Empowering Our People and Enriching Our Communities Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad SECTION 5 • DELIVERING SUSTAINABLE VALUE FOR OUR STAKEHOLDERS 178 Hazards Prevention and OHS Risks Reduction Press Metal leveraged the hierarchy of controls to systematically address OHS risks and prioritised the most effective mitigation strategies. Below are the five (5) levels of action and examples of corresponding measures: Elimination Eliminate processes involving the use of hazardous equipment, machines, tools or materials. Substitution Identify alternative methods/ tools for specific tasks. Engineering Controls Enhance workplace safety through identification of associated risks of activities in accident prone areas using HIARODC and develop areas of improvement and introduce improvements to our workplace standards, specifications and designs. Administrative Controls Review and update SOPs, conduct targeted training, strengthen OHS compliance monitoring and enforcement. Enforce stringent disciplinary measures for unsafe practices by linking to performance incentives. Personal Protective Equipment Review adequacy and suitability of personal protective equipment (“PPE”) annually, as well as implement strict compliance in PPE compliance during working hours as well as educate employees in proper usage of PPE. Provide concise, targeted messages aimed at cultivating an increased sense of safety awareness among workers. One Point Lessons Presents visual representations of safety hazards and control measures for easier understanding this presentation is available in English, Mandarin and Burmese. VSOP 2.0 Ergonomic Risk Assessment An ergonomic risk assessment was conducted to identify potential hazards and risk factors that could contribute to discomfort or musculoskeletal injuries. In FYE2024, PMAR conducted assessments to identify various ergonomic hazards, leading to the implementation of targeted control measures such as back support chairs for all office workers and promoting regular micro breaks with stretching exercises to enhance workplace well-being. Minimising Heat-Related Illnesses Measures were introduced to safeguard employee health and wellbeing in high-temperature and outdoor working environments. At operational sites in China, hydration stations were established, providing beverages and fruits to support worker hydration. Industrial cooler fans were installed to enhance air circulation and moderate ambient temperatures in designated work areas. In addition, on-site ambient temperature monitoring is conducted to assess workplace heat conditions, offering real-time data to inform continuous improvements in occupational safety and environmental comfort. Building Internal Capacity Through Health and Safety Training A comprehensive range of training programmes are provided to strengthen health and safety awareness among employees and contractors. Guided by HIARODC evaluations, the programmes are designed to enhance knowledge through customised training programmes that suit individual needs. Participants are expected to develop enhanced skill sets and sharpen problem-solving abilities, equipping them to make informed decisions on workplace health and safety matters upon completing the training. Regular reviews and updates are conducted to uphold the effectiveness of these programmes, incorporating feedback gathered through post-training evaluations to refine content and delivery. These efforts are supported by ongoing initiatives such as the One Point Lessons programme and Video Standard Operating Procedure (“VSOP”) 2.0.
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