Work-Environment-and-Protection-Measures
Work-Environment-and-Protection-Measures
Work Environment and Protection Measures
Recognizing the importance of work environment and employee safety protection measures, the company obtained ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification in 2005. Through the ISO 14001 management framework, the company addresses major environmental considerations and occupational health and safety risk controls, implementing the following protective measures:
Employee Insurance System
Starting from the date of employment, in addition to statutory Labor Insurance and National Health Insurance for each employee, the company also provides a comprehensive group insurance plan, including term life insurance, accident insurance, accident medical insurance, cancer medical insurance, and critical illness insurance. All premiums are fully covered by the company (100%), offering employees comprehensive protection.
Employee Health Checkups
In compliance with the Labor Health Protection Rules, annual health examinations are arranged along with health data management. Doctors are invited on-site to provide individual consultations and explain results to employees.
Health Monthly Magazine
A health magazine is provided on a regular basis to promote and enhance employees’ self-health management and health education awareness.
Dedicated Lactation Room
To foster a family-friendly workplace, a dedicated lactation room is provided for employees, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for new mothers.
Smoke-Free Workplace Policy
In support of the government’s smoke-free workplace policy, the company organizes smoking cessation seminars and provides related competitions and incentive programs.
Access Control and Security
All plant areas are equipped with strict access monitoring and control systems, with building security personnel in place during nights and holidays to maintain safety.
Air Conditioning Maintenance and Cleaning
Professional contractors are engaged annually to clean and maintain air-conditioning systems on all floors. This improves the energy efficiency of central air systems, reduces dust accumulation in air ducts, prevents mold and bacterial growth, and improves indoor air quality to safeguard employee health.
Drinking Water Testing
Every quarter, external contractors replace filters and maintain water dispensers on all floors. Regular testing for E. coli and total bacterial count is conducted to ensure water quality meets legal standards. Results are posted next to the water dispensers for employee reference.
Occupational Safety and Health Training
To ensure employee safety and health and prevent occupational hazards, the company promotes occupational safety and health education. Daily pre-operation inspections are conducted, and regular occupational safety and health training sessions are organized to raise awareness.
Promotion of Zero-Accident Working Hours
The company promotes autonomous safety and health management activities, raising employees’ awareness of occupational safety and health and striving toward the goal of a zero-accident workplace.
Occupational Safety and Health Implementation Results
- Workplace Environment Monitoring: To protect workers from hazardous substances in the workplace and provide a safe and comfortable work environment, workplace environment testing is conducted twice a year to gradually understand employee exposure conditions.
- Equipment Safety Management: The company classifies machinery and equipment, and all hazardous machinery and equipment are managed in accordance with legal requirements.
- Safety and Health Training and Promotion: New employees, or current employees prior to job changes, must complete 3 hours of general safety and health training.
- Analysis of Occupational Safety Performance Over the Past Three Years – Employee Disabling Injury Statistics are as follows:
| Year | Fatal Accidents | On-Site Disabling Accidents |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 (Jan–Sep) | 0 | 0 |
Insider Trading Prevention Awareness
The company regularly promotes the “Procedures for the Management of Insider Trading Prevention” and related regulations to directors, managers, and employees:
- February 29, 2024: During the Board of Directors meeting, a session was conducted for all directors (including independent directors) on the management and key points of insider trading prevention. This included a reminder that directors are prohibited from trading company shares during the blackout periods, specifically 30 days before the announcement of the annual financial report and 15 days before the announcement of each quarterly financial report.
- July 15, 2024: An email communication was sent to all directors (including independent directors) and managers (including insiders), providing guidance and reminders on insider trading prevention management (including the prohibition of trading company shares during the above-mentioned blackout periods).
- November 2024: An online insider trading prevention awareness course was held for seed trainees within departments. The course lasted 1 hour, with a total of 24 participants. Training materials were uploaded to the “Training Public Folder” for employees to access at any time.
- December 2024: An online insider trading prevention awareness course was held for all employees (including managers). The course lasted 1 hour, with a total of 244 participants. Training materials were uploaded to the “Training Public Folder” for employees to access at any time.
- For new employees, the insider trading prevention policy is explained during pre-employment training.
- The company also provides reminders from time to time via email.
Other Related Operations
- In compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the company has designated “Occupational Safety and Health Management Personnel / First-Aid Personnel / Fire Prevention Managers / Organic Solvent Operation Supervisors” in the plant, who regularly attend in-service (refresher) training programs.
- Employees who handle chemical substances in the plant must receive training to ensure they understand the properties and proper handling of these substances.
- In case of accidental chemical exposure (e.g., alcohol or acetone) to the eyes or face, emergency eye wash facilities are available on-site.
- Each plant is equipped with comprehensive fire protection systems, which are inspected and reported regularly in compliance with fire safety regulations. Fire drills and emergency response exercises are conducted every six months.
- Weekly 6S workplace environmental inspections are carried out at each plant to ensure environmental safety supervision and improvement.
- Regular inspections of electrical wiring and power usage are conducted in all plants to ensure electrical safety and prevent accidents.
- All machinery and equipment are subject to autonomous inspection and maintenance, with checks scheduled daily, weekly, monthly, and annually, to ensure safe operations.