Occupational Safety
The company is responsible for building up a safe and healthy work environment for stakeholders. To implement occupational safety and health more systematically, all of the company’s business footprints have all introduced an occupational health and safety management system (ISO 45001:2018) to ensure steps – including product development, manufacturing, testing, and sales – during the operation process comply with occupational health and safety regulations and other related requirements for prevention of incidents.
Additionally, the company conducts risk assessments, internal audits, and external audits every year. Through Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA), the company continues to improve processes and enhance workplace health and safety protection measures to avoid occupation disasters caused by unsafe behavior, environment, and equipment as well as fulfill its responsibility to protect employee’s health and safety.
| Material topic | Occupational Health and Safety | |
|---|---|---|
| Significance for the Company |
To create a zero–injury, zero–accident work environment, enabling workers to perform their duties in a healthy and safe setting, minimizing occupational accidents and diseases, and fulfilling the responsibilities of employers and business owners. | |
| Policy and Commitment |
The Company is committed to providing a healthy and safe working environment by promoting and maintaining an Occupational Health and Safety Management System, enhancing occupational health and safety–related training for employees, optimizing the work environment, and strengthening equipment safety inspections. These efforts ensure effective occupational health and safety management, allowing employees to work with peace of mind while supporting the Company’s corporate sustainability objectives. | |
| Short–term goals | 1. The number of occupational injuries in 2025 was zero. 2. Promote the digitalization of contractor management forms to improve the effectiveness of contractor management. |
3. Continue providing on–site personnel with training courses to enhance professional occupational safety skills and safety awareness. 4. Continue to carry out health promotion activities. |
| Medium– and long–term goals |
1. Achieve the goal of zero work injuries and zero accidents. | 2. Build a healthy workplace to promote the physical and mental well– being of employees. |
| Course of action | 1. Ongoing optimization of the ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System. | 2. Conduct targeted training on high–risk tasks to improve workers’ safety awareness. |
| Results | 2024 Goal Achievement: 1. Occupational accidents: The number of occupational accidents decreased to one case, reflecting our ongoing efforts to improve occupational safety and reinforcing our commitment to achieving the goal of “zero incidents, zero occupational accidents.” 2. On–the–job training: In 2024, a total of 30 training sessions were conducted, with 1,419 participants and a cumulative total of 3,804 training hours. 3. Health promotion: Fat reduction competition results: A total of 38 employees participated, with a weight control success rate of 94.7% among participants. |
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| Responsible unit | Health & Safety Management Department | |
Occupational Health and Safety Management System
The Shulin Plant, Yingge Plant, and Dongshan Plant all comply with national laws such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act and workplace regulations to enhance occupational safety standards. In 2021, an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (ISO 45001:2018) was introduced and third–party certified. Each plant’s ISO 45001: 2018 system remains valid and effective, as shown below.
| ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant | Date of Initial Certificate | Renewal Date | Expiration Date |
| Shulin Plant | 2021-07-16 | 2024-09-25 | 2027-07-15 |
| Yingge Plant | 2021-07-05 | 2024-09-06 | 2027-07-04 |
| Dongshan Plant | 2021-07-09 | 2024-09-25 | 2024-07-08 |
Occupational Health and Safety Committee
| Region | Plant | Total Committee Members |
Worker Representatives |
Proportion of Workers |
Meetings per Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | Shulin Plant | 12 | 4 | 33.34% | 4 |
| Yingge Plant | 12 | 4 | 33.34% | 4 | |
| Dongshan Plant | 12 | 4 | 33.34% | 4 |
Contractor Management
For contractor safety management, the Company has established a “Contractor Management Procedure,” which includes pre-entry education and training, organization of contractor coordination meetings, and hazard notification. Construction is only allowed after the application for a construction permit has been approved. For specific high–risk operations, such as lifting work, toolbox meetings are held (as illustrated below) to strengthen safety supervision during construction. These measures are designed to ensure that all contractors comply with the Company’s safety management procedures and to protect overall workplace safety.
