79 STRONG SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY A robust occupational health and safety framework safeguards against any potential risks while contributing to tenant and employee satisfaction. By prioritising health and safety measures, Al-Salām REIT adheres to regulatory requirements and creates a safe environment, thereby enhancing the overall value and attractiveness of our real estate portfolio. Our Approach Employees are encouraged to take responsibility for OHS matters by promptly reporting incidents, non-compliance and non-conformities. The Manager monitors operations and properties to mitigate workplace safety risks by establishing an Emergency Response Team (“ERT”) at each property with designated roles, including chairman, secretary, employer and employee representatives. The ERT is further organised into specialised teams such as Fire Fighting, Search and Rescue, and First Aid, ensuring efficient emergency response. The REIT enhances preparedness through annual fire drills and emergency evacuation procedures. In anticipation of the upcoming 2024 fire drill, an awareness programme was organised in collaboration with The Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia on October FY2023, serving to enrich the understanding of safety protocols. Tenants receive timely notifications about the fire drill through memos sent via email. In the event of an emergency, designated fire wardens guide tenants and customers towards the nearest exit doors for swift assembly at the designated safe area. At Al-Salām REIT, we adopt a proactive stance towards health and safety, entrusting Howden Insurance Brokers with the responsibility of inspecting and identifying work-related hazards at our properties every 2 or 3 years. These regular inspections ensure a comprehensive assessment of potential risks, contributing to a safe and secure environment. The REIT upholds workplace safety by eliminating risks to employees’ health and safety across dimensions such as usage, operation, storage, handling and material transportation. We also recognised the importance of a conducive work environment and began archiving a portion of documents, creating the space necessary for efficient office operations. The office layout, previously encumbered by surplus documents, had overloaded workstations and obstructed fire exists, posing a potential safety hazard to employees. Our Performance In FY2023, Al-Salām REIT recorded only one work-related incident, a testament to our effective safety measures. Additionally, 8% of the total employees participated in health and safety training sessions. Source: Corporate Services & Property Managers 2021 2022 2023 Number of work-related incidents N/A 2 1 Total Number of Hours Work (all employees) N/A 52,000 50,000 Lost Time Incident Rate (LTIR) N/A 7.69 4.00 N/A 2021 2022 2023 2 2 Number of Employees attended Health and Safety Training
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