SA8000 REQUIREMENTS - FUNDAMENTALS RIGHT IN A WORKPLACE

Basic, universally applicable rights are set out in those international conventions on which SA8000 is based. These comprise conventions of the International Labor Organization and related international human rights documents, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the UN convention on the Rights of the Child.

• Child Labor: Minimum age; Young workers; School attendance; Child labor.
• Forced Labor: Not permitted
• Health & Safety: Healthy and safe working environment; Prevention of accidents and injury; H&S training; Clean and sanitary support facilities; Access to potable water.
• Freedom of Association and Right to Collective Bargaining: Rights respected by management.
• Discrimination: Not permitted on basis of race, caste, national origin, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, union membership or political affiliation.
• Disciplinary Practices: Corporal punishment, mental/physical coercion and verbal abuse not permitted.
• Working Hours: In accordance with applicable laws; Not more than 60 hours per week; Voluntary overtime; At least one day off in seven.
• Compensation: Legal/industry minimum; Meets basic needs plus discretionary income; Benefits; Deductions; Avoidance
• Management Systems: Publicly available policy committed to compliance with applicable laws and other requirements; Management review; Company representatives; Planning and implementation of controls; Suppliers controls; Concerns and corrective actions; Outside communication; Access for verification; Records.

SA8000 CONSULTANCY AND APPROACH

Planning

• Establish Project Plan, SA8000 Committee, Clear Objectives, Promotional activities
• Review existing system and conduct GAP Analysis against standard
• SA8000 requirements
• Management System documentation for Project Members (OPTIONAL)

Documentation

• Establish and document Operating Procedures and Quality Manual through project meeting

Implementation

• Briefing to staff SA 8000 Management Syste Implement the system

Audit

• Vermani Consultants auditors carryout comprehensive audit
• Certification-body to assign auditors for the audit.