Work environment and employee safety
Work environment and implementation of employee safety and protection measures:
1. Work environment and employee safety
(1) Plant security
The plant has access control set up at all entrances and exits. The gate has security guards stationed 24 hours a day and the entire plant area is covered by a surveillance system. The stationed guards patrol the plant site every 2 hours at night. A 24-hour emergency reporting hotline – 1999 - has been set up to prevent failure and delay in reporting emergency events, which may cause incidents to escalate and pose safety concerns.
(2) Emergency response training
The Company hires external professional instructors to conduct fire safety training and drills every six months. Based on risk assessments, the Company has highlighted ten major emergency responses and designed drills for different floors and areas within the plant, which are conducted every two (2) months to improve employees' responses and reduce the risk of hazards.
(3) Implementation of workplace safety and health system
The plant also has a workplace safety and health system in place. The Safety and Health Center has been assigned to perform daily inspections of the workplace, and conduct inspections on contractors' safety and health, the standard manufacturing procedures, equipment operation/maintenance policy, and chemicals management. Any defects discovered are rectified in a timely manner to prevent escalation. Each year, the Audit Center conducts 1~2 audits on the workplace safety and health system. In doing so, we hope to develop a habit of ongoing improvement and self-management among employees, and raise their awareness towards safety and health that would lead to the creation of a safe and comfortable work environment. The Company has obtained ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification.
2. Employee health service
(1) Health checkup
The Company offers a healthcare package that is more comprehensive than what the laws require. One hundred percent of employees have taken the checkup, while employees' family members were invited to take the same tests at the same discounted rate as employees. Employees' health checkups and special health checkup results are further analyzed, assessed, and managed. Additional care is extended to employees that meet certain criteria, and physicians' appointments are arranged whenever necessary to provide proper health consultation. The Company publishes new information on health and disease on a monthly basis. It uses the “Global Push Message” system to notify employees of all locations regarding the latest safety/health concerns and the proper knowledge on healthcare and disease prevention.
(2) Health consultation
Physicians are invited to the plant twice a month for three (3) hours per visit. Depending on the nature of employees' queries, the physicians provide consultation for 30 ~ 60 minutes.
(3) Health promotion activities
The Company organizes health seminars, annual sport tournaments, hiking events, subsidized trips, and subsidized recreational clubs to encourage employees' participation in recreational activities.
(4) Employee meals
The Company offers a diverse range of nutrition-balanced meals to choose from. Environmental reviews are conducted on the caterer on a monthly basis to ensure the safety of food served to employees.
3. Others
(1) Gender equality
We value workers' rights and strive to uphold gender equality. To conform with the spirit of the Act of Gender Equality in Employment, the Company has implemented policies and measures to prevent violation of rights and sexual harassment in the workplace, and assigned dedicated personnel to handle complaints of improper behavior. Due to our efforts in building a friendly workplace, no incident of discrimination has occurred during the year.
(2) Communication and grievance channels
We have open communication channels such as a grievance mailbox and E-mail in place to communicate with employees. Any violation, misconduct, discrimination, or suggestion employees encounter at work can all be brought to the Company's attention.
(3) Employee training and development
We have a comprehensive training system to assist employees' development in all aspects, starting from their first day. The training system covers extensive knowledge from work safety, machinery/equipment operation, emergency response, fire safety, first aid, to the use of protective gear. Through systematic training, we hope to enhance employees' safety awareness, professional skills, and work efficiency.