Performance 2024

Identification and Assessment of Health and Safety Risks in the Workplace

From the assessment of occupational health and safety risks, categorized by the nature of work types and work locations in various processes of the company in 2024, it was found that there were three significant risks that could have a substantial impact on workers and the company: accidents involving machinery and equipment, chemical accidents, and fire incidents. Therefore, the company has established measures to control risk levels to acceptable limits and reduce the likelihood of these occurrences as follows:

Reporting and Investigation of Irregular Incidents or Accidents Occurring During Work

In the event of an accident or irregular incident occurring during work that nearly results in an accident (near miss), the company requires that the affected person or the supervisor report the incident in writing. A thorough investigation and analysis of the accident or irregular incident will be conducted by the Occupational Safety and Health department in collaboration with the relevant department heads to identify the causes and establish corrective and preventive measures to avoid similar incidents in the future. Additionally, the results of the investigation and recommendations will be communicated to other departments to enhance learning and increase vigilance.

Health Services Related to Work

The company places great importance on the health and safety of employees, recognizing that overall well-being—both physical and mental—directly impacts work efficiency.

Improvement of Lighting in the Work Area

In 2024, the company continuously improved the lighting system in various areas to enhance visibility and reduce the risk of accidents at the workplace.

Improvement of the Hot Work Laboratory

The rubber quality testing room, or hot work laboratory, is a workspace with temperatures reaching 37 to 40 degrees Celsius, which significantly impacts the health of employees working in this area, leading to issues such as fatigue, fainting, rapid pulse, and skin diseases. Therefore, the company undertook improvements by designing an efficient ventilation system equipped with modern technology and appropriately allocating space usage. As a result, the temperature within the hot work laboratory has been reduced to 25 to 31 degrees Celsius, making employees feel much more comfortable and allowing them to work effectively.

Employee Health Check-Up Before Starting Work

The company requires new employees to undergo a health check-up based on risk factors within 30 days before starting work. This includes a physical examination and mental health assessment according to occupational medicine methods to determine the employees' health suitability and any potential impacts on their health when working with risk factors. The Occupational Safety and Health department assesses the risk factors for each job and establishes a Health Check-Up Matrix, which includes tests conducted by occupational physicians.

Annual Employee Health Check-Up

The company provides annual health check-ups for employees according to risk factors to monitor health impacts associated with work. In 2024, a total of 872 employees (92.67%) participated in the annual health check-up. In cases where abnormalities are detected, the company will notify employees of their health check results within 3 days and will refer them for further testing or treatment at specialized medical facilities as appropriate.

Participation and Communication in Occupational Health and Safety

The company believes that communication and participation in safety are key factors in enhancing awareness and instilling safety behaviors among employees at all levels to ensure understanding and correct practices. Therefore, the company has established a Safety, Occupational Health, and Environmental Committee, comprising 19 members from various departments, to promote and support safety activities, as well as to provide advice and guidance to all employees, contractors, and individuals working within the company.

The committee meets regularly to identify issues and obstacles, provide recommendations, track progress in addressing these issues, and report on performance summaries each month with the Chief Executive Officer.

Training and Development of Employee Skills in Occupational Health and Safety

The company enhances safety knowledge and skills in workplace for employees at all levels. Therefore, the company organized training programs that focus on accident prevention and reducing risks arising from several factors. The activities and training courses were as follows:

2024 Annual Fire Drill and Evacuation Exercise (Day/Night)

The company conducted its annual fire drill and evacuation exercise on May 30, 2024, And all employees participated in the training, representing 100% of all employees. In collaboration with 4 local disaster prevention and mitigation agencies. The purpose of this exercise was to provide knowledge and enhance skills for effectively responding to fire incidents while training employees to prepare for emergencies. The drill plan was communicated to community leaders and residents in nearby areas to keep them informed. The results of the exercise were evaluated as satisfactory.

Emergency Response Drill for Chemical Spills and Gas Leaks

The company has developed a plan for conducting emergency response drills for chemical spills and gas leaks for the year, The purpose of these drills is to test the effectiveness of the emergency prevention and response plan while preparing employees with the skills to respond quickly and efficiently, reducing potential health impacts on employees and the community, property damage, and environmental effects that may arise from such incidents.

Safety Training in the Workplace

In 2024, the Company conducted a series of occupational health and safety training programs aimed at enhancing employees’ knowledge, hazard awareness, and risk prevention capabilities. The following courses were organized, along with the number of participants in each:

• Electrical Safety and CPR Training for Electrical Accidents - 30 participants
• Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) Hazard Prevention Training - 30 participants
  
• Basic Fire Fighting - 120 participants
  
• Training on Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (Risk Assessment) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) - 60 participants
• Training on Hearing Conservation Measures - 60 participants
• Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment Committee Training - 30 participants
• Safety Training for Working with Overhead Cranes - 20 participants
  
• Chemical Safety and Emergency Spill Response – 30 participants

In addition, a Safety Re-Training Program was implemented to reinforce knowledge and practices related to workplace safety and occupational diseases.

Promotion of Employee Health Beyond Work

The company provides care and promotes good health, both physical and mental, and well-being of employees as well as the prevention of various diseases beyond workplace injuries and occupational illnesses. A nursing room has been established to offer health services to employees and contractors, staffed by professional nurses 24 hours a day, with sufficient medications and supplies for appropriate services.

Furthermore, the company has provided a space for female employees who wish to breastfeed or store breast milk in a hygienic and private area, along with information and understanding regarding breastfeeding from professional nurses.

NER For Health Project: 'Step, Walk, Run for Health

This project was established to promote good physical and mental health among employees within the organization by encouraging everyone to engage in regular exercise to balance neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which are associated with happiness. The company, in collaboration with the SAKID application, offers a variety of activities each week, including not only walking but also special missions such as meditation, running, aerobics, and yoga.

Safety and Occupational Health of Contractors and Suppliers

Furthermore, the company places importance on the safety of contractor employees who work within the company’s-controlled areas. As such, contractors must acknowledge and strictly adhere to the company’s rules and regulations to reduce risks and prevent various hazards that may occur during their work. Contractors are required to care for their own workers and provide appropriate and sufficient personal protective equipment. Additionally, contractor employees working in high-risk areas must undergo specific health checks. And carry out a Work Permit application in the industrial plant every time before entering the work area, for all projects, both existing and new. This is an essential procedure to control and prevent risks related to safety, occupational health, and the working environment, especially for high-risk activities such as welding, confined space entry, working at heights, cutting, drilling, or machinery maintenance.

Based on the implementation of strategies, measures, and risk control plans to ensure workplace safety throughout 2024, the company had a total of seven cases of work-related injuries that resulted in time lost. The lost time injury frequency rate (LTIFR) was 2.93 per one million working hours, reflecting a decrease from 2023.

For contractors, there were zero cases of work-related injuries resulting in time lost, resulting in an LTIFR of 0, and there were also zero cases of fatalities or disabilities from work-related accidents (Major Accidents) in the company’s-controlled areas.

From the implementation of occupational safety measures, the key objectives and performance results covering 100% of employees and contractors — are summarized in the table below.