joined in disaster training sponsored by the fire and disaster prevention association of the JR Shinagawa East Building.

Use Equipment during Disasters, and Secure Supplies for Emergencies

Site	Activity	Overview, results
Sakai Plant	Secure supplies for emergencies	Secured emergency stockpiles of water, food, and disaster prevention equipment. Rinkai Factory stocks 3-day worth of emergency daily supplies for employee and guest use in the scenario of a tsunami or liquefaction.
Sakai Plant	Lend equipment to disaster relief	Daikin is registered as a corporate supporter of firefighting activities. (In times of emergency, Daikin dispatches personnel and lends equipment like forklifts to communities.)
Yodogawa Plant	Use of equipment during disasters, and secure supplies for residents for emergencies	The plant makes effective use of site equipment (fire engines, firefighting equipment; sends employees as well). Sufficient supplies have been set aside for all local residents in case of a major earthquake. Emergency materials and equipment are placed in all major buildings.
Shiga Plant	Secure supplies for emergencies	Emergency supplies are stocked (emergency food, drinking water, flashlights, portable toilets, blankets, etc.). All employees are provided with a safety helmet.
Kashima Plant	Secure emergency equipment and food	Moved storage of emergency supplies (gas masks, flashlights, megaphones) and emergency necessities to last employees three days (food, water, portable toilets, blankets, etc.) to the newly established Kashima Integrated Production Center. Expanded emergency materials to be prepared for logistics accidents.
Soka Station	Secure supplies for emergencies Hosted general life-saving class	Stored water, food, emergency equipment, etc. Invited local fire department to hold classes regularly. Installed additional AED in security office in September 2021.
Tsukuba Training Center	Secure supplies for employees who cannot return home during a disaster	Stored three days worth of food, drink, and emergency supplies (flashlights, blankets, gas burners, portable toilets, etc.) for employees and training participants.
Head Office	Secure supplies for emergencies	Purchased and stored emergency supplies for the Head Office and Esaka Building. During fire drills, confirmed how to use these supplies.
Head Office	Place AEDs at Head Office, Esaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya, and Hiroshima	Health and Safety Committee and Human Resources oversee the placement of AEDs in all bases under Head Office jurisdiction.
Tokyo Office	Secure emergency supplies, ensure presence of registered AED personnel	Emergency supplies (helmets, gloves, towels) loaned individually According to a new Tokyo by-law regarding measures for people in Tokyo who cannot return home in a disaster (enacted in April 2013), extra purchases were made of emergency supplies (emergency food and drinking water), and enough was stored to last 3 days for 610 people. At the same time, for employees who absolutely must be sent home on foot due to family situations, supplies that these employees might need while walking home were stored (about 60 persons' worth). Instructors were invited from the Tokyo Disaster Prevention and Emergency Medical Service Association to give a workshop on life-saving techniques (once a year). AEDs were installed in June 2014.

