Environment

Safety and Health

DB HiTek is committed to implementing company-wide safety and health activities with the goal of achieving zero accidents each year for all stakeholders, such as our employees, partner companies, and the local community, who may be exposed to safety and health risks.

Safety and Health
Policy & Objectives

Reinforcement of Environmental Risk Response Capabilities

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Strategic Direction Goal
Raise environmental risk awareness Environmental risk prevention Zero violations of safety and environmental laws Enhancement of monitoring and response for fire protection facilities Expansion of risk assessments

Safety and Health
Organization

Operation of Safety and Health Organization

  • CEO
    • CSO (Head of Production Division)
      • ESH Team
        • Serious Accident Response Unit
        • ESH Part 1
          • Safety/Health Manager
        • ESH Part 2
          • Safety/Health Manager
        • Emergency Response Team (ERT)
        • Accident Investigation Committee
        • Mutual Growth Council
        • Industrial Safety and Health Committee
        • Green Fab
      • Fab1 / Fab2 Heads (General Manager of Safety and Health)
        • Direct Reporting Units
        • Product Technology Office
        • Quality Management Office
        • Business Support Office
        • Sales Division
        • R&D Office
        • Production Division

Main activities

Safety/Fire service
  • PSM, Hazard Prevention Plan
  • Risk assessment and safety work permits
  • Workplace environment management (Lighting, entrapment, cuts, falls, entanglement, etc.)
  • Emergency evacuation training
  • Safety management of partner companies and laboratories
Health
  • Employee health management
  • Evaluation and management of work environment
  • Assessment of cerebral cardiovascular risks
  • Examination of musculoskeletal risk factors
  • Monitoring of health management

Safety and Health
Certification

  • ISO 45001

    Wafer Fabrication for Semiconductor Production

    Certificate Number
    ROH1274
    Valid Until
    2028.08.09
    Certified Sites
    Fab1, Fab2
  • ISO 22301

    Wafer Fabrication for Semiconductor Production

    Certificate Number
    RBM0135
    Valid Until
    2026.12.07
    Certified Sites
    Fab1, Fab2

Workplace Safety Management

DB HiTek is doing its utmost to carry out preventive measures to work in a safe environment, while strengthening emergency response capabilities.

Workplace Safety Management

Accident Prevention System

  • STEP 01
    Discovery of HazardousFactors
    Facility deterioration Non-compliance with regulations
  • STEP 02
    Corrective
    Measures
    Safety education/Facility monitoring Continuous on-site inspection
  • STEP 03
    Establishment of Countermeasures
    Review of site management system Compliance with regulation/establishment of improvement measures
  • STEP 04
    Monitoring
    Performance aggregation and evaluation Establishment of rules and processes

Performance

  • Company-wide emergency evacuation training
    (once a year)

  • Dormitory evacuation training

  • Cleanroom emergency evacuation training
    (once a month)

  • Fire brigade safety training
    (CPR, protective equipment, etc.)

*As of 2024

Business Continuity Management System

The Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) is designed to ensure that DB HiTek can recover and resume its core functions promptly in the event of disruptions caused by various disasters and emergencies. We are committed to strengthening our crisis management capabilities, thereby establishing ourselves as a trusted company for our customers.

Business Continuity
Management Policy

BCM Policy

DB HiTek, grounded in the corporate philosophy of being a "good company" and the vision of "Great People, Great Technology," is dedicated to minimizing the impact of various disasters and incidents on our stakeholders and customers. We aim to provide swift resumption of core operations through the establishment of a robust Business Continuity Management System, which will be subject to regular reviews for continuous improvement. Our commitments include:

  • Mobilizing all resources to ensure the rapid recovery of core operations in the event of a business interruption.
  • Conducting periodic analyses of risk factors that threaten business continuity, striving to minimize risks associated with our management activities, and revising and enhancing our business continuity plans to ensure recovery within targeted timeframes.
  • Complying with relevant laws and regulations while actively accommodating the requirements of our stakeholders to secure business continuity.
  • Strengthening our crisis response capabilities through repetitive training based on various business interruption scenarios that may arise during disasters and incidents.
  • Upholding our responsibilities and obligations as a trustworthy company by providing regular training and communication regarding our business continuity plans to stakeholders and customers
  • Encouraging participation from all employees and providing assurance to stakeholders and customers by publicly disclosing the policies and objectives related to the implementation of the Business Continuity Management System.
November. 2023
Ki Seog Cho President & CEO

Key Activities in
Business Continuity Management

DB HiTek manages business continuity through a systematic approach, identifying core operations via departmental Business Impact Analyses, followed by management reviews in accordance with the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle. Our key activities include:

