Adhering to the “people-centered” principle, Shieh Yih Machinery has established a comprehensive safety management system and formulated and implemented effective occupational safety and health policies and procedures, including risk assessments, training, safety equipment, and standard operating procedures. The company also monitors occupational injuries and diseases, implements improvement measures for lost workdays and absenteeism rates, and promotes employee safety education to create a safe and highly efficient working environment. In accordance with Article 23 of the “Occupational Safety and Health Act” and Article 12-2 of the “Regulations for Occupational Safety and Health Management,” the company has completed the documentation for all stages of the ISO 45001 occupational safety and health management system, and plans to engage a third party for certification to promote regulatory compliance, risk prevention, and the goal of zero occupational accidents.

Shieh Yih has also established an “Occupational Safety and Health Committee,” comprising 15 members including the General Manager, supervisors, and employee representatives. The committee convenes quarterly meetings to propose improvement recommendations and provide management oversight based on the operational characteristics of each department. In 2024, a total of 13 proposals were reviewed, and two seminars were held. In addition, hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation forms were prepared in accordance with ISO 45001. The responsible departments will continue to update these documents on an ongoing basis to ensure the effective implementation and successful certification of the system.

Shieh Yih provides a safe and healthy working environment for employees and conducts regular safety and health training. The implementation includes the following:

1. Occupational Safety and Health Management System

All occupational safety and health management practices are carried out in compliance with regulations. In accordance with ISO 45001:2018, documented information has been established and digitized for inspections and audits.

2. Safety Management of Hazardous Machinery

We have strengthened the safety management of hazardous machinery. In addition to self-inspections by on-site personnel, professional vendors are regularly engaged to inspect and maintain forklifts and fixed cranes regulated by law, ensuring that the equipment is kept in good condition and enhancing production safety and efficiency.

3. Occupational Safety and Health Education and Training

• New employees: Safety and health training is provided on their first day of work to help them understand workplace hazards and the safety regulations they must follow.
• In-service employees: Refresher training is provided for operators of hazardous machinery or equipment, special operation personnel, aerial work platform operators, and hazardous operations supervisors in accordance with Article 17-1 of the Occupational Safety and Health Education and Training Rules. General employees receive three hours of training every three years, organized by their respective departments.
  i. Safety and Health In-Service Training: Personnel who hold safety and health qualification certificates receive regular in-service training to comply with regulatory requirements and enhance their awareness of operational hazards.
  ii. Fire Response Drills: Drills are conducted twice a year to enhance coordination and teamwork among all plant personnel and strengthen the response capabilities of emergency teams. In addition, evacuation exercises are carried out for office employees to raise disaster-prevention awareness and mitigate risks.
• Contractors: Contractors receive education and training based on their work tasks, aimed at strengthening hazard prevention awareness and preventing accidents.

4. Deployment of Professional Occupational Safety and Health Personnel

Shieh Yih’s occupational safety and health management unit is composed of one Class-A Occupational Safety and Health Supervisor, one Class-A Occupational Safety Engineer, and one Occupational Safety and Health Officer. In addition, one Class-A Occupational Safety and Health Supervisor is also assigned to the primary manufacturing unit. The company also employs occupational health nurses. All of the above personnel hold professional licenses and actively participate in government-organized education and training programs to enhance their professional competence. Beyond the safety department, the operating qualifications of on-site employees are strictly controlled; they must obtain licenses and pass internal tests before being allowed to operate equipment. According to statistics of licenses for hazardous machinery operators, there are 73 licenses for fixed cranes and 81 licenses for forklifts. In addition, the company has personnel qualified for aerial work platforms, first aid, acetylene welding, organic solvent operations supervision, dust operations supervision, and fire safety management. Each year, outsourced in-service training is conducted to strengthen hazard awareness and regulatory compliance, with the ongoing goal of achieving zero occupational accidents.

5. Health Promotion and Management

• Health management:
  (1) Conduct annual employee health checkups.
  (2) Engage occupational medicine specialists to provide monthly on-site consultations, including evaluations for reinstatement and work assignments, as well as graded management of abnormal health checkup results, enabling continuous care and follow-up.
  (3) Implement maternity health protection measures and health management programs for employees under 18 (including apprentices), in compliance with regulations.
• Health improvement:
  (1) Hold health promotion campaigns and seminars from time to time to strengthen employees’ health awareness and knowledge.
  (2) Organize slow jogging activities in line with the Company’s Health Passport program to encourage greater employee participation.
  (3) Implement and carry out the Four Major Workplace Health Programs.

