WT adheres to the occupational safety and health (OSH) policy of “protecting employees and preventing hazards”. It put in place an OSH system pursuant to the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Law, and appoints OSH managers, fire protection administrators, first-aid personnel, etc. In addition, an OSH Committee was established in accordance with the laws and regulations with members including OSH managers, heads of departments, supervisors, command personnel, OSH-related technical personnel, medical personnel engaged in labor health services, and labor representatives. The employee representatives account for 30% of the Committee members, and four meetings in total were held in 2023. Regular analyses are performed with Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) iterative process to identify potential risks and possible hazards in the work environment. The work safety operation flow chart is reviewed for hazard causes, in order to identify and prevent possible hazards so as to achieve the goal of zero disasters.
Preventing disasters by strengthening employees response
Pursuant to fire protection laws and regulations, WT’s major operating bases in Taiwan, Shenzhen, Beijing, and Shanghai has installed adequate protective facilities in the workplace, divided fire prevention management into zones, and appointed responsible employees on each floor to conduct a periodic key-point inspection every month to prevent accidents from happening. Relevant persons are sent to participate in the fire drill and training held by the management committee every year to be informed of the Park’s emergency exit and evacuation plan. A third-party fire protection institute is commissioned to carry out maintenance and reporting, and a fire protection job assignment and drill is organized in March and July every year to strengthen all employees’ emergency evacuation and response capabilities. Dedicated personnel are assigned to perform nights patrol and safety inspections and ensure that unnecessary power supplies and lighting in the offices are turned off at night.
Strict assessment to comply with safety and fire regulations
Before construction starts, WT always conducts a complete safety assessment, requires the signing of a safety and health commitment letter, and plans emergency exit routes instructions and indicators, fire protection facilities, surveillance equipment, fire and security alarm systems. User license will not be issued until all the specifications are met.
Refresher training to improve employee safety training
In order to ensure that all employees are familiar with OSH laws and regulations and the company’s safety and health management mechanism, WT Taiwan regularly conducts safety-related training and drills. Refresher training is scheduled for OSH managers, fire protection administrators, and first-aid personnel in accordance with the laws and regulations. A total of 6 individuals have completed the first aid refresher training in 2023.
0 workplace injuries across the Group, demonstrating a safe workplace and employee safety awareness
In 2023, no disabling injuries were reported from any of WT’s operating bases. Therefore, the occupational injury deaths, disabling injuries, total case incident rate (TRIR), and lost time injury rate (LTIR) were all zero. No work-related deaths or injuries were reported in 2023 among suppliers and contractors who worked in WT’s offices or logistics centers either, with thus 0 TRIR and LTIR.
