Health & Wellness
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Health and Fitness organization runs 11 medical departments in the United States and Puerto Rico and 7 fitness centers in the United States. The physicians and nurses in these groups provide work-site health evaluations, safety awareness and training, and medical surveillance. Our reproductive health program assists pregnant women and those considering pregnancy to avoid any unnecessary risks while at work. We also offer voluntary periodic health evaluations to enhance the general health and reduce future risk factors of our employees.
Our companywide alcohol and drug-free workplace policy offers a comprehensive approach to rehabilitating employees and their families with chemical dependence and emotional disorders.
We provide preventive, interventional and treatment services directly by our medical staff and through our Employee Assistance Program. This includes confidential telephonic depression screening, individual evaluation and consultation for emotional disorders and, at some locations in the U.S. and abroad, treatment.
The company is in conformance with the International Labour Organization Guidelines for Occupational Health Management Systems through our EHS Guidance.
Exposure Guidelines
Our industrial hygiene initiative sets occupational exposure limits to pharmaceutical compounds in the workplace, for over 70 active pharmaceutical ingredients used in our products. An internal Bristol-Myers Squibb laboratory, accredited by the American Industrial Hygiene Association, analyzes air samples collected from our research and manufacturing operations worldwide. The results of these analyses provide important information used to control employee exposures to acceptable levels through engineering solutions, work practices and personal protective equipment.
Pandemic Planning
Bristol-Myers Squibb has developed a comprehensive global plan for effectively responding to a pandemic. Fundamental to our plan is the safety and welfare of our employees, the communities in which we work and live, and those who rely on our medications. The company has a comprehensive policy and corporate directive regarding crisis management and communication.
HIV/AIDS in the Workplace
Bristol-Myers Squibb is committed to helping patients around the world who suffer from HIV/AIDS, including those among our own employees and their families. We have adopted global principles that address:
- Education of employees and their families in support of prevention
- Bias-free work environment
- Care and treatment of infected individuals
Further, we have taken steps to ensure that all employees and eligible dependents have the appropriate resources to access anti-retroviral drugs, produced both internally and by other manufacturers.