6. Worker Training

In accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Education and Training Rules, the Company completed training as follows: initial training for 18 fixed crane operators, refresher training for 44 operators, training for 6 first-aid personnel, initial training for 2 forklift operators, initial training for 3 aerial work platform operators, initial training for 15 Filipino fixed crane operators, Class-A Supervisors (including scaffold assembly) training for 5 persons, and respiratory protection training for 6 personnel engaged in special hazardous operations. The Company continues to assign qualified operators to participate in specialized training programs and organizes in-service education and training to further strengthen employees’ technical skills and safety knowledge. In addition to regularly reminding and requiring all employees to comply with operational safety regulations, contractors engaging in immediate hazardous operations (such as falls, electric shocks, collapses, fires, or poisoning) must first complete a safety undertaking statement. The Occupational Safety Office then audits the protective measures and conducts safety briefings to minimize occupational safety and health risks to all directly related personnel.

▌Occupational Safety and Health Management Plan

To protect employees’ safety and health, the Company has implemented an occupational safety and health management plan to strengthen workplace facilities, improve the working environment, and prevent occupational accidents. The plan is carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act for both facilities and personnel, aiming to eliminate potential hazards.

• In 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Committee convened four quarterly meetings (January, April, July, and October), covering topics such as occupational safety plans, safety and health training, workplace environment testing, health management and promotion, occupational accident investigations, and supplier management.
• The Company employs occupational health nurses and engages visiting physicians to provide health consultations and report interpretation. Regular musculoskeletal and workload stress surveys are conducted, along with mental health support and health promotion advice. In 2024, physicians provided 100 on-site consultations, and occupational health nurses handled 33 cases of workplace injuries and illnesses.
• New employees undergo physical examinations, and the Company provides health checkups at a frequency exceeding legal requirements, together with graded health risk management. Physicians and occupational health nurses also provide personalized health education and appropriate medical referrals when needed, helping reduce labor turnover and minimize operational risks.
• In compliance with Article 15 of the Labor Health Protection Regulations, first-aid medicines and equipment are maintained, with monthly inventory checks and replenishments, and first-aid personnel receive mandatory training.
• Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are installed to provide immediate assistance in emergencies, with regular inspections and maintenance to ensure proper functioning.
• Blood pressure monitoring stations are available for employee use at any time, with 457 recorded uses in 2024.
• Annual health checkups are conducted for employees engaged in special operations. The Company provides protective equipment and arranges physician consultations with individualized guidance, such as proper use of respiratory protection, to prevent occupational diseases. The 2024 implementation rate reached 100%.
• Compliant medical rooms and breastfeeding facilities have been established.
• Under the maternity health protection program, maternity health assessments, work adjustments, and dedicated facilities (such as parking spaces and breastfeeding rooms) are provided for pregnant and postpartum employees, ensuring both physical and mental well-being. In 2024, two employees were covered under this program.
• Health seminars are organized, inviting experts to raise employee health awareness and address health-related questions. A total of 80 employees attended such seminars in 2024.
• The Company actively promotes sports and health-related activities and encourages participation. In 2024, the Health Passport program included weight management programs, slow jogging, and hiking activities. A total of 178 employees participated, improving awareness of regular exercise, preventing chronic diseases, and boosting morale to foster a healthy and energetic workplace.

▌ Occupational Injury

The Company analyzed the causes of occupational accidents and adopted corresponding preventive measures. In addition to workplace safety campaigns, we also conducted occupational safety and health training sessions, each lasting 0.5 hours with an average of 315 participants per session, reaching a total of 1,260 participants and 630 training hours. The occupational injury statistics for 2024 are presented in the following table:

• In 2024, there were zero occupational injuries.
• Voluntary reporting of near-miss incidents.
• Compile monthly occupational accident statistics and ensure timely reporting.
• Conduct return-to-work and fitness-for-duty evaluations for employees with occupational injuries or illnesses.
• In compliance with regulations, the Company implemented a safety and health program for middle-aged and elderly workers. In 2024, workplace and fitness evaluations were conducted for 20 employees, fostering a friendly and healthy work environment.
• Conduct workplace environment inspections every six months in accordance with regulations.
• Formulated and implemented occupational safety and health management plans, including abnormal workload prevention, ergonomic hazard prevention, unlawful infringement prevention, maternity health protection, and a respiratory protection program, to effectively prevent occupational injuries and illnesses. In 2024, there were zero cases of occupational disease.