Danger Identification and Risk Assessment
Danger Identification
To ensure workplace safety, we drafted “Management Guidelines for Danger Identification and Risk Assessment” with contents including matters of personnel, location, and facility for various operation activities that may be affected by organization operation as well as operation location not directly controlled by the organization. These matters will all be implemented by the guidelines.
Risk Assessment
To effectively identify operational hazards, conduct risk assessments, and develop improvement measures for high–risk activities, internal education is provided annually by occupational health and safety management personnel prior to the hazard identification process. The training guides each unit to evaluate relevant raw materials, products, activities, and services, and to identify potential hazards that may cause personal injury or equipment damage. Following risk assessment, hierarchical management and control are applied based on risk levels, improvement objectives are set, and the effectiveness of control measures is monitored to minimize the
likelihood of hazards occurring.
Every March, hazard identification and risk assessment personnel from each unit conduct evaluations of their operations using the C–4F– 07–14 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Form, in accordance with the “Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Management Procedure.” In 2024, the Company performed hazard identification assessments for a total of 677 operations, including 251 at Yingge Plant, 176 at Shulin Plant, 209 at Dongshan Plant, and 41 at Yingge Plant 2.
Occupational Disaster Incident
To ensure workplace safety, we have established the “Occupational Accident and Incident Investigation Management Procedure,” which guarantees prompt emergency response and incident reporting to minimize injury severity. Thorough investigations, including root cause analysis, are conducted to develop corrective and preventive actions to avoid recurrence and enhance occupational safety.
We will continue our efforts to ensure workplace safety through ongoing monitoring, continuous improvement of procedures, and strengthened training, with the goal of reducing the occurrence of incidents.
According to 2024 statistics, one occupational injury incident occurred, resulting in a total of 37 lost workdays. These figures will serve as an important reference for enhancing our safety measures.
Occupational Health and Safety Management Measures
Occupational Health Service
KYF is committed to ensuring that every worker fully understands occupational health and safety regulations as well as the company’s safety and health management system. Each year, training plans for the upcoming year are developed, and in–service occupational health and safety training is conducted accordingly. We maintain an inventory of all tasks requiring the use of special equipment or professional certifications mandated by occupational health and safety regulations, and arrange for personnel to attend external training and obtain necessary licenses as needed. This builds employees’ capabilities for safe operations and fosters the integration of a safety, health, and wellness culture within the company’s work environment.
In 2024, 30 in–service training sessions were held, reaching 1,419 participant attendances, totaling 3,804 person–hours of training.
The company’s in–service training hours have met the regulatory requirement of three hours every three years, demonstrating full compliance with legal obligations and a strong commitment to occupational health and safety education.
| Course Name | Participants | Total Training Person–Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Occupational Health and Safety Training (1 hr) | 514 | 514 |
| Supervisor Education Training (1 hr) | 35 | 35 |
| Chemical Hazard Prevention Training (1 hr) | 17 | 17 |
| Fire Drill (4 hrs) | 795 | 3,180 |
| Special Operations Safety Training (e.g., forklifts, fixed cranes, electric pallet trucks, noise-related tasks) (1 hr) |
58 | 58 |
| Total | 1,419 | 3,804 |
Emergency Incident Handling
An “Emergency Preparedness and Response Management Procedure” has been established, with emergency responses carried out according to procedures for various hypothetical scenarios, such as fire outbreaks, criminal threats/extortion, water or power outages, infectious disease outbreaks, chemical spills, and more. In accordance with the recommendations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration under the Ministry of Labor, Taiwan (Taiwan OSHA), periodic emergency drills are conducted. The primary objectives are to strengthen personnel’s emergency response capabilities, clarify correct handling procedures, and provide timely action guidelines in the event of a disaster. This ensures the safety of personnel and the environment, maintains normal factory operations, and minimizes potential disaster losses resulting from accidents.
