DISCO receives OHSAS 18001 certification for Hiroshima Works
On February 5, 2004, DISCO received internationally recognized OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Specification) certification for the Hiroshima Works, which comprises the Kure, Kuwabata, and Nagatani Plants. BVQI Japan (KobeCity, HyogoPrefecture; Takashi Maeda, President), the independent certifying body of Bureau Veritas, performed the certification, which, as part of DISCO's EHS Initiative (Environment, Health, and Safety), complements DISCO's certifications for ISO 9001 (quality management) and ISO 14001 (environmental management).
The OHSAS 18001 certification of Hiroshima Works, DISCO's main production center, covers the following activities: the
design, development, and production of precision machines; the production of parts for precision machines; the production
of precision diamond products (dicing blades and grinding wheels); the production of molds; the cutting of lead frames;
and the performance of a variety of precision processing services. Starting in FY2006, DISCO intends further to expand
OHSAS 18001 certification to the Head Office and all DISCO locations within Japan.
Since April 1, 2003, DISCO has maintained an occupational health and safety management system, one goal of which has been OHSAS 18001 certification. Through a variety of programs, DISCO has aimed to minimize occupational hazards and is committed to protecting the health and safety of all employees and stakeholders.
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