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I. Audit Information
SGS Job No.
II. Audited Factory Information
A. Basic Information
Title
Fax E-mail
B. Factory Operations
Qty per year
Factory Layout (S.Q. Meters)
Subcontractor Factory Name(s) if any
NAUS Customs Manufacture ID if applicable
Production Process FlowPreparatory, weaving, sizing, processing (yarn/ fabric dyeing), cutting, sewing, finishing, packing, metal
detection, packaging, warehousing & dispatch
Equipment used2 Section Warping,2 sizing machine, 2 direct warping,16 rapier loom with jacquard, 61 airjet and dobby
loom, 1 sample machine, 8 fabric dyeing machine, 3 hydro extractor,1 rope opener, 2 tumbler machine, 2
Name Address Contact Person
Manufacturing Area 32067 Kitchen and Canteen 1133
Finished Goods Stores 521 Total 34650
Material Stores 929 Dormitory Area 0
Contact Person Mr. Surender Rangra Asst.Manager
Tel 9317646630 NA [email protected]
Products Manufactured Terry Towels
Production Capacity 580 Ton Terry towel Per
Month and 200 Ton Yarn
per month
7000 Ton Terry towels & 2400 Ton yarn
Name of Vendor American Dawn Inc.
Factory Name T.C. Terrytex Limited
Address Village Sarsini, Near Lalru, Tehsil Dera Bassi, Distt.Mohali
Type of Audit
Kroger Social Compliance
Assessment Report
“Approved” audit will
suffice for *12
months with no
corrective action plan
Date of Audit 07/04/2016 & 08/04/2016 IN/GUR/CTS/201600902/001
Initial Audit Follow up Audit Annual Audit
Announced Audit Semi-Unannounced Audit Unannounced Audit
C. Employees Details
Male Female
Supervisors/Managers 44 6
Administration Staff 59 6
Quality Control Staff 40 0
Engineering Staff 15 0
Permanent Workers 970 180
Temporary/contract workers 0 0
Total 1128 192
III. Auditor Team
Auditor Name Auditing Company Role in the team
Navdeep Chandel SGS India Pvt. Ltd. Team Leader
50
65
40
15
1150
Report Reviewer Name
Sabina Pinto
1320
0
Other Brands in Factory K-mart,Kassatex,Dumtex,Textrend,Alluri,Punita
Type Sub-total
NA NA NA
Name Address Contact Person
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IV. Auditee Representatives
Mr. Vinod Joshi D.G.M. (H.R.)
Mr. Surender Rangra Asst. Manager (H.R.)
Disclaimer:
This report is strictly confidential. Any holder of this document is advised that information contained herein reflects the Company’s findings at the time
of its intervention only and within the limits of the Client’s instructions, if any. The Company’s sole responsibility is to its Client and this document does
not exonerate parties to a transaction from exercising all their rights and obligations under the transaction documents. This document cannot be
reproduced except in full, without prior written approval of the Company. Any unauthorised alteration, forgery or falsification of the content or
appearance of this document is unlawful and offenders may be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
SGS conducts all audits according to the highest professional standards, based on ISO 17020. However, it must be advised that each audit is based
on a sampling approach. Therefore, there may be issues that have not been discovered or identified during the course of the audit. It is the
responsibility of the auditee to identify those issues through its own monitoring processes.
This audit has been undertaken by a qualified social auditor and not a structural engineer. As such SGS can only report on any evidence of structural
problems based on external reports undertaken by local authorities or other licensed bodies. Equally SGS cannot accept any liability for subsequent
failures not noted or reported as a result of their visual checks.
If any visible cracks are seen these can be noted in the report. This does not imply any judgment on the structural soundness, integrity or otherwise of
the buildings.
Name Position / Department
Mr. P.S. Barnala Head OperationsMr. Rajesh khanna Vice president
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Executive Summary:
1. Code of Conduct Rating
No Score
Possible
Score
Achieved
Acceptable Minor
Failure
Found
Major
Failure
Found
Critical
Failure
Found
Zero Tolerance
Failure
Found
Section Rating Min. Require-
ment
Section
Possible
A 25 25 7 0 0 0 0 100.0% 60% 100%
B 25 25 7 0 0 0 0 100.0% 60% 100%
C 14 14 4 0 0 0 100.0% 60% 100%
D 17 16 5 1 0 0 0 94.1% 60% 100%
E 24 24 8 0 0 0 100.0% 60% 100%
F 46 46 13 0 0 0 100.0% 60% 100%
G 208 208 54 0 0 0 0 100.0% 60% 100%
Working Hours
Discrimination
Child Labour / Young Labour
Disciplinary Practices
Compensation
Health & Safety
Kroger Social Compliance
Assessment Summary Report
Date of Audit SGS Job No.07.04.2016 & 08.04.2016 IN/GUR/CTS/201600902/001
CSR Section
Forced Labour
G 208 208 54 0 0 0 0 100.0% 60% 100%
H 12 12 5 0 0 0 100.0% 60% 100%
I 24 23 7 1 0 0 95.8% 60% 100%
J 5 5 1 0 100.0% 60% 100%
K 0 0 0 0 100.0% 60% 100%
L 5 5 1 0 100.0% 60% 100%
405 403 112 2 0 0 0 99.5% 60% 100%
99.5%
0 0 99.51% 99.51%
0.995061728
Remark & Response:
Overall Summary
Sub-Contracting
Health & Safety
90% - 100% (no Zero Tolerance or Critical violations)
“Approved” = audit will suffice for *12 months with no corrective action plan
Next semi-announced full re-audit in *12 months (* high & medium risk countries must be audited EVERY year)
Monitoring of Compliance
GreenOverall Result Critical Failures Found Zero Tolerance Failures Found
Freedom of Association
Environment
Ethics
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2. Code of Conduct Audit Finding Summary:
I2: It was noted during the document review that factory has not obtained ISO 14000 certification. Although factory has implemented EMS in the system
D1: It was noted during the document review that factory has not nominated one member from amongst non governmental organization or associations commited to
the cause of women or a person familiar with the issues relating to sexual harassment in Internal Complaints Committee.
Minor Finding:
Major Finding:
Critical Finding:
ZT Finding:
Overall comments:
60% - <90% (no Zero Tolerance or Critical violations)
Approved with conditions/ 12 month CAP
Next semi-announced full re-audit in 12 months
< 50% Zero Tolerance violation
Non-Approved 60 day CAP required
Unannounced follow-up audit within 3 months/ Semi-announced full re-audit in 12 months
<60% Critical violations (no Zero Tolerance violations)
Approved with conditions/ 6 month CAP
Unannounced follow-up audit within 6 months/ Semi-announced full re-audit in 12 months
To fully meet the requirements of this standard, the factory has to take corrective actions to all weak points listed as follows.
The audit findings are based upon on-site observation, interview with employees and management, and documents & records review.
None
I2: It was noted during the document review that factory has not obtained ISO 14000 certification. Although factory has implemented EMS in the system
Addition comments (if any)
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RequirementCompliance
Score
Compliance
LevelGuideline
A1
Does the factory have a copy of valid laws and
regulations on child labour OR understand its
requirements?
2 PASS
2 = Factory has a copy of the current National laws/
regulations.
1 = No copy, but the factory management
understand the National laws/regulations.
