SMETA Audit Type: 2-Pillar 4-Pillar

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1 Supplier name: Pandora Fashion Ltd. Site country: Bangladesh Site name: Pandora Fashion Ltd. SMETA Audit Type: 2-Pillar 4-Pillar Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

2 Audit Company Name: ALGI Bangladesh Report Owner (payee): Pandora Fashion Ltd. (If paid for by the customer of the site, please remove for Sedex upload) Sedex Company Reference: (only available on Sedex System): Sedex Site Reference: (only available on Sedex System) S-Not Provided P-Not Provided Audit Conducted By Commercial NGO Trade Union Multi-stakeholder Purchaser Retailer Brand Owner Combined Audit (select all that apply) Auditor Reference Number: (If applicable) SMETA Declaration I declare that the audit underpinning the following report was conducted in accordance with SMETA best practice guidance. Any exceptions to this must be recorded here (e.g. different sample size): None Auditor Name(s) (please list all including all interviewers): Afroza Hossain (Lead auditor), Jahangir Alam (Auditor) Role: Lead auditor & Auditor Date: 17 th 18 th August, 2014 Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

3 Audit Details Audit Details A: Report #: B: Date of audit: 17 th 18 th August, 2014 C: Time in and time out: Time in: 17 th August, :30; 18 th August, :20 Time out: 17 th August, :30; 18 th August, :40 D: Number of Auditor Days Used: (number of auditor x number of days) Two auditors in two days. E: Audit type: Full Initial Periodic Full Follow-up Audit Partial Follow-Up Partial Other Define F: Was the audit announced? Announced Semi announced (One Month Window Period) Unannounced G: Was the Sedex SAQ available for review? Yes No If no, why not? I: Auditor name(s) and role(s): Afroza Hossain (Lead auditor), Jahangir Alam (Auditor) J: Report written by: Afroza Hossain K: Report reviewed by: A.T.M. Anisuzzaman L: Report issue date: 20 th August 2014 M: Supplier name: Pandora Fashion Ltd. N: Site name: Pandora Fashion Ltd. O: Site country: Bangladesh P: Site contact and job title: Md. Abdur Rahim, General Manager- HR, Admin & Compliance Q: Site address: Badekalemeshwar, National University, Joydevpur, Gazipur Site phone: +880 (2) Site fax: +880 (2) Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

4 Site R: Applicable business and other legally required licence numbers: for example, business license no, and liability insurance S: Products/Activities at site, for example, garment manufacture, electricals, toys, grower T: Audit results reviewed with site management? U: Who signed and agreed CAPR (Name and job title) V: Did the person who signed the CAPR have authority to implement changes? Factory Licence No: 11782/Gazipur, Valid Up to 31 st December, 2014 Fire License No: DD/Dhaka/12365/1999 & DD/Dhaka/23814/2012 Valid Up to June 30, 2015 Garment manufacturer Sweater Items Yes Md. Abdur Rahim, General Manager- HR, Admin & Compliance Yes W: Previous audit date: N/A X: Previous audit type: SMETA 2-pillar SMETA 4-pillar Other Full Initial Periodic Full Follow-Up Audit Partial Follow- Up Partial Other* *If other, please define: Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

5 Audit Scope Local Law (Please state legal requirement) A: Standard work week: (total hours excluding overtime) B: Maximum allowed overtime hours: (please state per day, week, month) 08 hours per day and 48 hours per week. Not exceed 2 hours per day and 12 hours per week. C: Minimum work age: 18 years D: Minimum legal wage for standard hours: (please state per day, week, month) E: Minimum legal overtime wage: (please state per day, week, month) Minimum wage standard as per government new gazette published on December 2013 was set at BDT 5300 per month or BDT (5300/208) per hour since 1 st December The employing unit shall, according to the Government new Gazette for minimum wage published on December 2013, pay workers remuneration higher than those for normal working hours. OT wage per hour is equal to: Basic Salary X 2 X O. T. Hours / 208 Minimum wage for Helper (Grade-7) is equal to BDT Therefore minimum OT wage for Grade-7 is equal to BDT (3000/208*2) Audit Scope (Please select the code and additional requirements that were audited against during this audit) 2-Pillar Audit 10B4: Environment 4-Pillar 10C: Business Practices Note: The main focus of this ethical audit is on the ETI Base Code and local law. The additional elements will not be audited in such depth or scope, but the audit process will still highlight any specific issues. This report provides a summary of the findings and other applicable information found/gathered during the social audit conducted on the above date only and does not officially confirm or certify compliance with any legal regulations or industry standards. The social audit process requires that information be gathered and considered from records review, worker interviews, management interviews and visual observation. More information is gathered during the social audit process than is provided here. The audit process is a sampling exercise only and does not guarantee that the audited site prior, during or post-audit, are in full compliance with the Code being audited against. The provisions of this Code constitute minimum and not maximum standards and this Code should not be used to prevent companies from exceeding these standards. Companies applying this Code are expected to comply with national and other applicable laws and where the provisions of law and this Code address the same subject, to apply that provision which affords the greater protection. The ownership of this report remains with the party who has paid for the audit. Release permission must be provided by the owner prior to release to any third parties. Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

6 Non-Compliance Table Issue Area of Non-Conformity (Only check box when there is a non-conformity) ETI Code Base Local Law Additional Elements Record the number of issues by line*: NC Obs GE 0 Management systems and code implementation 1 Employment Freely Chosen 2 Freedom of Association 3 Safety and Hygienic Conditions 6 4 Child Labour 5 Wages and Benefits 6 Working Hours 7 Discrimination 8 Regular Employment 1 8A Sub-Contracting and Home working 9 Harsh or Inhumane Treatment 10A Entitlement to Work 10B2 Environment 2-Pillar 1 10B4 10C Environment 4-Pillar Business Practices *Please note the table above records the total number of Non compliances (NC), Observations (Obs) and Good Examples (GE). This gives the reviewer an indication of problem areas but does not detail severities of each issue Reviewers need to check audit results by clause. Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

