Monitoring and promoting employee health care allows the organization to close the virtuous circle of safety within each work center. Therefore, the Occupational Health and Safety Departments work as a team that reviews and controls the related indicators to align efforts and comply with the rules established by local and corporate authorities. These activities guarantee a safe and efficient work environment, as an essential factor to the Bridgestone sustainability goals.
Medical Appointments
In order to meet the medical needs of its employees, the company offers free medical appointment services within the plant’s facilities, with the following results reported in 2017:
The medical appointment programs offered in 2017, not only benefited the employees but their family members as well, who asked for 426 nutrition and 198 psychological visits, thus generating greater well- being within the Bridgestone Costa Rica community.
Fitness Center (Gym)
Bridgestone Costa Rica recognizes the importance of making sure that its team members lead a balanced life. Therefore, it offers them a fitness center to promote exercise and healthy living. In 2017, the center had 10,260 visits from the team, and 2,400 visits from their family members, thus encouraging a sporting spirit in the community.