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28 About Strategy and Governance Our People Our Business Our Outcome AppendixEmployee Consultation and TrainingOur HSE measures include holding local workshops and engagement sessions to ensure we involve, consult, and communicate with our employees and workers. At these and other events, we encourage employees and workers to provide input and feedback on constructive improvements to support health and safety standards in the workplace. We may convene extra sessions to raise awareness shortly after an incident or accident. Our employees and workers can also approach their line managers and local HSE teams at any time to report dangers and risks.DKSH is committed to providing the health and safety information, instructions, and training needed by everyone working in our operations. Local HSE Managers are responsible for identifying HSE training needs and implementing the company-wide HSE training program, along with content mandated by local regulations for the respective markets. A local HSE team may also develop its customized training materials in specific cases, such as following an incident or when a new piece of equipment is introduced.In 2022, our local training focused on road safety, with various campaigns across markets. In Thailand and Malaysia, for instance, we offered defensive driving training for employees and contractors alike (see Local Community Development chapter for more information). In 2023, Malaysia focused on PPE awareness and chemical handling. These training sessions are based on potential hazards identified in connection with our activities, such as carrying out chemical and biological analyses of raw and finished products.Building on the DKSH Learning Management System (LMS), health and safety training includes traditional face-to-face classes and online courses and materials. New employees receive comprehensive health and safety induction training besides any job-specific training. All new recruits must complete induction training before commencing duties. We hand out safety awards in some markets to recognize and encourage safe working practices and behavior by our employees.%u2023 GRI 403-4, GRI 403-5Addressing Impacts in the Supply Chain Our commitment to health, safety, and general well-being also includes contractors in operations outside of our control, such as transport or warehouse logistics providers. We often outsource hazardous chemical management to specialized providers with the standards and systems in place to qualify for outsourcing. This equally applies to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). We expect all our service providers to make clear commitments to proper business conduct, including health and safety for their workers, as embodied in our Supplier Business Conduct Policy.%u2023 GRI 403-7