Employee Health Management
Health Examination
- The company commissions major hospitals annually to conduct health examinations to ensure employee health and submits the results to the competent authority for record. In 2024, 395 employees were required to undergo health examinations, and all 395 completed them, achieving a 100% participation rate. The check–ups covered staff at the Shulin Plant, Yingge Plant, and Dongshan Plant.
- In addition to general checkup items, special health checkups are conducted in accordance with the Ministry of Labor’s Labor Health Protection Rules.
Health management is carried out in a tiered manner. After examination by the occupational medicine specialist, most employees are classified under level one or two management, with only a few assigned to level four. Plant nurses provide care or recommendations based on management levels (from level one to four) and employee health check results. For any abnormal findings in special health checkups, referrals to hospitals for further examination, regular follow–up, or treatment are arranged accordingly.
Occupational Disease Prevention
KYF continues to build a safe and healthy work environment by continuously reviewing work tasks, identifying risk factors that may cause occupational diseases in collaboration with occupational physicians and external experts, and implementing corresponding preventive measures.
Monthly onsite health services are scheduled by the occupational medicine specialist, including health consultations and advice for high–risk groups, follow–up for employees with special health conditions, and assessment of workplace environmental impacts on employee health. Guidance is also provided for occupational disease prevention, coping with workplace stress, and preventing occupational burnout. For employees requiring specialized medical treatment, referral and health follow–up plans are arranged. In 2024, across all plants, 10 hearing protection programs, 17 ergonomic hazard prevention programs, 1 unlawful infringement prevention program, 29 abnormal workload–related disease prevention programs, and 3 maternity health protection programs were conducted. All programs involved interviews and health education delivered by the occupational medicine specialist.
Health Promotion for Workers
- KYF’s comprehensive health management covers both occupational disease prevention and the promotion of employees’ personal health. By controlling health risks in the workplace, it helps safeguard employees’ physical and mental well–being and supports a healthy work–life balance.
- According to health checkup reports across all plants, a relatively high proportion of employees showed abnormalities in body mass index (BMI),
waist circumference, and total cholesterol levels.
With internal consensus and strong management support, KYF organized a health promotion activity in 2024 titled “Avengers—Fat Reduction
Contest,” aiming to inspire employees to form teams, support one another, and work together to reduce body fat—fostering a healthy and positive workplace culture.
Inspection Operation Management
- An “Inspection Operation Management Regulation” has been established, under which the Health & Safety Management Department conducts targeted inspections and spot checks across various units. Key inspections include irregular weekly walkthroughs of machinery on each floor, verification that contractor work aligns with submitted application forms, random checks of machine safety devices, and onsite inspections by units based on contractor operation inspection checklists. These inspections cover areas such as general requirements, fall prevention, electric shock hazards, falling object prevention, and fire prevention, aimed at enhancing operational safety and ensuring personnel’s life safety and health.
- For identified deficiencies, a “Safety and Health Violation Notice” is issued. If a notice is issued three times without rectification or if there is imminent danger, the responsible party will be required to cease operations and complete improvements within a specified deadline. Inspection results are reviewed in weekly supervisors’ meetings to discuss potential risks and possible improvement measures.
Additional Relevant Procedures
- To prevent and mitigate occupational health and safety impacts directly related to business activities, relevant operating procedures have been established, including the Personal Protective Equipment Management Regulations, Work Environment Monitoring Management Regulations, Special Operations Management Regulations, and Employee Health Protection Management Regulations. Through systematic management, the safety of the work environment is maintained.
- Additionally, to actively promote occupational safety, a Safety Incentives and Penalties Management Procedure has been formulated. Occupational injury statistics from business units are compiled, and units demonstrating outstanding performance are awarded group incentives to foster a culture of occupational health and safety.
KING YUAN FU PACKAGING CO.,LTD
