EGAT upholds the policy of “Safety First, Quality is Everything” and is committed to providing all employees with a safe and hygienic workplace environment in order to minimize the negative impact of occupational safety and health disasters on employees. EGAT has established the Occupational Safety and Health Management Handbook, which primarily cover labor safety and health management and the allocation of responsibilities, equipment maintenance and inspection, work safety and health standards, training, health guidance and management, first aid and rescue, and the preparation, maintenance, and use of protective facilities. Additionally, in compliance with occupational safety and health regulations, the Company has formed an Occupational Safety and Health Committee. The committee is chaired by the Chairman and consists of 4 committee members (employers), 15 labor representatives, and 10 duty participants (including Occupational Safety and Health Division personnel, supervisors, and physicians). The committee convenes once a month to discuss the statistics of occupational accidents, safety audits and improvements, health management information, safety and health laws and regulations, and compliant occupational safety and health training. The decisions are made at the meeting and then implemented.

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

EGAT obtained Taiwan ISO 45001 Occupational Safety and Health Management System certification in 2022, affirming its adherence to occupational safety and health regulations and fulfillment of related responsibilities and obligations. In addition to continuous improvement of the work environment and ongoing implementation of occupational environment testing and automatic inspection of hazardous machinery equipment, EGAT ensures occupational safety and health training for employees, along with relevant certification. These measures aim to eliminate workplace hazards, reduce false alarms, prevent occupational accidents, and actively promote employee physical and mental health, progressing towards the goal of a healthy and safe workplace. EGAT’s occupational safety and health management system covers all workplaces, including Taoyuan, Guanyin, and TSA maintenance department and their affiliated domestic and international outstations, totaling 3,441 personnel, including 3,175 employees and 266 workers such as security guards, construction contractors, and maintenance/manufacturing workforce dispatch personnel.

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, RISK ASSESSMENT, AND ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

To ensure effective operation of hazard identification and risk assessment related to occupational safety, EGAT follows the “Regulations Governing Safety and Health Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Management” for management. Each unit analyzes and identifies hazard risks according to the work content, and implements control measures for identified high-risk operations.

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PARTICIPATION, CONSULTATION AND COMMUNICATION

If supervisors, employees, or external personnel and related organizations have any communication and consultation needs regarding the development, implementation, and evaluation of the occupational safety and health management system, the Occupational Safety and Health Task Force will coordinate and notify the relevant departments to answer the comments, and may convene meetings to discuss the issues if necessary. The Occupational Safety and Health Task Force will also publicize the relevant policies and objectives through training, meetings, posters, or announcements on the company’s web site, so that all employees and external stakeholders can understand them. The Task Force will also compile internal and external communication information on a monthly basis, so as to ensure that the Occupational Safety and Health Management System is adjusted in response to changes in both the internal and external environments.

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH TRAINING

In addition to establishing a comprehensive occupational safety management system, EGAT provides comprehensive occupational safety and health trainin g to ensure the quality of this management process and internalize employees’ occupational safety awareness. The training targets include employees and workers to prevent potential impacts of occupational safety risks. In 2024, a total of 60 sessions of occupational safety-related training were held, with 1,579 participants. Training courses include: New Employee Orientation Training, Tail Stand Safety Training, Crane Training, Forklift Training, General Occupational Safety and Health Training, First Aid Personnel Training, Hazardous Operations Supervisor Training, Departmental Fire Drills Training, etc.

PROMOTING EMPLOYEE HEALTH

EGAT is committed to promoting a “safety-first, health-priority” work environment, establishing a sustainable healthy workplace, implementing labor health protection, and providing services such as superior health examinations and full-time physician consultations that exceed regulatory requirements. Efforts are made to promote health, aiming to become a “healthy, safe, and happy” workplace.

NON-OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL SERVICES

1. Health tracking checkups: In addition to labor safety checkups that comply with regulations, EGAT also provides items that are superior to regulations, including: lipid checks, cardiovascular checks, liver and kidney function checks, rheumatoid arthritis checks, and cancer checks. In 2024, a total of 974 people participated in health examinations, with a subsidy amount of NT$2,057,430.
2. Physician on-site service: To perform injury and illness rehabilitation for colleagues, work suitability assessments, work-related injury prevention, and health counseling services. Assess the injuries and illnesses of employees to determine their condition. If necessary, provide medical prescriptions, conduct functional assessments to evaluate their ability to perform tasks, and offer recommendations for modifying their job responsibilities or work environment to accommodate their health needs. The subsidy amount for 2024 was NT$152,285.
3. Influenza vaccine: Provide influenza vaccination every year. In 2024, a total of 365 people received the vaccination, and the subsidy amount was NT$117,292.
4. Wound Care Supplies and 75% Alcohol: To support employees requiring wound care, EGAT provided sterile cotton swabs, gauze, and povidone-iodine swabs for dressing changes, as well as 75% alcohol to help prevent infectious diseases transmitted through hand-to-mouth contact. In 2024, a total of 355 employees utilized these supplies, with total subsidies amounting to NT$32,931.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

HEALTH PROMOTION ACTIVITIES