百味来公司验厂准则评估表（英文版）

1 CHILD LABOUR 
1.1 Are there any national regulations governing minimum age for employment? 
1.2 Does the factory have a copy of local laws showing minimum age for working in this area? 
1.3 What is the minimum age for working in this country? 
1.4 What is the youngest age of employees working in this facility? 
1.5 Does the youngest age of employees working in this facility equal or exceed the minimum age for working in this country?

1.6 Does the youngest age of employees working in this facility equal or exceed the minimum age for working according to ILO convention No138 and Recommendation No 146 (15/14 years old) 
1.7 Are documents supporting age information kept on record? 
1.8 Is an employee’s age verified upon employment? If yes, how?

>> Young person 
1.9 Are there any workers aged between 15 and 18? 
1.10 What types of work are these eligible for?
1.11 At what age do they become eligible for the above mentioned work? 
1.12 Please detail the working hours structure for above mentioned workers, for normal & overtime work. 
1.13 Please detail the wage structure for the above mentioned workers, for normal & overtime work.
1.14 Are the working conditions for above appropriate to a young persons’ health & safety? ( THE COMMENT IS COMPULSORY FOR BOTH YES & NO ANSWERS )

1.15 Are provisions made to ensure school age workers can continue their studies?

1.16 Is there a compulsory age for school attendance in the country? If yes, please specify.

1.17 Do the young persons work at night? 

>> Apprenticeship programs 
1.18 Are there any work experience or apprenticeship programs for school- age workers in this facility or in the area? If yes, please specify?

1.19 What is the minimum age for participation in these programs? 
1.20 Does documentation from the local educational facility exist verifying these programs?
1.21 Are workers paid for their participation in programs? Specify the hourly rate

1.22 What is the number of normally scheduled hours?

1.23 Does it depend on the age of the child? If yes, please detail.

2 FORCED LABOUR [ percentage score achieved ____ %] 
2.1 Are you no aware of any employment practices that could be viewed as “abusive” or “exploitative?” 
2.2 Are employees able to bargain collectively. 
2.3 Are all workers present in facility voluntarily? 
2.4 Are guards posted only for normal security reasons? 
2.5 What are the security guards job instructions? 
2.6 Does the factory have copies of local laws concerning prison labour in this country/area? 
2.7 Does the factory have a written policy against use of prison labour? 
2.8 Does the factory have a policy against subcontracting to prisons? 
2.9 Are there any prisoners working at this facility? 
2.10 Are there no illegal workers in the facility? Please detail any specific tasks and conditions of work given to them. 
2.11 Are all employees listed on the factory personnel register? 
2.12 Are workers required to lodge ‘deposits’ or their identity papers before employment can proceed? 
2.13 Is overtime chosen on a voluntarily basis? 
2.14 Are there no repercussions if the employee does not ‘voluntarily’ do overtime hours? 
2.15 Are the workers free to leave their employers after reasonable notice? 
2.16 Is there any national legislation regarding the termination of contracts? Please detail. 
2.17 Is the company complying with such legislation? 
2.18 In case of no legislation, please detail the company’s practices?

3 HEALTH & SAFETY [ percentage score achieved ____ %] 
3.1 Is there an accountable Senior Representative responsible for Health and Safety? 
3.2 Has the company taken adequate steps to prevent accidents and injury to health? Please detail the adequate steps and the actions taken as a consequence of this risk analysis.
3.3 Does the factory have a copy of local laws for factory safety and working conditions? 
3.4 Is factory free of citations or penalties from violations of labour laws and regulations in the past 12 months? 
3.5 What types of records are kept of injuries/accidents in this factory? 
3.6 In general, have the facilities sufficient ventilation, heating and lighting? 
3.7 In general, is the housekeeping sufficient? 
3.8 Are the electrical installations adequate and properly maintained?

3.9 Is the machinery well maintained, and equipped with operational devices e.g.: machine guards…? How periodically is it inspected? 
3.10 Are systems in place to prevent workers being put at health or safety risks (fire safety and electrical, mechanical and structural safety) 
3.11 Are employees trained (check new personnel too) on the need for and proper use of required safety and personal protective equipment? 
3.12 Is personal protective equipment used to undertake any aspect of the work safely?

