Empowering Our People and Enriching Our Communities Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad SECTION 5 • DELIVERING SUSTAINABLE VALUE FOR OUR STAKEHOLDERS 180 Safety Enhancements Following Major Fire Incident at Samalaju In September 2024, a fire incident occurred at Press Metal’s Samalaju operation site, triggered by a pot leakage. The incident took place during late-night hours; however, prior emergency response drills enabled the effective and timely activation of the site’s emergency response protocol. Operational personnel were promptly mobilised to contain the leakage and prevent escalation to adjacent pots. The incident resulted in no injuries or fatalities. As part of our commitment to workplace safety, we conducted thorough investigations and implemented a series of safety enhancements to reinforce operational controls and mitigate future risks, including: Enhanced Monitoring Protocols Strengthened temperature monitoring and tagging procedures for early detection of issues. Technology Integration Explored real-time monitoring solutions and advanced detection methods for better responsiveness. SOP Review and Updates Revised standard operating procedures to improve preventive actions in place. Containment Strategies Developed portable containment systems to minimise impact during similar incidents. HOW WE PERFORMED IN 2024 Health & Safety Performance At Press Metal, we reaffirmed our commitment to workplace safety, achieving zero (0) fatalities in 2024. However, we fell short of our target to keep the LTIFR below 2.5, as LTIFR rose from 2.7 in FYE2023 to 3.2 in FYE2024. This increase was attributed to challenges faced by our newly operational facilities, which encountered challenges during the construction and startup phases, including unfamiliarity with safety processes and risks. To address this, we thoroughly investigated each incident and promptly took corrective actions to improve our safety performance. This experience underscored the need for heightened hazard awareness and a stronger safety culture in new operations. The All Injury Frequency Rate (“AIFR”) also showed an upward trend, reinforcing the importance of a more proactive and targeted approach to safety management. For work-related injuries, we conducted thorough investigations to determine root causes, and corrective actions were promptly taken to prevent recurrence. Indicators 2022 2023 2024 Number Rate Number Rate Number Rate Employees Work-Related Injuries Hours Worked 20,202,341 N/A 19,722,207 N/A 20,851,246 N/A Number of Work-Related Fatalities 1 0.1 0 0 0 0 High-Consequence Work-Related Injuries 0 0 5 0.3 0 0 LTIFR* 67 3.3 54 2.7 66 3.2 LTIR** 67 0.7 54 0.5 66 0.6 Recordable Work-Related Injuries 111 N/A 82 N/A 126 N/A AIFR N/A 5.6 N/A 5.2 N/A 7.6 Contractors Work-Related Injuries Fatalities 1 N/A 0 N/A 0 N/A High-Consequence Work-Related Injuries 0 0 0 0 0 0 Recordable Work-Related Injuries 12 N/A 6 N/A 6 N/A Notes: 1. FYE2022 and FYE2023: Aggregated data from our midstream (PMBtu, PMS, and PMAR) and downstream (PMI, PMIT, and PMBA Klang) facilities. 2. FYE2024: Aggregated data from our corporate headquarters (PMAH), midstream (PMBtu, PMS, and PMAR) and downstream (PMI, PMIT, PMBA Klang, PMBA Nilai 1, and PMBA Nilai 2) facilities. 3. Definition of lost time injuries: Accident which results in the injured person being absent for one or more workdays beyond the day of the accident. 4. LTIFR and LTIR data covered employees only from FYE2022-FYE2024 and the inclusion of contractors will commence in FYE2025. Definition: * LTIFR formula: Number of lost time injuries/ total hours worked x 1,000,000 (Based on the International Aluminium Institute and GRI Standards, the LTIFR is calculated per 1,000,000 hours worked). ** LTIR formula: Number of lost time injuries/ total hours worked x 200,000 (In accordance with the Bursa Malaysia’s Listing Requirements, the LTIR is calculated per 200,000 hours worked).
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