Total injury rate
0.47 cases per 100 employees (2023: 0.48)
Safety
At ASM, we are passionate about safety. One of our top priorities is ensuring our people and our customers using our equipment are safe. To enable this, we have robust management systems and equipment design standards.
Leading by example
Safety is an integral part of our drive to innovate, which is why we are always looking to further improve the design, development, manufacturing, delivery, and ongoing use of our products. We prioritize prevention to ensure minimal exposure to harm. Our aim is to make ASM's operations safer, lead engagements that aim to make the entire industry safer and reduce risks for all who work at, or with, ASM and our stakeholders. We also continue our work with SEMI Environment, Health and Safety working groups and initiatives.
Safety culture
To embed safety as a key priority, we follow a clear and actionable framework for everyone at ASM: our 7Es of safety leadership. This has long been the foundation of our company-wide safety culture, based on the philosophy that everyone is a safety leader. We foster a culture where safety is continuously prioritized and integrated into all aspects of our operations, emphasizing engagement, so that every individual feels accountable for their safety, and that of their team.
Our safety leadership award recognizes employees who actively demonstrate their commitment to the 7Es and contribute significantly to creating a safe work environment, reinforcing positive safety behaviors and leadership.
Safety in 2024
Recordable injury rate
0.22 (2023: 0.28)
Lost workday injury rate
0.06 (2023: 0.11)
Days lost
22 days (2023: 54 days)
Zero fatalities
in 2023 and 2024
Proactive measures
45% drop in serious injuries leading to lost workdays
Getting better every day
Industry engagement
We continue to advance the industry’s safety standards through our leadership positions in SESHA and SEMI working groups and initiatives. We actively participate in SESHA's symposiums and webinars, contributing to the development of safety standards, and promoting safety practices across the semiconductor industry.
Continuous improvement
We use a broad set of tools to advance safety continuously. This includes our SHIELD platform to manage safety data and incidents, and our OASIS system for product safety risk assessments. These tools help us identify and mitigate risks early, ensuring a safer work environment.
Safety training
Safety training is part of equipment-specific training and new-hire orientation, with our Advanced Safety Training program reaching over 3,000 employees in 2024 (~65% of our total workforce). By embedding safety in our training, we ensure that all employees are well-prepared to handle potential hazards.
Strategic safety plan
Our multi-year plan focuses on leadership, data-driven learning, key risk areas, and innovation with a goal to help us continuously improve our safety culture and performance.
Sustainability
At ASM, we are committed to upholding high standards in sustainability, labor and ethics practices.
