Delivering Sustainable Value For Our Stakeholders Delivering Sustainable Value For Our Stakeholders Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad 148 149 Integrated Annual Report 2023 EMPOWERING OUR PEOPLE AND ENRICHING OUR COMMUNITIES OUR APPROACH Our Occupational Health and Safety (“OHS”) Policy serves as a cornerstone for fostering a safety culture across all our manufacturing facilities and applies to all relevant stakeholders present therein, including our employees, contractors, subcontractors, vendors and visitors. The OHS Policy is accessible at https://www.pressmetal.com/investor-relations/corporategovernance.php. Each entity has in place EHS Department which is tasked with executing the OHS Policy in their respective manufacturing facilities while maintaining compliance with OSHA 1994 and other relevant legislation in the areas where we operate. Further to this, all our manufacturing facilities (100%) are ISO 45001:2018 certified; each of our entities has in place an OHS management system which is formulated and enforced by the Health and Safety (“HS”) Department. This certification encompasses appropriate strategies, policies, management systems, work culture standards and ethical practices, with regular internal and annual external audits carried out to ensure conformance across our operations. These systems cover both employees and contractors. Our OHS strategy is built upon four (4) pillars: Empowering Our People and Enriching Our Communities Ensuring Health and Safety Oversight Our Group CEO, who is also a member of the Board, oversees the overall performance of OHS across the Group, supported by the Group EHS (“GEHS”) Department. The GEHS Department is responsible for formulating OHS objectives at the group level, providing comprehensive support to all manufacturing facilities and monitoring the progress in reducing the number of OHS incidents and workers’ exposure to OHS hazards. At the entity level, EHS Committees have been established, comprising representatives from all of the respective entity’s departments and chaired by the management representative. These EHS Committees conduct regular reviews of EHS policies at our operating sites, identify areas for improvement and assist in the development of EHS rules and safe systems to foster a secure workplace and minimise workers’ exposure to OHS hazards. Additionally, the EHS Committees support the individual entities’ EHS on all OHS-related matters. Quarterly meetings are held to disseminate updates on performance and progress towards achieving OHS-related targets, ensuring ongoing communication and collaboration in maintaining a safe working environment across the Group. EHS Committee Chairman/ EHS Management Representative EHS Steering Committee Employees Representative Employer Representative Secretariat Roles of EHS Committee • Review EHS policies at respective operating sites and propose recommendations for improvement. • Assist in the development of EHS rules and safe systems of work. • Review the effectiveness of safety and health programmes. • Carry out studies on trends for incidents, near-misses, dangerous occurrences, occupational diseases at the place of work. • Evaluate existing or potential hazards and recommend measures to minimise or eliminate such hazards by establishing SOPs to locate and identify EHS hazards. • Undertake workspace inspections once every three (3) months. • Report of unsafe/ unhealthy conditions or practices and recommend corrective measures. • Participate in accident investigations upon the request of management. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY GRI 3-3, GRI 403-1, GRI 403-2, GRI 403-3, GRI 403-4, GRI 403-5, GRI 403-6, GRI 403-7, GRI 403-8, GRI 403-9, GRI 403-10 M14 WHY IT MATTERS Ensuring the health and safety of our employees and contractors are of vital importance. Given the nature of our operations, they could be at risk of various potential hazards, including extreme temperatures, exposure to air pollutant and high levels of noise, potentially leading to work-related injuries such as burns, cuts or fractures. In addition to these health and safety risks, any incidents that occur within our premises can lead to operational disruptions, legal penalties and damage to our reputation. By fostering a robust safety culture, implementing a robust and sound management system and ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations, we can enhance the quality of our workplaces while promoting greater productivity, ultimately driving improved efficiency and output. UN SDGs Capitals HC Regularly reviewing and updating OHS policies and procedures to ensure alignment with changing regulatory standards and industry best practices. Continual Improvement of OHS Management Systems Embracing Innovation and Technology Continuously scrutinising OHS processes to identify and implement new health and safety measures through innovation and adoption of the latest technological solutions. Enhancing employees’ understanding and capabilities in OHS by taking proactive steps to manage compliance, drive competencies and build capacity. Building Strong Capabilities to Better Manage OHS Developing a Safety Culture at the Workplace Encouraging workers to take an active role in OHS to foster a sense of shared responsibility. We have set two (2) specific OHS targets: to maintain zero (0) workplace fatalities and achieve LTIFR below 2.5 by the end of FYE2024. These targets are crucial in our commitment to preventing and minimising the number of workplace incidents and accidents that occur, underscoring our dedication to ensuring that our employees return home safely at the end of the day. To gauge our OHS performance against industry standards, we benchmark our operations’ LTIFR performance against the IAI Statistical Report. OHS Targets to maintain zero (0) workplace fatalities and achieve LTIFR below 2.5 by the end of FYE2024
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