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Occupational Safety & Health

A Human-Centric Approach to a Safe and Healthy Work Environment

TCC Group Holdings applies a human-centric principle to occupational safety and health management and has made a Total Care Commitment to build a safe and healthy workplace.

TCC Group Holdings has established an Occupational Safety and Health Committee, which meets quarterly to discuss employee safety and health issues. Alongside regular monitoring of the workplace environment, TCC Group Holdings passes external third-party audits each year for its ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management system and its ISO 14001 environmental management system. The certificate for the operational headquarters is valid until December 22, 2026. The cement plant certificates are valid until September 22, 2026 (Hoping Plant) and August 15, 2028 (Suao Plant). The product plant certificate is valid until May 19, 2027.

For internal safety management, the Occupational Safety and Health Office at the operational headquarters conducts on-site inspections on a regular basis to evaluate safety and health performance at each plant. To raise safety awareness across the workforce, designated staff in each unit receive internal auditor qualification training under ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.

To strengthen risk control, TCC Group Holdings has introduced AI recognition technology from 2025, installing smart cameras in high-risk work areas at each plant. TCC Group Holdings will also implement an occupational injury and major incident reporting system, providing a channel for reporting abnormal events and a mechanism for investigating and analyzing occupational incident cases.

Workers wearing safety helmets and personal protective equipment at a TCC Group Holdings plant

Policy

The Internal Control Policies for Occupational Safety and Health Management of TCC Group Holdings apply to all Group employees, outsourced workers, and contractors, with zero occupational injuries as the target. The safety regulations include the Occupational Safety and Health Policy Statement, the Occupational Safety and Health Management Regulations, the Occupational Safety and Health Management Plan, and the Occupational Safety and Health Code of Practice, and a safety culture is promoted through behavior-based management. CIMPOR and OYAK Cement set out employee occupational safety and health requirements in their Integrated Management System Policy.

Coverage

100% of employees
Suppliers
Contractors

Occupational Safety and Health Committee

  • Monthly TCC Group Holdings meetings, chaired by the Chairman, open with occupational safety and health performance and improvement plans for the month.
  • The occupational safety and health management system of TCC Group Holdings includes an Occupational Safety and Health Office at each site, as required by law. Sites in Taiwan hold quarterly meetings and plants in Mainland China meet monthly. These meetings are led by the Chief Commissioner, who is the person in charge of the workplace or a designated deputy, and they track progress, review improvements, decide occupational safety and health matters, and report to the operational headquarters.
  • Safety Improvement Promotion Teams were formed at each plant in 2025 to prevent occupational accidents.
  • Group Occupational Safety and Health Meetings are held monthly, with the Occupational Safety and Health Office at the operational headquarters overseeing implementation at each plant. Safety awareness is also reinforced through disciplinary measures approved by the President.
  • For CIMPOR and OYAK Cement, the CIMPOR Group Board of Directors supervises the operation of the Occupational Safety and Health Committee. A digital occupational safety and health monitoring platform consolidates accident reports and notification data, allowing the committee to identify and manage risk events and to analyze potential risk trends on a regular basis.

Performance Bonus Assessment

  • The Cement and Environmental Protection Business links occupational safety indicators to compensation. Performance bonuses for the management team and first-level supervisors of functional units at the operational headquarters are subject to deductions based on safety management performance.
  • At CIMPOR, 10% of variable compensation for all employees is directly linked to safety performance.
  • OYAK Cement runs an occupational safety and health incentive program that uses bonuses to encourage employees to promote safety awareness among partners and visitors.
  • The Charging and Storage Business (Europe) has established an integrated Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) management system covering occupational health and safety, environmental management, and quality management. The system applies to all employees and operations, and provides for regular identification, assessment, and mitigation of occupational health and safety risks.

Safety Inspection Mechanism of TCC Group Holdings

TypeDescriptionFrequency
Internal inspectionThe Occupational Safety and Health Office audits the cement plantsOnce a week
The Occupational Safety and Health Office audits the ready-mixed concrete plants and subsidiariesOnce a week
Plant managers and occupational safety and health supervisors conduct inspectionsTwice a week
Managers and above at the operational headquarters conduct inspectionsOn an ad hoc basis
External auditISO 45001 and TOSHMS certification auditsOnce a year
ISO 14001 certification audit

Occupational Safety and Health Training

TCC Group Holdings conducts annual labor, occupational safety, and disaster prevention training in accordance with government regulations. Employees receive initial and refresher training for certifications in first aid, oxygen-deficient operations, hazardous equipment, and occupational safety and health supervision. TCC Group Holdings also takes part in government-organized disaster prevention seminars and certification training.

