SafeWorkplace Health and safety is equally important as other primary business objectives. The Group believes that health and safety is a compulsory entitlement for our workforce, contractors, suppliers and visitors. We ensure that the best practices for safety and health are integrated into our daily operations and activities. We also strive to provide the best measure and tools to enable our workforce to feel safe and secure in their workplace. The Group has in place a policy that highlights our commitment to: • Prevent injury and ill health to our employees • E nsure compliance to laws and regulations in relation to occupational safety and health; • R equire contractors to meet our occupational safety and health standards across all operations; • S et targets and measures to drive occupational safety and health performance across the organisation; and • P romote a culture where all employees share the commitment to prevent harm to the safety and health of our employees, contractors and the general public. The Group is regularly engaging and educating employees to inculcate a culture of safety and compliance through safety and health training. In this context, the Group places utmost importance on compliance with all relevant health and safety laws and regulations such as Occupational Safety and Health Act, 1994 and Factory and Machinery Act, 1997, as well as Integrated Safety Management Manual approved by the Board of the Company. Our goal is to build safety awareness and competencies with safety induction training covering various topics including, among others, chemical safety and health awareness, chemical handling, air hose safety, machine guarding, and safe work practices. The programme is designed to train employees to become fully aware of the safety and health measures and to meet the Department of Occupational Safety and Health’s guidelines. Workers are equipped with safety protective wear and equipment such as ear muffs for protection against noise pollution, goggles for protection against glare, dust, water and other particles, and gloves for the handling of chemicals or other potentially hazardous materials. All employees are accountable and responsible for adhering to the safety and health guidelines through a compulsory safety briefing conducted to all factory visitors, to add. In an effort to address our Health and Safety concern, an Emergency Response Team is established which react and manage any incidents that may happen at our working environment. To add, the Group Hospitalization and Group Personal Accident Insurance are provided to the employees for their health and wellness benefit. The global COVID-19 Pandemic has disrupted the supply chain and is a big red flag to global economic sentiments. The pandemic has impacted many businesses, its rippling effects differ greatly depending on types of industry, while businesses in general are facing earnings and liquidity challenges. Strict guidelines need to be adhered to protect the employees and stakeholders’ well-being. The enforcement on the compliance of Standard Operating Procedure are improvised to make sure the workplace remains the safe place for our business activities. Among other steps taken are; • T he employees and visitors must undergo temperature screening before entering our premises. • Hand sanitizer and disinfectant kit were also provided. • The entire premises are sanitized at frequent intervals. • P roper social distancing is emphasis to maintain at all times in the workplace. • It is mandatory to wear a face mask in all premises. • C onducting virtual meetings and discussions to minimise physical contact. • R andom COVID-19 RTK- Antigen Self Test screening for visitors and employees before entering premises. • Promoting vaccination among our employees. • I mplement work from home and flexi hours policy to ensure a small crowd is maintained at the workplace. 49 ANNUAL REPORT 2021 • DESTINI BERHAD
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