ESG Report 2024

78 Environmental, Social and Governance Report 2024 The United Laboratories International Holdings Limited To enhance the awareness of fire safety among employees, the Group actively conducts fire safety education and organises fire emergency drills to equip every employee with basic firefighting skills. The Group has also strengthened employee safety training and increased inspection efforts to eliminate fire safety hazards in a timely manner. 9.5.3 Fire Safety Management Fire Safety Operations After the system upgrade, the firefighting water system now features monitoring and alarm functions for pipeline pressure and liquid levels. Besides, it can monitor over 10,000 address points in real time and is linked with more than 200 fire detection and alarm video points. In emergencies, such as a fire, the system can quickly switch to video monitoring, thereby reducing the time needed to confirm the fire and lowering firefighting risks. This system is the first fully intelligent firefighting system in the city and has received recognition from government regulatory authorities. Smart Firefighting System Construction In response to the requirements of the Zhuhai municipal government, the Sanzao Fire Emergency Rescue Team conducted fire safety training for employees of the Group within its jurisdiction. This training was delivered by professional firefighters and focused on analyzing safety cases to enhance employees' attention to safety and their skills in using firefighting equipment. The training also included video instruction on recent fire incidents, emphasising the importance of safety work. After the training session, the Company strengthened its promotional efforts to establish a collective awareness of safety responsibilities, mobilising everyone to prioritise summer fire prevention and control efforts. This specialised training and safety meeting enhanced the fire safety awareness and emergency escape self-rescue capabilities of all personnel in the workshop, providing robust support for the Company's fire safety development. Fire Safety Training To enhance employees' ability to respond to emergencies in confined space operations, the Inner Mongolia Company's Workshop 107 organised an emergency response drill for confined space accidents. Before the drill, the organisers provided a detailed introduction to the entire process, including incident reporting, rescue entry, on-site inspection, victim assistance, and site recovery. The drill simulated a scenario where a disinfectant worker fainted due to asphyxiation while cleaning and inspecting a fermentation tank. Participants strictly followed the predetermined procedures during the practical simulation. This drill focused on the characteristics of confined space operations, highlighting key aspects such as hazard detection, rapid reporting, plan activation, and personnel rescue, further strengthening emergency response capabilities. Through the drill, participants not only mastered the correct operating procedures for confined space work but also enhanced their safety awareness and self-rescue and mutual assistance skills, laying a solid foundation for ensuring production safety. Fire Safety Drill Safety Production Month This drill simulated a fire incident in the tank area of Workshop 204 at the Inner Mongolia Company. On-site personnel attempted to extinguish the fire using dry powder extinguishers and fire water monitors, but due to the intensity of the flames, they were unable to put it out and requested the Company to elevate the emergency response level. Upon receiving the alarm, the Company's fire station quickly dispatched two fire trucks to the scene. Upon arrival, firefighters immediately began addressing the fire. Through the collaborative efforts of on-site responders and professional firefighters, the fire was ultimately extinguished. This emergency drill not only tested the preparedness of emergency supplies, equipment, and techniques required for unexpected events but also allowed for the timely identification of shortcomings, enabling rapid adjustments and replenishments to ensure comprehensive emergency readiness. While promoting emergency knowledge, the drill also heightened employees' risk prevention awareness and their self-rescue and mutual assistance capabilities in the face of sudden incidents. Organising Emergency Drills to Enhance Emergency Response Capabilities