Hsinpu Chemical Fiber Plant conducted 7 training sessions on autonomous safety management for contractors during the second quarter of 2021. The purpose is to conduct comprehensive reviews on the occupational safety checklist and improvements on deficiencies to reduce operational risks, violations and accidents. In terms of risk control for machinery and equipment, inspections must be performed on the equipment carried into the plant premise by contractors; entrance to the plant and the number of operators shall be controlled through contractors’ electronic management system and facial recognition system; the operational guidelines shall be amended to include penalties for violations as well as management guidelines during regular maintenance to help contractors understand the importance of complying with occupational safety regulations.

The training participants are individuals representing the contractors as well as safety and health personnel from 45 contractors. The attendance rate reached 84%. After the training sessions concluded, violations committed by contractors in the second quarter declined dramatically by nearly 60% compared to the first quarter.