Novatech mainly provides process supply system design,engineering contracting, equipment manufacturing, and mechanical installation for high-tech industries; as well as manufacturing, sales, installation, and testing of environmental protection equipment. Employee occupational safety and health is a prerequisite for our operations. Novatech continuously monitors and manages occupational safety quality through relevant management systems, policies and management objectives, aiming to fulfill its corporate social responsibility.
Occupational Health and Safety ┃ Management Approach
Importance and significance to the company
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Occupational safety and health is not only a legal responsibility of enterprises but also the cornerstone of a healthy, safe, and sustainable corporate culture. Through active engagement and implementation of occupational safety and health management, the Company can achieve more sustainable long-term operations.
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Comply with environmental health and safety regulations and customer requirements, enhance employee awareness of environmental safety, and implement continuous monitoring and preventive improvement mechanisms.
Positive:
- Through a well-planned occupational safety and health system, we can effectively maintain the workplace safety and health of employees and contractors,
reducing direct and indirect damages to the enterprise caused by occupational accidents.
Negative:
- The lack of a comprehensive occupational safety and health system may endanger personnel safety and health,thereby damaging corporate image, product quality,and labor relations.
- Occupational Safety and Health Management Policy and System.
- Occupational Safety and Health Impact Management.
- Occupational Safety and Health Education and Training.
- Hold Occupational Safety and Health Committee meetings quarterly to track targets and improve occupational safety and health performance.
- Committed to maintaining a healthy and safe working environment and reducing occupational safety and health risks.
- Occupational Safety and Health Management Policy.
- Management Procedures for Labour Health Protection and Occupational Disease Prevention.
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Occupational Safety and Health Management Policy and System
Occupational Safety and Health Management Policy
Novatech implemented the OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System in 2006.After the ISO organization announced the ISO 45001
Occupational Health and Safety Management System in 2018, Novatech voluntarily followed ISO 45001 and obtained the ISO 45001 certificate in 2019. Novatech
also voluntarily obtained the CNS 45001 (Taiwan Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems,TOSHMS) certificate in 2024. By referencing CNS 45001/
ISO 45001, we have established the Work Health and Safety Policy and related procedural documents and
operational standards. Following the management process spirit of PDCA (Plan -> Do -> Check -> Act),we maintain system operation and implement Environmental Safety and Health management.
Novatech’s Work Health and Safety Policy applies to all employees and contractors, including contract personnel and interns. We have incorporated these standard
regulations into the Company’s procedural documents to ensure that all employees comply with relevant health and safety requirements. Furthermore, internal audits will cover the Work Health and Safety Policy to ensure the effectiveness and compliance of our health and safety management system. Through regular internal audits, we can identify potential safety risks and issues and take timely, appropriate measures to address them,thereby continuously improving our health and safety management standards.
Number of people covered by CNS 45001/ISO 45001 in 2024
Thanks to the efforts of all employees and workers at Novatech, in 2024, Novatech continued to maintain a record of 3,212,746 accident-free working hours from the Industrial Safety and Health Association of the R.O.C., received recognition as an Outstanding EHS Management Model Supplier from Micron Taiwan, earned Micron Taiwan’s Sustainability Partner award, contributed to 1.2 million safe working hours during the Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.plant project, and received a certificate of appreciation from PSMC P5 Plant for the safe and successful completion of the project.
Occupational Safety and Health Committee
Novatech has established an Occupational Safety and Health Committee in accordance with the law, which meets quarterly. In 2024, the committee consists of 8 members,with the President serving as the chairperson. Among them, there are 5 labor representatives, accounting for 63% of the committee. As for contractor occupational safety and health issues, they are discussed and exchanged during coordination organization meetings.
In line with our commitment to continuously improving the environmental, safety, and health management system, the Occupational Safety and Health Committee regularly discusses occupational safety and health issues, reviews the outcomes of environmental,safety, and health initiatives, and assists the Company by supervising and providing recommendations for occupational health and safety planning. Additionally, Novatech holds an annual year-end meeting for all employees, where the ISEP Department reports on environmental and occupational safety and health management matters and strengthens the promotion of relevant cases, actively working on safety and health management, accident prevention, and workplace health promotion. We hope that all employees can comply strictly with regulations, work safely and healthily, and work together to reduce potential safety, health, and environmental risks.
Emergency Response Procedures for Occupational Safety and Health Impact Management
Novatech emphasizes employee health and safety and is committed to building a safe and healthy workplace. To ensure emergency response capabilities, we have established the Emergency Preparation and Response Procedures through experts with professional knowledge in occupational safety and health. We regularly conduct disaster scenario education, training, and emergency drills at our operational sites to strengthen employees’ ability to respond to accidents and disasters, thereby minimizing casualties, property losses, and environmental impacts. In 2024, chemical spill emergency response training was conducted, and various types of emergency response training for potential hazards continued to be carried out based on the future needs of operational sites.
