Dear All,
Could someone please provide me with a sample definition of roles and responsibilities that are required to be created and maintained as part of a BSCI/SA8000 audit? We are a manufacturing company going for a BSCI audit, and any help is highly appreciated.
From India, Kochi
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Could someone please provide me with a sample definition of roles and responsibilities that are required to be created and maintained as part of a BSCI/SA8000 audit? We are a manufacturing company going for a BSCI audit, and any help is highly appreciated.
From India, Kochi
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Dear Cite_john,
BSCI/SA8000 both basically follow the Labour Standard of the International Labour Organization (ILO). The following things are covered under this audit:
1. Freedom of Association: It means that there should be no restriction for workers to join or become a member of any union/committee.
2. No Discrimination: Wages, increments, bonuses, and all other benefits given to workers depend entirely on their performance, not on caste, origin, sex, color, community, etc.
3. No Child Labor: This is a crucial point. Establishments should have a clear policy to not engage in any child labor as per the Factories Act and must adhere to the act.
4. Minimum Wages: Every establishment should maintain the minimum wage rate as per government notification. No worker should be paid less than the minimum wage rate.
5. Working Hours: Working hours should comply with the Factories Act.
6. No Forced Labor: Establishments should not retain any original certificates/documents that could be a cause of forced employment of workers.
7. Safety & Health: Workstations should be clear of any blockages, healthy, safe from any dangers, and well-ventilated.
8. Safe Environment: Establishments should have a proper drainage system, solid/liquid waste management, and should not engage in any activities that could pollute the environment.
I believe these eight points are very important for the BSCI/SA8000 Audit. Please find the attachment for the documents/records required for the audit.
From India, Calcutta
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11BSCI/SA8000 both basically follow the Labour Standard of the International Labour Organization (ILO). The following things are covered under this audit:
1. Freedom of Association: It means that there should be no restriction for workers to join or become a member of any union/committee.
2. No Discrimination: Wages, increments, bonuses, and all other benefits given to workers depend entirely on their performance, not on caste, origin, sex, color, community, etc.
3. No Child Labor: This is a crucial point. Establishments should have a clear policy to not engage in any child labor as per the Factories Act and must adhere to the act.
4. Minimum Wages: Every establishment should maintain the minimum wage rate as per government notification. No worker should be paid less than the minimum wage rate.
5. Working Hours: Working hours should comply with the Factories Act.
6. No Forced Labor: Establishments should not retain any original certificates/documents that could be a cause of forced employment of workers.
7. Safety & Health: Workstations should be clear of any blockages, healthy, safe from any dangers, and well-ventilated.
8. Safe Environment: Establishments should have a proper drainage system, solid/liquid waste management, and should not engage in any activities that could pollute the environment.
I believe these eight points are very important for the BSCI/SA8000 Audit. Please find the attachment for the documents/records required for the audit.
From India, Calcutta
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Sorry for mistake. I’m now attaching the file. Plz. find the attachment.
From India, Calcutta
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From India, Calcutta
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Dear Sarkar,
Thank you for your kind reply and the checklist. We underwent the initial audit and are now preparing for the review audit. Most points noted under the SA are as follows, and we were not able to clearly identify what is required out of the first point below:
- SA8000 STANDARDS IN ALL LEVELS - LIKE DEFINITION OF ROLE, RESPONSIBILITY, TRAINING, CONTINUOUS MONITORING
- PERIODICALLY CONDUCT REVIEW MEETING FOR SA 8000 IMPLEMENTATION & AMENDMENTS & IMPROVEMENTS
Points we are good with:
- NOT ESTABLISHED PROCEDURE TO RECRUIT SUPPLIER BASED ON MEETING SA8000 REQUIREMENT
- RECORD SUPPLIER COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY TO CONFORM SA8000, MONITORING, IMPLEMENT, REMEDY CORRECTIVE ACTION, INFORM THE COMPANY OF ANY/ALL BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP
- ESTABLISH SYSTEM TO MONITOR SUPPLIER FOR REQUIREMENT OF SA8000 STANDARD
- NO EVIDENCE THAT SUPPLIER CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVE CONDITION OF SA8000 IMPLEMENTED STANDARD
- ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN PROCEDURE TO COMMUNICATE THE INTERESTED PARTIES REGULARLY ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE OF SA8000 STANDARDS
