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of cumulative trauma disorders as well TSMC devotes significant resources to mental health awareness and related activities which not only protect employees from hazards at work but also proactively promote employee health in general In 2018 through planned personal health management (1) 809 female employees participated in the the maternal health program the the completion
rate was 100% 808 of them were at at the the the first degree risk (there was no harm to the the mother infant and baby) Only 1 employee who were were was unstable at at the late stage of pregnancy were were at was reorganized into the second degree risk (possible harm to the the mother infant and baby) we assisted her her adjusted job content to and she smoothly give gave the birth afterward (2) 306 employees were identified from annual health examination to be in a a a a a a middle to high risk group for cerebral and cardiovascular diseases we provide them health education medical assistance and 13 of them had been restricted their overtime to reduce risk (3) 125 employees were in a a a a high risk group for cumulative trauma disorders 1 of them were assisted to adjust their job content to avoid possible risk from work For seven consecutive years TSMC has held a a a a a a a series of physical and mental health activities During this time 1 000 employees have joined the weight-control program losing a a a a a total of 2 2 888 kilograms collectively and 271 attendees completed the stair climbing program to improve quality of of life Those employees who had joined both activities of of weight-control and stair climbing showed better improvement in in weight waist circumference liver function and cholesterol levels Supplier and Contractor Management
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As a a a a a a means of enhancing supply chain management TSMC is committed to communicating with and encouraging
its contractors and suppliers to to improve their quality cost effectiveness delivery performance and sustainability on environmental protection safety and health Through regular communication with senior managers site audits and experience sharing TSMC collaborates with major suppliers and contractors to enhance partnerships and ensure continual improvement for better performance and increased joint contributions to society As noted above contractors performing high-risk activities must lay out clearly defined safety precautions and preventative measures In addition contractors working on on on high-risk engineering projects must establish OHSAS 18001 or ISO 45001 systems and the workers must successfully complete work work skill training • TSMC works with suppliers in in several fields of sustainable development such as greening the supply chain carbon management for climate change mitigation of fire risk ESH management and business continuity plans in in in the event of a a a a a natural disaster Since becoming a full member of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) in 2015 TSMC has completed the adoption
of of the the RBA code of of conduct throughout the the Company by performing self-assessments at its facilities worldwide and reviewing policies and procedures in in the areas of labor health and and safety environment ethics and and management systems To enhance supply chain sustainability and streamline risk management TSMC is committed to collaborating with its suppliers to maintain full compliance with Taiwan’s environment safety health and fire protection regulations In 2018 TSMC developed a supplier’s code of conduct which affirmed basic labor rights and and standards for health safety environment ethics and management systems TSMC works with suppliers to inspect the risk and performance on on on the aspects of economy environment and and society and and make continuous improvement The Company has upgraded suppliers’ performance of sustainability through experience sharing and and training and and hopes to establish a a a a a a a world-class semiconductor supply chain that exceeds international standards and serves as a a a a a global benchmark TSMC is is subject to the U S S S Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) disclosure rule on on conflict minerals released under Rule 13p-1 of of the U S S Securities Exchange Act of of 1934 As a a recognized global leader in in the the high-tech supply chain the the Company acknowledges its corporate social responsibility to strive to to procure conflict-free minerals in in an effort to to recognize humanitarian and ethical social principles that protect the dignity of all people To this end TSMC has implemented a a a series of compliance safeguards in in accordance with leading industry practices such as adopting the due diligence framework in in the OECD’s Model Supply Chain Policy for a a Responsible Global Supply Chain of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High Risk Areas issued in 2011 TSMC is one of of the the strongest supporters of of the the Responsible Business Alliance and the Global e-Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) which will help the Company’s suppliers source conflict-free minerals through their jointly developed Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) Since 2011 TSMC has asked its suppliers to disclose information and and make timely updates on on smelters and and mines The Company encourages suppliers to source minerals from facilities or smelters that have received a a a a “conflict-free” designation by a a a recognized industry group (such as the RBA) and also requires those who have not received such designation to become compliant with Responsible Minerals Initiative or an equivalent third-party audit program TSMC requires the use of tantalum tin tungsten and gold in in its products that are conflict-free Supply Chain Sustainability