In 2019, the Safety, Health, Environmental and Firefighting Task Force (SHEF Task Force) continues to provide assistance to production sites in China to improve occupational safety and health. Its priorities are as follows：

1. Advancing Smart System: Reducing risks with smart management of operational links.
   The SHEF Task Force developed the SHEF management system in 2019. Stage one marks the completion of operational linking system to enhance management and control, and reduce deviation in execution due to human factors.
   • Permit to Work System (PTWs): The application, approval and acceptance of all safety operations may be conducted through mobile apps, which makes it easier for staff to implement such operation. 
   • Establish Potential Risk System and Enhance Closed-loop Management: When potential risks are identified on the job site, information is stored in the system and circulated to notify applicable departments for immediate improvements. The system also provides analysis and reports which highlight key actions to enhance follow-up management. 
   • Smart Logistics System: The smart logistics system was established in 2020. It conducts smart deployment of shipping suppliers through mobile apps.
2. Organizational Training and Resource Sharing
   The SHEF Task Force conducted 4 intensive management training in 2019 covering firefighting, occupational health, Job Cycle Check (JCC) and wastewater.
   The task force also conducted cross-industry training in 2019. OTIZ, FEAZ and FEDZ each assigned one staff to OPSC and Far Eastern Union Petrochemical (Yangzhou) Ltd. for on-the-job training. The program trains occupational safety staff for the downstream factories. Training includes safety culture; firefighting management; occupational health management; emergency management; operational safety management; compliance management; daily safety management.
3. Promotion of SHEF Culture
   • Toolbox Talks: The task force implements toolbox talks among the mid- and downstream corporations. Staff conduct 3-5 minute conversations discussing one safety issue during each pre-shift meeting to promote awareness on occupational safety.
   • SHEF Magazine: 4 issues of SHEF magazines were issued in 2019. The coverage includes the latest regulatory requirements, new activities at the production sites, executive perspective and staff’s reflections.
4. Reduce Occupational Injuries with Better SHEF Management
   Beginning in March 2019, the SHEF Task Force takes part in the investigation of occupational injuries at the production sites and help the plants conduct analysis and identify the cause and improvement measures to reduce staff penalty and foster no-blame culture.
   In 2020, the task force continues to conduct in-depth safety management with JCC, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and Management of Change (MOC) for advanced and concurrent control.
5. Assistance for Environmental Improvement
   The production sites proposed 46 improvement projects in 2019 to address the management of wastewater, exhaust, noise and solid waste. Among them, 29 have been completed. During the implementation of these environmental protection projects, the SHEF Task Force provides technical support to plants in need and conducts tracking and acceptance.
   In 2020, we continue tracking the projects with support for all production sites to monitor the compliance of technical requirements for existing projects.