From India, Kochi
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Thank you for your kind reply and the checklist. We underwent the initial audit and are now preparing for the review audit. Most points noted under the SA are as follows, and we were not able to clearly identify what is required out of the first point below:
- SA8000 STANDARDS IN ALL LEVELS - LIKE DEFINITION OF ROLE, RESPONSIBILITY, TRAINING, CONTINUOUS MONITORING
- PERIODICALLY CONDUCT REVIEW MEETING FOR SA 8000 IMPLEMENTATION & AMENDMENTS & IMPROVEMENTS
Points we are good with:
- NOT ESTABLISHED PROCEDURE TO RECRUIT SUPPLIER BASED ON MEETING SA8000 REQUIREMENT
- RECORD SUPPLIER COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY TO CONFORM SA8000, MONITORING, IMPLEMENT, REMEDY CORRECTIVE ACTION, INFORM THE COMPANY OF ANY/ALL BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP
- ESTABLISH SYSTEM TO MONITOR SUPPLIER FOR REQUIREMENT OF SA8000 STANDARD
- NO EVIDENCE THAT SUPPLIER CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVE CONDITION OF SA8000 IMPLEMENTED STANDARD
- ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN PROCEDURE TO COMMUNICATE THE INTERESTED PARTIES REGULARLY ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE OF SA8000 STANDARDS
From India, Kochi
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Dear Cite_John,
For any SA 8000/BSCI queries regarding implementation/audit, you may contact me directly. I have expertise in SA 8000/BSCI as I have been associated with it for the past 4 years. For consultancy/auditing charges, you may also contact me. I would like to know in which city you are based.
Abhash
09819728288
09029767310
abhashagarwal@yahoo.in
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From India
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For any SA 8000/BSCI queries regarding implementation/audit, you may contact me directly. I have expertise in SA 8000/BSCI as I have been associated with it for the past 4 years. For consultancy/auditing charges, you may also contact me. I would like to know in which city you are based.
Abhash
09819728288
09029767310
abhashagarwal@yahoo.in
Mumbai
From India
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Dear Sir,
I'm a new HR professional and I have a question regarding the SA8000 audit. As our manufacturing company's turnover is below 1Cr, could you please suggest if we can proceed with the SA8000 audit without adhering to the minimum wages act? Is there any solution for this issue?
Please help with other points that need to be addressed.
Regards,
Shankar HR
Email: shan.rpt@gmail.com
Phone: 8220946153
From India, Madras
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I'm a new HR professional and I have a question regarding the SA8000 audit. As our manufacturing company's turnover is below 1Cr, could you please suggest if we can proceed with the SA8000 audit without adhering to the minimum wages act? Is there any solution for this issue?
Please help with other points that need to be addressed.
Regards,
Shankar HR
Email: shan.rpt@gmail.com
Phone: 8220946153
From India, Madras
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Dear Sir,
We can provide implementation, audit, and certifications for SA8000 certifications across India. We have helped a lot of factories in Panipat, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Noida, Agra, Saharanpur, Firozabad, and other regions in India.
We may be contacted at 9716231789 for any discussion.
From India, New Delhi
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We can provide implementation, audit, and certifications for SA8000 certifications across India. We have helped a lot of factories in Panipat, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Noida, Agra, Saharanpur, Firozabad, and other regions in India.
We may be contacted at 9716231789 for any discussion.
From India, New Delhi
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Dear all,
SA 8000 has 9 pillars that you need to look up. Your organization must have policies related to these pillars in its manuals. External and internal audits should be conducted, with external audits being carried out by other bodies after you apply the schedule, objectives, and targets. Additionally, Management Review Meetings (MRM), formats, documentations, and most importantly, BNW should be maintained.
Note: This is just a basic explanation I have provided.
Thank you.
From India, Surat
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SA 8000 has 9 pillars that you need to look up. Your organization must have policies related to these pillars in its manuals. External and internal audits should be conducted, with external audits being carried out by other bodies after you apply the schedule, objectives, and targets. Additionally, Management Review Meetings (MRM), formats, documentations, and most importantly, BNW should be maintained.
Note: This is just a basic explanation I have provided.
Thank you.
From India, Surat
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