Semiconductor fabrication is a highly complex and technical process that uses chemicals and potentially hazardous materials. However, we have a very strict hazardous materials policy and we closely regulate chemical exposure throughout the manufacturing process, from storage to disposal.
Also, we carefully select, test and cross-check materials and keep chemical exposure levels at one-tenth of the legal requirements; and those levels are regularly verified by independent third parties, thereby ensuring that any exposure remains significantly below any level that could cause harm to people and the environment.
We always strictly evaluate our safety controls to ensure employees and neighboring communities are not exposed to any potentially harmful chemicals. We have also developed an environmental safety index to inform the company’s important stakeholder groups with essential environmental information.
Before a new chemical substance is introduced, it is analyzed for physical and chemical characteristics, potential health hazards and any associated risks. Following analysis, appropriate health and environmental safety controls and measures for storage, use, disposal and recycling are implemented. Plus, chemicals are stored outside of the cleanroom and chemical levels are monitored in all facilities in real-time, which was a first in the semiconductor industry.
While contents of a number of materials have remained undisclosed and protected as trade secrets, we require that all of our suppliers comply with our strict hazardous materials policy and test every chemical they supply us for compliance.
