Occupational Health and Safety

Occupational Health and Safety

EHS Policy and System
 

Acter is committed to achieving the goals of“Zero Workplace Safety Incidents, Zero Disasters, and Zero Environmental Hazards” and strives to foster a culture of “Safety First.” We require all on-site employees and contractors to strictly comply with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) policies and related regulations. In addition, we communicate these policy requirements to suppliers and business partners to ensure a safe working environment and safeguard the health and well-being of all personnel.

To effectively manage EHS risks and maintain a safe and healthy workplace, all of our operational sites have adopted the ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System. Through training programs and on-site awareness campaigns, we promote proper EHS knowledge across the organization to ensure the safety and health of all employees.

ESH Policy

Prioritize “Zero Workplace Safety Incidents, Zero Disasters, and Zero Environmental Hazards”

EHS policy
Prioritize "Zero Workplace Safety Incidents,
Zero Disasters, and Zero Environmental Hazards"

Persist in prioritizing safety as the utmost concern. Our goal is to achieve zero occupational injuries and fatalities across all company operations and project executions, ensuring our employees work in a safe and secure environment.

Facilitate employees’ health and welfare

Commit to enhancing and safeguarding the health and well-being of our employees. This includes promoting health self-management in the workplace, strengthening protection and care to employees' physical and mental health, and creating a health-friendly, smoke-free environment in our workplace.

Environmental protection and sustainable development

Promote energy-saving, carbon-reduction, resource reutilization, and waste reduction measures; and select professional service providers that comply with environmental protection and energy-saving principles to facilitate environmental conservation and sustainable development

Implement risk management mechanism

Identify potential hazards in the workplace, prevent occupational diseases and injuries, and address environmental concerns proactively. Assess the risk level based on the severity, incident occurrence rate, and exposure, and then propose improvement countermeasures and corrective actions to eliminate hazards and mitigate risks. Establish "General Safety Operating Procedures" to guide workers on identifying and responding to immediate risks. In case of an imminent risk, workers should halt operations, evacuate to a safe place, and promptly report to their direct supervisor to ensure occupational safety.

Regulatory compliance

Identify laws, regulations, and contracts; adhere to TOSHMS and ISO 45001:2018 procedures; and refer to various operation guidelines while overseeing the implementation of EHS plans, promoting EHS goals, and establishing and managing relevant regulations and operating procedures.

Promote the full participation
in training among employees

Promote EHS education and training programs among employees and contractors to enhance their awareness and capabilities in EHS. Additionally, provide employees with consulting and communication channels.

Continuously improve the EHS system

Continuously optimize EHS activities and conduct regular reviews. If any abnormalities or deficiencies are identified, request an improvement plan within the specified period. Implement corrective and preventive measures according to the plan and track their implementation until improvements are made, thus optimizing the PDCA management procedures.


The EHS Culture for All

Acter regards safety as a top operational priority and actively promotes organization-wide participation and rigorous risk management to foster a zero-incident workplace. We regularly conduct environmental, safety, and health (ESH) training programs to embed the principle of “Safety First” into daily operations. These programs cover high-risk work inspections, maintenance of equipment and protective measures, process optimization, and operational improvements, with the aim of continuously reducing occupational safety and health risks.
To strengthen ESH governance and drive continuous improvement, Acter has established an Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) Working Group, as well as an Occupational Safety and Health Committee comprising representatives from both management and employees. Regular meetings are held to gather employee feedback and ensure that safety management measures effectively address on-site operational needs, thereby enhancing overall occupational safety and health performance.

Occupational Safety Committee 2023 2024 2025
No. of held meetings 4 meetings 4 meetings 4 meetings
No. of employer representatives 4 people 4 people 4 people
No. of labor representatives 3 people 3 people 3 people
No. of female representatives 5 people 6 people 6 people
The percentage of labor representatives in the total number of employees (%) 38% 33% 33%
Occupational Safety Management Effectiveness

To comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act and management system requirements for contractor management, Acter has developed four primary protection plans: prevention of human-induced hazards, prevention of diseases caused by abnormal workloads, prevention of unlawful workplace infringements, and maternal health protection, all designed in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act to facilitate the planning and organization of occupational health and safety activities. We also conduct daily education and training programs as part of our project contractor management to prevent occupational disasters among contractors at the workplace. In 2023, a total of 3 incidents related to occupational safety violations occurred, including non-compliance with regulations concerning forklifts and grinders, failure of a worker on the construction site to wear a helmet, and installation of ductwork in a humid environment. We have implemented corrective measures according to internal procedures and provided education and training for the worker involved. Furthermore, to enhance contractor safety and health management, we regularly share safety and health information with them. Our goal is to promote knowledge dissemination and improve awareness, thereby collaboratively fostering a safe workplace for all workers. In 2024, we organized a total of 20 occupational safety education and training programs, amounting to 2,200.5 hours.

