FICG and its subsidiaries refer to the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management system to establish the internal occupational safety and health organization and management personnel in line with the scale and nature of each company. Regular education and training sessions are held. Safety and health awareness is incorporated into the day-to-day work environment through management mechanisms and educational training.
Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation：
The safety and health organization and management personnel have been established in accordance with the Regulations Governing Occupational Safety and Health and based on the scale and nature of the business. Management personnel has completed training and education on safety and health, passed the examination as required and have obtained the certificate of completion for training and education of management of occupational safety and health.
The process for workers to report occupational hazards and dangerous situations, together with labor representatives, is to formulate safety and health work rules suitable for their needs, and to provide workers with the necessary safety and health education and training for performing work and preventing accidents. Workers have an obligation to receive safety and health education and training.
FICG follows the aforementioned regulations and management systems to prevent and mitigate significant negative occupational safety and health impacts, as well as related hazards and risks, directly associated with the organization’s operations, products, or services. If there are relevant hazards and risks in the workplace, we will inform relevant units onsite to avoid the occurrence of hazards and risks.
FICG conducts an annual identification of hazard sources at its operating sites in China. Corresponding measures are in place to address major hazard sources. We regularly arrange health check-ups for employees who may face occupational hazards, and periodically invite third-party companies to conduct hazard inspections in the work environment. These measures aim to ensure the safety and health of employees and prevent occupational diseases and work-related injuries.
When there is a concern of a potential imminent danger at a workplace, the employer or people responsible for the worksite shall immediately issue orders to halt work and withdraw workers to a safe location, in accordance with Article 18 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act issued by the Ministry of Labor.
When potential and imminent danger is identified during performance of duties, workers may halt work of their own accord and withdraw to safe locations provided the safety of other workers is not jeopardized, and immediately report to direct supervisors.
Employers shall not dismiss, reassign, not pay wages for the period of work on halt, or otherwise impose unfavorably treatment on workers taking actions prescribed in the preceding paragraph. However, this restriction does not apply to the employers who can prove that workers have abused their rights to suspend work and have been affirmed by the
competent authority for compliance with labor regulations.
Worker participation, consultation, and communication on occupational health and safety
To enhance occupational safety and health measures, FICG has introduced relevant participation, consultation, and communication mechanisms, with the aim of continuously improving related practices. FICG has set up Occupational Safety and Health Committee in line with its organizational scale, and Ubiqconn Technology has assigned dedicated
personnel to be responsible for it. The subsidiaries below the statutory threshold have not established a safety and health committee. However, relevant communication is still carried out at meetings, in mailboxes, and via other channels.
- Establishment and Operation of Occupational Safety and Health Committee：
We have established an Occupational Safety and Health Committee in line with the organization’s scale, and Ubiqconn Technology has assigned dedicated personnel to be responsible for it. We convene Occupational Safety and Health Committee meetings every three months to discuss issues related to safety and health. No safety and health committee has been set up for subsidiaries below the statutory threshold.
- Implementation of Occupational Safety and Health Management Plan：
We have formulated Occupational Safety and Health Management Plan as required by laws, and conduct regular checks and highlight inspections based on the self-inspection plan. Unit supervisors, site managers, and machinery and equipment operators all participate in self-inspections according to the established inspection cycle. In addition, all the new and current employees take part in occupational safety and health education and training as stipulated by regulations.
- Composition of Occupational Safety and Health Committee：
Our Occupational Safety and Health Committee consists of representatives from both the employer and the workers, to ensure that all the voices of interested parties can be heard.
Worker training on occupational health and safety：
FICG and its subsidiaries strive to create a safe and healthy work environment by ensuring the professional skills of occupational safety and health personnel. Below is the list of three measures taken:
- Occupational safety and health work rules, training and education：
In accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, we have formulated Occupational Safety and Health Work Rules suitable for our needs by working with labor representatives. We provide various training and education to new or current employees to ensure that they are familiar with these rules before changing tasks. In addition, our full-time occupational safety and health personnel also regularly undergo refresher training as required by laws.
- On-the-job retraining for occupational safety and health personnel：
Each of our safety and health manager personnel members receives 12 hours of on-the-job retraining every two years. Each safety and health manager receives 6 hours of on-the-job retraining every two years. Each organic solvents operation manager and fire control manager receives 6 hours of on-the-job retraining every three years. Each first-aid personnel receives 3 hours of on-the-job retraining every three years.
- Compliance with occupational safety and health related laws：
We strictly adhere to Paragraph 2, Article 32 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, to ensure the safety of our workplace and protect our employees from the threat of occupational injuries and diseases.
Occupational Safety, Health, and Emergency Response Training
FICG conducts regular occupational safety courses and necessary drills for all employees annually. The goal is to enhance workers’ awareness and foster a safe and healthy workplace through continuous education and advocacy. In 2024, a total of 1,028 participants completed occupational safety and health (OSH) training, with a combined total of 1,749.36 training hours.
Target Audience:
These courses are designed for new employees, current staff, and emergency response teams. Additionally, supervisors, OSH personnel, and first-aid staff are legally required to obtain relevant certifications and complete regular in-service training to stay updated on the latest safety and health practices.
Disaster Prevention Measures:
To prevent accidents and injuries during holidays and typhoon-related disasters, the company sends friendly email reminders to employees. These reminders emphasize checking and securing office windows, doors, and power supplies before leaving work, while also encouraging everyone to remain vigilant about personal and environmental safety.
2024 Workplace Safety and Health Education and Training Implementation
