GlaxoSmithKlineThe Impact of Medicines: Sustainability in Environment, Health and Safety Report 2002
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Employee health policy
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Dan Phelan "The protection of employees in the workplace is the foundation of our human resources programmes." Dan Phelan, Senior Vice President, Human Resources

Purpose
To establish a policy to protect and enhance the health of GlaxoSmithKline's employees, thereby making a positive impact on productivity and reflecting the value we place on all our employees.

Scope
This policy applies to all GSK employees and facilities worldwide.

Policy
GSK is committed to global leadership in protecting and promoting the health, well-being and resilience of its employees. Integrating health principles and practices into Human Resources strategy and business processes will contribute to GSK's sustainable business success.

The company will

  • Protect the health of its employees and others affected by its operations, aiming to eliminate all work-related injuries and illnesses.
  • Assess health-related risks to employee individual and organisational productivity and proactively manage those risks.
  • Ensure GSK's competitive advantage by optimising the mental and physical well-being of its employees.
  • Make health considerations integral to its Human Resource strategy and business processes.
  • Develop a culture where employees feel valued and are not discriminated against because of disability.
  • Promote awareness of health issues and their impact on all employees.
  • Comply with legal and ethical requirements and GSK Health standards.

GSK will use effective systems, metrics and goals to drive continual improvement in the health of GSK employees.

Responsibilities
The Corporate Executive Team is responsible for fostering and supporting a culture of health, productivity and resilience and ensuring the health, safety and well-being of employees at work. Managers are responsible for implementing the principles and practices embedded in this policy. Employees are responsible for workplace health within the scope of their job and are encouraged to take responsibility for their own health and well-being.

Employee Health Management and Corporate Environment, Health and Safety will work in partnership to support managers in the implementation of this policy.


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