Occupational Health and Safety Management System

The Occupational Safety & Health Office at Radiant Opto-Electronics is accountable for overseeing the safety and health management of the entire organization. The Company has established an Occupational Safety and Health Committee in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Management Regulations. The committee comprises 17 members, including 6 representatives from the labor force. In addition, to ensure adherence to operational procedures, the "Occupational Safety and Health Committee Charter" has been established. The committee convenes every three months, and after each meeting, decisions and follow-up items are disseminated to all colleagues for awareness and tracking, aiming at promoting and enhancing colleagues' awareness of occupational safety and health.

While local regulations in Mainland China do not mandate the formation of an Occupational Safety and Health Committee, the China factory adheres to the practice followed by Kaohsiung plant and conducts safety committee meetings every quarter. Worker consultation is conducted through the "Safety and Health Consultation Meeting Group," which holds the "Safety and Health Consultation Meeting" in the second quarter of each year. Through this, we collect and consult occupational safety and health opinions from internal and external workers of the Company. The consultation results are then reviewed and discussed during the third quarter "Occupational Safety and Health Committee Meeting."

Equipment Security Management

Radiant Opto-Electronics Corporation has implemented management measures for new machinery and equipment by standardizing management procedures. These measures include conducting safety risk assessments prior to procurement, performing safety inspections and acceptance checks by the Environmental Safety Department upon arrival at the factory, confirming equipment safety labeling with the user unit, and conducting regular safety inspections, repairs, and maintenance. Additionally, the Company provides regular education and training to systematically implement safety management in a systematic manner.

Twice a year, the Environmental Safety Department conducts infrared (IR) detection on electrical power equipment to assess the condition of electricity load in each factory area, based on the power distribution map. The department uses the detection results to determine the level of electricity risk. Early maintenance is performed to reduce the probability of electric fires and avoid interrupting operations is avoided.

In 2024, a total of 1,484 units were inspected across the Group's four plants. The equipment in these plants, including the EMO emergency stop switch, safety interlock protection device grille, and Interlock, were inspected by both users and environmental safety personnel. It was confirmed that all equipment was functioning properly and any equipment posing a hazard was earmarked for improvement.

Chemical Safety Management

Radiant Opto-Electronics has established a comprehensive safety management procedure for chemicals, ensuring strict control over all stages, including purchasing, storage, usage, and disposal. The Company prevents the purchase of chemicals that could pose significant health or environmental risks to employees. This ensures chemical safety, reduces potential risks, and safeguards the safety of the work environment.

Since 2015, the Kaohsiung plant has implemented Chemical Control Banding (CCB) to evaluate risk levels associated with health hazards, dispersion, and volume of use of the chemical substance usage. Corresponding control measures are then implemented accordingly. In 2019, Radiant Opto-Electronics further strengthened the safety risk assessment of newly sourced chemicals. Suppliers unable to provide a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) were subject to strict restrictions, and the purchase of such chemicals was prohibited to comply with occupational safety and health regulations.

To reduce the potential health and environmental hazards of chemicals in the workplace, Radiant Opto-Electronics commissions a qualified environmental monitoring agency every six months to conduct workplace environment monitoring. Through hazard identification, assessment, and control, the company proposes improvement plans for non-compliant work environments and tracks their implementation. In addition, the Company conducts annual hazard awareness training and emergency response drills for on-site personnel to enhance employees' understanding of the dangers associated with chemicals and to improve their ability to respond, thereby ensuring their safety.

To mitigate the risks associated with external audits and potential fines resulting from management oversights related to the numerous chemical regulatory agencies, Radiant Opto-Electronics will implement a new chemical management system (ChemiCloud), beginning in 2025. Through a one-stop chemical management platform, Radiant Opto-Electronics integrates chemical usage, inventory, relevant data, and regulatory requirements. The platform enhances management effectiveness through the following features:

Work Protection

For workplaces with exposure to hazards such as noise, organic solvents, and specific chemical substances, Radiant Opto-Electronics provides appropriate personal protective equipment to workers, including earplugs/earmuffs, respiratory protection, safety goggles, chemical-resistant gloves, and chemical-resistant aprons. Annual PPE training sessions are conducted to enhance employees’ awareness of protective measures when working with specific hazards, thereby preventing occupational injuries and illnesses.

Emergency Response Simulation

Radiant Opto-Electronics conducts annual emergency response drills, as well as education and training on personal protective equipment, hazard awareness, mechanical equipment inspection, contractor hazards notification, safety and health consultation meetings, risk assessment personnel, fire training, and emergency evacuation drills. These measures aim to help all employees to be familiar with various contingency processes and increase their awareness of crises. Each department is encouraged to organize their own evacuation drills to enhance the sensitivity of emergency response of relevant personnel. In terms of fire safety management, Radiant Opto-Electronics did not experience any fire incidents in 2024, and therefore had no personnel casualties.

Occupational Hazards

Radiant Opto-Electronics Corporation has implemented the "Occupational Accident Investigation and Handling Procedures." This comprehensive investigation procedure enables us to efficiently investigate accidents, verify the facts and circumstances, determine the causes, and implement improvement actions in order to minimize the likelihood of recurrence. In 2024, the Group experienced a total of 15 cases of occupational injuries, affecting 15 individuals. If classified by type, there were one incident of object collapse/toppling, three cases of cuts/lacerations/abrasions, three incidents of being caught/entangled, five falls, and three cases of being struck, with no fatal occupational injury cases. Additionally, there have been no reported cases of occupational incidents involving contractors from 2020 to 2024.

Upon further analysis of work-related accidents, it was found that there were nine work-related injuries among employees with less than one year of experience, accounted for 60% of the Group's work-related injuries. Of these incidents, six injuries were caused by machinery and equipment due to a lack of safety awareness and experience, representing 40% of the Group's work-related injuries. It is important to note the potential risks associated with operating machinery and equipment, particularly for those with limited experience in the workplace. ROEC has implemented measures to improve various aspects, including strengthening the education and training of new employees, providing professional education and training in the workplace, and disclosing information about work-related accidents. Beginning in 2024, a systematic risk assessment will be conducted to identify and confirm potential risks associated with machinery. This assessment will be used to develop an action plan for risk reduction, which will include measures such as intrinsic safety, engineering controls, and management controls. The goal of this plan is to ensure the safety of users during operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance. This is aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of the machine, while minimizing the incidence of workplace injuries.