Occupational Accident Reporting System
In accordance with CNS 45001/ISO 45001, Novatech has established the Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Management Procedures for employees to follow.These procedures are designed to effectively implement the Company’s safety and health management system and prevent potential occupational hazards that could cause injuries or accidents to employees, contractors, or other stakeholders through operations, activities,products, services, or facilities, thereby avoiding safety, health, and financial losses. By proactively identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing appropriate preventive or control measures, we aim to enhance the effectiveness of safety and health management,with a management goal of zero disasters, zero accidents.
Additionally, we have established Accident Reporting and Investigation Management Procedures, which clearly stipulates that employees will be exempt from disciplinary action if they report occupational hazards and dangerous situations, or if they leave dangerous sites on their own initiative when faced with hazardous conditions, to ensure employee safety. Based on the Accident Reporting and Investigation Management Procedures and local regulations, Novatech correctly implements standard handling procedures and reports to local authorities within controlled timeframes. We regularly review environmental protection and safety incidents that result in casualties and property losses for investigation and analysis to implement and improve preventive measures, reduce the probability of
recurrence, and establish an occupational accident reporting system in accordance with regulatory requirements for hierarchical reporting.
To implement occupational safety culture, during the general safety and health education training courses for new employees, the ISEP Department conducts promotion and testing on information such as accident injury classification and types. This aims to ensure new colleagues remain vigilant about their safety, understand the Company’s reporting system,and work together to prevent accidents.
Accident Severity Classification
Contractor Safety and Health Management
Contractors are key partners of Novatech. Strengthening occupational safety and health is a crucial aspect of Novatech’s contractor management. In 2024, Novatech’s contractors entered customer facilities for construction work 23,386 times, equivalent to 187,090 working hours. Implementing and strengthening contractors’ safety awareness is a highly prioritized issue for Novatech.
Through experts with professional knowledge in occupational safety and health, we have established a Safety Discipline Commitment Letter, which clearly stipulates that contractors will be exempt from penalties if they report occupational hazards and dangerous situations,or leave dangerous sites on their own when hazardous conditions exist, to ensure contractor safety. In addition, Novatech has established a Contractor Safety Inspection and Evaluation Management Procedure. Under this procedure, project safety personnel ensure that contractors strictly comply with regulations and customer facility rules. They conduct random inspections of contractors’safety measures and require immediate corrective actions when deficiencies are identified, effectively safeguarding contractor personnel and reducing non-compliance issues in client audits. In 2024, a total of 30 safety violation notices were issued, and there were 2 client penalties. No safety incidents occurred
involving contractor personnel during the execution of our company’s projects.
Achievement Status of Occupational Safety and Health Management Policy Objectives (Unit: Number of Cases)
Regarding work safety deficiencies, self-management of safety deficiencies analyzes and compiles statistics of deficiencies discovered on-site by occupational safety
personnel over the past 3 years, categorizing them into safety-related and disciplinaryrelated deficiencies. When deficiencies are discovered, occupational safety personnel require immediate correction or set a deadline for improvement, and cases can only be closed after confirming that improvements have been completed. In 2024, occupational safety personnel found fewer deficiencies on-site because all facilities were established plants, and the number of subcontractor personnel entering the facilities decreased by 2,109 people compared to 2023, resulting in relatively fewer discovered deficiencies.
Statistics of Work Safety Self-Management Deficiency Categories
Self-Management Deficiency Categories for Work Safety
Contractor Deficiencies and Related Improvement Measures
Novatech has established a comprehensive evaluation and audit mechanism to record deficiencies in safety self-management and assess their severity and impact. Based on the assessment results, priority is given to developing specific improvement measures for the most significant deficiencies, continuously improving work safety management to reduce potential risks and protect the overall interests of employees and the Company. Below are the specific improvement measures for the most significant deficiencies in 2024.
Safety Control for High-Risk Operations
Novatech’s core business is the construction of water, gas, and chemical-related supply equipment and piping. During construction, numerous high-risk operations arise due to environmental conditions or equipment usage. To prevent such risks, Novatech has established the Work Health and Safety Policy, conducted hazard identification, categorized high-risk types, implemented tiered control measures, and provided educational training for safety personnel who conduct risk assessments. To establish a comprehensive monitoring mechanism for site managers, supervisors, and occupational safety personnel to implement high-risk operation controls, the Company’s ISEP Department added an action plan in 2024 for statistical reporting on high-risk operations execution, continuously improving high-risk operation management and preventing major negative occupational safety and health impacts.
Work Health and Safety Policy
Before executing high-risk operations, work may only commence after safety inspections and approval by the site manager and safety personnel. Safety personnel must supervise the entire process on-site. If any potential safety hazards are identified, work must be immediately stopped for improvements. Construction is strictly prohibited when safety personnel are not present on-site. Meanwhile, the Company conducts regular internal audits to ensure strict compliance with SOPs. The Company's high-risk operation items are as follows:
Health Examinations and Promotion Activities
We value our employees' health and are committed to creating a safe and healthy quality culture. To encourage employees to monitor their well-being, Novatech has established the Management Procedures for Labour Health Protection and Occupational Disease Prevention and conducts regular health examinations at least once a year to safeguard employees' health. Since 2020, Novatech has provided on-site physician and nurse clinic services and continues to actively support employees' health through electronic health education emails and health promotion seminars. As a result, we were awarded the Health Promotion Badge for Healthy Workplaces by the Ministry of Health and Welfare in 2020, and our application extend the badge was approved in 2023. Additionally, we are a commitment enterprise of the 2024 CommonHealth CHR (Corporate Health Responsibility), publicly pledging to continue offering on-site medical and nursing services to support employees' physical and mental well-being.
