Bridgestone Mexico believes in the fundamental importance of ensuring a safe workplace that offers conditions that are in keeping with the company’s operations. That is why it has implemented several programs to protect its employees.
Awareness Programs
Protecting and safeguarding its employees is an essential part of Bridgestone Mexico’s philosophy. Guaranteeing operations that comply with occupational health and safety guidelines is one of the company’s major focuses. During 2016, the following campaigns were promoted:
"Concéntrate y dirige tu seguridad" Campaign
Through this campaign, all unionized and administrative employees reaffirm their commitment to collaborating to promote safety.
Bridgestone Family and Safety Videos
Through videos, employees show the reason why they go home every day, using photos of their families and sharing the message that safety is the responsibility of each and every employee.
Talks, Leaflets and Memos
These tools were used to raise awareness and remind employees about basic rules for fire prevention, forklift use, workplace exercises and safety initiatives.
SOLVE Workshop
This workshop was based on social risks and was organized in conjunction with the Department of Labor and Social Work (STPS) and the National Chamber of the Manufacturing Industry (CANACINTRA).
Through these strategies, Bridgestone Mexico promotes a safety culture and drives compliance.
Formal Agreements with the Union
In addition to including occupational health and safety issues in its internal policies, Bridgestone Mexico has formal agreements with the union, covering a range of areas, in order to ensure compliance. These areas fully cover the requirements of the International Trade Organization, the use of safety equipment, the Health and Safety committees for management and employees, the participation of employees in inspections, audits and investigations into health and safety-related accidents, and training and education for employees, in addition to complaints procedures and regular inspections.
Refusal to Work
To help protect its workforce, the company’s employees have the right to refuse to work if they feel that the proper safety conditions are not in place. They can exercise this right with no fear of reprisals. In these cases, safety measures are immediately evaluated and, if necessary, corrected.
Accident Reporting
Bridgestone Mexico is fully aware of the importance of having a regulatory framework for reporting and logging any accidents that may happen. This is why the company complies with the latest version of Official Mexican Standard 021 from the Department of Labor and Social Work (STPS). On an internal basis, it is a corporate requirement to adhere to injury/illness recordkeeping and reporting guidelines.