We have introduced the Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) technology into the newly established EOD plant in 2010 to effectively strengthen the safety protection layer and achieve the expected risk management effects.

• LOPA analyses of the existing processes were 100% completed.
• In 2024, a regular LOPA risk review was conducted to EO manufacturing process site and 1 site HazOp was implemented.
• Each unit carried out general hazard identification using the risk ratings chart; a total of 10 improvement cases were tracked in 2024.

 

 

Risk Hazard Analysis

Process risk holds the key to plant safety. In 2024, we conducted 1 LOPA risk review to EO manufacturing process site, 1 site HazOp was implemented, and concluded with 2 recommendations for continuing improvement.
 

Production Process Disaster Prevention Measures

Safety Prevention Mechanism

①  Occupational Safety and Health Management Standard Operation Procedures (SOP)

• The environmental health and safety policy as set down in the "Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Management Handbook" has been revised in response to the resolve of top management, request of the FE Group, and anticipation of stakeholders in view of the environmental safety and health.
• "Occupational Health and Safety Risks and Opportunities Management Guidelines" effectively identify the risks and opportunities of the occupational health and safety management system. We continue to enhance performance through active improvements to the occupational safety and health management system.
• The "Safety Manual for Work in Confined Spaces" lists safety management for all work operations in confined spaces to ensure personnel safety.
• "Environmental Safety Certification Requirements for All Levels" have to be followed by the supervisors of all units and apply to all levels of staff in need of certification.
• "Safety Management of High-Pressure Water Column (Water Blade) Operations" requires that all the necessary tasks be taken in strict compliance with regulations to ensure and maintain the safety of personnel.

②  Safety Data Sheet and Hazard Labeling of Chemical Substances

All raw materials and products used in the plant have associated material Safety Data Sheets (SDS) which are kept on-site and in the offices of each unit. They are also accessible on the Internet platform for employees’ checking at all times. This ensures that all the proper actions are taken, securing safe material operation as well as safety of personnel and the plant.

③  Sobriety Testing Before Entry

For employees and contractors, we conduct breathalyzer tests according to the "Work Rules" upon entry. Employees and contractors who fail the breathalyzer test are not allowed to enter the factory according to regulations. If employees violate the rules, they will be punished according to the work rules. If they are contractors, they will be dealt with according to the penalties in the contractor's safety regulations commitment letter.

④  Safety and Health Education Training

Non-disaster Man-Hours

OUCC promotes the following mechanisms to enhance the safety awareness of all our workers and contractors, to achieve the goal of accident-free man-hours:

• 5S patrol inspections are implemented by supervisory personnel every week. The safety branch will conduct a safety audit every month with improvement tracking carried out.
• Implement Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) for safety culture cultivation.
• Combine occupational health and safety with personnel key performance indicator (KPI), which links with employees’ performance bonuses. And we encourage all personnel to report false alarm incidents.
• The Plant supervisors participate in regular safety meetings to discuss, communicate, share experiences and coordinate with each other on safety and health issues.
• An OUCC Safety and Health Line Group was formed, and the plant’s supervisors and contractors are requested to join the group for immediate feedback, sharing and communication.

 

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In 2024, OUCC’s total cumulative safety man-hours was 121,115 hours, contractors 148,795 hours.

• OUCC’s med- and long-term goal: 2 million safety man-hours
• Contractors' med- and long-term goal: 2.5 million safety man-hours

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Improving workplace Safety by Listening to Employees

We regularly hold Occupational Safety & Health Committee and contractor meetings to discuss and develop safety improvement mechanisms to reduce workplace safety risks. To ensure employee safety, we also hold regular "In-Plant Safety Meetings" to review and improve safety and health issues raised by employees.
To further identify potentially unsafe environments, equipment, facilities, and unsafe and unhealthy behaviors in the workplace, we have established the G0300-WI-096 False Alarms and Safety Suggestion Reward Program. This encourages employees and contractors to proactively identify potential hazards for prevention and correction and provides incentives for those who submit such suggestions.
 

The safety recommendations proposed in 2024 include the following:

 

OUCC Employees & Others

Note: 
1.Rate of fatalities resulted from work-related injury = (Number of fatalities resulted from work-related injury / total work hours) x 1,000,000.
2.Rate of high-consequence work-related injuries = (Number of high-consequence work-related injuries / total work hours) x 1,000,000.
3.Rate of recordable work-related injuries = (Number of recordable work-related injuries / total work hours) x 1,000,000.
4.Total work hours of employees / contractors: total work hours of contractor, individual or organization at the work site at OUCC, from registered access recordings and statistical calculation.
5.Statistical data does not include commuting accidents.  
6.Definition of high-consequence injury: According to Article 37 of the Occupational Safety Law, an occupational accident must be reported to the labor inspection agency within 8 hours.
7.No case of occupational disease sustained by "Implementation Measures for Occupational Disease Identification Operations of Labor Occupational Accident Insurance" in 2024.
8.In 2024, an occupational disaster occurred in which one person was injured and hospitalized. The report was completed within 8 hours of the incident, and investigation, analysis and records were carried out in accordance with regulations. The control measures taken to reduce the risk were also evaluated, and the risk after control was confirmed at Level 5 (tolerable risk, maintaining existing safety and health controls, continuous monitoring). 

Better Communication with Workers to Improve Occupational Safety and Health

OUCC followed the “G0300-WI-007 Guideline for Consultation and Participation of Workers and Occupational Safety and Health Committee Management” to reach internal consensus, and to establish safety and health management obligations and regular bilateral communication channels for internal employees, external contractors and the relevant stakeholders.
 

Improvement Cases