Earthquake Measures

Site	Activity	Overview, results
Sakai Plant	Measures against tsunami, tidal surge and liquefaction Seismic reinforcement and evacuation drills	Established code of conduct for response to tsunami, tidal surge and liquefaction Secured stockpile of supplies. Reinforcement work is proceeding as planned in all buildings on-site for earthquake resistance. Reinforce suspended objects along the evacuation route in the building. Conducted repeat drills four times in preparation for earthquake, tsunami, and liquefaction (measures for initial response, evacuation and search and rescue, response to evacuation life after isolation, and late-night disaster drills). Conduct continuous improvement to address issues that repeatedly come up during drills, such as through revision of evacuation route or evacuation site.
Yodogawa Plant	Seismic measures and disaster prevention / evacuation drills	Basic earthquake measures policy: Save people above all, ensure safety Measures for an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 6: Reinforcement work completed on main buildings under current earthquake-resistance standard (fiscal 2009). Measures for 2-meter flooding: Measures for loss of infrastructure such as power supply. Complete emergency measures before flooding occurs (within 2 hours), ensure the chemical plant is safe, and evacuate employees to a high, safe place. Use secured emergency power, close up dangerous chemicals to render them harmless, and safely shut down plant (turn off, cool down, close). Implement measures to prevent equipment and machinery, etc. from falling over, and measures to prevent fallen objects Revise the evacuation route and evacuation site for the entire Plant Deploy stockpile materials of the evacuation site Disaster prevention drills (3 times a year) In fiscal 2021, large group training was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but parts training and diagram training were conducted at each workplace. Late-night drill with the scenario of leakage in the chemical plant Confirmation of evacuation route and site for each workplace, flood evacuation drill to an elevated ground Training session for chemical accidents - Ensure unified evacuation time and safety confirmation within 2 hours. - Verify that disaster materials and equipment are usable and can be accessed quickly. - Drills for emergency stoppage of equipment and machinery
Shiga Plant	Seismic reinforcement and evacuation drills	Completed seismic reinforcement work Measures against falling of suspended objects Evacuation drills were also held (Disaster drills once a year, firefighting drills twice a year). Installed walky-talkies for use in disasters (21 in plant, one at company housing building). Installed satellite phones (for communication among work sites). Installed drone.
Kashima Plant	Earthquake and tsunami measures	The control room and office of the Kashima Integrated Production Center (IPC) that began operations in April 2021 are resistant to earthquakes even at a magnitude of 7. In addition, it is possible to maintain functionality for 72 hours after an earthquake with a backup power supply. The tsunami evacuation site has been changed to the rooftop of the IPC in case a large tsunami warning is issued. Held evacuation drill based on scenario of earthquake so that response can be completed when there are more people than usual inside the plant such as during regular maintenance, etc.
Soka Station	Revision of disaster drills at bases Revision of product storage rules Measures to prevent falling over of furniture and fixtures	Changed assumptions (site of fire, evacuation route, failure of in-house broadcast system, use of fire hydrants and engine pumps, etc.) of each drill biannually (spring: earthquake drill; autumn: fire prevention and evacuation drill) and held evacuation drill. Revised product storage rules based on past earthquake experience. Took measures to prevent falling over of furniture and fixtures and other equipment in offices.
Tsukuba Training Center	Earthquake reinforcement and disaster drills	Took measures to prevent equipment from falling over. Carried out comprehensive disaster drills in preparation for large-scale earthquake (a seismic intensity of 6).
Head Office	Earthquake risk measures	Measures to prevent equipment and machinery from falling over Ensure stocking of disaster supplies Regular disaster prevention education for the in-house firefighting unit
Tokyo Office	Earthquake reinforcement, evacuation drills, measures for employees who cannot return home	Measures were taken to prevent cabinets, furniture and fixtures, and equipment with casters (MFPs, laser printers, shredders, etc.) from falling over or moving in an earthquake. Joined in disaster training sponsored by the fire and disaster prevention association of the JR Shinagawa East Building (September). Held drills in using satellite telephones (September). In case of a disaster occurring at night or on a holiday, appointed emergency staff to be dispatched to confirm the extent of damage at the JR Shinagawa East Building prior to setting up a disaster task force. Established guidelines outlining initial response in case of earthquake. The guidelines state that, as a rule, employees should wait inside the JR Shinagawa East Building if an earthquake occurs during working hours. Written rules were made regarding what Daikin managers should do to confirm safety of employees in a disaster.

Typhoon Measures

Site	Activity	Overview, results
Yodogawa Plant	Typhoon measures	Implement measures to prevent objects scattering as a typhoon approaches. Determine whether to shut down a chemical plant and switch to low-impact operations.
Kashima Plant	Meeting on typhoon measures	A meeting was held to examine measures to take in case a typhoon strikes or passes nearby. Various preventive measures were implemented after determining safe operation and preparatory stoppages of plant facilities.

Safety Confirmation System Introduction

Site	Activity	Overview, results
Sakai Plant	Safety confirmation system	Built a confirmation system that uses safety confirmation and broadcast services. Hold a response drill once a year.
Yodogawa Plant	Safety confirmation system	A system was established that can confirm the safety of employees approximately 20 minutes after a disaster occurs. Emergency materials and equipment for searching and restoration are placed in all major buildings.
Shiga Plant	Safety confirmation system	Established a system for confirming the safety of employees after a disaster occurs. Drills held in replying to this system (once every quarter); drills held since December 2013.
Kashima Plant	Safety confirmation system	Established a system for confirming the safety of employees after a disaster occurs. A Drill held in replying to this system (once a year).
Soka Station	Safety confirmation system	Drills held in replying to this system (twice a year).
Tsukuba Training Center	Safety confirmation system	Drills held in replying to this system (once a year); also checked ability to respond to this system at all times.
Head Office	Safety confirmation system	Drills held in replying to this system (once a year).
Tokyo Office	Safety confirmation system	Held communication drills to confirm a system for contacting employees to ensure they are safe following a disaster (twice a year, earthquake and typhoon scenarios). Also checked on those employees who did not respond when contacted during implementation of the safety confirmation system. In case of a disaster occurring on a holiday or at night, as a means of immediate contact with employees of the Tokyo Office , and as a means of communication between members of the Tokyo Office Occupational Safety and Health Committee, established a system using a broadcast function for safety confirmation. Request for dispatch of emergency staff has been switched to contact via the chat tool. Drills are held in replying using the broadcast function (twice a year).

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