GMTC has established an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Management System in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act and relevant regulations. The Company is committed to providing safe and healthy working conditions, eliminating hazards, minimizing occupational risks, and promoting employee participation and consultation on OHS-related issues.

In June 2024, GMTC obtained certifications for ISO 45001:2018 and CNS 45001, both valid until June 7, 2025. The certified management system applies to both the Xinying Plant and Liuying Plant.

According to the 2024 third-party verification, a total of 831 personnel—including full-time employees and long-term onsite contractors—were covered by the internal audit system, representing a coverage rate of 82.69%.

GMTC engages a limited number of fixed-term contract workers to support specific operational needs. These non-employee workers primarily include security guards and cleaners. As of 2024, a total of 24 non-employee workers were engaged under service contracts.

GMTC convenes quarterly meetings of the Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental Management Committee. The committee comprises 45 members, including the President(who chairs the meetings), ESH management personnel, department heads, on-site medical staff, and worker representatives. Among the members, 23 are worker representatives, accounting for 51%of the committee.

Each quarterly meeting includes:

 •A review of the previous quarter’s safety and health performance.

 •Discussions on upcoming implementation plans and improvement actions..

In 2024, a total of 12 safety and health improvement proposals were submitted and all were completed

During each meeting, recognition is given to departments and individuals demonstrating outstanding ESH performance. Evaluation is based on five criteria: occupational incident reports, audit findings, participation in meetings and training, self-inspections,and proactive improvement proposals. Awards and bonuses are granted by the President or senior management.

Additionally, the Committee ensures continuous communication on safety matters through monthly coordination meetings held between unit-level ESH officers and central management. These meetings cover updates on relevant domestic and international occupational safety laws, new developments, and worksite-specific concerns. An ESH feedback form system is also in place, allowing employees to raise safety and health-related suggestions or concerns.

In 2024, the Company identified a total of 1,594 occupational safety risks and 662 occupational health risks. Regardless of incapacitating injuries, minor injuries or near miss, the risk level of the operation needs to be modified, and if the disaster caused death, permanent full disability or permanent partial disability, it is necessary to include unacceptable risks and make improvement proposals, so that it is unlikely to that a similar event occurs again, improving from unacceptable risk level to acceptable risk level, and avoiding risks through daily management.

GMTC attaches great importance to injury accidents and near miss. In addition to investigations, the Company also made parallel improvements for units with similar environments or equipment. When there is an incident, the employee shall conduct notification and incident management in accordance with the reporting procedures as follows.

Since GMTC believes that most accidents are caused by human error, the Company focuses on cultivating employees' knowledge via safety and health training and education. To prevent colleagues and contractors from being injured or near-miss during work operations, all workers entering the plant must participate in safety and health training and education courses to lower occupational accident rates.

1. New employee training: A total of 73 new employees participated.

2. On-the-job training: Each unit organizes on-the-job training courses once a month, which were participated by a total of 705 employees.

3. Training for contractors: Remind suppliers of safety awareness and comply with regulations. 428 sessions were held, with a total of 1,282 participants.

4. Fire safety drills: For employees to be familiar with the notification process and operation of emergency equipment to enhance the employees' skills in emergency response. 3 sessions were held, which were participated by a total of 86 employees.

Safety and health regular planning work matters 

1. Fire training once every six months 

2. Work safety weekly inspection: irregular 

3. Autonomous inspection of industrial safety: once a month 

4. Environmental safety window meeting: once a month 

5. Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health Committee: once a quarter 

6. Health promotion (blood donation): once a quarter 

7. Lectures on environment, safety and health: twice a year 

8. Health examination: once a year 

9. Influenza vaccine: once a year (fixed in October)

Chemical management includes the process from procurement to disposal. The suppliers are required to provide safety data sheets and hazard labels, and perform inspections in accordance with the Regulations for the Labeling and Hazard Communication of Hazardous Chemicals, Toxic and Concerned Chemical Substances Control Act, and the Regulations Governing Designating and Handling Permission of Controlled Chemicals. Chemicals containing toxic chemical substances listed by the Environmental Protection Administration or chemical ingredients controlled by the Ministry of Labor are prohibited from being purchased in order to avoid harm to employee health. After chemicals are purchased, each unit carries out chemical inventory preparation, regularly classifies the chemicals used for management, and execute workplace environmental monitoring every six months. After the chemicals are used up, they will be commissioned to be disposed by qualified waste disposal company.

To ensure effective management of machinery and equipment within the plant, GMTC classifies them into hazardous and general categories based on relevant regulations. For hazardous machinery and equipment, in addition to routine inspections conducted by authorized inspection agencies in accordance with legal requirements, the plant also performs daily, monthly, and annual self-inspections on all machinery types. Any irregularities identified during inspections are promptly reported and repaired. 

For the management of external contractors, those entering the plant for construction activities bear full responsibility for ensuring safety and health related to the worksite, machinery, equipment, and personnel.