0 = No.
A2
Does the factory have effective procedures to
verify the age of worker at the time of
recruitment?
2 PASS
2 = Factory has documented and effective
procedures to verify the age of workers at the time
of recruitment.
1 = Factory has effective procedures, but they are
not documented.
0 = The factory does not have procedures.
A3
Does the factory keep adequate age documents
of workers such as ID copies and personnel
records?
2 PASS
2 = All age documents including valid proof of age is
filed in personnel records.
1 = Age documents are generally in order and
accessible.
0 = Age documents are not in order or accessible.
A4Is there any evidence identified that child labour
is currently present at the factory?5 PASS
ACCP = There is no evidence that under age labor
has been employed in this factory.
FAIL = There are workers below the minimum age
working at the factory.
A5Is there any evidence identified that child labour
had been employed in the past at the factory?4 PASS
ACCP = There is no evidence that under age labor
has been employed in this factory.
FAIL = There is evidence that under age labor has
been employed in this factory.
A6Have young workers (between legal minimum
age and 18) been protected?2 PASS
2 = Procedures are available, implemented
accordingly, records are available.
1 = No procedure, but young workers are NOT
engaged in hazardous work or night shift; regular
health examinations are provided.
0 = Young workers do perform hazardous work; no
training/ qualification/ supervision records
maintained.
A7
Are laws or factory policies regarding Child
Labour/Young Labour communicated to all
employees?
2 PASS
2 = Procedures are available, Implemented
accordingly, records are available.
1 = The channels have been established.
0 = No communication.
Total No. of Meets Requirements 7 Total No. of Zero Tolerance Failure 0
Total No. of Minor Nonconformances 0 Total No. of Critical Failure 0
Total No. of Major Nonconformances 0 Score Achieved 25
Total No. of Not Applicable (NA) 0 Section Rating 100%
Section A. Summary
SECTION B. Forced Labour
SECTION A. Child labour / young labour
Auditor Remarks
Factory has a copy of valid laws and regulations on child
labor and is well understood by the management.
Factory has effective procedure of verifying age proof
documents of the workers during recruitment process.
Factory has recorded valid age verification proof such
Voter ID cards, PAN Card, Adhar Card, Driving license, High
school ceritificate etc.
No evidence of child labour identified during the audit.
From employees interview and documents review, there
was no evidence observed of any historical child labour
employment.
Factory has displayed the current laws and regulations on
young workers on notice board. No young workers are
employed by the factory.
From employees interview, it was noted that they were
aware of the child labour and young workers policy as
displayed on notice board.
Social Compliance
Assessment Report
RequirementCompliance
Score
Compliance
LevelGuideline
B1
Does the factory have a copy of valid laws and
regulations on forced labour or understand its
requirements?
2 PASS
2 = Factory has a copy of the current National laws/
regulations.
1 = No copy, but the factory management
understands the National laws/regulations.
0 = No.
B2
Does the factory use any type of forced, prison,
indentured, or bonded labor? (including slavery
and human trafficking)
5 PASS
ACCP = All workers are present voluntarily.
FAIL = The factory use any type of forced, prison,
indentured, or bonded labor.
B3Do all workers sign legal employment contracts
with the factory if required by law? 2 PASS
2 = Policy and procedures were available and
implemented accordingly. All workers signed
employment contracts with the factory and kept
contract copies, the contents were reasonable.
1 = Not all workers signed employment contracts or
kept contract copies.
0 = All workers did not sign employment contracts
with the factory.
B4Is any restriction placed on leaving after working
hours?2 PASS
2 = Policy and procedures were available and
implemented accordingly to prevent the restriction.
1 = All workers are free to leave.
0 = Workers are not free to leave.
B5 Are overtime works voluntary? 2 PASS
2 = OT are voluntary, documented agreement or
records are available.
1 = OT are voluntary but without documented
agreement.
0 = Evidence indicates that OT are not voluntary.
B6Are workers permitted time-off with doctor's
certificate or note when sick or for maternity?2 PASS
2 = Workers are permitted time off with doctor's
certificate/note for sickness/maternity; records
confirm.
1 = Workers are permitted time off with doctor's
certificate/note for sickness/maternity; records
incomplete.
0 = Workers are not permitted time off with doctor's
certificate/note.
B7Is there any evidence apparent that security
guards are/were used to discipline workers?2 PASS
2 = Policy and procedures were available and
communicated. There is no evidence that security
guards are used to discipline workers.
1 = There is no evidence.
0 = There is evidence to show security guards are or
were used to discipline workers.
Total No. of Meets Requirements 7 Total No. of Zero Tolerance Failure 0
Total No. of Minor Nonconformances 0 Total No. of Critical Failure 0
Total No. of Major Nonconformances 0 Score Achieved 25
Total No. of Not Applicable (NA) 0 Section Rating 100%
Auditor Remarks
Displayed on the notice Board. Factory has valid copy of
laws and regulations on Forced Labour and management
understands the law requirements.
Worker's Interview revealed that they are all present for
working voluntarily and no forced, prison, indentured or
bonded labour is used by the factory.
Employee's interview confirmed that all workers have
signed the employment order which was issued by the
factory during recruitment.
Employee interview confirmed that no security guards
were ever used to discipline the workers. The factory has
maintained policies and procedures on security guards
about roles and responsibility.
Section B. Summary
Employee's interview confirmed that all workers have
signed the employment order which was issued by the
factory during recruitment.
Overtime Working is voluntary. Also, it was confirmed
during employees interview that there is no compulsion
for the overtime work hours from the management. The
factory has maintained overtime register.
Employees are permitted time off with doctor's certificate
in case of ill health.
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RequirementCompliance
Score
Compliance
LevelGuideline
C1
Does the factory have a copy of valid laws and
regulations on non-discrimination or understand
its requirements?
2 PASS
2 = Factory has a copy of the current National
laws/regulations.
1 = No copy, but the factory management
understand the National laws/regulations.
0 = No.
C2
Is there any evidence for the occurrence of
discrimination in employment, promotion,
compensation, welfare, dismissal or retirement,
etc?
5 PASS
ACCP = Policy and procedures were available and
communicated. There is no evidence for the
occurrence of discrimination in any of the indicated
areas, records/interviews confirm.
FAIL = There is evidence that discrimination in one or
more of these areas occurs.
C3
Do workers have access to and are familiar with
procedures for filing complaints about
discrimination?
2 PASS
2 = Policy and procedures were available and
communicated, workers have access to and are
familiar with discrimination complaint filing,
interviews/records confirm.
1 = workers have access to and are familiar with
discrimination complaint filing, interviews/records
confirm.
0 = Workers do NOT have access to such procedures
nor are they familiar with their right to file
discrimination complaints.
C4Is there evidence of discrimination related to
female workers?5 PASS
ACCP = Policy and procedures were available and
communicated, protection measures such as paid
pregnancy leave, working arrangement and etc.
were implemented to protect pregnant workers.
FAIL = Dismissal of pregnant workers; Pregnancy
testing of potential recruits.
Total No. of Meets Requirements 4 Total No. of Zero Tolerance Failure 0
Total No. of Minor Nonconformances 0 Total No. of Critical Failure
Total No. of Major Nonconformances 0 Score Achieved 14
Total No. of Not Applicable (NA) 0 Section Rating 100%
RequirementCompliance
Score
Compliance
LevelGuideline
D1
Does the factory have a copy of valid laws and
regulations on disciplinary practices or
understand its requirements?
