Johnson and Johnson's Health and Wellness Program

Since its inception, J&J had laid special emphasis on providing proper care to its employees (Refer Exhibit III). The company had mentioned its responsibilities towards employees in its credo (Refer Exhibit IV). J&J hired medical professionals who provided health services to employees, their spouses and children. The company established medical clinics at their plants and offices, where experts performed medical evaluations and offered vaccination facilities. They also offered advice on subjects like nutrition, family planning, dysentery prevention and smoking cessation. J&J's medical staff also maintained a cafeteria at some of the company's plants to ensure safe and nutritious meals for its employees...

In 2001, J&J introduced a health surveillance program for its employees in the US for certain hazardous jobs. The main objective of the program was to develop measures to control workplace hazards and prevent occurrence of illnesses and injuries. Employees were asked to work in collaboration with environmental, health, safety and industrial hygiene professionals to eliminate workplace hazards.  In 2001, major surveillance programs undertaken by J&J (Refer Table II) employees included...