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Environmental, Social and Governance Report
REPORTING ON SOCIAL ASPECTS (CONTINUED)
Employment and Labour Practices (Continued)
2. Health and Safety
The Group is dedicated to offering a healthy and safe workplace for our staff and strives to eliminate
potential health and safety hazards. Our employees at Houjie Factory might be exposed to certain
occupational safety risks as operating of machines and equipment is involved. Therefore, we have a
strict safety protocols for daily operations and handling of emergency in reference to Work Safety Law
of the People’s Republic of Chinaʕശɛ͏ձτΌ͛ପجand other international standards.
Supervisors will oversee every stage of the production processes to ensure that the protocols have been
followed.
Houjie Factory is equipped with adequate protective gear and equipment, including first-aid equipment,
protective helmets, gloves and goggles, fire extinguishers, ear mugs and plugs, and particulate
respirators. We also have regular fire prevention training and qualified fire aiders as well as an onsite
company doctor, who will also be responsible for personal hygiene education. We perform regular check
on production machines and equipment to make sure they function safely. Provision of annual body
check is in place for workers in designated positions and provide insurance to cover possible injuries
and death from work-related accidents. For certain job positions, we require our employees to obtain
professional qualifications or licenses, such as drivers, forklift drivers, lifts operators, electrician, and
chemical substance handlers.
Meanwhile, we promote the importance of mental health. Frequent welfare activities are provided to all
employees, such as yoga exercise, Karaoke, dancing, movie sessions, gardening, company-sponsored
outdoor activities, basketballs, ping pong and cycling.
In case of significant safety risks and accidents, employees and supervisors shall report to management
and make necessary improvement measures. During the Reporting Period, there was no significant
incident of safety and work-related injury. There was no incident of non-compliance with the relevant
laws and regulations that have a significant impact on the Group relating to providing a safe working
environment and protecting employees from occupational hazards.
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