1 MINOR
2 = Factory has a copy of the current National laws/
regulations.
1 = No copy, but the factory management
understand the National laws/regulations.
0 = No.
Factory has a copy of current national laws and
regulations on non discrimination and well understood by
the management. The factory has posted Non-
Discrimination policy on notice board.
There is no evidence of the occurrence of discrimination in
employment, promotion, compensation, welfare,
dismissal, retirement. Factory has followed the
procedures as per the
Certified Standing Orders.
Workers have access to and are familiar with
discrimination complaint filing. Employee’s interview
confirmed the same. The factory has maintained policy
and procedure. The factory has also formed work's
committee and grievance handling committee for filing
complaints.
There is no evidence of discrimination related to Female
employee.
SECTION D. Disciplinary Practice
Section C. Summary
SECTION C. Discrimination
Auditor Remarks
Auditor Remarks
Finding:It was noted during the document review that
factory has not nominated one member fromamongst non
governmental organization or associations commited to
the cause of women or a person familiar with the issues
relating to sexual harassment in Internal Complaints
Committee.
Law:In accordance with the Sexual Harassment prevention
Act 2013, an internal committee shall be formed based on
the said conditions-(i) a presiding officer, (ii) at least two
employees having legal knowledge, (iii) one member from
a non-Government organization (NGO), (iv) one and half 0 = No.
D2Does the factory have documented, legal and
reasonable disciplinary rules?2 PASS
2 = The factory has documented disciplinary rules,
records .
1 = Factory has disciplinary rules, documentation is
incomplete.
0 = Factory has NO documented disciplinary rules or
the rules are illegal or unreasonable.
D3Does the factory provide an employee handbook
with disciplinary policies documented?2 PASS
2 = The factory provides employee handbook with
disciplinary policies.
1 = The employee handbook does not have
disciplinary policies.
0 = Employee handbook is not provided.
D4
Is there evidence the factory uses physical,
verbal, sexual or psychological abuse in
workplace?
5 PASS
ACCP = Policy and procedures were available and
communicated. There is no evidence of physical,
verbal, sexual or psychological abuse.
FAIL =There is evidence of physical, verbal, sexual,
psychological abuse.
D5Do workers have access to appeal in case of
infractions/breaking of rules?2 PASS
2 = Policy and procedures were available and
communicated, workers have access to and are
familiar with disciplinary complaint filing,
interviews/records confirm.
1 = Workers have access to and are familiar with
disciplinary complaint filing, interviews/records
confirm.
0 = Workers do NOT have access to such procedures
nor are they familiar with their right to file
disciplinary complaints.
D6Are deductions from pay for
infractions/breaking of rules legal?2 PASS
2 = Policy and procedures were available and
communicated. All deductions are recorded and
legal.
1 = Yes, such deductions in pay are legal, records
confirm.
0 = No, such deductions are not legal.
Total No. of Meets Requirements 5 Total No. of Zero Tolerance Failure 0
Total No. of Minor Nonconformances 1 Total No. of Critical Failure 0
Total No. of Major Nonconformances 0 Score Achieved 16
Total No. of Not Applicable (NA) 0 Section Rating 94%
Factory have policy and procedures on physical, verbal,
sexual and psychological abuse. From employee
interviews it was noted that factory has never used
physical, verbal and psychological abuse on any employee
at workplace.
Employees have access directly to management for appeal
in case of complaints about disciplinary rules.
Factory has not imposed any fine or deductions from pay
towards any discipline. Employee interviews confirmed
the same.
Section D. Summary
a non-Government organization (NGO), (iv) one and half
employees being women.
Corrective Action Plan:Factory shall nominate one
member fromamongst non governmental organization or
associations commited to the cause of women or a person
familiar with the issues relating to sexual harassment in
Internal Complaints Committee.
The factory has documented disciplinary rules and
maintained records for the same.
Factory has communicated the disciplinary policies during
employee induction training at the time of joining and it is
as per certified standing order of the company. Also
Employee hand book has been provided to all employees
during recruitment.
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RequirementCompliance
Score
Compliance
LevelGuideline
E1
Does the factory have a copy of valid laws and
regulations on working hours or understand its
requirements?
2 PASS
2 = Factory has a copy of the current National laws/
regulations.
1 = No copy, but the factory management
understands the National laws/regulations.
0 = No.
E2
Does the factory have written policy for working
hours, rest, vacations and overtime in
accordance with local legal requirement?
2 PASS
2 = The factory has written policy on working hours,
records confirm.
1 = Factory has working hours policy, documentation
is incomplete.
0 = Factory does NOT have working hours policy.
E3Does the factory communicate the policy on
working hours, rest and vacations to all workers?2 PASS
2 = The factory effectively communicates working
hours policy.
1 = Factory communicates working hours policy,
effectiveness is questionable.
0 = Factory does NOT communicate its working
hours policy.
E4
Does the factory maintain complete and
consistent working hours records for at least 12
months?
4 PASS
ACCP = The factory effectively records working hours
of individual workers.
FAIL = Working hours are NOT recorded or
inconsistencies have been found.
E5Do the workers have at least one day (24
consecutive hours) off in seven days?4 PASS
ACCP = The workers have at least 1 day (24
consecutive hours) off per 7 days, records confirm.
FAIL = Workers do NOT have 1 day off per 7 days.
E6
Do the hours worked including overtime hours
comply with local regulation (daily , weekly,
monthly)?
2 PASS
2 = The factory have appropriate production
planning to control working hours with statistic data.
The workers' work hours per day , week, and month
meets local legal laws and regulations.
1 = The workers' work hours per day, week, and
month meets local legal laws and regulations.
0 = The workers' work hours per day, week, and
month do not meet local legal laws and regulations,
or inconsistencies exist relating to records of
working hours.
E7Do the workers have over 60 working hours per
week unless authorized by local government?4 PASS
ACCP = Weekly working hours are below or equal to
60 hours.
FAIL = Weekly working hours exceed 60 hours or
inconsistencies exist relating to records of working
hours.
E8Does the factory provide the legally required
meal breaks?2 PASS
2 = The factory has written policy and procedures to
supervise the breaks and the factory provides the
legally required time for meal breaks.
1 = Yes, the factory provides the legally required
time for meal breaks, records confirm.
0 = No, the factory does not provide the legally
required time for meal breaks.
SECTION E. Working Hours
Auditor Remarks
8 hours a day and 48 hours in a week.
Factory has written policy on working hours, rest ,
vacations and maintained the records on working hours as
per legal requirement. The same has been displayed at
notice board.
Factory has working hour’s policy and it has been
displayed on the notice board. Employee interview
confirmed the same.
Factory comply with localregulation for working hours.
Factory maintains weekly working hours below 60 hours.
Factory was working total 52 hours in a week
From review of records and employee interview, it was
noted that factory provides half hour for lunch break in
each of shifts, which complies with legal requirement.
