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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 NA US Customs Manufacture ID if applicable Production Process Flow Preparatory, weaving, sizing, processing (yarn/ fabric dyeing), cutting, sewing, finishing, packing, metal detection, packaging, warehousing & dispatch Equipment used 2 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 ©SGS SA 2015. All rights reserved. Confidential and Proprietary information. 1

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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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