Item Descriptions
Safety and Health Organization Meeting

- The Occupational Safety and Health Committee convenes quarterly meetings to review and monitor EHS policies and related proposals. Key agenda items include training and management measures for high-risk operations, environmental monitoring results, self-inspections and audits, health management, and occupational disease prevention.
Safety and Health Training and Drill

  • - Internal Training: A total of 30 occupational safety and health training sessions were conducted, representing 2,376 training hours. The training covered high-risk operations and hazards, including work at height, hot work, lifting operations, electrical hazards, heat stress, and cold stress.
     - A total of 12 emergency response drills were conducted, covering scenarios such as fires at construction sites, heat stress/heat syncope among construction personnel, rescue operations involving collapsed stepladders/aerial work platforms, and emergency evacuation in the event of an earthquake.

  •  - A total of six Safety and Health Awareness Month campaigns were conducted, focusing on the proper use and inspection of fall protection equipment, prevention of musculoskeletal hazards, and prevention of fire and explosion hazards.
Risk Assessment and Safety Audits

  • - Acter has established comprehensive EHS management procedures and safe work standards and regularly conducts regulatory compliance reviews. In 2025, a total of 178 applicable regulatory requirements were identified and reviewed, and 83 internal safety audits were conducted.

  • - Audit schedules were developed based on risk levels, and a total of 20 safety guidance and audit activities were conducted for new construction and expansion projects.
Improvement Action Plans

- Acter continues to strengthen safety guidance for high-risk operations and new construction and expansion projects, while enhancing contractor management and audit effectiveness. EHS procedures and safe work standards are regularly reviewed and optimized to ensure regulatory compliance and continuously improve occupational safety and health performance.
Work Environment Inspections

- Office CO2 concentration detection: 100% qualified.
- Drinking water quality is tested quarterly, with a 100% compliance rate, and drinking water facilities are disinfected regularly.
Safety Operating Procedures

- Successfully obtained third-party certification for the Taiwan Occupational Safety and Health Management System (TOSHMS), ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System, and ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management System.
Emergency Response

- All Acter projects have established comprehensive emergency response plans and dedicated emergency response teams. Regular training and drills are conducted for common types of disasters and accidents, with post-drill reviews performed to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. In 2025, a total of 16 emergency response drills were conducted, with scenarios tailored to site-specific conditions and high-risk situations to ensure that personnel can respond correctly and promptly and take appropriate actions in the event of an emergency.

Health Facilitation

Acter places a high priority on employees’ physical and mental well-being and is committed to fostering a positive, safe, and healthy workplace. The Company provides health examinations that exceed statutory requirements and continuously enhances examination programs based on employees’ health risks and needs. These examinations include screening for chronic disease risk factors, such as hypertension, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, and obesity. Through a systematic health management mechanism, Acter arranges consultations and follow-up services with qualified physicians. Employees identified as being at higher health risk or requiring additional support are provided with health education and guidance on self-health management. Through these initiatives, Acter continues to strengthen its employee health promotion measures and foster a supportive, healthy, and sustainable working environment.

Statistics on Acter’s Employee Health Checks in 2024
Item 2023 2024 2025
No. of people who completed the health check 242 178 219
Health check rate (%) 63.02% 46.84% 54.34%
Amount invested in health check 1,464,000 1,045,600 1,374,200
2025 Occupational Health Services and Facilitation Activities
Item Session No. of Participants
Medication Safety Awareness 1 16
Interpersonal Relationships and Communication 1 41
Cancer Screening and Prevention 1 17
Musculoskeletal Injury and Tobacco Harm Prevention 1 29
Smile Slow Jogging (Slow Jogging Competition) 1 40
Physical Therapy and Health Promotion Activities 2 18
Oral Cancer Screening and Betel Nut Prevention 1 39
Physical Fitness Assessment 1 33
Heat Hazard Prevention Awareness Session 2 90
Cold Hazard Prevention Awareness Session 1 47
On-site Medical and Healthcare Services for Contractors 2 22