Section E. Summary
Factory maintain the complete and consistent records for
last 12 months
Factory has provided every workers at least one day off in
seven days
Total No. of Meets Requirements 8 Total No. of Zero Tolerance Failure
Total No. of Minor Nonconformances 0 Total No. of Critical Failure 0
Total No. of Major Nonconformances 0 Score Achieved 24
Total No. of Not Applicable (NA) 0 Section Rating 100%
RequirementCompliance
Score
Compliance
LevelGuideline
F1
Does the factory have a copy of valid laws and
regulations on compensation and benefits or
understand its requirements?
2 PASS
2 = Factory has a copy of the current National
laws/regulations.
1 = No copy, but the factory management
understand the National laws/regulations.
0 = No.
F2
Does the factory have written policy on
compensation and benefits and communicate to
all workers?
2 PASS
2 = The factory has written policy on compensation
and benefits and it is effectively communicated to all
workers.
1 = Factory has a policy, communication is
incomplete.
0 = The factory has NO such policy.
F3
Do all workers’ wages meet local minimum
wages?(including trainees / apprentices /
workers in probation period)
4 PASS
ACCP = The factory established appropriate
procedures to ensure all workers' wages meet local
legal laws and regulations.
FAIL = Not all workers' wages meet local legal laws /
regulations or inconsistencies exist relating to wages
/ working hours associated records.
F4
Does the factory maintain complete and
consistent payroll records for all workers for at
least 12 months?
4 PASS
ACCP= The factory maintains complete and
consistent payroll records.
FAIL = Payroll records are NOT complete or
inconsistencies exist.
F5Are workers paid the legally required overtime
rates and wages?4 PASS
ACCP = The factory established appropriate
procedures to ensure all workers' overtime rates
meet local legal laws and regulations, workers are
paid the legally required overtime rates and wages.
FAIL = Workers are NOT paid the legally required
overtime rates and wages.
F6Are wage slips given to workers and do they
understand the wage breakdown?2 PASS
2 = Wage slips are given to workers and they
understand the wage breakdown,
interviews/records confirm.
1 = Wage slips are given to workers, not all
understand the wage breakdown.
0 = Wage slips are NOT given to workers.
Factory has valid current laws and regulations on
compensation and benefits. Management is aware of the
requirements.
Factory has written policy on compensation and benefits
and it has been displayed on the notice board.
Factory paid the legally required overtime rate and wages
to workers.
From review of records and employee interview, it was
noted that factory issues wage slips to all workers in a
language and format understood by all and as per legal
requirement.
From review of wage records and employee interview, it
was noted that factory pays wages as per current legal
minimum wage rates to all categories of workers. The
factory follows the minimum wage as prescribed by the
Punjab State Government Minimum wage notification and
the details below: Unskilled-
6936/Month
Factory has manintained complete and consisitent payroll
records and the same has been reviewed
SECTION F. Compensation
Auditor Remarks
Section E. Summary
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F7Does the factory provide legally required
benefits on annual leave?2 PASS
2 = The factory established appropriate procedures
to provide legally required benefits to all workers.
1 = Workers are paid the legally required benefit, no
policy and procedure was established.
0 = Workers are NOT paid the legally required
benefits.
F8Does the factory provide legally required
benefits on maternity leave?2 PASS
2 = The factory established appropriate procedures
to provide legally required benefits to all workers.
1 = Workers are paid the legally required benefit, no
policy and procedure was established.
0 = Workers are NOT paid the legally required
benefits.
F9Does the factory provide legally required
benefits on paid holidays?2 PASS
2 = The factory established appropriate procedures
to provide legally required benefits to all workers.
1 = Workers are paid the legally required benefit, no
policy and procedure was established.
0 = Workers are NOT paid the legally required
benefits.
F10Does the factory provide legally required
benefits on social insurance?2 PASS
2 = The factory established appropriate procedures
to provide legally required benefits to all workers.
1 = Workers are paid the legally required benefit, no
policy and procedure was established.
0 = Workers are NOT paid the legally required
benefits.
F11
Are workers' wages deducted for any reason
other than tax, social security? Are these
deductions fair, reasonable and legal?
2 PASS
2 = Workers' wages are not deducted for any reason
other than tax, social security, records confirm.
1 = Wages are deducted for other reasons.
0 = Records are NOT available to determine if wages
are deducted for other reasons.
F12 Is the payment frequency legal? 4 PASSACCP = Yes, payment frequency is legal.
FAIL = No, payment frequency is not legal.
F13Is there a sufficient system to let workers
check/verify their wages?2 PASS
2 = There is an effective system for workers to verify
their wages, interviews/records confirm.
1 = There is such a system, it is not effective and
workers do not understand it.
0 = There is NO such system.
Total No. of Meets Requirements 13 Total No. of Zero Tolerance Failure
Total No. of Minor Nonconformances 0 Total No. of Critical Failure 0
Total No. of Major Nonconformances 0 Score Achieved 46
Total No. of Not Applicable (NA) 0 Section Rating 100%
From review of records and employee interview, it was
noted that factory has a procedure to provide all legally
required benefits on social insurance.
From review of records and employee interview, it was
noted that there was no deduction other than taxes and
social security, which is fair, reasonable and as per legal
regulations.
From review of records and employee interview, it was
noted that factory provides all legally required benefits on
leave and has maintained Leave with Wages Register, as
required by law.
From review of records, it was noted that factory has a
policy on providing all legally required benefits on
maternity leave. However, from employee interview and
review of records, it was noted that there has been no
case of maternity leave.
Factory has a pay cycle of on or before 07th of every
month and has maintained the cycle for last 12 months
From review of records and employee interviews, it was
noted that factory issues understandable wage slips to all
workers as a means for workers to verify their wages. This
is in line with legal requirements.
Section F. Summary
From review of records and employee interview, it was
noted that factory has a procedure to provide all legally
required benefits on paid holidays.
SECTION G. Health & Safety
RequirementCompliance
Score
Compliance
LevelGuideline
G1
Does the factory have a copy of current National
laws/regulations on health and safety or
understand its requirements?
2 PASS
2 = Factory has a copy of the current National
laws/regulations.
1 = No copy, but the factory management
understand the National laws/regulations.
0 = No.
G2Is a senior management representative for
health and safety appointed?2 PASS
2 = A senior management representative for health
and safety is appointed.
0 = No senior management representative is
appointed.
G3
Does the factory arrange health and safety
training for all workers? Does it include fire
safety training?
2 PASS
2 = The factory arranges periodic health and safety
training for workers, records kept.
1 = Some health and safety training provided to
workers, records incomplete.
0 = No health and safety training is provided.
G4 Are accidents or daily injury recorded? 2 PASS
2 = Procedures are available, accidents or daily injury
are reported and recorded.
1 = Accidents or daily injury are reported and
recorded.
0 = No accidents and daily injury are recorded.
G5
Does the factory have all legal required permits
and approval for health and safety, including
high risk equipment and its operators?
2 PASS
2 = The factory has all legal valid permits and
approval.
1 = Factory has legal required permits and approval,
these may not be current or insufficient.
0 = No, factory does not have all permits.
G6Is there valid construction approval where
required by law?2 PASS
2 = The valid construction approval is available,
record confirmed.
0 = No valid construction approval.
G7Are all site buildings maintained in good physical
condition?2 PASS
2 = All site buildings are maintained in good
condition, records confirm.
1 = Generally all buildings are in good condition,
records incomplete.
