Stress

As a condition stress can be induced by many factors both within and outside the workplace. In many cases specialist help may be required and the company provides third party counselling services to employees available though local HR departments.

Life Threatening Diseases – HIV/Aids

There are a number of locations where the threat from life threatening diseases such as HIV/Aids is high. Johnson Matthey has undertaken an assessment of the implications for the group’s operations in Germiston, South Africa, where over 500 people are employed. Revised policies have been introduced to ensure ‘best practice’ in managing life threatening diseases in the workplace. This includes a programme of education and awareness. All employees at Germiston are required to join the Johnson Matthey’s health insurance plan that provides cover for HIV/Aids and related anti-retroviral drug therapy. Half the cost of the insurance plan is paid for by Johnson Matthey.

Heath and Safety Challenges

The UK Health and Safety Commission’s Revitalising Health and Safety Strategy recommends the implementation of three targets for improving health and safety performance: