Samsung Bio Creating a Safe Workplace... First in the Industry to Receive the Safety Award 'Presidential Prize'

First Bio Industry Recipient of the Presidential Award
"Building Healthy and Safe Workplaces... Becoming a Leading Company in Safety Culture"

Samsung Biologics has consecutively obtained safety-related certifications from the government and public institutions.

At the '22nd Korea Safety Awards' ceremony held by the National Fire Agency on the 2nd at Ferrum Tower in Jung-gu, Seoul, Park Se-gang, Chief Safety Officer of Samsung Biologics (front row, right), received the Presidential Award from Nam Hwa-young, Commissioner of the National Fire Agency. Photo by Samsung Biologics

Samsung Biologics announced on the 8th that it received the Presidential Award for the first time in the domestic bio industry at the 'Korea Safety Awards' held on the 2nd.

The Korea Safety Awards is the most prestigious award in the safety field organized by the National Fire Agency. Samsung Biologics received the Prime Minister's Award for the first time in the industry in 2020 and, after three years, won the highest category, the Presidential Award.

Samsung Biologics was recognized for establishing safe facilities and working environments that serve as a model in the industry. The company minimized business management risks by obtaining ISO certifications in various fields including ▲Occupational Health and Safety (45001) ▲Environment (14001) ▲BCMS (22301) ▲Information Security (27001). In the fire safety sector, consulting was conducted to identify and eliminate potential risks in buildings, designing cooling towers and cold storage facilities that meet global standards. Additionally, a tightness test was conducted in the gas extinguishing system zones to ensure the reliability of the gas extinguishing equipment.

On the 6th, it was designated as an 'Excellent Safety Management Laboratory' by the Ministry of Science and ICT, and among them, it was selected as the 'Best Laboratory,' receiving a commendation from the Director of the National Research Safety Management Headquarters. Samsung Biologics established a standard model for laboratory safety management based on the excellent safety management laboratory certification system. Through this standard model, it was evaluated as excellent in safety management across areas such as safety management systems, on-site management, and safety awareness.

On the upcoming 9th, a certificate awarding ceremony for the 'Excellent Workplace for Health Promotion,' hosted by the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency, is scheduled to take place. Samsung Biologics has established a health management system for employees' health checkups and operates various programs such as walking, smoking cessation programs, and one-on-one customized expert care. Furthermore, it has facilities that monitor health 24 hours a day and assess the risk of musculoskeletal injuries.

In addition, Samsung Biologics is enhancing employees' safety awareness through various educational programs. Fire hydrant experience training and CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) usage training are conducted for all employees and partners to enable immediate response in emergency situations. Emergency action plans considering department-specific risks such as electric vehicle fires and chemical leaks have also been established.

Moreover, to spread a safety culture within in-house partners and local communities, Samsung Biologics participates in a win-win cooperation program organized by the Ministry of Employment and Labor. Plans include safety management evaluation consulting and support for training safety professionals. In August, together with the Ministry of Employment and Labor, it provided safety supplies for heatwave preparedness such as cool vests, as well as safety culture activity materials like posters and banners.

John Lim, CEO of Samsung Biologics, said, "The most important value for a company’s sustainable growth is its employees," adding, "We will build a workplace where employees can work healthily and safely and become a company that leads safety culture."

At the '22nd Korea Safety Awards' ceremony held on the 2nd at Ferrum Tower in Jung-gu, Seoul, Nam Hwa-young, Commissioner of the National Fire Agency, and a representative from Samsung Biologics are taking a commemorative photo after receiving the President's Award. Bang Ki-moon, Head of SHE Strategy at Samsung Biologics; Nam Hwa-young, Commissioner of the National Fire Agency; Park Se-gang, Chief Safety Officer at Samsung Biologics; Jeon Jeong-gyu, Head of Safety Group at Samsung Biologics; Lim Tae-hwan, Professional at Samsung Biologics. (From left)
Photo by Samsung Biologics

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