Sustainability Report assessment and risk characterization. The risk of prioritized products are communicated with the various interested parties, including warehouse personnel, and customer on the Products Safety Summary and Safety Handling Guidelines. Our plants are built to meet stringent regulatory requirements in relation to Health & Safety (“H&S”) and our processes are designed with features to reduce H&S risk. Our goal is to operate the plant safely with no leaks or incidents that may cause serious injury to our employees, contractors or neighbors. We routinely prepare and practice our emergency response to potential incidents such as chemical spill or a fire. This involves working closely with the Singapore Civil Defence Force to jointly test our emergency response plans and procedures. The joint exercises continually improve our readiness to respond. If an incident does occur, we have procedures in place to mitigate the risk and reduce the impact on people and the environment. Megachem’s employees operate a large number of vehicles such as delivery trucks, high reach trucks and forklift trucks on our company’s premises and on public roads every day. There are serious risks and hazards associated with it and can cause significant harm to the environment as well as humans if accidents occur. At Megachem, we are aware of the risks and hazards and we have programmes to ensure that the drivers are well-trained and the equipment are in good condition to carry out daily job requirements. Drivers for delivery trucks undergo special safety training and possess hazardous transport driving permit (“HTDP”). They are also trained in safe loading methods, securing of cargo and understand how to react during an emergency according to the transport emergency response plan (“TERP”). The vehicles are also equipped with GPS and tracking device with speed limit alert. Their driving skills are regularly assessed by the supervisor. The vehicles are also regularly inspected and maintained by certified third party service provider. The delivery trucks are also subjected to inspection by the regulatory body such as Singapore Civil Defence Force (“SCDF”) and Land Transport Authority (“LTA”). Employees are required to wear suitable safety clothing and personal protection equipment such as helmet, safety shoes, reflective clothing at work. Pathways are appropriately indicated in Megachem’s premises. The production and use of chemicals in workplaces present one of the most significant challenges in workplace protection programs. As part of our Company’s efforts, we strive to ensure the safety and health of the employees in Megachem. Workplace safety and health is an important practice toward this goal. In order to enhance and promote safety awareness, a Safety Day program is organized for our employees, some of our customers and suppliers as well as our neighbours. For this event, SCDF officers provide us with better understanding of safety standards in handling flammable and hazardous chemicals. The other activities of this program include safety video sharing, safety quiz and safety games. Sourcing for the right 3rd party provider to store our products is of paramount importance to our business. We have developed a warehouse assessment checklist to ensure that the 3rd party provider adhere to our storage requirements and to acceptable safety, health, environment and security standards. Performance Highlights A fire incident happened at one of our warehouses in July 2023. There were no human casualties and injuries. Extensive investigations had been conducted to examine the cause of the fire and enhanced safety measures will be incorporated into the design and construction of the new warehouse. 2022 2023 2024 2025 Target Man Days Lost (Singapore) 25 0 0 0 2022 2023 2024 2025 Target No of Industrial Accident (Singapore) 5 1 0 0 Targets & Plans To achieve zero reportable accident. To comply with occupational health and safety requirements of all employees with no findings from authority. Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic shocked the world and put the resilience of our system, processes and people to the test. Our investments in robust software and security system and the early adoption of digitalization and technology enabled us to continue our business without much disruptions. Hence, we stood up to the test well and emerged from this crisis relatively unscathed. System Processes People • activating and aligning our business continuity plan to the pandemic • assessing cybersecurity risk • early adoption of digital technology • diversifying supply sources • realigning purchasing and inventory management to customers’ needs • adhering to pandemic readiness measures • mobilising people in key functions to reduce disruption to operation 87 ANNUAL REPORT 2024
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