7 Audit Overview Audit Overview Management Worker Representatives Audit attendance Senior management Worker Committee representatives Union representatives A: Present at the opening meeting? Yes No Yes No Yes No B: Present at the audit? Yes No Yes No Yes No C: Present at the closing meeting? Yes No Yes No Yes No D: If Worker Representatives not present please explain reasons why E: If Union Representatives not present please explain reasons why: F: Site description: (Include size, location and age of site. Also include structure and number of buildings) N/A No union has been formed by the workers of the factory. As per the documents the workers are free to form union but workers did not do so. Pandora Fashion Ltd. is located at Badekalemeshwar, National University, Joydevpur, Gazipur, Bangladesh. Total land area occupied by this facility is 15,840 square feet where production area is about 1, 33, 235 square feet and warehouse area is about 5000 square feet. The factory started its operation at the existing location in The facility consists of two buildings: Buildings description are given below Building-01 (05 storied building) Ground floor is occupied by Childcare Room, Washing Section, Mini Yarn Store, Winding section, Accessories Store, Chemical Store and Generator Room 1 st floor is occupied by Iron Section, Re-Final Room, Packing Section, Office and Boiler Room. 2 nd floor is occupied by Iron Section, Sewing Section, PQC Final Section and Office. 3 rd floor is occupied by Linking Section, Over lock Section and Linking Inspection Room. 4 th floor is occupied by Trimming Section, Mending Section, Button Hole Section, Doctor Room and IT Section. Roof top is Occupied by Dining and Prayer Room. Here 30% of the total area has been kept free. Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

8 Building-02 (04 storied building), Proposed 10 Storied Ground & 1 st floors are occupied by Knitting Section, Linking Section, and Knitting Distribution & Inspection Section. 2 nd floor is occupied by Knitting Section, Linking Section and Knitting Distribution & Inspection Section and Dining Area.. 3 rd floor is occupied by Temporary Store. Rooftop is 100% Free. Note: ETP and Wastage Area are in the open place inside the factory area. Factory runs in one general shift starts from 8:00 am and ends at 5:00 pm. Lunch breaks are given in two shifts. One shift starts from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm and another shift starts from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Wages are calculated on monthly basis as well as on piece rate. The peak season is from April to August. Additional Notes: Structural Design Approved by Structural Design Drawn By Who is the appropriate authority for the approval of Structural design Building Approved as Tongi Pouroshova. Engr. Md. Ismail Hossain Tongi Pouroshova. (As building established before 2008) Industrial Layout plan of the factory Factory Establishment Department Approved by Total area of the factory Sq. Ft. 15,840 Area covered by Fire license Number of Stair Case and Width of the stair case Yes 1 st stair case: 54, each floor. 2 nd stair case: 54, each floor. 3 rd stair case: 80, each floor. 4 th stair case: 84, each floor. Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

9 G: Site function: Agent Factory Processing/Manufacturer Finished Product Supplier Grower Home worker Labour Provider Pack House Primary Producer Service Provider Sub-Contractor H: Month(s) of peak season: (if applicable) April to August I: Typical production level as a % of the total capacity by month (record below): Site declaration only this has not been verified by auditor. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec J: Process overview: (Include products being produced, main operations, number of production lines, main equipment used) Main product of the factory covers Sweater item. The facility production capacity is 1, 70,000 pieces per month. Main production processes are Winding, Knitting, Linking, Trimming, Mending, Washing, Ironing, Sewing and finishing Chemicals used: 1. Cotton Softener 2. Acetone 3. Detergent 4. Silicone Acrylic Softener Main machine list of the factory is as follows: SL Description of machinery Running Stored Sample Room Total Machine Hand Drive Flat Knitting M/C 1 36 Inch 3 GG Total ( 3GG ) = Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

10 2 36 inch 5 GG inch 5 GG inch 5 GG inch 5 GG inch 5 GG inch 5 GG Total ( 5GG ) = inch 7 GG inch 7 GG inch 7 GG inch 7 GG Total ( 7GG ) = inch 9 GG ( Bed) inch 9 GG Total ( 9 GG ) = inch 12 GG inch 12 GG inch 12 GG inch 12 GG inch 12 GG inch 12 GG Inch 12 GG Inch 12 GG Inch 12 GG Total ( 12 GG ) = Grand Total = Auto Placket Machine inch 12 GG inch 12 GG Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

11 21 18 inch 7 GG inch 5 GG Bad Total = Auto Ribon Machine 23 Ribon M/C-12 GG Ribon M/C-7 GG Total = Dial Linking Machine GG 6 GG 8 GG GG 12 GG 14 GG GG GG Total = Over Locking Machine Cone winder real Machine Flat lock Machine Sewing M/C ( Single Needle) 38 Sewing M/C ( 2 Needle) Button Hole M/C Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

12 39 Button stitch M/C Snap Button Bartek M/C Automatic Steam Boiler Diesel Generator Washing Machine Hydro Extractor Dryer Tumbler Steam Vacuum Iron Table Normal Iron Table Steam Iron Inspection Lamp Spray gun Metal Detector Vacuum Cleaning M/C K: Attitude of workers: (Include their attitude to management, workplace and the interview process. Both positive and negative information should be included) Note: Do not document any information that could put workers at risk. 22 employees were selected for the individual interview and total 40 employees in 8(8*5) groups were selected for the group interviews. All the interviewees were favourable with the management and factory environment and no negative information was raised. As per interview, workers are getting all mandatory benefits like annual leave, maternity leave, resign benefit. L: Attitude of managers: (Include attitude to audit, and audit process. Both positive and negative information should be included) The factory management was found to be cooperative throughout the audit. M: Summary of main findings: (positive and negative) (This is a summary not a repeat of the section detail) Audit Process: This full initial audit is conducted by ALGI. Two auditors assessed / verified the factory s operations against the ETI Base Code and local legislations on a sampling basis in two day. Overview of opening meeting, factory management responses: Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