3.13 Is the personal protective equipment in good condition? 
3.14 Is essential safety equipment available free of charge? 
3.15 Is there an early warning system in case of emergency? 
3.16 Are there fire alarms on each floor and emergency lighting above exits? 
3.17 Are the aisles clearly marked and passable? 
3.18 Are written fire emergency evacuation plans posted? 
3.19 Are emergency exit routes posted throughout the facility? 
3.20 Are emergency exit routes clearly passable and unlocked during working hours? 
3.21 Do these exits lead to a place of safety? 
3.22 Are these fire escapes available for buildings over one storey high? 
3.23 Are there fire extinguishers or other equipment on each floor and are they thoroughly inspected on an annual basis? 
3.24 Is all the fire fighting equipment, (fire extinguisher included) readily available? 
3.25 Are there emergency fire fighting procedures in place? 
3.26 Are fire evacuation procedures in place? 
3.27 Are employees trained for emergency evacuation? If yes, how often? 
3.28 Do any processes involve the use of dangerous chemicals, solvent -cleaning agents…? 
3.29 Are those hazardous materials properly labelled and stored securely? 
3.30 Are they stored in a well-ventilated area? 
3.31 Are first aid boxes supplied and trained personnel available in the facility? 
3.32 Are there any procedures in place to deal with serious injuries requiring medical attention? 
3.33 Are pregnant women not expected to perform onerous or heavy tasks? 
3.34 Are bathroom facilities available? If yes, are the bathroom sufficient and clean ? 
3.35 Are employees allowed to use bathroom facilities during working hours? 
3.36 Do all employees have equal access to fresh drinking water? 
3.37 If appropriate, are sanitary facilities for food storage provided?

>> Housing/ Accommodation’s 
3.38 "Does the factory provide housing accommodations for its employees and meet
local/national regulations and local industrial stand? 
3.39 How many employees live in the factory provided accommodations? 
3.40 Does the factory have a copy of any prevailing national, federal or local laws governing housing accommodations for employees? 
3.41 In general, is the housing accommodation site where the building is located, appear clean, safe and orderly? 
3.42 Is there sufficient space to allow segregation by gender or family group? 
3.43 "For singles, please specify :
- How many employees to a room ?
- Approximate square feet per room 
3.44 Are written dorm rules posted? 
3.45 "For families, please specify:
- How many room(s)?
- Approximate square feet per room
- Average size of families 
3.46 Are mats & beds available for each employee? 
3.47 Are workers provided with lockers for personal items? 
3.48 Are sufficient bathroom facilities available? 
3.49 Are common or recreational areas available and with equal access to all employees? 
3.50 In general, are the common and bathroom areas clean, well lit and ventilated? 
3.51 Are kitchen facilities provided? 
3.52 Do all employees have equal access to the kitchen and laundry areas? 
3.53 Are there fire extinguishers readily available on each floor and are they thoroughly inspected on an annual basis? 
3.54 Is there any other appropriate fire fighting equipment? 
3.55 Are fire escapes available for buildings over one storey high? 
3.56 Are emergency exit routes posted throughout the facility? 
3.57 Is there any security at the worker housing (such as within a gated compound or is there a guard)? 
3.58 Are employees during off-work hours free to come and go as they please?

4. FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION & RIGHT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING [percentage score achieved ____ %] 
4.1 Do the employees have the legal right to form or belong to a union or association of their own choosing if they wish? 
4.2 Does the manufacturer recognise and respect these rights? 
4.3 Are employees able to bargain collectively? If yes, please provide histories of this activity.
4.4 In case the company had developed ‘parallel means’, how effective is it in terms of employees participation, knowledge of it…? 
4.5 How do workers report grievances? (Fully acceptable; Acceptable, but needs improvement; Immediate improvement needed; Unacceptable).

