(8) Safe and healthy working environment We regard ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for all associates. This is our priority and we aim to prevent any accident or injury. (9) Initiatives concerning conflict minerals* We conduct surveys through our supply chain regarding the current possible use of conflict minerals, and if the use of any mineral of concern is detected, we will aim for initiatives to avoid their use. * Minerals that originated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or adjoining countries, which are thought to be contributing to the funding of armed groups or to the abuse of human rights in conflict areas