13 At 9:30 am, auditors entered the facility and had an opening meeting with the factory management according to the SMETA Guideline and ALGI SOP. The facility management Md. Abdur Rahim General Manager (HR, Admin & Compliance) along with his team were present in the meeting. They stated that they would be co-operative with this audit. 62 attendance records and payroll records from July 2014, 62 attendance records and payroll records from June 2014 (randomly selected month) and 20 attendance records and payroll records from August 2013 to May 2014 (rest of the months) were reviewed in this audit. 62 workers were interviewed including 25 males and 37 females. Summary of Findings (positive and negative): In view of the findings raised, below non-compliances were found in the areas of Safety and Hygienic Conditions, Regular Employment and Environment 2 pillar. For other areas, no violations were noted. 1. EPB Certificate of the facility has expired from July 1 st, Note that facility has already applied to concerned authority for the updated certificate. 2 Facility is operating two diesel generators but one without having permission from concerned authority. Note that they had permission for 1 generator of 400 KW but did not get permission for another generator of 86 KW. 3. Facility took approval for their 2 buildings from Tongi Municipality and LGED, respectively. The location of the factory is within the detailed area plan (DAP) of RAJUK. The concerned authority for their building approval should be RAJUK. Facility has applied for the approval from concern authority and 367 workers were working on 1 st and 2 nd floors of Building 2, respectively. Space per worker was found approximately 8.61 cubic meters instead of 9.5 cubic meters. 5. One exposed wire was found on floor in iron section on 2 nd and 3 rd floor of Building Chemical drums in wastage area were found without secondary containment. 7. Service book of workers were found not updated. Note that part-4, annual leave status and part-5, behavioural status was not updated. 8. Wastages were not segregated according to types of wastes and hazards at wastage area. Additional Auditor Remark: None Key Information Key Information A: Do all workers (including migrant workers) have contracts of employment? Yes No Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

14 B: Were appropriate records available to verify hours of work and wages? C: Were any inconsistencies found? (if yes describe nature) D: For the lowest paid production worker, are wages paid for standard hours (excluding overtime) below or above the legal minimum? E: % of piece rate workers: (if applicable) F: Combined hours (standard and overtime) over 60 per week found? Yes No Yes No Wages found: 65% Below legal min Meet Above Yes No Poor record keeping Isolated incident Repeated occurrence Please indicate the breakdown of workforce according to earnings: 0 % of workforce earning under min wage 100 % of workforce earning min wage % of workforce earning above min wage G: Are the correct overtime premiums paid? Yes No H: Is there any night production work at the site? I: % of workers living in site provided accommodation (if applicable): N/A Yes No J: Age of youngest worker found: 19 years K: Workers under 18 subject to hazardous work assignments? Yes No _0 % of under 18 s at this site (out of total workers) L: What form of worker representation / union is there on site? Union (name) Worker Committee Other ( Participation Committee) None M: Is it a legal requirement to have a union? Yes No If 30% of employees want to form a union, they are able to form a union as per law but it is not mandatory by law. N: Is It a legal requirement to have a workers committee? Yes No O: Is there any other form of effective worker/management communication channel? (Other than union/worker committee) Yes No Describe: They have participation committee that arranges workers meeting regularly. Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

15 P: Are there any External Processes? Sub-Contracting Home working Other External Process (detail) No external processes Management Systems: Q: Nationality of Management Bangladeshi R: Majority nationality of workers Bangladeshi S: Number of workers leaving in last 12 months as a % of average total number of workers on site over the year (annual worker turnover) T: Were accurate records shown at the first request? If not, why not? In the last 12 months, has the site been subject to any fines/prosecutions for noncompliance to any regulations? 5 % of total workers. Yes No Not Applicable Yes No Please describe: Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

16 Worker Analysis Worker Analysis Local Migrant Permanent Temporary Agency Permanent Temporary Agency Home workers Total Worker numbers male Worker numbers female Total Number of Workers interviewed 62 (25 male and 37 female) Contractors: (Individuals supplying workers to site with the workers paid by contractors, not by site) A: Any contractors on site? Yes No B: If yes, how many workers supplied by contractors C: Are all contractor workers paid according to law: (please record evidence) N/A N/A Migrant Workers: Please see SMETA Best Practice Guidance - Page 37 D: Originating Locations/Countries: E: Work undertaken by migrant workers: F: Were migrant workers recruited through an agency? If yes, is there a contract with the agency? Provide details of agencies and Not Applicable Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

17 contractual arrangements G: Percentage of migrant workers in company provided accommodation: Not Applicable Audit Results by Clause 0: Management systems and code implementation: 0.1 Suppliers are expected to implement and maintain systems for delivering compliance to this Code. 0.2 Suppliers shall appoint a senior member of management who shall be responsible for compliance with the Code. 0.3 Suppliers are expected to communicate this Code to all employees. 0.4 Suppliers should communicate this code to their own suppliers and, where reasonably practicable, extend the principles of this Ethical Code through their supply chain. Evidence of Compliance and Current Status Please Note: include evidence examined & description of current status. Documents checked & comments: Management interview Worker interview Policy and procedure List of responsible person for ensuring this code implementation Training Records Notice board Meeting Minutes Description of Current Status: Through the management and workers interview, factory implements and maintains systems for delivering compliance to this Code. Through the document review and management interview, Md. Abdur Rahim, General Manager (HR, Admin & Compliance) is responsible for compliance with the Code. The factory communicates this Code to all employees and to their suppliers by notice board, training and meeting. Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

18 Non-compliance: 1. Description of non-compliance:. NC against ETI/Additional Elements Local law or ETI requirement: Recommended corrective action: Factory comments : Remarks: NC against Local Law Objective evidence observed: Observation Description of observation: Local law or ETI requirement: Comments: Objective evidence observed: Description of Good Example (GE): Good Examples observed: Objective evidence observed: 1: Employment is Freely Chosen ETI 1.1 There is no forced, bonded or involuntary prison labour. 1.2 Workers are not required to lodge deposits or their identity papers with their employer and are free to leave their employer after reasonable notice. Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

