OMRON’s Crisis Management Rules require all employees to quickly and appropriately take any countermeasures necessary to minimize damage, and to continue or restore business operations as early as possible. Employees are also required to take measures to prevent a recurrence whenever a crisis occurs.

Basic policies

1. Place human life and personal safety at the top of the list of priorities.
2. Give high priority to legal/regulatory compliance and respect for social rules.
3. Minimize the negative impact of crises on customers and society.
4. Curtail the negative impact of crises on OMRON’s business and strive to ensure smooth continuation and quick restoration of business operations.
5. Take necessary measures in a sincere and consistent manner.
6. Disclose information appropriately and remain accountable.

Based on its Crisis Management Rules, OMRON established the Contingency Planning Rules in 1999. These rules stipulate the setup of a corporate-wide disaster headquarters led by the President, the basic route for emergency contact, and other matters.

In fiscal 2008, aiming for a more effective corporate-wide crisis management system, OMRON revised its Contingency Planning Rules. Moreover, the establishment of the OMRON Group guidelines and a specific action plan is now in progress to respond to the threat of new strains of influenza.

OMRON employees at each worksite participate in emergency and evacuation drills every year. Moreover, a system is in place that allows employees to record and confirm their own safety and that of their families via mobile phone or the Internet. This system is activated in the event of a disaster with the potential for damage over a wide area.

In fiscal 2008, drills were conducted in Japan for training of safety confirmation in the event of an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 6- or greater. OMRON is also considering training and simulations to prepare for the new influenza pandemic.