Health
Health Management Organization
- Role: Diagnosing the health management system by external experts and strengthening the external network
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Implementation of Advisory Tasks (2021-2022) and Improvements (2023-2024)
[Work Environment Sector] 3 items including the work environment measurement system
[Risk Management Sector] 4 items including the job exposure matrix
[Occupational Health Sector] 3 items including lifecycle health management
Early Disease Detection System
Health Improvement Activities
(Blood pressure 172/98 → 132/85mmHg, fasting blood sugar levels 164 → 92mg/dL)
To support the mental well-being of our employees, their families, and partner company employees, we operate the ‘Mindfulness Center,’ staffed by eight psychotherapists. This center provides personalized counseling services, including EEG-based assessments. In 2023, the center conducted 4,297 counseling sessions (4,075 for employees and 222 for partner company employees).
Lastly, we offer group indemnity insurance and support for personal medical indemnity insurance.
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Iron Health |
In the three areas of healthy lifestyle practice, smoking cessation, and chronic disease improvement, participants were invited to set personal health goals and engage in self-directed health improvement activities for a four-month period |
Mindfulness Center |
The Mindfulness Center offers counseling services aimed at helping employees resolve psychological issues and enhance their sense of mental and emotional stability. The center addresses a range of topics including job stress, interpersonal relationships, communication, marital and romantic relationships, and child rearing, thereby providing comprehensive support for both personal and family-related concerns |
Visiting Health Plus |
To empower employees to manage chronic diseases on their own, dedicated nurses visit the plant/section to deliver education on managing hypertension, diabetes, and other chronic diseases. They also provide guidance on health management for shift workers and strategies for managing musculoskeletal disorders |
Post-Management Support for People with Health Issues |
In-house nurses provide regular one-on-one post-management for employees identified as high-risk based on health checkup results to ensure they receive proper treatment and management Health Up Program to improve eating habits and exercise-related lifestyle habits for both people with health issues and general employees Health programs led by exercise therapists within the Group Exercise (GX) program at the in-house fitness center 12-week blood sugar improvement program at the Pohang Steelworks to aid in diabetes management |
Eating Habit Improvement Activities |
Education on the importance of balanced and low-sodium diets, with nutritionists curating meals for the in-house cafeteria In-house education on healthy eating habits, focusing on adequate water intake, hygiene management, weight management, and alcohol abstinence |
Iron Health Reviews (June - September 2023)
With the company declaring a non-smoking steelworks and actively encouraging employees to quit smoking, I wanted to set a good example for my junior colleagues. I participated in a state-led smoking cessation camp and successfully quit smoking. I view smoking as a disease that needs to be cured. (Sim ○○)
I neglected my health, assuming that being young meant I didn’t need to pay attention to it, which led to significant deterioration. Through Iron Health, I adopted a healthy diet for the first time in my life and maintained a consistent exercise routine. Consequently, my health indicators, including blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight, improved noticeably. (Jung ○○)
Creating a Pleasant Work Environment
The Pohang Steelworks and Gwangyang Steelworks are committed to fostering a pleasant work environment. We periodically measure the exposure levels of hazardous agents in the workplace through
institutions designated by the Ministry of Employment and Labor. Additionally, we establish mitigation measures and improve facilities to reduce hazardous agents.
We have conducted thorough risk assessments of chemical substances, leading to necessary facility improvements. Furthermore, we have implemented a robust management system for prohibited chemical substances, effectively blocking materials that could pose health hazards from being introduced.
In periods of extreme heat, we enforce comprehensive management rules for heatwaves and high-temperature work, which include adjusting work and break schedules based on temperature. We proactively provide shade canopies, bottled water, and other essential items to support our employees. Special alerts are operational during these periods to ensure safety. Furthermore, we carry out campaigns to raise awareness about heat-related illness prevention through the use of notices, banners, and posters.
Current Status of TRIFR Management