19 Evidence of Compliance and Current Status Please Note: include evidence examined & description of current status. Documents checked & comments: Management interview Worker interview Local and national law Personal files Appointment letters ID card issue register Complain register Policies Description of Current Status: Through the management and workers interview, the factory does not require deposit or withhold employees ID cards. Workers are free to leave their employer after reasonable notice. The factory does not limit the employees freedom. Non-compliance: 1. Description of non-compliance:. NC against ETI NC against Local Law: Objective evidence observed: Local law or ETI requirement Recommended corrective action: Factory comments : Remarks: Observation Description of observation: Local law or ETI requirement: Objective evidence observed: Comments: Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

20 Good Examples observed: Description of Good Example (GE): Objective evidence observed: Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

21 2: Freedom of Association and Right to Collective Bargaining are Respected ETI 2.1 Workers, without distinction, have the right to join or form trade unions of their own choosing and to bargain collectively. 2.2 The employer adopts an open attitude towards the activities of trade unions and their organisational activities. 2.3 Workers representatives are not discriminated against and have access to carry out their representative functions in the workplace. 2.4 Where the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining is restricted under law, the employer facilitates, and does not hinder, the development of parallel means for independent and free association and bargaining. Evidence of Compliance and Current Status: Please Note: include evidence examined & description of current status. Documents checked & comments: Management interview Worker interview Local and national law Meeting register Meeting minutes Formation of participation committee Posted pictures of participation committee s representatives Policies Description of Current Status: Worker can raise their demand to the factory management through the participation committee Participation committee is functional in the work place. Workers are free to form the association as per law and are free to bargain. Workers are aware of their committee and their rights. Workers representatives are familiar to all workers. Non-compliance: 1. Description of non-compliance:. NC against ETI NC against Local Law: Objective evidence observed: Local law or ETI requirement Recommended corrective action: Factory comments : Remarks: Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

22 Observation Description of observation:. Local law or ETI requirement: Objective evidence observed: Comments: A: Name of union and union representative, if applicable: If no union what is parallel means of consultation with workers e.g. worker committees? B: Is there any evidence that this is effective? Specify date of last meeting; topics covered; how minutes were communicated etc. C: Are any workers covered by Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) Not Applicable. There was no union in the factory. Participation committee. Yes. The Participation Committee is arranging meeting within three months and gathering problems coming from workers end and approaching them to the management. N/A. No CBA was established in the factory. If yes what percentage by trade Union/worker representation D: Does the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) include rates of pay % workers covered by Union CBA Yes No No CBA N/A % workers covered by worker rep CBA Good Examples observed: Description of Good Example (GE): Objective evidence observed: Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

23 3: Working Conditions are Safe and Hygienic ETI 3.1 A safe and hygienic working environment shall be provided, bearing in mind the prevailing knowledge of the industry and of any specific hazards. Adequate steps shall be taken to prevent accidents and injury to health arising out of, associated with, or occurring in the course of work, by minimising, so far as is reasonably practicable, the causes of hazards inherent in the working environment. 3.2 Workers shall receive regular and recorded Health & Safety training, and such training shall be repeated for new or reassigned workers. 3.3 Access to clean toilet facilities and to potable water, and, if appropriate, sanitary facilities for food storage shall be provided. 3.4 Accommodation, where provided, shall be clean, safe, and meet the basic needs of the workers. 3.5 The company observing the code shall assign responsibility for Health & Safety to a senior management representative. Evidence of Compliance and Current Status Please Note: include evidence examined & description of current status. Documents checked & comments: Management interview Worker interview Different kinds of licenses, certificates and test reports Local and national law Training register Fire drill record Accident & injury records Policies Description of Current Status: Through the facility floor visit; exposed wire was found on floor in iron section on 2 nd and 3 rd floor of Building 1 The factory posted the evacuation plans on work floors. Drinkable water was available in workshops. Workers toilets were found clean and adequate as per requirement. Facility conducts fire drill on regular basis and adequate number of fire equipment were found on floors. Dining space for the workers was found clean and sitting arrangement was found adequate as per requirement. Workers working condition was found safe and clean. First aid boxes were found in adequate number in workplace in different section. Escape route were found obstacle free. Non-compliance: 1. Description of non-compliance: It was noted through document review and management interview that EPB Certificate of the facility has expired from July 1 st, Note that facility has already applied to concerned authority for the updated certificate. NC against ETI NC against Local Law Objective evidence observed: 1. Documents review and management interview 2. Documents review, Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

24 Local law or ETI requirement: In accordance with EPB EPB licence should be updated in time from Export Promotion Bureau. Recommended corrective action: It is agreed by the facility management that they will update their EPB Certificate. Corrective action time frame: 90 days Factory comments : We have already applied to the concern authority for the renewed copy. Remarks: Nil management interview and Facility visit 3. Documents review and management interview 4. Facility visit 5. Facility visit 6. Facility visit 2. Description of non-compliance: It was noted through documents review, management interview and plant tour that facility is operating two diesel generators but one without having permission from concerned authority. Note that they had permission for 1 generator of 400 KW but did not get permission for another generator of 86 KW. NC against ETI NC against Local Law Local law or ETI requirement: In accordance with Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission Act 2003, Section-28 License may be issued to any person for the following purposes in a procedure prescribed by the Commission, such as: (a) for power generation; (b) for energy transmission; (c) for distribution and marketing of energy; (d) for supply of energy; and (e) for storage of energy. Recommended corrective action: It is agreed by the facility management that they would take permission for that diesel generator Corrective action time frame: 180 days Factory comment We will take permission for that diesel generator from the concern authority. Remarks: Nil 3. Description of non-compliance: It was noted through building approval plan review and management interview that facility took approval for their 2 buildings from Tongi Municipality and LGED, respectively. The location of the factory is within the detailed area plan (DAP) of RAJUK. The concerned authority for their building approval should be RAJUK. Facility has applied for the approval from concern authority. Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

25 NC against ETI NC against Local Law Local law or ETI requirement: In accordance with Building Construction Act 1952, Section 3 Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, or in any agreement, no person shall, without the previous sanction of an Authorized Officer, construct or re-construct or make addition or alternation to any building, or excavate or re-excavate any tank within the area to which this Act applies; and such sanction shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the Authorized Officer may think fit to impose. Recommended corrective action: It is agreed by the facility management that they would take building approval from concerned authority. Corrective action time frame: 180 days. Factory comments : We will take building approval from RAJUK. Remarks: Nil 4. Description of non-compliance: It was noted during facility visit that 360 and 367 workers were working on 1 st and 2 nd floors of Building 2, respectively. Space per worker was found approximately 8.61 cubic meters instead of 9.5 cubic meters NC against ETI NC against Local Law Local law or ETI requirement: In accordance with Bangladesh Labor Law 2006, Section 56 No workroom in any factory shall be overcrowded to an extent injurious to the health of workers employed there in. Without impeding the above provision minimum 9.5 cubic meter space shall be provided to every worker working in every work room. Recommended corrective action: It is agreed by the facility management that they will take proper initiative to ensure minimum 9.5 cubic meters space per worker. Corrective action time frame: 180 days Factory comments : We will take proper initiative to ensure minimum 9.5 cubic meters space per worker.. Remarks: Nil Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

26 5. Description of non-compliance: It was noted during facility visit that exposed wire was found on floor in iron section on 2 nd and 3 rd floor of Building 1. NC against ETI NC against Local Law Local law or ETI requirement: In accordance with Bangladesh Electricity Rules 1937, Section-49(3) No live parts shall be exposed as to be capable of being touched by persons not intended to have access to them. Recommended corrective action: It is agreed by facility management that they will remove exposed wires from all the production areas. Corrective action time frame: 90 days Factory comments : We will remove exposed wires from all the production areas. Remarks: Nil 6. Description of non-compliance: During facility tour it was observed that chemical drums in wastage area were found without secondary containment NC against ETI NC against Local Law ETI requirement: In accordance with ETI Base Code 3.1 A safe and hygienic working environment shall be provided, bearing in mind the prevailing knowledge of the industry and of any specific hazards. Adequate steps shall be taken to prevent accidents and injury to health arising out of, associated with, or occurring in the course of work, by minimising, so far as is reasonably practicable, the causes of hazards inherent in the working environment. Recommended corrective action: The facility management agreed that they will provide secondary containment for machine oil container. Corrective action time frame: 30 days Factory comments : We will provide secondary containment for machine oil container. Remarks: Nil Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

27 Observation Description of observation: Local law or ETI requirement: Objective evidence observed: Recommended corrective action: Good Examples observed: Description of Good Example (GE): Objective Evidence Observed: 4: Child Labour Shall Not Be Used ETI 4.1 There shall be no new recruitment of child labour. 4.2 Companies shall develop or participate in and contribute to policies and programmes which provide for the transition of any child found to be performing child labour to enable her or him to attend and remain in quality education until no longer a child. 4.3 Children and young persons under 18 shall not be employed at night or in hazardous conditions. 4.4 These policies and procedures shall conform to the provisions of the relevant ILO Standards. Evidence of Compliance and Current Status Please Note: include evidence examined & description of current status. Documents checked & comments: Management interview Worker interview Personal files Age verification documents (i.e national ID, birth certificate, age verification certificate) Local and national law Policies Description of Current Status: The factory establishes a policy that will never employ and use any child labour under the age of 18 years old. The factory verifies all workers original ID cards at the time of recruitment and keeps the photocopies of workers ID cards in the personnel files. 62 employees personal files were provided for review. Each employee file includes a bio-data sheet, a recent photo and the age documentation, which is in the form of photocopied national identification card. The card Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

28 lists the employee s name, household address and the date of birth. No young looking worker was found during facility visit. Non-compliance: 1. Description of non-compliance: NC against ETI NC against Local Law Objective evidence observed: Local law or ETI requirement: Recommended corrective action: Observation Description of observation: Local law or ETI requirement: Objective evidence observed: Comments: Good Examples observed: Description of Good Example (GE): Objective Evidence Observed: Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

29 5: Living Wages are paid ETI 5.1 Wages and benefits paid for a standard working week meet, at a minimum, national legal standards or industry benchmark standards, whichever is higher. In any event wages should always be enough to meet basic needs and to provide some discretionary income. 5.2 All workers shall be provided with written and understandable information about their employment conditions in respect to wages before they enter employment and about the particulars of their wages for the pay period concerned each time that they are paid. 5.3 Deductions from wages as a disciplinary measure shall not be permitted nor shall any deductions from wages not provided for by national law be permitted without the expressed permission of the worker concerned. All disciplinary measures should be recorded. Evidence of Compliance and Current Status Please Note: include evidence examined & description of current status. Documents checked & comments: Management interview Worker interview Local and national law 12 months time cards and wage sheets of sampled workers Sample pay slip Workers personal files, maternity files and resigned workers files Workers contracts Leave register, maternity register Training records Description of Current Status: Workers are getting their wages as per national legal standard and facility is providing wages within seven working days. No illegal deduction was found. Workers are getting benefits such as social insurance, sick, casual leave and maternity leave as per local law. All workers are provided with written and understandable information about their employment conditions in respect to wages before they enter employment and about the particulars of their wages for the pay period concerned each time that they are paid. Non-compliance: 1. Description of non-compliance: NC against ETI NC against Local Law Objective evidence observed: Local law or ETI requirement: Recommended corrective action: Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

