Social Responsibility

Occupational Safety & Health

Our Approach

At QL, the safety, health and well-being of our employees, contractors and business associates are more than a priority, it is a core value embedded in every aspect of our operations. Over the past year, our management and leaders have continued our commitment to fostering a culture of safety and health, implementing robust policies, and striving for continuous improvement in our practices. By fostering a safe, healthy, and conducive work environment, we aim to prevent occupational injuries and illnesses, ultimately enhancing efficiency and productivity. Through consistent performance analysis, taking proactive actions, engaging leaders and employees, our aim is not only to comply with legal requirements but to exceed industry standards and set a benchmark for excellence in workplace safety and health.

Our Target

Zero fatality

FY2025 Performance

Zero fatalities

Our Occupational Safety and Health Management, Governance and Accountability Structure
Our Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) management, governance and accountability structure is designed to ensure the agreed standards of safety and health are implemented and practiced across all levels of our organisation. The structure outlines clear roles and responsibilities, facilitating effective communication and coordination among management, employees, and OSH committees. It supports proactive identification and mitigation of risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement. By integrating OSH into our core business processes, we demonstrate our unwavering commitment to protecting our workforce and promoting a safe and healthy work environment across all our businesses.

FY2025 Highlights

  • ISO 45001:2018 certification

    has been attained by 17.6% of QL business units, with Boilermech Sdn. Bhd. being the most recent to receive certification

  • 4,250 employees were trained on health and safety standards

    within the reporting year

  • Implemented a group-wide safety campaign

    over a three-week period

  • Hazard and Risk Register

    is established

  • Zero fatalities

    and achieved a 25.4% improvement in LTIFR safety performance compared to the previous financial year

Our Performance
Occupational Safety and Health
Indicator Unit of Measurement FY2023 FY2024 FY2025
Fatality Case 1 1 0
Lost Time Injury Case * 88 * 120 98
Non-Lost Time Injury Case 115 258 250
Occupational Illness, Poisoning & Diseases Case 0 2 2
Near-Miss/ Significant Safety Occurrence Case 26 36 239
Non-Compliance (NC) Case 7 1 4
Total Number of Cases Case * 237 * 418 593
Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate Per million hours 3.37 4.09 3.14
Number of Employees Trained on Health & Safety Standards Number 2,241 3,480 4,250
Note:
* indicate reinstated data from Integrated Annual Report 2024
View Our Occupational Safety & Health Section in the Integrated Annual Report

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