Occupational Safety and Health
Wafer Works has adopted an Occupational Safety and Health Management System, gradually implementing safety and health management practices in accordance with the PDCA cycle. The system's implementation and its applicable targets encompass all operational areas across our fabs and all workers. Contractors and subcontractors are governed by their contractual agreements. The management approach includes scheduling annual emergency response drills and training courses, covering emergency instructions, proper gear usage, and response drills. These activities aim to familiarize employees with procedures and mitigation measures for abnormal situations, thereby reducing potential harm and losses. In accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act, when an immediate risk arises in the workplace, the employer or workplace supervisor must promptly cease operations and evacuate employees to a safe location. Employees who identify an immediate risk while performing their duties may independently cease operations and evacuate to a safe location without endangering other workers, and must promptly report to their immediate supervisor. Wafer Works will never dismiss, transfer, withhold wages during work stoppage, or take any other adverse actions against employees who exercise this right.
Both Wafer Works' Yangmei and Longtan fabs are certified under the ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. This certification ensures continuous and effective safety coverage for all employees, contractors, suppliers, guests, visitors, and other stakeholders within the plant premises, promoting a safe and healthy working environment. Additionally, all processes involving external service rendered by personnel are included to ensure comprehensive safety and health management, aiming to achieve a zero-accident workplace.
Risk and Hazard Identification
In accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Risk Assessment Technical Guidelines, Wafer Works has established the "Hazard Identification Risk Assessment Management Regulations" and related processes to identify, assess, and control workplace and operational hazards. Under the plant's supervision, hazards arising from operational activities, modifications to the occupational safety and health management system, etc., in the vicinity of the workplace are identified. The results of identified and assessed moderate to high-level risks deemed unacceptable are incorporated into the management plan for improvement to mitigate the risk level, ensuring effective risk control and management system effectiveness.
Health Management
Employees are essential assets to Wafer Works, and the Company prioritizes their health. Every year, comprehensive health check-ups are provided to all employees, along with special health examinations for those engaged in tasks posing specific health hazards within the factory premises. In accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act, regular environmental monitoring is conducted in units involved in tasks with special health hazards. Based on the monitoring results, relevant special health examinations are carried out, and the findings are compiled and managed accordingly.
In 2023, no work-related abnormalities were detected in the special health examinations. Medical units continue to provide interviews, individual health education guidance, and relevant recommendations for employees classified under level two management.