30 Corrective action time frame: Observation Description of observation: Local law or ETI requirement: Objective evidence observed: Comments: Good Examples observed: Description of Good Example (GE): Objective Evidence Observed: Wages analysis: A: Sample size: (number of wages checked and which weeks or months please see BPG) B: Legal minimum wage for standard time: (excluding OT - please include time period e.g. hour/week/month) 62 samples from July samples from June samples from August 2013 to May 2014 BDT 5300 per month or BDT per hour C: Are there different legal minimum wage grades? If yes, please specify all. N o If yes, please give details: The Government announced the new pay structure on 5 th December, 2013 for the workers of the Garments Industries. The Gazette Notification has been published on 5 th December, 2013 for the implementation of the new pay structure. There are two separate pay structures; one for the garment workers and another for the employees. 1. For the workers: Grades Mont hly basic wage House rent 40% of the basic Medica l allowan ce Convey ance Food Gross monthly wage Grade Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

31 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Apprentice For the employees: Grades Monthly basic wage Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Apprenti ce House rent 40% of the basic Medic al allowa nce Conve yance Food Gross monthly wage D: Where there are different legal minimum wages grades are all workers graded correctly? N/A If no, please give details: E: What deductions are required by law: F: Have all of these deductions been made? G: Industry norm for this region: (please include time period e.g. hour/week/month) Deduction for Unauthorised absent and deduction for stamp Yes N/A Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

32 H: Legal overtime premium for weekdays: (please include time period e.g. hour/week/month) 200% of employee s normal rate. I: Legal overtime premium for rest days: (please include time period e.g. hour/week/month) J: Legal overtime premium for holidays: (please include time period e.g. hour/week/month) 200% of employee s normal rate. 200% of employee s normal rate. Worker Type Process Operator (Highest paid) Process Operator (Average paid) Process Operator (Lowest paid) Select one worker s records from each Worker Type and populate the boxes. Ensure comparison is made for same pay period (peak) and only uses full-time workers. See SMETA Best Practice Guidance for completing this: A: Pay period (please include time period e.g. hour/week/month): July 2014 July 2014 July 2014 B: Anonymous Employee Reference/Dept / Sr. Packing Operator / Sewing Operator 70471/ Asst. Linking Operator C: Employee Gender Male Female Female D: Contracted wage ( please include time period e.g. hour/week/month): E: Standard working hours (excluding OT - please include time period e.g. hour/week/month): BDT 7,700/- per month BDT 6,420/- per month BDT 5,300/- per month 208 hours per month 208 hours per month 208 hours per month F: Standard work pay rate (excluding OT - please include time period e.g. hour/week/month): BDT 6,805/- per month(as per new announced pay structure by government) BDT 6,420/- per month(as per new announced pay structure by government) BDT 5,300/- per month(as per new announced pay structure by government) G: Standard day overtime hours (please include time period e.g. hour/week/month): H: Standard day overtime wage (please include time period e.g. hour/week/month): 2 hours per day 2 hours per day 2 hours per day BDT per hour BDT per hour BDT per hour Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

33 I: Rest day overtime hours (please include time period e.g. hour/week/month): J: Rest day overtime wage (please include time period e.g. hour/week/month): K: Statutory Holiday overtime hours (please include time period e.g. hour/week/month): L: Statutory holiday OT - wages (please include time period e.g. hour/week/month): M: Total overtime hours (please include time period e.g. hour/week/month): 0/month 0/month 0/month 0/month 0/month 0/month 0/month 0/month 0/month 0/month 0/month 0/month 00 hours /month 20 hours /month 02 hours/month N: Incentives/Bonus/ Allowances etc. (please include time period e.g. hour/week/month): Over Time BDT 1360/ month Attendance Bonus BDT 200/ month Over Time BDT 950/ month Attendance Bonus BDT 00/ month Over Time BDT 115/ month Attendance Bonus BDT 200/ month O: Gross wages (please include time period e.g. hour/week/month): BDT 9,260/ month BDT 7,742/ month BDT 6,450/ month P: Social insurance and other deductions Stamp charge-bdt 10 Stamp charge BDT 10/Absent Deduction BDT 123 Stamp charge BDT 10 Q: Actual wage paid after deduction (please include time period e.g. hour/week/month): BDT 9,250/ month BDT 7,609 / month BDT 6,445/ month Comments: (Please state here any specific reasons/circumstances that explain the lowest and highest gross wages) Above information s are based on provided documents by the factory management. R: Is there a defined living wage: This is not normally legal wage. If answered Y please state amount and source of info: Please see BPG) S: Are workers paid in a timely manner in line with local law? Yes No Please specify amount/time period: Yes No Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

34 T: Is there evidence that equal rates are being paid for equal work: Yes No Details: U: How are workers paid: Cash Cheque Bank Transfer If not explain: Actual overtime premium paid in sample for As per below V: Weekdays: 200% of employee s normal rate W: Rest days: 200% of employee s normal rate X: Holidays: 200% of employee s normal rate Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

35 6: Working Hours are not Excessive ETI 6.1 Working hours comply with national laws and benchmark industry standards, whichever affords greater protection. 6.2 In any event, workers shall not on a regular basis be required to work in excess of 48 hours per week and shall be provided with at least one day off for every 7 day period on average. Overtime shall be voluntary, shall not exceed 12 hours per week, shall not be demanded on a regular basis and shall always be compensated at a premium rate. Evidence of Compliance and Current Status Please Note: include evidence examined & description of current status. Documents checked & comments: Management interview Worker interview Local and national law 12 months time cards of sampled workers. Attendance register Complain register Production records Workers payslip Production capacity plan Workers contracts Policy on working hour Description of Current Status: Through the management and workers interview; overtime is voluntary and workers are willingly doing overtime as per law. The facility provides time cards and wage sheets from August 2013 to July 2014 of 62 sampled workers. Workers are getting one day off for every seven day on average. According to the time record of sampled workers, overtime didn t exceed 12 hours per week and no working record was found on rest day. Non-compliance: 1.Description of non-compliance: NC against ETI NC against Local Law Objective evidence observed: Not Applicable Local law or ETI requirement: Recommended corrective action: Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

