Environmental & Social Report - Subaru

Health Care
It is important for employees to always be in good physical and
mental condition, and to take full advantage of their skills and abilities,
in order to contribute to the invigoration of business activities. To help
reduce the amount of employees’ sick leave, we have been working on
early detection and treatment of diseases by adding extra examination
items to the legal diagnostic items for ensuring employees health. In
the area of mental health care, we provide care services in accordance
with the four care items suggested by the government. One of the care
services we provide to employees is a counseling service.
Full-Scale Development of Counseling Service
Starting in the Gunma Manufacturing Division in 2003, FHI began to
assign psychotherapists specializing in mental health care as clinical staff
members. We expect that facilitating early detection of diseases will allow
for the creation of a workplace with excellent health care for the mind.
Prevention of Traffi c Accidents
FHI undertakes various efforts to prevent any traffi c accidents, which could occur
in the course of business activities, commuting, and private time. One of the activities
that all employees are involved in is Safe Driving Card (SD Card). Each employee was
issued this card, in order to increase awareness of traffi c safety by keeping track of
the employee’s history of traffi c accidents and traffi c violations, along with a record of
participation in in-house training programs and workshops. FHI has also established
a system to honor groups for outstanding performance. Thus, we approach both
individuals and workplaces, in order to develop traffi c accident prevention as part of our
corporate culture. In fi scal 2003, we launched the fi rst traffi c safety lecture meeting in all
our offi ces to enhance understanding of drivers’ mentality and human behavior.
Safe driving workshop
presented by specialists
(Utsunomiya Manufacturing
Division)
Lecture by a psychotherapist
(Utsunomiya Manufacturing
Division)
Creation of a Comfortable Working Environment
In order to effect guidelines for a comfortable workplace provided by
the government, FHI has been systematically working to improve every
item in the guidelines, including working environment, working methods,
and environmental equipment. Also, in order to create a more comfortable
workplace, we have been working on improving lounges, rest rooms, and
dining halls, and adopting universal-access designs in our facilities.
In 2003, FHI started a revision of its working environment standard
by addressing the revision of laws and regulations and reviewing the
standard from the workers’ standpoint. FHI set a standard for every item,
and for some items the FHI standards are fi ve times as stringent as those
required by the law.
Prevention of Fire and Disasters
Disasters including fi res and explosions would negatively infl uence
our business activities, employee safety, and local communities. In
order to eliminate disasters, or to minimize the damage in the event
of a disaster, we make efforts to improve facilities and equipment, to
enhance management, and to perform emergency drills repeatedly.
“Creating Comfortable Workplaces” Is Underway
In January 2004, the Utsunomiya
Manufacturing Division received the
certifi cation of the program for Promotion
of a More Comfortable Workplace from
the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry.
This certifi cation represents government
recognition that the company’s own targets
are set at more stringent levels than
required by laws and regulations, in light of
national guidelines. In connection with this
certifi cation, our efforts to improve the front
gate and toilets and smoking rooms were
highly evaluated.
Certifi cate, and a plaque with emblem
The Utsunomiya Manufacturing Division Won
the Award for Contributions to Fire Department
In November 2003, at the award
ceremony to commemorate the
55th anniversary of municipal
fi re department sponsored
by the Japan Firefi ghters
Association, the Utsunomiya
Manufacturing Division was
recognized as a company which
made contributions to local
disaster prevention, by assisting
employees’ participation in
the activities of the local fi re
department.
Mr. Hoshi, chief general manager of the
Utsunomiya Manufacturing Division,
received a certifi cate of commendation.