  • Implementation of ISO 22301 standards
  • Conducting management reviews and strategic planning
  • Managing information and communication
  • Performing risk assessments and regulatory reviews
  • Conducting internal audits, monitoring performance measurements, and implementing corrective actions
  • WSC World Wide ESH

Business Continuity Management
System Certification

  • ISO 22301

    Business Continuity Management System Certification

    Certificate Number
    RBM0135
    Valid Until
    2026.12.07
    Certified Sites
    Fab1, Fab2

Hazard Factor Investigation and Response

To prevent musculoskeletal disorders, DB HiTek conducts a hazard factor investigation and detailed analysis for all workers.

Establishment of Prevention and
Response System for
Musculoskeletal Disorders 1)

In 2022, the company established a database by analyzing harmful factors using ergonomic analysis methods
(RULA 2) , REBA 3), NLE 4)) with 14 process departments, and compared and analyzed it with occupational accident data for improvement in the order of priority. The priorities were evaluated in consideration of the risk level of the work, possibilities of improvement, and the effects of the measures, and the implementation was distinguished between short-term and mid-term according to the implementation period and distribution of stages. Since the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders cannot be achieved in a short period of time, we operate a morning exercise program for all employees in order to establish early prevention measures as a part of a daily routine.

Musculoskeletal Disorder: Health issues caused by factors such as repetitive motions and improper working postures

RULA (Rapid Upper Limb Assessment): Upper body work posture evaluation technique for shoulder, forearm, wrist, neck, etc.

REBA (Rapid Entire Body Assessment): Work posture evaluation for the entire body

NLE (NIOSH Lifting Equation): Assessment tool for heavy lifting tasks

Flow Chart of Risk Assessment Investigation

  1. Improvement effect assessment
  2. Examination of Hazard Factors
  3. Examination of symptoms for musculoskeletal disorders
  4. Hazard Assessment
    • 1. Periodic examination within 3 years
    • 2. Frequent investigation
      • Occurrence of disease
      • Introduction of new tasks·equipment
      • Changing working environment
  5. Personal prioritization
  6. Establishment and implementation of improvement measures

Cases of Workplace Environment Changes

  • Installation of fatigue prevention mats for employees who work standing for long hours

  • Replacement of standard box cutters with safety cutters to prevent hand injuries

Safety and Health Performance

Safety Management
Performance

Reinforcement of Preventive Activities and Establishment of
a Safety Culture

  • Expanded risk assessments
    (process, chemicals, office, etc.: 766/670)
  • Enhanced preventive ESG audits
    (1,146 → 1,360 cases, 20% increase)
  • Health promotion activities
    (physical DB, low-sodium meals)

Advanced Fire Safety Measures

  • Enhanced early-stage fire suppression capabilities through expanded installation of automatic fire extinguishers
    (Fab 1: +88 units, Fab 2: +86 units)
  • Improved emergency evacuation guidance systems
    (33 new emergency lights installed; luminous evacuation guidance lines added to all emergency exits)
  • Enhanced safety in asphyxiation risk areas
    (CO₂ detectors installed in protected zones: 28 units in Fab 1, 25 units in Fab 2)

Strengthening Emergency Response Capabilities

  • Company-wide emergency evacuation drills conducted
    (Improved evacuation process; smoke masks applied in dormitories)
  • Enhanced internal training efforts
    (204 sessions conducted vs. 166 in the previous period: 123% increase)

Improved Compliance Response

  • Upgraded chemical pre-assessment system
    (Applied to all material codes)
  • Established small-quantity chemical storage areas
    (94 locations including Fab 1 and Fab 2)
  • RBA audit: scored 179, received silver rating

Status of Industrial Accidents

DB HiTek Accident Rate (%)

Classification 2024 2023 2022
Goal 0.00 0.00 0.00
Performance 0.05 0.27 0.10

Partner Company Accident Rate (%)

Classification 2024 2023 2022
Goal 0.00 0.00 0.00
Performance 0.57 0.77 0.57

Accident rate in 2024 according to industrial accident statistics (provided by the Occupational Safety and Health Agency):
All industries 0.48%, manufacturing 0.59%
- Calculation method: [Number of injured (accident injured + disease injured)/number of workers] x 100

Partner Company
Safety and Health

Resolution of Safety and Health Grievances for Partner Companies

Classification 2024 2023 2022
Identified Unreasonableness
(no. of cases)
10,719 8,299 9,275
Grievances Processed
(no. of cases)
10,407 8,233 9,058
Unreasonableness Improvement Rate 97% 99% 98%