Taiwan, Mainland China, CIMPOR, and OYAK Cement

Accumulated Employee Training Attendance

66,261participants

Accumulated Training Hours

110,536hours

TaiwanMainland ChinaCIMPOROYAK Cement

Annual training hours

  • 10 hours a year for all employees, including general staff and managers at all levels

Topics include

  • Safety standards for on-site working environments

Annual training hours

  • Mining personnel: minimum 72 hours
  • Other employees: minimum 8 hours

Annual safety re-education training

  • Mining personnel: minimum 20 hours
  • Other employees: minimum 8 hours

Annual training hours

  • 14 hours a year for all employees

Topics include

  • Work at heights
  • Confined space operations
  • Seven Life-Saving Rules
  • First aid
  • Fire drills

Annual training hours

  • 16 hours a year for all employees and contractors

Safety culture training

  • Managers
  • Employees in high-risk roles (specialized training)

Seven Major Life Safety Rules

Isolate and Lock Out All Power Sources
  • Staff have helped me identify all power sources.
  • I have ensured all power sources are isolated, locked out, or tagged.
  • Before touching any equipment, I have put on insulated protective gear.
Confirm You Are Authorized and Have Followed Confined Space Work Requirements
  • I have obtained permission to enter the confined space.
  • I have the qualifications required to work in a confined space.
  • Staff have helped me confirm that all electrical hazards are isolated and that the space has sufficient oxygen and no dangerous gases.
  • I have confirmed that a qualified standby worker and communication equipment are present outside the confined space.
  • I have reviewed the emergency response measures.
  • I have not consumed alcohol or unapproved drugs before entry.
  • I will follow the confined space work procedures.
Protect Yourself from Fall Hazards When Working at Heights
  • I am wearing my personal protective equipment correctly, including a full-body harness.
  • Staff have inspected my fall protection equipment and confirmed it is in good condition.
  • I have not consumed alcohol or unapproved drugs.
  • I will follow the work-at-height procedures.
Properly Plan Lifting Operations and Manage the Work Area
  • I will never stand or walk under a suspended load.
  • I have confirmed that the area for lifting and moving suspended loads is barricaded and marked with warning signs.
Ensure You Have a Valid Work Permit When Required
  • I have confirmed whether the work I am about to perform requires a permit.
  • I am qualified to perform this work.
  • I understand the content of the permit and its accompanying form.
  • I have confirmed that the risks are controlled and that I can begin work safely.
  • If an immediate danger arises during the work, I will stop working and evacuate.
Keep Yourself and Others Away from Danger
  • I will not wear loose clothing or accessories that could get caught.
  • I will not cross any barriers or enter restricted areas.
  • I will keep myself in a safe position to avoid being struck by objects, flying debris, high-pressure gases, rotating equipment, or vehicles.
  • I will take the precautions needed to prevent objects from falling and hitting personnel or equipment.
Follow Safe Driving Rules
  • I have obtained permission to drive the vehicle or machinery.
  • I am qualified to drive the vehicle or machinery.
  • I will wear my seatbelt.
  • I will not speed.
  • I have not consumed alcohol or unapproved drugs.
  • I will not use my cell phone while driving.
  • I will remain sober and alert while driving.
  • When passing through intersections, I will watch for pedestrians and blind spots.

Safety Performance Indicators and Targets

TCC Group Holdings advances occupational safety management to prevent injuries and accidents during personnel and production activities. TCC Group Holdings updates and publishes its safety performance indicators on a regular basis, and these indicators serve as the benchmark for improving occupational health and safety management.

Cement and Environmental Protection Business (Asia)

By 2026

LTIFR reduced to below

0.38

Cement and Environmental Protection Business (Europe and Africa)

By 2030

LTIFR reduced to below

1

By 2030

LTISR reduced to below

0.001

Occupational Safety Performance (2021–2025)

GroupIndicator20212022202320242025
EmployeesEmployee fatalities00000
Employee lost time injury frequency rate (LTIFR)0.551.000.801.945.00
Employee total recordable injury frequency rate (TRIFR)0.551.000.801.945.00
ContractorsContractor fatalities10240
Contractor lost time injury frequency rate (LTIFR)0.000.750.603.254.84
Contractor total recordable injury frequency rate (TRIFR)0.350.751.153.664.84

Note

  1. The disclosure scope covers cement plants, ready-mixed concrete plants, grinding stations, and consolidated subsidiaries.

Comprehensive Health and Wellness Care

TCC Group Holdings promotes regular exercise among employees, arranges annual health check-ups, and provides the following health care measures:

  • Health services: general health services with 100% employee coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): one one-on-one consultation a year, a toll-free 0800 employee care hotline, and stress relief seminars held from time to time
  • Nursing rooms: available at all operating sites, with unlimited access during lactation and the time counted as regular working hours
  • On-site health services: a contracted doctor and an occupational safety and health nurse provide on-site health consultations for employees each quarter
Employees taking part in a health promotion activity at a TCC Group Holdings workplace

Diverse Communication Channels

TCC Group Holdings provides transparent communication channels in the workplace, allowing employees to report issues and receive assistance without delay.

  • Occupational injury and major incident reporting system, with a mobile app under development
  • Grievance mechanism: for suspected occupational illness and for physical or mental harm