0 = Site buildings are not well maintained, records
are not available.
G8
Have allowable floor weights been determined
(in the case of heavy machinery found on any
upper floors), posted, and communicated to the
relevant employees, if required by law?
N/A N/A
2 = The allowable floor weights have been
determined, posted and communicated to the
relevant employees, records kept.
1 = The allowable floor weights have been
determined, posted and communicated to the
relevant employees, records incomplete.
0 = The allowable floor weights haven't been
determined/posted/ communicated to the relevant
employees.
Factory has maintained Accident and Injury register, as
required by law.
Factory has all the required legal permits.
Date of last structural inspection of the building:
25.01.2013
Name of the agency: Govt. agency
Result of the inspection: Approved
During site tour, all site buildings were found in good
condition on the day of audit.
Not Applicable
Factory has appointed Mr. Himanshu Chauhan(Safety
Officer ) as a management representative for health and
safety at workplace.
Factory has conducted health and safety training to all the
workers.
Auditor Remarks
Factory has a copy of current national laws and
regulations on health and safety requirements and is well
understood by the management.
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G9Is potable water accessible and adequate on
each factory floor?2 PASS
2 = Potable water is accessible and adequate on
each factory floor.
1 = Potable water is available to the factory,
adequate accessibility is questionable.
0 = Potable water is NOT accessible or adequate.
G10
Are lavatory facilities accessible, clean and
available in reasonable number on each factory
floor?
2 PASS
2 = Lavatory facilities meet local regulatory
requirements.
1 = Lavatory facilities are partially being met, but
need improvement to meet local requirements.
0 = Lavatory facilities do NOT meet local
requirements.
G11
Where applicable, has the physical and
structural integrity of all site buildings (including
both production & dormitory) been inspected
with a certificate from the government?
4 PASS
ACCP = The certificate from government is available,
record confirmed.
FAIL = The certificate from government is not
available.
G12
Where applicable, has the physical and
structural integrity of all buildings been
professionally assessed by an authorized
organization?
N/A N/A
ACCP = The buildings have been professionally
assessed by authorized organization, record
confirmed.
FAIL = The buildings have not been professionally
assessed by authorized organization.
G13Are there any industrial buildings converted
from residential buildings?N/A N/A
ACCP = The buildings have been designed for
industrial purpose.
FAIL = The buildings have been designed for
residential purpose.
G14
Are there any multi-story dormitory buildings
with a ground floor marketplace, commercial
shop or have a flammable product storage area?
N/A N/A
2 = There is no marketplace, commercial shops or
flammable product storage in dormitory buildings.
1 = There is a ground floor marketplace or
commercial shops in dormitory buildings.
0 = There is a flammable product storage in
dormitory buildings.
G15 Is there valid fire license where required by law? 2 PASS
2 = The valid fire license is available, record
confirmed.
0 = No valid fire license.
G16Does the Facility have a written fire emergency
preparedness plan?2 PASS
2 = The written fire emergency preparedness plan is
available and communicated to all workers, records
kept.
1= The written fire emergency preparedness plan is
available and communicated to all workers, records
are incomplete.
0 = No plan or relevant records.
G17
Does the facility have evacuation routes posted
in the work areas (and in dormitories, if
applicable) with clear directions in local language
on how to exit?
2 PASS
2 = Evacuation routes are posted in the work areas
(and in dormitories, if applicable), are clear and
complete.
1 = Evacuation routes are posted in the work areas
(and in dormitories, if applicable) but incomplete.
0 = No evacuation rotes were posted in the work
areas (and in dormitories, if applicable).
Buildings & Facilities ( (including production & dormitory)
The Factory has obtained stabiliy certificate from the
government on 06.11.2008 for Production Buildings. No
Dormitories were present in the premises. .
Not applicable .
No such building are converted.
No Dormitories were provided toa ny of the workers. .
Factory has posted evecaution routes in all areas with
clear directions in locallanguage
Factory Has obtained Fire No Objection Certificate from
the concerned department on 10.11.2015 and records
confirmed the certificate is valid forone year
Factory has provided potable water to workers through 07
drinking water centres,half yearly tested by local certified
labs.
Factory Has maintained a written fire emergency
preparedness plan and also communicated to all the
workers in health and safety meeting conducted on
27.02.2016
Facility has provided clean and hygienic toilet and urinal
facility to all the employee.Further gender wise
segregation and gender sign were displayed for every
lavatory facility.
areas (and in dormitories, if applicable).
G18
Are fire drills conducted twice a year (one in
peak season and one in low season) and
documented?
2 PASS
2 = Fire drills were conducted twice a year and
documented.
0 = Fire drills were not conducted twice a year.
G19
Does the factory have an adequate number of
fire-fighting equipments (fire extinguisher, fire
hydrant/fore hose, sprinkler, fire alarm and etc.)
according to local laws?
5 PASS
5 = The factory has an adequate amount of fire-
fighting equipment according to local laws.
1 = Amount of some types of fire-fighting equipment
is inadequate.
0 = There is no fire-fighting equipments in dormitory,
workshop or warehouse.
G20
Are all fire-fighting equipments inspected and
tested regularly and ready to use at all times, are
they well maintained?
2 PASS
2 = Procedures are available, the fire-fighting
equipments have been inspected and tested
regularly, they are ready to use, records confirm.
1 = Fire-fighting equipments have been inspected
and tested regularly, but the records are incomplete.
0 = The fire-fighting equipments are not inspected
and tested regularly.
G21Are appropriate fire extinguishers available,
clearly marked, visible, and accessible?5 PASS
5 = The appropriate fire extinguishers are available,
clearly marked, visible, and accessible.
1= The appropriate fire extinguishers are not clearly
marked or visible.
0 = The appropriate fire extinguishers are not
available or accessible.
G22
Are fire and hazard early warning systems such
as smoke detectors installed and regularly
tested?
5 PASS
5 = Fire and hazard early warning systems are
installed and tested regularly, records confirm.
1 = Fire and hazard early warning systems are
installed, but the testing records are incomplete.
0 = Fire and hazard early warning systems are either
not installed where required or those installed are
not tested at all.
G23Are exit routs, exits and fire exits identified with
signs or other indicator lights?2 PASS
2 = Exit routs, exits and fire exits can be identified
with signs or other indicator lights.
1 = Inadequate signs or other indicator lights.
0 = No exit signs or other indicator lights.
G24Are adequate emergency lights installed on each
factory floor?2 PASS
2 = Adequate emergency lighting is installed on each
floor.
1 = Emergency lighting is installed on each floor,
adequacy on each floor questionable.
0 = Adequate emergency lighting is not installed on
each floor.
Factory has conducted fire drill for all the three shifts on
01.03.2016 & 02.03.2016 for all shifts.
Factory has adequate numbers of fire fighting equipments
and fire early warning system is installed in the premises.
Factory has all the fire -fighting equipments regularly
tested and inspected from fyregaurd agency.
Factory has provided clearly marked, visible and easy
accesibility to the installed fire extinguishers.
Factory has installed early warning systems.
Factory has provided defined exit routes with proper
signages and lumination.
Factory has installed adequate emergency lights on each
floor.
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G25 Is any fire exit and escape route blocked? 5 PASS
5 = Program was implemented, fire exits and escape
routes are not blocked.
