Health
SABIC Europe is committed to protecting the health of employees, contractors, and members of the community.
Employee health
At SABIC Europe, we believe in the value of prevention. That's why a quarter of our workers in Geleen (the Netherlands) were instructed by our Industrial Healthcare Group in 2005 about how to avoid problems with their arms, neck, and shoulders (CANS, formerly known as RSI).
Another main task of the Industrial Healthcare Group is to look closely at each department every four years to identify favorable and unfavorable trends in working conditions, in areas such as workplace satisfaction, workload, and stress.
Periodic reviews are made among groups of employees working in higher-risk environments (where they are exposed to noise, dust, or certain chemical substances). This ensures that the risks remain within limits accepted by the authorities and society. Employees in Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are also offered a medical service aimed at early detection of heart and lung diseases, colon cancer, and loss of hearing.
Neighbors’ health
Wherever it has a presence, SABIC Europe makes every effort to be a good neighbor. SABIC Europe is committed to continuing and sustaining our activities at the community level. This means that we actively seek the community's acceptance and support. We earn it by being responsible, by operating in a sustainable way, by communicating in an open manner, and by making products that are compatible with sustainable development.