To demonstrate Novatech’s commitment to employee health, health examination subsidies ranging from NT$2,000 to NT$6,000 per person are provided (NT$2,000
for general employees, NT$3,000 for section-level employees, and NT$6,000 for manager-level and above employees), encouraging employees to actively participate
in health examinations to improve overall health levels.
Health Examination Participation Rate
Employee Assistance Program（EAP）
Novatech actively plans comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to ensure that employees can receive care and assistance in the workplace, and have channels to express opinions, solve problems, and handle potential labor-related disputes or risks.
The Company arranges a series of physical and mental health courses, including mental health, stress management, and emotional management. In 2024,the Company invested NT$48,000 in physical and mental health courses, helping 96 employees improve their health habits to prevent health-related issues.
At the same time, Novatech also provides professional counseling services, including psychological counseling,health consultation, workplace stress, and ergonomic
injury consultation. Employees can have face-to-face consultations with counselors in a confidential and supportive environment to discuss challenges they may
encounter in their personal and professional lives and receive professional advice and support.
In 2024, Novatech provided consultation services,including quarterly two-hour doctor services and monthly four-time two-hour nurse/physical therapist services. The Company invested NT$165,000 to provide 102 hours of consultation services for 96 employees.
In 2024, the on-site nurse screened employees with abnormal health check results from the previous year,identifying those with a 10-year cardiovascular risk of 10% or higher and those with abnormal "three highs" (high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high cholesterol) for one-on-one doctor consultations.Additionally, nutrition seminars were organized,providing health and dietary education by professional doctors and nurses for employees with abnormal BMI.In 2024, 25 people received consultations for abnormal health check results, 5 people for abnormal BMI, and 12 people received nutrition and healthy diet education.
2024 Health Promotion Seminars
Health Step Challenge: Encouraging Walking, Promoting Health
In 2023, Novatech launched a new health step competition to encourage employees to develop healthy exercise habits. Every employee was equipped with a smartwatch to record their daily step count. In 2023, the total investment cost for smartwatches was NT$194,250. Additionally, when employees reach the designated stepcount goals, they have the opportunity to participate in lucky draws for attractive prizes. In 2024, Novatech will continue organizing two
health step challenge competitions, building on last year’s initiative,and will also establish the Novatech Walking Club.
This activity encourages Novatech employees to develop regular exercise habits and incorporate them into daily life. By promoting walking as the simplest and most relaxed form of exercise, employees are encouraged to walk more, take the stairs, and use elevators less frequently. This approach integrates fitness with environmental protection and energy conservation, fostering a shared culture of health and wellness among employees.
In March 2024, out of 83 participants in the step challenge, 79 people successfully completed the challenge, achieving a completion rate of 95.18%, accumulating a total of 2,449 hours of walking time. In October, there were 94 participants in the step challenge, with 88 employees successfully completing the challenge, achieving a completion rate of 93.62%, accumulating a total of 2,728 hours of walking time. In 2024, a total of 5,177 hours of walking time was accumulated. To recognize these efforts, the company held lucky draws during the competition months, selecting 36 lucky employees who met the goals. Each winner received either a personal reward of NT$1,000 or a team reward of NT$1,000, which motivated more employees to actively participate and join the ranks of healthy living.In 2024, Novatech invested a total prize money of NT$72,000 in the health step competition.
Walking Club Hiking Activities
In 2024, Novatech established a walking club, which not only organized health step challenges but also encouraged employees to participate in group activities beneficial to their physical and mental well-being. In March 2024, a two-day walking activity was held in Smangus, known as "God's Village," in Jianshi Township, Hsinchu County. The Giant Trees Trail was approximately 5.2 kilometers long, taking about 4-5 hours round trip. The trail had gentle slopes and passed through
diverse ecosystems including bamboo forests and cherry blossom groves. Finally, reaching the Sacred Trees Area where thousand-year-old Taiwan red cypress trees are distributed, everyone gathered in front of the Ya Ya Sacred Tree to commemorate their achievement of completing the entire trail. ; In June of the same year, a walking activity to East Peak of Xueshan was also organized, covering approximately 5 kilometers one way. Wealth is not a lifelong friend, but health is a forever friend - let's walk for health! Walking Together, Healthy Forever!
Occupational Safety and Health Education and Training
Novatech holds two fire safety and health education training sessions and evacuation drills each year,helping employees familiarize themselves with evacuation routes, emergency assembly points,and strengthening their fire safety knowledge. To reduce the probability of occupational accidents,Novatech implements strict education and training in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Education and Training Regulations. In 2024,Novatech's average training hours per person for environment, safety, and health-related courses reached 16.81 hours/person, an increase of 0.4 hours compared to 2023.
Average hours of EHS training courses per person
Fire Safety Education Training (Year 2024)
Occupational injuries and diseases