1 = Fire exits and/or escape routes were blocked but
the facility corrected the findings immediately.
0 = Fire exits and/or escape routes are blocked and
the facility did not take any immediate corrective
actions.
G26 Is any emergency exit door locked? 5 PASSACCP = All emergency exit doors are unlocked.
FAIL = Emergency exit door is locked.
G27Are emergency exit doors able to be opened
without keys, tools or any special knowledge? 5 PASS
ACCP = Emergency exit doors are able to be opened
without keys, tools or special knowledge.
FAIL = Emergency exit doors are not able to be
opened without keys, tools or special knowledge.
G28Are emergency exit doors able to be opened in
one single motion? 4 PASS
ACCP = Emergency exit doors are able to be opened
in one single motion.
FAIL = Emergency exit doors are not able to be
opened in one single motion.
G29Are the emergency exit doors slide, roll down or
side hinged in inward direction?4 PASS
ACCP = Emergency exit doors are side hinged and
open in the direction of exit.
FAIL = Emergency exit doors are slide, roll down or
side hinged in inward direction.
G30
Is there a secondary exit for all floors and
buildings (including dormitories, if applicable)
when required by local law?
4 PASS
ACCP = Fire exits and escape routes are adequate on
each floor.
FAIL = Fire exits and escape routes are not adequate.
G31Are hazardous and other areas appropriately
posted with "No Smoking" signs?2 PASS
2 = Hazardous and other areas are appropriately
posted with "No Smoking" signs.
1 = Signs are insufficient.
0 = No "No Smoking" signs.
G32Are gas cylinders properly marked, used,
inspected, stored and secured?2 PASS
2 = Gas cylinders are properly marked, used,
inspected, stored and secured.
0 = Gas cylinders are not properly marked, used,
inspected, stored and secured.
G33Have any fire incidents taken place in the past 12
months at the facility?4 PASS
ACCP = No fire incident in the past 12 months.
FAIL = Fire incident has taken place in the past 12
months.
G34
Is there a named person(s) with overall
responsibility for fire safety (i.e. Fire
Coordinator)?
4 PASS
ACCP = Designated person is responsible for overall
fire safety.
FAIL = No person is designated for fire safety.
G35 Are fire wardens appointed for each area? 4 PASSACCP = Fire wardens are appointed for each area.
FAIL = Fire wardens are not appointed.
Is additional training given to those persons with
specific responsibilities in the event of a fire (e.g. ACCP = Additional training is provided.
All the fire exits and escape routes were open on the day
of audit.
Factory Has all the exits open on the day of audit.
Factory has mainatined secondary exits for all sections.
Factory records and interview verified that no such
incident has occurred in this factory in last 12 months. .
Factory has stored and secured allgas cylinder properly in
access restricted zone and safety instructions were
displayed.
NO evidence for any fire incident was recorded on the day
of audit.
Factory has appointed Mr. Himanshu Chauhan(Safety
Officer ) as a Fire Coordinator
Factory has appointed fire wardens for each section
Facility has provided fire fighting & safety training to 75
Factory has outward opening emergency exits and exits in
each section.
Factory has provided secondary exits for all floors.
Factory has maintained all exit and emergency exit doors
opening outward in the direction of evacuation
G36specific responsibilities in the event of a fire (e.g.
Fire wardens, security)?4 PASS
ACCP = Additional training is provided.
FAIL = No additional training.
G37Are written records kept of this fire safety
training?4 PASS
ACCP = Fire safety training records are reviewed.
FAIL = No training records.
G38
Are adequate guarding or devices installed for
moving/ rotating parts of machine, such as
pulleys and belts, or any other dangerous parts
of machines?
2 PASS
2 =Program is implemented, adequate
guarding/devices are installed for moving/rotating
parts on hazardous equipment.
1 = Adequate guarding/devices are installed for
moving/rotating parts on hazardous equipment.
0 = Such safeguards are not installed.
G39Where required, is machinery equipped with
emergency stop buttons?2 PASS
2 =Program is implemented, adequate emergency
stop buttons are installed for related machinery.
1 = Adequate emergency stop buttons are installed
for some, but not all, related machinery.
0 = Such emergency stop buttons are not installed.
G40
Is power isolation equipment (i.e.
lockout/tagout) used during maintenance/
repair?
N/A N/A
2 = Procedure are available, the power isolation
equipment (i.e. lockout/tagout) is used during
maintenance repair, records confirmed.
1 = The power isolation equipment (i.e.
lockout/tagout) is used during maintenance repair,
no procedure/record.
0 = The power isolation equipment (i.e.
lockout/tagout) is not used during maintenance
repair.
G41
Is any instruction emphasized to prohibit loose
clothing, jewelry or long hair near moving
machinery?
N/A N/A
2 = Program is implemented, instruction is
emphasized to prohibit loose clothing, etc. near
moving machinery.
1 = Instruction is emphasized to prohibit loose
clothing, etc. near moving machinery .
0 = Such instruction is not provided.
G42
Are electrical safety procedures implemented
effectively to ensure safety precautions such as
grounding, discharging and testing to be taken?
2 PASS
2 = The indicated electrical safety procedures are
effectively implemented, records confirm.
1 = Generally these procedures are implemented,
but are not completely recorded.
0 = These procedures are not implemented.
G43Is electrical equipment, wiring covered and
insulated to prevent exposure of wires?2 PASS
2 = The electrical equipment, wiring is covered and
insulated.
0 = The electrical equipment, wiring isn't covered
and insulated.
No such machine was observed.
Factory has developed safety procedures and
implemented throughout the factory. Also the earthing to
all the machinery is provided and recorded.
Factory has provided proper insulation and covering to all
the wiring and panels.
Machinery, Dangerous Substance,etc.
Facility has provided fire fighting & safety training to 75
workers from Safeline Devices,Ambala
Factory has provided records for fire trained persons and
last training was conducted on 17.10.2015 from external
agency for 75 workers and conducted internally by
Mr.Himanshu Chauhan (Safety Officer) on 22.03.2016
for200 workers
Factory has provided adequate guarding for moving/
rotating parts of machine.
Factory has equipped neccesary machines with emergency
stop button e.g. section warping machine,direct warping
machine,weaving machines etc.
No such machine was observed.
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G44Are hazardous substances safely and properly
labeled, handled, stored and disposed?2 PASS
2 = Program is implemented, hazardous substances
are safely and securely used, stored, and disposed,
records available.
1 = Hazardous substances are safely and securely
used, stored, and disposed, records not available.
0 = Hazardous substance are not safely or securely
used, stored, and disposed.
G45
Are Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
available for all chemicals in local language and
accessible to employees?
2 PASS
2 = The Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are
available for all chemicals in local language and
accessible to employees.
1 = MSDSs are insufficient.
0 = MSDSs are not available.
G46
Are machines equipped as necessary with
appropriate dust and/or VOC extraction
systems?
2 PASS
2 = The machines are equipped as necessary with
appropriate dust and/or VOC extraction systems.
1 = The appropriate dust and/or VOC extraction
systems are inadequate.
0 = No appropriate dust and/or VOC extraction
systems as necessary.
G47
Are administration and engineering controls
(reduced shift hours, ventilation fans and
exhaust fans) introduced to reduce personnel
exposure?
