With Our Associates and Their Families
Occupational Safety and Health
Occupational Safety and Health Management
“Safety Knowledge” booklet
In Japan, we prioritize ensuring the safety and health of associates under the leadership of the Safety Promotion Office, with the Central Safety Environment Committee at the core. This includes identifying and mitigating risks in business activities, such as natural disasters, and preventing accidents like fires and explosions before they occur. Above all, we consider protecting the safety of associates as our top priority. To raise safety awareness, we distribute booklets summarizing key safety information to all associates and provide regular opportunities for them to learn about safety starting with the basics.
Initiatives in Each Location
At our production sites, we analyze the causes of past occupational accidents and fires and implement preventive measures to eliminate occupational accidents, fires, and explosions.
In addition, Monozukuri Center has launched safety training programs at production sites as part of its efforts to achieve “zero” occupational accidents.
Emergency Drills and First Aid Training
Emergency Resuscitation Training Using an AED
Practical Rescue Breathing Training
At Akebono, we regularly conduct disaster prevention drills, evacuation drills, and initial firefighting training to help minimize damage in the event of an emergency.
In addition, under the guidance of the fire department, we conduct emergency resuscitation training and seminars, including how to use an AED.
Corporate Driving Safety Seminars
As a company that provides safety to society, Akebono conducts driving safety education to prevent traffic accidents involving its associates.
Response to the Problem of Asbestos
Well ahead of other Japanese companies, Akebono began the development of asbestos-free products in the 1970s. Not only did we lead the field in completing the transition to asbestos-free OEM friction products for new cars by 1992 and commercial vehicles by 1994, but we ceased manufacturing aftermarket parts containing asbestos in 2000.
Regarding the lawsuit filed by former associates and bereaved families on November 28, 2012 seeking compensation for asbestos related health damages, a settlement was reached on December 25, 2015.