Prior to entry, contractors are required to submit the construction application form, a list of workers, a Letter of Commitment to EHS compliance, a pre-construction review report, and a Notice of Potential Hazards. They must also assign dedicated safety and health management personnel to the site. All workers must be insured with accident insurance coverage of at least NT$5 million and must complete the necessary safety and health training before beginning construction work.

During the construction period, GMTC’s safety personnel conduct random on-site inspections covering four key aspects: the construction process, environmental conditions, equipment safety, and worker protection. Any violations result in the issuance of a Statement of Deficiencies. In the case of major violations, penalties will be imposed in accordance with internal contractor management standards. Upon completion of the project, GMTC evaluates contractors based on safety and health performance before, during, and after construction, which serves as a reference for future selection by each unit.

To promote occupational safety and prevent contractor-related incidents, the Company holds a biannual Safety and Health Consultation Meeting for all on-site and external contractors, including education and updates on safety management practices.

GMTC has established emergency rescue procedures based on the emergency response management guidelines to ensure that employees can report and respond to emergencies following the procedures, ensuring the safety of personnel and nearby residents and preventing disasters from spreading outside the plant. To minimize personnel injuries and environmental pollution, GMTC places great emphasis on emergency response drills.In 2024, a total of 6 disaster prevention drills were conducted at various plants, with 115 employees participating.

Since 2017, emergency response drills have also included environmental incidents, simulating abnormal leaks and spills of air pollution control equipment, wastewater, and chemicals, allowing employees to become more familiar with emergency response measures. if employees identify any environmental or occupational safety and health hazards at the workplace, they can communicate through the environment, safety, and health communication form; by phone, email, or in person; notifying their supervisors or the safety unit to request improvements. If employees encounter an environment, operation, or illness that poses immediate danger and cannot promptly report to their supervisor or occupational safety and health personnel, they must prioritize their own safety by evacuating to a safe area first. This procedure should also be reinforced and reminded during drills to ensure awareness.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is one of the most essential and widely recognized first aid skills. In this training course, Automated External Defibrillator (AED)operation was incorporated to ensure that employees acquire both CPR and AED skills. This initiative aims to enhance staff’s emergency response capabilities and empower them to take independent, correct action in urgent situations.On August 20, 2024, a 2-hour CPR and AED course was held, including theoretical instruction, hands-on practice, a written examination, and a practical skills assessment. Participants who passed the evaluation received a one-year valid certificate.

To further strengthen workplace emergency readiness, additional first aid training sessions were organized on September 25 and November 20, conducted at the Xinying Plant.

Adhering to the philosophy of "building a safe and healthy environment and promoting health protection", GMTC strives to continuously organize activities about promotion of worker health through diverse health management solutions, create a healthy work environment, and achieve the ultimate goal of a healthy workplace. In 2024, we were honored to receive recognition from the Ministry of Health and Welfare, including the Badge of Accredited Healthy Workplace - Healthy Startup Label Affirmation and the Badge of Health Promotion.

GMTC has dedicated efforts to promoting a healthy workplace, and has set up a health promotion center beyond regulatory compliance. The center promotes labor health services, conducts health risk assessments and health management, implements health promotion measures, and facilitates workplace selection, assignment, and return to work. We continuously plan diverse health activities to safeguard the health of our employees. Based on the analysis of abnormal rates in health check items and topics of potential concern to employees, we design health promotion programs that better meet employee needs. This initiative aims to strengthen the culture of health awareness among employees and establish a supportive environment to assist them in achieving a high-quality healthy lifestyle. Additionally, to promote both physical and mental well-being, we lead employees in stress relief activities and the establishment of exercise habits, allowing them to enjoy a high-quality sports lifestyle. We have established clubs such as the Running Club, Biking Club, and Badminton Club, which employees can freely join to enhance their health management. We also continue to encourage employees to adopt healthy lifestyles by organizing comprehensive health management activities, including weight loss programs and health education seminars. Furthermore, we actively provide diverse information through emails on an irregular basis and promote occupational disease prevention measures targeted at high-risk health groups.

Apart from regular health Examination for employees working with special hazards and management of inspection results, the Company also hopes that all employees can balance work, health and life. Therefore, the Company has on-site health examination services for employees working in both general and hazardous workplaces to detect health hazards and potential pathogenic factors at an early stage. The health examination items and frequencies are better than the legal requirements. In addition, considering the employees' actual needs and lifestyle, the average health examination participation rate in 2024 reached 98%.

Based on the examination results, we implement graded management, provide personal health guidance, and enhance employees' understanding of physical care and disease prevention. We continuously analyze and monitor abnormal rates based on examination results to assess the effectiveness of employee health management improvements.

1. Measures for Preventing and Managing Abnormal Workload-triggered Disorders:

Risk identification and evaluation table based on the staff with abnormal workloads. Classification into low, medium and high-risk levels based on personal risk factors; identification of a need for an interview after analysis; on-site medical staff will conduct interviews and health guidance; results submitted to supervisors to provide appropriate assistance.