36 Observation Description of observation: Local law or ETI requirement: Objective evidence observed: Comments: Good Examples observed: Description of Good Example (GE): Objective Evidence Observed: Working hours analysis A: What timekeeping systems are used: time card etc. B: Sample size checked (number of workers): Please see BPG C: Legal standard work week (hours): (Excluding OT - please include time period e.g. hour/week/month). D: Contracted standard work week this site (hours) (excluding OT - please include time period e.g. hour/week/month):: E: Actual standard work week averaged over sample for full time workers: (excluding OT - please include time period e.g. hour/week/month) F: Lowest standard hours worked (excluding OT - please include time period e.g. hour/week/month) G: Highest standard hours worked (excluding OT - please include time period e.g. Please include time period e.g. hour/week/month Punch card 62 samples from July samples from June samples from August 2013 to May hours per day and 48 hours per week 48 hours per week 48 hours per week 0 hours per week 48 hours per week Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

37 hour/week/month) H: Percentage workers on part-time contracts I: Legal permitted overtime hours (please include time period e.g. hour/week/month) J: Any local waivers or permission for annualised hours for this site: K: Actual overtime hours: (averaged over sample) (please include time period e.g. hour/week/month) L: Range of overtime hours over all workers: (quote highest and lowest please include time period e.g. hour/week/month) Not exceed 2 hours per day, 12 hours per week and 52 hours per month 19.6 hours per month 0-38 hours per month M: approx % of workers on highest overtime hours: N: Peak season(s): months % April to August Comments: (Please state here any specific reasons/circumstances that explain the highest working hours) The above working hour information is based on the attendance and payroll records provided by the factory. Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

38 7: No Discrimination is practiced ETI 7.1 There is no discrimination in hiring, compensation, access to training, promotion, termination or retirement based on race, caste, national origin, religion, age, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, union membership or political affiliation. Evidence of Compliance and Current Status Please Note: include evidence examined & description of current status. Documents checked & comments: Management interview Worker interview Local and national law Personal files Compensation records Termination & retirement records Training records Complain register Description of Current Status: Through the document review, management interview and workers interview; no discrimination was found in hiring, compensation, access to training, promotion, termination or retirement. The factory provides the same pay to male/female employee. No record or complain was found of pregnancy test in recruiting the new workers. Non-compliance: 1. Description of non-compliance: NC against ETI NC against Local Law Objective evidence observed: Local law or ETI requirement: Recommended corrective action: Observation Description of observation: Local law or ETI requirement: Objective evidence observed: Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

39 Comments: Good Examples observed: Description of Good Example (GE): Objective Evidence Observed: 8: Regular Employment Is Provided ETI 8.1 To every extent possible work performed must be on the basis of recognised employment relationship established through national law and practice. 8.2 Obligations to employees under labour or social security laws and regulations arising from the regular employment relationship shall not be avoided through the use of labour-only contracting, sub-contracting, or homeworking arrangements, or through apprenticeship schemes where there is no real intent to impart skills or provide regular employment, nor shall any such obligations be avoided through the excessive use of fixed-term contracts of employment. Evidence of Compliance and Current Status Please Note: include evidence examined & description of current status. Documents checked & comments: Management interview Worker interview Local and national law Workers personal files and service books Policies and procedures Wage sheets Description of Current Status: Through the personal files review, facility is maintaining service books for all workers. Work performed is on the basis of recognized employment relationship established through national law and practice. Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

40 Non-compliance: 1. Description of non-compliance: It was revealed through service book review that service book of workers were found not updated. Note that part-4, annual leave status and part-5, behavioural status was not updated. Objective evidence observed: Document Review NC against ETI NC against Local Law Local law or ETI requirement: In accordance with Bangladesh Labour Act 2006, Section-8 The employer shall at the commencement of the employment and during the continuance of the same, make such entries therein from time to this as are required by this chapter and the Rules and both the employer and the worker shall sign the entries as they are made. Recommended corrective action: The facility management agreed that they will update service book periodically. Corrective action time frame: 30 days Factory comments : We will update service book periodically. Remarks: Nil Observation Description of observation: Local law or ETI requirement: Objective evidence observed: Comments: Good Examples observed: Description of Good Example (GE): Objective Evidence Observed: Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

41 8A: Sub-Contracting and Home working: 8A.1. There should be no sub-contracting unless previously agreed with the main client. 8A.2. Systems and processes should be in place to manage sub-contracting, home working and external processing. Note to auditor on home working: Report on whether it is direct or via agents. How many workers, relationship with site and what control systems are in place. Evidence of Compliance and Current Status Please Note: include evidence examined & description of current status. Documents checked & comments: Management interview Worker interview Production capacity plan Goods in/out register Production process of the factory Policies and procedures Description of Current Status: Through the management interview, workers interview; facility is doing all production process in factory premises. Verified through document review, factory tour, management interview and employee interview that no subcontracting & Home-working was used by this factory. Process Subcontracted Process 1 Process 2 Name of factory Address Process Subcontracted Process 3 Process 4 Name of factory Address Process Subcontracted Process 5 Name of factory Address Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

42 Non-compliance: 1. Description of non-compliance: NC against ETI/Additional Elements NC against Local Law Objective evidence observed: Local law or ETI /Additional Elements requirement: Recommended corrective action: Factory comments :. Remarks: Observation Description of observation: Local law or ETI/Additional elements requirement: Objective evidence observed: Comments: Good Examples observed: Description of Good Example (GE): Objective Evidence Observed: Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

43 Summary of sub-contracting if applicable A: Number of sub-contractors/agents used B: Is there a site policy on subcontracting? C: What checks are in place to ensure no child labour is being used and work is safe? D: What processes are subcontracted? Yes No If yes, summarise details: N/A Summary of home working if applicable: E: Number of home workers Male: Nil Female: Nil Total: Nil F: Are home workers employed direct or through agents? Directly Through Agents G: If through agents, number of agents H: Is there a site policy on home working? Yes No I: How does site ensure worker hours and pay meet local laws for home workers? J: What processes are carried out by home workers? K: Are written agreements in place for home workers that include regular employment? Yes No L: Are full records available at the site? Yes No Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