2 PASS
2 = Program is implemented, personnel exposure
reducing controls are implemented, records confirm.
1 = some controls are implemented, records are
incomplete.
0 = Such controls are not implemented.
G48 Are employees trained to handle the chemicals? 2 PASS
2 = Employees handling chemicals have been
trained.
1 = Some employees handling chemicals have not
been trained.
0 = No chemical safety training provided.
G49
Are appropriate personal protective equipment
(PPE) such as goggles, glasses gloves,
earplugs/earmuffs, boots or protective clothing
provided at factory cost and in fully acceptable
condition?
2 PASS
2 = Program is implemented, operation appropriate
PPE is provided at factory cost and is in fully
functional condition, records confirm.
1 = operation appropriate PPE is provided at factory
cost and is in fully functional condition, records
incomplete.
0 = No such PPE is provided.
G50Are signs posted in all areas where personal
protective equipment must be worn?2 PASS
2 = The signs are posted in all areas where personal
protective equipment must be worn.
1 = Some areas that require PPE do not have signs
posted.
0 = The PPE signs are not posted.
G51
Does the factory have a suitable working
environment with respect to ventilation,
temperature, lighting, cleanliness, and tidiness?
2 PASS
2 = The factory has a suitable work environment
with respect to the indicated conditions, records
confirm.
1 = The factory work environment is generally
suitable with respect to these conditions.
0 = The factory work environment is not suitable.
Does the factory arrange regular health
2 = Program is implemented, the factory arranges
regular health examinations for workers exposed to
hazardous substances, records confirm.
1 = Program is implemented, the factory arranges
Factory has hazardous waste storage and disposal
authorization from Pollution Department valid till
19.09.2018
All the workers were found using appropritae PPE
Factory has displayed signs where personnel protective
equipments must be worn.
Factory has provided suitable working environment with
proper ventilation, lighting, cleanliness and tidiness.
Factory has arranged for the health examinations of all
Factory has displayed Material safety data sheet in local
langauge.
Factory does not use any machinery for any of the
process.
Factory has installed exhaust fans and ventilation in the
factory is satisfactory.
During the interview it was verified that the Factory has
trained the employees to handle chemicals and proper
personnel protective equipments are provided by the
factory.Last training was conducted on 04.09.2015
G52
Does the factory arrange regular health
examinations for workers exposed to hazardous
substances?
2 PASS1 = Program is implemented, the factory arranges
regular health examinations for workers exposed to
hazardous substances, records incomplete.
0 = No, the factory does not arrange examinations
for such workers.
G53
Is there adequate evidence to confirm that
workers' health is not affected by hazardous
factors?
2 PASS
2 = There is adequate evidence that workers are not
affected by hazardous factors.
1 = There is evidence that workers are not affected,
records are incomplete.
0 = There is no evidence to confirm that workers are
not affected by hazardous substances in the factory.
G54
Are functional emergency eyewash stations and
showers provided where corrosive chemicals or
high volumes of solvents are handled and used?
2 PASS
2 = The functional emergency eyewash stations and
showers are provided as required.
0 = No functional emergency eyewash station and
showers are provided where corrosive chemicals or
high volumes of solvents are handled and used.
G55Are adequate first aid kits located on each
factory floor and marked with signs?2 PASS
2 = Adequate first aid kits are located on each floor
with marked signs.
1 = First aid kits are located on each floor, number
may not be adequate or they are not marked.
0 = First aid kits are unavailable, inadequate in
number, and/or not marked.
G56Are an adequate number of workers trained in
first aid?2 PASS
2 = There are an adequate number of workers
trained in first aid.
1 = Some workers are trained in first aid, number
may not adequate, records are incomplete.
0 = Workers are not trained in first aid.
G57If there are dormitories, are they clean, safe,
properly equipped and sufficiently spacious?N/A N/A
2 = The living conditions, including showers and
lavatories, meets local laws or prevailing industry
standards.
1 = Living conditions are partially being met, but
need improvement to meet local laws.
0 = Living conditions, including showers and
lavatories, are poor and do not meet local
laws/standards.
G58
If there are dormitories, are they equipped
sufficient shower and lavatories, and are they
clean and useable?
N/A N/A
2 = The facilities meet local laws/prevailing industry
standards.
1 = The facilities are partially being met, but need
improvement to meet local laws.
0 = The facilities are poor and do not meet local
laws/standards.
Dormitory
Factory has arranged for the health examinations of all
workers annually.No hazardous process is observed on
the day of audit.
Factory has arranged health examinations for all the
workers and no such health issue has been observed on
the day of audit during document review and interview.
Factory has provided functinal eye wash station where
chemical are handled and use.
Factory has provided 21 First aid kit with adequate
contents installed in every production hall.
Factory has trained 20 workers from St. John's Ambulance
on 29.01.2014.
No dormitories were maintained and provided to the
workers
No dormitories were maintained and provided to the
workers
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G59Is any workers' dormitory located in the same
building as the production and/or warehousing?N/A N/A
ACCP = Worker dormitories are NOT located in the
same buildings as production or warehouses.
FAIL = At least some dormitories are located in
production/warehouse buildings.
G60Are the childcare facilities located on the ground
floor of the building?2 PASS
2 = Childcare facilities are located on the ground
floor of the building.
0 = The childcare facilities are not located on the
ground floor of the building.
G61Are dormitory rules legal, reasonable, and
understood by the workers?2 PASS
2 = The rule are legal and reasonable, relevant
records are available.
1 = The rule are legal and reasonable, no records are
available.
0 = The rule are not legal or reasonable.
G62Are the factory kitchen and canteen clean and
hygienic?2 PASS
2 = Factory kitchen/canteen facilities are clean,
hygienic, and adequate.
1 = Factory kitchen/canteen facilities appear
adequate, may not be clean/hygienic.
0 = Factory kitchen/canteen facilities are NOT
adequate or clean/hygienic.
G63
Does the kitchen/ cafeteria staff have
appropriate food safety training and hygiene
certificates?
2 PASS
2 = Food safety training is provided to
kitchen/cafeteria staff, records confirm, a hygiene
certificate is available.
1 = Food safety training is provided to
kitchen/cafeteria staff, records are incomplete/a
hygiene certificate is not available.
0 = No training is provided and there is no hygiene
certificate.
Total No. of Meets Requirements 54 Total No. of Zero Tolerance Failure 0
Total No. of Minor Nonconformances 0 Total No. of Critical Failure 0
Total No. of Major Nonconformances 0 Score Achieved 208
Total No. of Not Applicable (NA) 9 Section Rating 100%
RequirementCompliance
Score
Compliance
LevelGuideline
H1
Does the factory have a copy of valid laws and
regulations on trade union and freedom of
association or understand its requirements?
2 PASS
2 = Factory has a copy of the current National
laws/regulations.
1 = No copy, but the factory management
understands the National laws/regulations.
0 = No.
H2Are employees' rights of freedom of association
ensured as required by law? 2 PASS
2 = The workers have right to form and join
unions/associations, interview/records confirm.
0 = The employee's rights of freedom of association
are not ensured.
H3
Does the factory allow/permit workers to elect a
representative from their own group to facilitate 2 PASS
2 = Yes, workers can elect their representatives,
records confirm.