5. DISCRIMINATION PRACTICES [percentage score achieved ____ %] 
5.1 Are all workers given equal opportunity to work in this facility (access to jobs, to training…)? 
5.2 Is it clear enough that there is no illegal discrimination in the facility? 
5.3 Is there no evidence of discrimination in relation to employment? 
5.4 Is there no evidence of discrimination between people of similar skills? 
5.5 Is there no evidence of intimidation or discrimination in relation to the right of freedom of association and right to collective bargaining?

5.6 Is there no evidence of discrimination among workers and among managers in relation to the distribution of accommodations allocated in the respective category? 
5.7 Does the company not practice pregnancy testing before employment? 
5.8 Does the company not practice pregnancy testing during employment? 
5.9 "Are workers subjected to a medical prior to starting work? What are the possible
consequences? 
5.10 What are the promotion procedures? Are they no discriminatory?

6. DISCIPLINARY PRACTICES [percentage score achieved ____ %] 
6.1 Is there no evidence of physical abuse of workers? 
6.2 Do pay records indicate no unusual or disparate treatment? 
6.3 Are recent company dismissals justified by valid records and reasons? 
6.4 Have there been no unusual changes in work assignments or type of work? 
6.5 Have individual quotas not been raised to reduce the amount paid? 
6.6 Are there no indications that mental, physical or sexual coercion is practised by managers or supervisors? 
6.7 Are employees allowed to speak during working hours? If no, please explain: 
6.8 To a given worker’s fault, do different supervisors take the same scale disciplinary practice? 
6.9 Are disciplinary actions at any organisational hierarchy level recorded? Please detail.

7. WORKING HOURS [percentage score achieved ____ %] 
7.1 Are there any prevailing national, federal or local regulations governing working hours? 
7.2 Does the company have a written and implemented policy in compliance with above standards? 
7.3 Are laws and/or policy posted? 
7.4 What is the normal number of work hours including overtime, allowed by law? 
7.5 What are the maximum number of work hours, including overtime, observed? 
7.6 Are there any employees whose normal number of work hours including overtime exceed the maximum number of hours allowed by law? 
7.7 Can employees refuse overtime without repercussions? 
7.8 Please detail how working hours are accounted for?
7.9 Is the production capacity possible to be achieved with the known number of employees and known numbers of hours worked? 
7.10 Do employees have at least one paid day off in seven? 
7.11 Is this a scheduled day off? 
7.12 How much time do employees have each day for breaks (in minutes)?

8. COMPENSATION [percentage score achieved ____ %] 
8.1 Are there any national, federal or local laws governing wages and benefits? 
8.2 Describe the wage structure of the above reference document (local currency and US$). 
8.3 Does the lowest hourly wage paid by manufacturer equal or exceed, minimum hourly wage required by law/ collective agreement? 
8.4 Are there any bonus schemes offered by this manufacturer? 
8.5 "How are employees paid?
- Cash/ Check/ Direct to Bank
- Weekly/Bi-Weekly/Monthly 
8.6 Are workers paid by any other means than national currency (food, Company tokens…)? 
8.7 Are the workers provided with an understandable wage Statement? 
8.8 Is time worked documented by time card and understood by all Employees or made understandable by other means? 
8.9 Are employees paid by the hour? 
8.10 Are employees paid on piecework? 
8.11 If paid by piece or other, does the wage system reasonably allow for earning the equivalent of the prevailing minimum hourly wage? 
8.12 Are any wages or fees (other than for housing or meals) withheld for any reason? 
8.13 Are there any circumstances under which deductions from wages would be permitted e.g. disciplinary practices…? 
8.14 Are these deductions made without the expressed permission of the worker concerned?