44 9: No Harsh or Inhumane Treatment is Allowed ETI 9.1 Physical abuse or discipline, the threat of physical abuse, sexual or other harassment and verbal abuse or other forms of intimidation be prohibited. Evidence of Compliance and Current Status Please Note: include evidence examined & description of current status. Documents checked & comments: Management interview Worker interview Complain register Policies and procedures Facility visit Description of Current Status: Through the management and workers interview, it was noted that no physical abuse or discipline happened in the factory and the disciplinary procedure of the factory is verbal warning and education. The factory established anti-harsh or inhumane treatment policy. The policy states that physical abuse or discipline, the threat of physical abuse, sexual or other harassment and verbal abuse or other forms of intimidation shall be prohibited. No complain was found in complain register related to the threat of physical abuse, sexual or other harassment and verbal abuse or other forms of intimidation. Non-compliance: 1. Description of non-compliance: NC against ETI NC against Local Law Objective evidence observed: Local law or ETI requirement: Recommended corrective action: Factory comments :. Remarks: Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

45 Observation Description of observation: Local law or ETI requirement: Objective evidence observed: Comments: Good Examples observed: Description of Good Example (GE): Objective Evidence Observed: Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

46 10. Other Issue areas: 10 A: Entitlement to Work and Immigration Additional Elements 10A1 Only workers with a legal right to work shall be employed or used by the supplier. 10A2 All workers, including employment agency staff, must be validated by the supplier for their legal right to work by reviewing original documentation. 10A3 employment agencies must only supply workers registered with them. 10A4 the supplier shall implement processes to enable adequate control over agencies with regards the above points and related legislation. Evidence of Compliance and Current Status Please Note: include evidence examined & description of current status. Documents checked & comments: Management interview Worker interview Employment records Appointment letter Personal files Description of Current Status: Through the management; only workers with a legal right to work shall be employed or used by the factory. There was no agency staffs, employment agencies and immigration workers found in the factory. Non-compliance: 1. Description of non-compliance: NC against ETI/Additional Elements NC against Local Law Objective evidence observed: Local law or ETI /Additional Elements requirement: Recommended corrective action: Factory comments :. Remarks: Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

47 Observation Description of observation: Local law or ETI/Additional Elements requirement: Objective evidence observed: Comments: Good examples observed: Description of Good Example (GE): Objective Evidence Observed: Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

48 10. Other issue areas 10 B 2: Environment 2-pillar To be completed for a 2-Pillar SMETA Audit, and remove the following page which is 10B4 environment 4 pillar 10B2. 1 Suppliers must comply with the requirements of local and international laws and regulations including having necessary permits. 10B2. 2 The supplier should be aware of and comply with their end clients environmental requirements. Note for auditors and readers, This is not a full environmental assessment but a check on basic systems and management approach. Evidence of Compliance and Current Status Please Note: include evidence examined & description of current status. Documents checked & comments: Management interview Worker interview Environment related licence, certificates and permission Policies and procedures Description of Current Status: Through the document review and management interview; facility has environments related permission and certificates from local concern authority. Facility has written environment policy and implementation. Non-compliance: 1. Description of non-compliance: It was observed during facility visit that wastage was not segregated according to types of wastes and hazards at wastage area. NC against ETI /Additional Elements NC against Local Law Objective evidence observed: Facility visit Local law or ETI /Additional Elements requirement: In accordance with Bangladesh Labour Law 2006, Section-54 Effective arrangements shall be made in every establishment for disposal of wastes and effluents due to the manufacturing process carried on therein. Recommended corrective action: It is agreed by the facility management that they will keep all wastage segregated by types and hazards Factory comments : We will keep all wastage segregated by types and hazards Remarks: Nil Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

49 Observation Description of observation: Local law or ETI /additional elements requirement: Objective evidence observed: Comments: Good examples observed: Description of Good Example (GE): Objective Evidence Observed: Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

50 Worker Interview Summary Worker Interview Summary A: Were workers aware of the audit? Yes No B: Were workers aware of the code? Yes No C: Number of group interviews: Please specify number and size of groups. Please see BPG D: Number of individual interviews Please see BPG E: Number of interviewed workers Please see BPG F: Interviews were done in private and the confidentiality of the interview process was communicated to the workers? G: In general, what was the attitude of the workers towards their workplace? H: What was the most common worker complaint? I: What did the workers like the most about working at this site? J: Any additional comment(s) regarding interviews: 40 employees in 8 groups (8*5) Male: 7 Female: 15 Male: 25 Female: 37 Nil Yes No Favourable Non-favourable Indifferent Wages are always paid on time and working environment is favourable. Nil Agency Workers (workers sourced from a local agent who are not directly paid by the site) A: Number of agencies used (average): B: Were agency workers age/pay/hours included within scope of this audit And names if available: Yes No Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

51 Other findings Other Findings outside the Scope of the Code Community Benefits (Please list below any specific community benefits that the site management stated that they were involved in, for example, HIV programme, education, sports facilities) Nil Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

52 Photo Form Non-compliance Photos: Chemical drums in wastage area without secondary containment Wastage area not segregated Exposed wire General Site Tour Photos: Factory gate Factory building Staircase Roof top Evacuation plan Fire equipment Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

53 Fire alarm Exit sign Fire extinguisher Fire alarm switch Central fire alarm system Hose reel Smoke detector PA system CC camera Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

54 First aid box Childcare room Doctor room Winding section Knitting section Linking section Trimming section Mending section Washing section Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,

55 Ironing section Sewing section Packing section Drinking water Dining Toilet ETP Boiler Generator Your feedback on your experience of the SMETA audit you have observed is extremely valuable. It will help to make improvements to future versions. You can leave feedback by following the appropriate link to our questionnaire: Audit Company: ALGI Report reference: ALGI-BD-SEDEX Date: 17 th 18 th August,