0 = No, representatives are not permitted to be
Employee interviews confirmed that they are aware of
their rights of freedom of association and management
confirms that they do not object employee rights, if they
form and or join any trade unions.
No dormitories were maintained and provided to the
workers
Childcare facility was located on the groud floor of the
building
No dormitories were maintained and provided to the
workers
Section G. Summary
Yes all the factory kitchen and canteen are clean are
hygienic
yes appropriate safety training and certificates provided.
Hygiene certficate No. CH/2015/233 - 17th April 2015
SECTION H. Freedom of Association
Works Committee is active in facctory
Auditor Remarks
The factory has policy and procedure on freedom of
association. Further, the factory understood its
requirement.
H3 representative from their own group to facilitate
communication with senior management?
2 PASS0 = No, representatives are not permitted to be
elected by the workers.
H4
Do workers have access to and are familiar with
procedures for filing complaints about their
concerns?
2 PASS
2 = Policy and procedures were available and
communicated, workers have access to and are
familiar with complaint filing, interviews/records
confirm.
1 = workers have access to and are familiar with
complaint filing, interviews/records confirm.
0 = Workers do NOT have access to such procedures
nor are they familiar with their right to file
complaints.
H5
For a non-unionized factory, are fair and
effective mechanisms in place to address the
concerns of workers?
2 PASS
2 = The factory does have fair and effective
mechanisms implemented that permit workers to
address their concerns, interviews/records confirm.
1 = The factory may have mechanisms implemented
but effectiveness is questionable, interviews/records
are not conclusive.
0 = The factory has no such mechanisms
implemented.
Total No. of Meets Requirements 5 Total No. of Zero Tolerance Failure
Total No. of Minor Nonconformances 0 Total No. of Critical Failure 0
Total No. of Major Nonconformances 0 Score Achieved 12
Total No. of Not Applicable (NA) 0 Section Rating 100%
RequirementCompliance
Score
Compliance
LevelGuideline
I1
Does the factory have all permits and licenses
required by national/local laws or regulations for
waste disposal?
4 PASS
ACCP = Factory has all required permits and licenses
required by local laws/regulations.
FAIL = Factory does NOT have the required permits
or licenses.
I2Does the factory have a current environmental
management system?1 MINOR
2 = Factory EMS is ISO 14001 registered; records
confirm.
1 = Factory has implemented EMS.
0 = Factory has NO EMS or equivalent.
Section H. Summary
SECTION I. Environment
Auditor Remarks
Works Committee is active in facctory
During site tour, it was noted that factory has installed
Suggestion box at the premises.
Factory has a works committee.
Factory has a pollution consent for Air, Water &
Hazardous Waste Valid upto 31.12.2017.
Finding: It was noted during the document review that
factory has not obtained ISO 14000 certification. Although
factory has implemented EMS in the system
Law/Client Code: As per Client code I2.
Corrective Action: Factory shall implement ISO 14000 as a
best practice for environment safety.
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I3
Does the factory provide environmental
awareness training to each level of management
and all workers?
2 PASS
2 = Relevant personnel are trained (and recently) in
the safe use, handling and disposal of hazardous
substances, interviews/records confirm.
1 = Some personnel have been trained, such as
relevant employees(may not be recent), records are
incomplete.
0 = The factory does NOT train relevant personnel in
this area.
I4Can any kind of substantial pollution be
observed throughout the facility? 2 PASS
2 = No substantial pollution can be observed.
0 = Substantial pollution can be observed.
I5Does the factory have proper wastewater and
waste air treatments before releasing?2 PASS
2 = Program is implemented, records are available.
1 = The factory treats waste water/air before
releasing, records are not available.
0 = The factory does not treat waste water/air
before releasing.
I6
Does the factory have a program to segregate,
store and dispose hazardous and non-hazardous
waste?
2 PASS
2 = Program is implemented, records are available.
1 = Program is implemented, no records are
available.
0 = The factory does not have a hazardous waste
program.
I7Does the factory implement any programs on
reuse, reduce or recycle?2 PASS
2 = Program is implemented, records are available.
1 = The factory has implemented a program, no
records are available.
0 = No.
I8Have there been any notices of deficiencies
issued by government agencies in the past year?2 PASS
2 = Factory has received no notices of deficiencies
issued by government agencies in the last 12
months, records confirm.
1 = Factory received such notice, but records show
that the deficiencies have been corrected,
government agency records confirm.
0 = Factory has received notice of such deficiencies
in the last 12 months, corrective action NOT
recorded/confirmed.
Total No. of Meets Requirements 7 Total No. of Zero Tolerance Failure
Total No. of Minor Nonconformances 1 Total No. of Critical Failure 0
Total No. of Major Nonconformances 0 Score Achieved 23
Total No. of Not Applicable (NA) 0 Section Rating 96%
RequirementCompliance
Score
Compliance
LevelGuideline
J1Was there any bribery case identified during the
audit?5 PASS
ACCP = No bribery/ethical issues.
FAIL = Evidence of bribery exists.No case of Bribery identified
Factory has implemented program on reuse,reduce and
recycle.
No, verification of records confirms that the factory has
not received any notice of environmental deficiencies
issued against the factory by the government agencies in
the past.
Factory has proper waste water and waste air treatments
before releasing.
Section I. Summary
SECTION J. Ethics
Auditor Remarks
Section I. Summary
Factory has a program to segregate,store and dispose
hazardous waste and non hazardous waste to Govt.
authorised Vendors.
Factory has provided environment awareness training on
27.02.2016.
No such processes observed
Total No. of Meets Requirements 1 Total No. of Zero Tolerance Failure 0
Score Achieved 5
Section Rating 100%
RequirementCompliance
Score
Compliance
LevelGuideline
K1Does the factory provide subcontractor
information (if applicable)?N/A N/A
ACCP = Factory provides subcontractor information
(if applicable).
FAIL = Factory refuses to provide subcontractor
information.
Total No. of Meets Requirements 0 Total No. of Critical Failure 0
Score Achieved 0
Section Rating 100%
RequirementCompliance
Score
Compliance
LevelGuideline
L1Does the auditor have access to the entire
facility and audit processes? 5 PASS
ACCP = Auditor provided with full access.
FAIL = Denied Entry to factory or denied access to
relevant buildings, documents, or employee
interviews.
Total No. of Meets Requirements 1 Total No. of Zero Tolerance Failure 0
Score Achieved 5
Section Rating 100%
Section I. Summary
SECTION L. Monitoring of Compliance
Auditor Remarks
Factory was very positive in approach and entire facility
was free to access fro auditor.
Section I. Summary
SECTION K. Sub-Contracting
Auditor Remarks
Fcatory does not sub contract any process
Section I. Summary
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Factory Outlook Address Displayed Attendance System
Social Compliance
Assessment Photo Report
Photographs of factory and defects are attached with this report
Building Evacuation Map
Displayed
Fire Bucket Fire Control Panel
Chemical Store First Aid Box and Suggestion Box
Installed
Social Policies and Abstract
Displayed
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Warehouse ETP Functional Weaving section with High Noise
Instructions
Boiler Emergency light installed Ambulance
Eye Wash Station Fire Control Panel,Fire Call Point
and Fire Extinguisher Installed
Adequate PPE provided in
chemical store.
Creche facility
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