Promotion of Health and Productivity Management
Basic Concept
The Tsubaki Group’s health promotion initiatives are grounded in the recognition that people are the foundation of management. In accordance with the Basic Health and Safety Policy, we have been developing health promotion initiatives that prioritize the health and safety of employees. In August 2022, we adopted our Health Declaration and Basic Health Promotion Policy, in order to underpin our efforts as a result of changes in the internal and external environments. With the goal of offering our employees the opportunity to play active roles and demonstrate their independence and creativity (all employees enjoy working), we are promoting health management that includes employees’ families. We approach this topic from two perspectives: healthy individuals and a healthful organization.
Tsubaki Group Health Declaration
The Tsubaki Group’s social mission is to drive the evolution of “the art of moving” and exceed the expectations of society. We believe that the most effective approach for achieving this is to build a foundation for the good mental and physical health of employees and to develop a workplace full of vitality.
Building on our commitment to demonstrating our respect for people as embodied in our founding spirit, we are encouraging everyone in our company — our health insurance society, labor union, and employees and their families — to collaborate in this health promotion effort. We want all our employees to play active roles and fully demonstrate both independence and creativity.
Tsubakimoto Chain Co.
Takatoshi Kimura, President and Representative Director
Basic Health Promotion Policy
We are implementing initiatives to promote the health of our employees as well as that of their families by adopting the following terms of our policy.
- We will promote health from two perspectives: supporting the health of individuals and building a healthful organization.
- We will promote the health of individuals by focusing on both their physical and mental health.
- We will promote a healthful organization through workplace improvement initiatives while encouraging communication through a company-wide focus on workplace activities.
- We will strengthen illness prevention measures and follow-up measures.
- We will develop a health management system while striving for continuous improvement.
Established: August 2022
Health Promotion System (Healthy Individuals)
Note: The promotion of a healthful organization will be focused on reviewing personnel measures, strengthening workplace management with an emphasis on communication, and enhancing collaboration between labor and management.
Principal Initiatives
(1) Healthy Individuals
In the Healthy Individuals initiative, we support employees in properly understanding their own health condition, getting appropriate treatment and regular health checkups, and making improvements to their lifestyle habits for their health going forward.
In FY 2022, based on the theme of “Becoming More Health Conscious,” we carried out lifestyle habits self-checks for all our employees, and introduced a range of initiatives including health management education for managers and supervisors. In FY 2023, we launched an exhaustive initiative to promote appropriate follow-up of issues identified at health checkups under the theme of “Complete Aftercare Following Health Checkups.”
Thorough Follow-up after Regular Health Checkups
In addition to implementing regular health checkups and special health examinations, we are also improving screenings for cancer. For employees who work long hours, we are implementing health checks in collaboration with industrial physicians, health management staff, and managers. We are also strengthening activities for early detection and disease prevention, including a thorough follow-up after regular health checkups.
Mental Health Care
To bolster our mental health care initiatives, we are introducing self-care and supervisor-led care education, conducting stress assessments for all employees, and establishing consultation desks manned by internal industrial counselors.
Measures for Stopping Smoking
To support employee efforts to quit smoking, in April 2023 we began providing support for outpatient examination expenses related to smoking cessation in cooperation with the health insurance society. Additionally, we are intensifying our smoking cessation efforts by organizing awareness campaigns during regular factory health checkups and conducting surveys related to smoking and quitting.
Health Literacy Education
In FY 2023, we conducted e-learning on the Prevention and Improvement of Lifestyle-related Diseases. This training introduced the causes and preventive/improvement action in four areas of common lifestyle-related diseases: preventing obesity, hyperglycemia, high blood pressure, and hyperlipidemia. A large number of employees participated in this training, including the subsequent learning test.
Other Initiatives
We are providing a massage service by health care workers at the Health Consultation Office, as a way of promoting the health of employees by helping them to recover from exhaustion and alleviate stress. (The people in charge of providing the massages are health care workers who are a part of efforts to expand the range of employment opportunities for people with disabilities.)
A nutritionally-balanced diet is essential for good health. We support the health of employees by preparing healthy menus at each office and workplace. For example, at the cafeteria in each plant, we are collaborating with food service providers to offer employees a healthy menu of meals that are 500 kcal or less and with a salt content of 3 g or less, and to propose balanced meal combinations. In recognition of the results from these activities, the Kyotanabe Plant has acquired the Smart Meal Certification for having a cafeteria that provides healthy meals (smart meals) and a healthy dietary environment.
(2) Healthful Organization
To promote a healthful organization, we are rolling out activities for labor and management to reduce long working hours and encourage the use of paid leave, so that employees can be active in their workplace with peace of mind and good health. Additionally, to improve communication in the organization, we have made it mandatory to hold one-on-one talks between superiors and subordinates every six months. We also hold career consultations for young workers and middle-level employees, as well as training for superiors to enhance their communication skills.
Outside Evaluations
Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization Certification
As a result of the active health and productivity management activities conducted in FY 2023 in cooperation with the health insurance society and labor union, we received certification as a 2024 Certified Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization. With the continued goal of offering our employees the opportunity to play active roles and demonstrate their independence and creativity while ensuring that all employees enjoy their work, we are promoting health management that includes employees’ families. We approach this topic from two perspectives: healthy individuals and a healthful organization.