8.15 Are charges made for either accommodation or meals? 
8.16 "Are employees compensated for overtime?
If yes, please detail. 
8.17 Are employees not given work to complete at home? 
8.18 How are wages determined for work completed at home? 
8.19 Has the company a system in place for identifying local employment regulations? 
8.20 Has the company a system for ensuring that these are updated? 
8.21 How are the managers of this company informed of these regulations? 
8.22 Are the same controls applied to all employment contracts? 
8.23 Are apprenticeship schemes designed to provide defined skills? 
8.24 Does the company have a low ratio of nonregular employment contracted staff? 
8.25 Are the requirements regarding rules about temporary contracts followed by the employer 
8.26 Does the employer give annual leave or holidays required by law or higher industrial standards? 
8.27 Are employees compensated for accrued wages upon separation of Employment? 
8.28 Does the manufacturer provide employee benefits? Please Detail 
8.29 If applicable, how does the manufacturer comply with the provision of sick leave? 
8.30 "Is the minimum wage paid sufficient to meet basic needs of personnel, and provide some discretionary income? Please detail the information gathered before the audit on the local basic needs per month of an average size family in the country/ area:
- Average size family: - Food: - Housing: - Electricity: - Water： - Transport: - Clothing: - Education: - Medical care expenses: - Any other major expenses:

9. MANAGEMENT SYSTEM [percentage score achieved ____ %] 
>> Policy 
9.1 Is the company’s policy defined in the appropriate language(s) with a commitment to meet standard requirements? 
9.2 Is the policy available to the public?

9.3 Is the policy communicated throughout the facility and understood by all workers?

9.4 Is there a statement indicating commitment for continual improvement? 
9.5 Is the policy displayed in all appropriate language for the facility to ensure complete understanding?

>> Management Review 
9.6 Are management review meetings held periodically in accordance with procedures? 
9.7 Is there evidence of senior management involvement in these meetings? 
9.8 Are the meetings documented? 
9.9 Are the results of internal audits and corrective actions reviewed for effectiveness and follow up?

>> Company Representatives 
9.10 Has a senior management person been designated as company representative to assure SA 8000 implementation? 
9.11 Does the company representative have the ability and authority to address matters to senior management for attention and support? 
9.12 Has a representative been appointed from nonmanagement ranks to facilitate communication with the company? 
9.13 Is there evidence that matters have been referred for consideration by the nonmanagement representative? 
9.14 Does the company have a means of ensuring that the requirement of this standard are met? 
9.15 Are new employees trained on SA 8000 upon being hired? 
9.16 Are periodic training courses given to existing employees to promote awareness? 
9.17 Is there a system for continuos monitoring of activities and results to demonstrate the effectiveness of the company ‘s SA 8000 policy?

>> Control of Suppliers/Subcontractors 
9.18 Is there a formal evaluation system in place to determine the selection of suppliers based upon their ability to adhere to SA 8000 requirements? 
9.19 Is there documentation on file to verify that the evaluation procedures was used to place suppliers on the approved list? 
9.20 Do all suppliers being utilised appear on the approved vendor list? 
9.21 Are the records available for suppliers which commit them in writing to conforming to SA 8000 standards. 
9.22 If brokers are used to source product, do they identify the source and attest to the subcontractor commitment to the intent of SA 8000? 
9.23 Is there written evidence from suppliers that they will notify the company of all business relationship with other suppliers and subcontractors? 
9.24 Is there a procedure for on-going evaluation of suppliers to ensure that they are continuing to adhere to SA 8000 standards? 
9.25 Have supplier audits been conducted and are the site visit notes available for review?

9.26 Is there a documented system in place to manage those suppliers that do not maintain compliance with the standard? 
9.27 Does the company maintain reasonable evidence that requirements of this standard are being met by their suppliers?

>> Addressing Concerns and Taking Corrective Action(s) 
9.28 Is there a formal procedure in effect for investigating, addressing and responding to the third party concerns with regards to effective performance against the standard? 
9.29 Is there any objective evidence that actions(s) has been taken against any employee for bringing attention to, or providing information on, elements of the standard? 
9.30 Is there a formal corrective action programme in effect which ensures that the company takes timely and effective measures to rectify any violation of standard elements? 
9.31 Are adequate resources directed to problem areas, the level of attention being in direct proportion to the degree of severity of the problem? 
9.32 Does the company maintain documented procedures to communicate information to interest third parties regarding its performance against standard requirements? 
9.33 Is there objective evidence to suggest that corrective actions are not closed out effectively in a timely fashion? 

>> Access for Verification 
9.34 Does the company provide information and access, where required by contracts, to interested parties? 

>> Records

9.35 Are records maintained by the company to demonstrate conformance to the requirements of this standard?