FGV Annual Report 2016

ANNUAL INTEGRATED REPORT 2016 81 REPORTING ON WHAT MATTERS CERTIFICATION FGV became among the first Malaysian companies to receive ISO 14001:2015 certification in 2016, which is the most up-to-date iteration of the Environmental Management System Standards. This is in addition to its Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series (OHSAS) 18001:2007 certificate received in 2015, which reflects the alignment of the Group's HSE Management System with international best practices. Among our work premises, to date, 89 work premises in the Group have received OHSAS 18001:2007 certification while 79 have received ISO14001:2004 certification. HEALTH At workplaces where workers are exposed to chemicals hazardous to health, FGV conducts Chemical Health Risk Assessments (CHRA) once every five (5) years and practises Chemical Exposure Monitoring by sending exposed workers to annual medical check-ups to determine their levels of exposure. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided to FGV employees and workers at no additional cost, while Noise Monitoring checks as well as Indoor Air Quality Surveys are carried out regularly. FGV also undertakes activities focused on improving the general health of our employees through campaigns and events. Komuniti Sihat Perkasa Negara (KOSPEN) Programme The KOSPEN Programme was implemented in collaboration with the Malaysian Ministry of Health. The aim of the programme is to help our employees reduce the risks of developing non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Following the success of the initial programme involving some 3,000 people at Serting, Negeri Sembilan in 2015, a second programme was launched in Pasir Gudang, Johor involving 1,000 people from five (5) FGV subsidiaries. "FGV's Biggest Loser" Competition In a bid to promote appreciation of healthier lifestyles and more effective weight management techniques among our employees, FGV held a Biggest Loser competition. 81 participants competed over a six-month period during which some managed to lose more than 20 kg. Representatives from the Ministry of Health were brought in to provide motivation, guidance on healthy eating habits, while its physical health experts conducted exercise classes at selected dates. The company encouraged participation in social sports activities such as in KL Car Free Days and even held a specially- directed session at a local gym to coach participants with regard to correct use of gym equipment. Strategic Occupational Health Enhancement Level Programme (SOHELP) SOHELP is a programme under the Malaysian OSH 2020 Masterplan by DOSH. SOHELP is aimed at improving OSH performance in three (3) health related focus areas of participating workplaces: chemical safety, noise management and ergonomics. The initiative kicked off in 2016 whereby two of our worksites—MSM Perlis and FPI's Kilang Sawit Kemahang in Kelantan were selected to participate in the 14-month long pilot programme. Under the programme, participating companies are expected to meet the requirements of five (5) different levels of achievement. The levels are progressive, and SHOs managing SOHELP receive continuous education points (CEP) upon reaching each level. As SHOs need to collect CEP points in order to retain their SHO certification, SOHELP provides additional incentive for the officers to help their respective worksites improve their OSH performance in the three stipulated areas. FGV plans to expand SOHELP to more worksites in 2017. As preparation for this, the HSE Department conducted a training workshop in December 2016 with the support of DOSH officers. FGV'S WORLD OSH DAY 2016 (WOD2016) FGV held its second World OSH Day 2016, in conjunction with the International Labour Organisation's World Day for Safety, which falls on the 28 April every year. Organised in collaboration with FELDA, WOD2016 aimed to centre-stage OSH and encourage OSH ownership Group-wide. Events included a conference, exhibitions, a blood donation drive, competitions, a religious talk by Ustaz Don Daniyal and a fun exercise session. In conjunction with the celebration, FGV kicked off its ISO14001:2015 certification bid and crowned the inaugural winners of FGV's HSE President's Award. SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (OSH) STATEMENT BY THE BOARD This Statement is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors and approved at the Board meeting dated 29 March 2017. On behalf of the Board Tan Sri Haji Mohd Isa Dato' Haji Abdul Samad Chairman