Occupational Health and Safety Management System

All factories of Radiant Opto-Electronics Corporation’s factories have successfully obtained certification for the ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Standard. We are dedicated to enhancing our occupational health and safety management performance, continuously implementing the operation of the ISO 45001:2018 management system, and adhering to regulatory requirements to establish a secure and healthy workplace. The occupational safety and health management system encompasses all workers, including contract and dispatched employees, within the factory.

Equipment Security Management

From the source of new machinery and equipment, 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 Corporation provides regular education and training to systematically implement safety management in a systematic manner.

In 2023, a total of 1,501 units were inspected across the Group’s four factories. The equipment in these factories, 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

Since 2015, the Kaohsiung factory 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. Since 2019, the safety risk assessment on the source of newly procured chemicals substances has been enhanced through changes in management procedures. Vendors who are unable to provide a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) are strictly prohibited from proceeding with the procurement. This is to ensure compliance with laws and regulations related to occupational health and safety, and to prevent occupational accidents and diseases.

In addition, to prevent chemical hazards in the workplace, the Corporation has engaged a qualified environmental monitoring company to conduct biannual assessments of the working environment. The purpose of these assessments is to identify, evaluate, and mitigate any potential hazards present in the workplace, and to develop appropriate protective measures. Any workplace found to be non-compliant with regulatory requirements, it will be subject to ongoing monitoring and improvement plans until compliance is achieved. Education and training sessions were conducted annually to enhance employees’ awareness of the hazards associated with chemical use and to ensure their safety during emergency response drills. These sessions focused on providing general knowledge about potential dangers and best practices for responding to emergencies.

Work Protection

Radiant Opto-Electronics Corporation offers a range of personal protective equipment (PPE) to mitigate the risks associated with noise, organic solvents, and specific chemical hazards in the workplace. This includes earplugs/ear mus, respiratory protection, goggles, chemical protective gloves, and chemical protective aprons. By providing these items, we aim to minimize the potential for immediate and long-term exposure to potential hazards that could negatively impact the health and safety of our employees. We conduct personal protective equipment (PPE) training every year to enhance employees’ understanding of the importance of protection against specific hazards. This is done to prevent the occurrence of occupational disasters and diseases.

Emergency Response Mechanism

Radiant Opto-Electronics Corporation has implemented a comprehensive set of emergency response procedures to address a range of potential crises, including fires, explosions, hurricanes, earthquakes, chemical leaks, accidents during the removal of hazardous industrial waste, air pollutants leaks, biotic contamination, illegal activities, unusual individuals and accidents, and industrial safety accidents and etc. In the event of an emergency, the safety of our personnel is our top priority. In compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the individual responsible for the workplace must promptly issue an order to cease operations and direct workers retreat to a secure location when an immediate danger is present. When a worker is performing their duties and identifies an immediate danger, they must stop the operation and move to a safe location without putting other workers at risk. The worker must then promptly report the incident to their immediate supervisor. We will not cease operations or incur any penalties if workers retreat to a safe location on their own. 

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 2023, the Group experienced a total of 15 cases of occupational injuries, affecting 15 individuals. These cases were categorized as follows:cuts/slashes/or scrapes (4 cases), caught/ crushed (4 cases), slips/ falls (4 cases), getting hit (1 case), contact with high/ low temperature (1 case), and collision (1 case). There were no fatal occupational accidents reported during this period. Furthermore, there have been no reported cases of occupational incidents involving contractors from 2020 to 2023.

Upon further analysis of work-related accidents, it was found that there were 7 workrelated injuries among employees with less than one year of experience, accounted for 47% of the Group’s work-related injuries. Of these incidents, 8 injuries were caused by machinery and equipment due to a lack of safety awareness and experience, representing 53% 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.