According to statistics from employee health examinations and on-site physician interviews, the number of employees with elevated blood pressure or a history of hypertension is increasing. Since hypertension often presents no symptoms, it is a common risk factor for major chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, and kidney disease. By providing blood pressure measurement facilities, we can clearly monitor blood pressure status, enhance employees’ awareness and convenience in measuring their blood pressure, and foster a healthy workplace environment. To further promote health management awareness, designated blood pressure measurement areas have been established in public spaces. This initiative aims to increase employees’ attention to and convenience of blood pressure monitoring, support a healthy workplace environment, and cultivate employees’ self-management of their health. Employees are encouraged to measure their blood pressure during working hours and manage their own blood pressure records independently, allowing for prompt action should any abnormalities be detected.

2. Measures for Preventing and Managing Ergonomic hazards:

Questionnaire-based self-reported musculoskeletal symptoms and tracking lists. Appoint on-site physicians to help patients understand the cause of their symptoms, with improvement suggestions, and conduct regular tracking of the improvement status.

3. Maternal health protection plan:

In accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act, health management measures are implemented for female employees who are pregnant or breastfeeding. These measures include work environment assessments, hazard prevention, and health guidance provided by physicians and nurses to ensure their health and safety. Additionally, a supportive workplace environment is provided, including breastfeeding education and health consultations, lactation rooms, and priority parking spaces. New employees receive training and information related to maternal protection, and lactation rooms are made available for use. Upon notification of an employee’s pregnancy, both the employee and their supervisor complete a "Maternal Health Risk Assessment Form" to assess the risks from the work activity of expectant mothers. In 2024, a total of one maternal employee received health protection services. Healthcare personnel conducted risk and hazard assessments and confirmations via telephone or in-person interviews. After the physician’s evaluation, this employee was classified as Level One management and provided with relevant health education during pregnancy and postpartum, along with information about maternity subsidy benefits.

To accommodate employees with limited mobility during pregnancy, the Company has designated priority parking spaces for pregnant women at its Headquarters, Xinying Plant, and Liuying Plant. This initiative aims to improve the workplace environment. For example, at the Headquarters, these parking spaces are strategically located near the main building entrance and adjacent to the security office. This placement facilitates convenient clock-in and clock-out access while providing easy access to restrooms near the security office. The arrangement minimizes walking distances and ensures prompt assistance in case of emergencies, thereby creating a safer and more supportive workplace for maternal health and fulfilling the goal of protecting maternal workers. By fostering a healthy, positive, and friendly work environment, the Company seeks to reduce risks and inconveniences for pregnant employees and ensure a safe workplace. The establishment of priority parking spaces for pregnant women demonstrates GMTC’s commitment to respecting the diverse needs and rights of its employees and continuously enhancing its friendly workplace environment.

4. The prevention plan for unlawful infringement in the performance of duties:

Include the prevention of unlawful infringement in the training and education courses, and conduct the "Hazard Identification Risk Assessment for Unlawful Infringement Prevention in the Workplace" for each unit on an annual basis. By arranging a safe workplace and appropriately deploying labor, we can alleviate the work pressure on employees. In addition, the representatives of labor and management have set up the "Unlawful Infringement Reporting and Complaints Investigation Team" to investigate unlawful infringements and complaints, so as to implement the prevention plan and reduce the possibility of unlawful infringement in the workplace.

Every year, GMTC's on-site doctors discuss the health examination results of all employees, and the management and tracking of workplace health education are carried out for groups with three highs (high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high blood sugars), cardiovascular diseases and other health problems, with continual cultivation of the self-management skills of employees' health. Considering the fact that most of the top ten abnormal results among health check-ups are related to cardiovascular diseases, we actively encourage employees to better manage various abnormal findings by participating in the Company's club activities.

GMTC also pays great attention to the prevention of work-related ill health and health hazards. If there are employees who have abnormal findings in their health examination due to special hazards, and are listed in Level III management, the Health Promotion Center will arrange for a specialist in occupational medicine to evaluate and reassess the classification, taking into account historical health check results and environmental measurement data. For employees under Level II management due to special hazard operations, personalized health guidance is provided. This approach enables employees, on-site physicians and nurses and occupational safety units to proactively implement preventive measures and plan accordingly.

Since 2016, GMTC has implemented self- inspections monthly. In 2023, all units proactively discovered 966 defects in total, all of which have been improved. In 2023, the targets for Disabling Injury Frequency Rate (FR) were met, while the Disabling Injury Severity Rate (SR) for disabling injuries did not reach the target. According to the analysis, GMTC had a total number of hours worked of 1,955,400 hours and 8 disabling injury accidents in 2023, resulting in a total number of lost-time injuries of 6,906 days, with 3 traffic incidents, 3 were exposure to high or low temperatures, 1 was rolling-up, and 1 was crashed.

For accident injuries, we plan to improve safety and health management based on four aspects, including improvement of mechanical equipment to prevent caught or rolled injuries, use of personal protective equipment, strengthening on-site inspections, and performing thematic inspections every month, in order to reduce the occurrence of work-related accident. 

In 2024, there were a total of four incidents violating the Occupational Safety and Health Act. The relevant descriptions and corrective measures are as follows: