Operating communication channels, strict safety management and change management tailored to local standards… Creating a happy workplace without accidents

POSCO-Thainox acquired TLS 8001(Thai Labor Standard 8001) certification from the Thai Ministry of Labor on August 1.

The Thai Ministry of Labor comprehensively evaluates the fulfillment of social responsibilities in labor, environment/safety, and human rights protection by companies and grants TLS 8001 certification, the Thai labor standard, to excellent companies. Certified companies can enhance their corporate image by using the official TLS logo on their websites, pamphlets, and other marketing activities.

▲POSCO-Thainox acquired TLS 8001 (Thai Labor Standard 8001) certification from the Thai Ministry of Labor on August 1. From the fifth from the left, Director Manop of the Rayong Provincial Labor Office and POSCO-Thainox CEO Shin Hyeong-gu.

On this day, Director Manop of the Rayong Provincial Labor Office visited the POSCO-Thainox Rayong Plant, awarded the certificate, and confirmed excellent cases of compliance with labor standards, such as installing safety facilities on the production line.

In addition to legally obligated items, Thainox improves employee work satisfaction by regularly operating communication channels such as the department-wide Harmony Communicator and the company-wide Welfare Committee. It also creates a happy workplace without accidents by carrying out strict safety management at the head office level and continuous change management activities tailored to the perspectives of employees.

POSCO-Thainox acquired eco-friendly company level 4 (Green Culture) certification, which means the top 1% in environmental management, from the Thai Ministry of Trade last year and also received an official certificate in the social sector from the Thai government in recognition of the company’s growth into an excellent ESG enterprise that fulfills its social responsibilities.

▲Director Manop of the Rayong Provincial Labor Office, visiting the POSCO-Thainox’s Rayong Plant on August 1, looks around the plant.

“POSCO-Thainox is carrying out high-level CSR activities in the labor sector. We thank you sincerely. Please create a workplace where Thai people can work safely and happily with continued attention and improvements,” Director Manop of the Rayong Provincial Labor Office said.

“Fulfilling social responsibilities is a natural thing that a Thai-listed company should do. We will continue to take the lead in establishing an ESG management system to become a respected company in the Thai community,” POSCO-Thainox CEO Shin Hyeong-gu said.