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| Does the factory have a copy of valid laws and regulation on health and safety or understand its requirements? |
| Legal text? |
3.2 | Is written health and safety policy posted and signed by top management? |
| Is there a health and safety policy posted on site? |
3.3 | Is safety committee established with members representing the various shifts, functions and levels? |
| Is there a safety committee? The committee should include people from different shifts, positions and positions. |
3.4 | Is a senior management representative for health & safety appointed? If yes please specify the title. |
| Is there a health and safety representative? |
3.5 | Does the factory arrange health and safety training for new workers? |
| Is there any health and safety training? |
3.6 | Are training and awareness programs on health and safety arranged regularly for all workers? |
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3.7 | Are accidents reported and recorded? |
| Is there any accident record? |
3.8 | Does the factory keep injury / illness records such as daily injury and illness log, injury statistics, illnesses report or any other safety statistics? |
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3.9 | Are corrective actions taken to prevent recurrence of work related accidents? |
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3.10 | Does the factory have valid fire inspection certificates issued by local fire service authority? |
| Fire inspection report? |
3.11 | Does the factory have an adequate number of fire extinguishers at each factory floor? |
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3.12 | Are all fire extinguishers inspected and tested regularly and ready to use at all times? |
| Are fire-fighting equipment inspected regularly? |
3.13 | Is an effective fire extinguishing system ie fire hydrant/fire hose or sprinkler installed at each factory floor and maintained properly? |
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3.14 | Are all fire extinguishing systems inspected and maintained properly? |
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3.15 | Is fire and hazard early warning system such as smoke detector installed and regularly tested? |
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3.16 | Are fire drills conducted regularly at least once a year? When and how? |
| Fire drill? |
3.17 | Are fire exits and escape routes adequate at each factory floor? |
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3.18 | Is any fire exit and escape route blocked or locked? Is any slide door used at the factory? |
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3.19 | Are exits and fire exits identified with sign or indicator lamps? |
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3.20 | Are adequate emergency lights installed at each factory floor? |
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3.21 | Is the factory no more than 5 minutes away by fire engine from nearest fire station? |
| Can the nearest fire station be reached within 5 minutes from the factory? |
3.22 | Did any fire accident take place in the past 12 months at the factory? |
| Has there been a fire in the past 12 months? |
3.23 | Does the factory have valid inspection certificates for boilers, elevators, pressure vessels and other equipment per local regulation? |
| Boiler, elevator, pressure vessel certificates? |
3.24 | Are the operators of above-mentioned equipment trained and qualified per local regulation? |
| Boiler, elevator, pressure vessel operator certificate? |
3.25 | Are adequate guarding or devices installed for moving/rotating parts of machine, pulleys and belts or any other dangerous parts of machines? |
| Are the equipment safety devices appropriate? |
3.26 | Is any instruction emphasized to prohibit loose clothing, jewelry or long hair near moving machinery? |
| Are there any equipment operation procedures? Employee protection guidelines: such as not wearing jewelry, long hair should be tied up, etc. |
3.27 | Are all electricians, welding operators and forklift drivers etc. trained and qualified per local regulations? |
| Electrician, forklift operator, welder certificate? |
3.28 | Are electrical safety procedures implemented effectively to ensure safety precautions such as grounding, discharging, and testing to be taken? |
| Electricity usage guide? |
3.29 | Are all the electrical wires installed in fully acceptable condition and adequately protected? |
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3.30 | Are electrical installations checked periodically and repairs carried out by competent electricians? |
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3.31 | Is hot work permit procedure implemented for welding, cutting and open flame operation at the factory? |
| Thermal operating procedures? |
3.32 | Are all site buildings maintained in good condition in both physical surface and structure? |
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3.33 | Are dangerous/hazardous substances used or stored at the factory? |
| Are chemicals stored safely? |
3.34 | Are these substances safely and securely stored? |
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3.35 | Are administration and engineering controls (reduced shift hours, ventilation fans and exhaust fans) introduced to reduce personal exposure? |
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3.36 | Are personal protective equipment (PPE) such as goggles, glasses, gloves, earplug / muff, boots, or protective clothing provided at factory cost and in fully acceptable condition? |
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3.37 | Is air quality test done if hazardous fumes existed? |
| Air testing? |
3.38 | Does the factory have a suitable working environment in respect of ventilation, temperature, lighting, cleanliness, and tidiness (overcrowding)? |
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3.39 | Does the factory arrange regular health examination for workers exposed to hazardous environment? |
| Do employees working in hazardous workstations undergo regular physical examinations? |
3.40 | Are there adequate evidences confirming that the workers ' health is not affected by hazardous factors? |
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3.41 | Does the factory have any occupational health inspection certificate issued by local government authority? |
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3.42 | Are adequate first aid kits located at each factory floor and marked with signs? |
| First aid equipment? |
3.43 | Are adequate workers trained on first aid? How many trained first aiders at the factory? |
| First responders? |
3.44 | Is an in-house clinic/first aid station established with competent doctor/first aid employed at the factory? |
| EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE STATION? |
3.45 | Is a nearby medical center/hospital/clinic available to factory? |
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3.46 | Is potable water accessible and adequate at each factory floor? |
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3.47 | Are lavatory facilities accessible, clean and reasonable in number at each factory floor? Does it meet local requirements? |
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3.48 | Toilets are private and segregated for men and women? |
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3.49 | Are washbasins and water taps available? Adequate? |
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3.50 | Are the factory kitchen and canteen clean and hygienic with adequate facilities? |
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3.51 | Are kitchen and canteen subject to local government licensing? If yes, does the factory have such a permit or license? |
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3.52 | Are adequate evidences identified that workers working in kitchen are suitable to food service? Such as health examination. |
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3.53 | Is there any food safety program established to ensure all the food and stuffs purchased from reliable sources? |
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3.54 | Is any pest control program established and implemented efficiently? |
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3.55 | What is the average dormitory space per worker? How many workers per room? Does it meet with local norms and standards? |
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3.56 | Is there adequate living space for each worker and meet the requirements of relevant local regulations? |
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3.57 | Are recreation areas available at the factory? |
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3.58 | Are kitchen, laundry facilities available in dormitory? |
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3.59 | Is there an adequate supply of sanitary drinking water available to workers at adequate distance at dormitory? |
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3.60
| Are there adequate toilets with hand basins available to workers at adequate distance at dormitory? |
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3.61 | Are there adequate bathrooms available to workers at dormitory? |
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3.62 | Are sanitary areas clean and hygienic with available washing facilities? |
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3.63
| Are the dormitory clean, safe and well lit? |
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3.64 | Are workers free to exit & re-enter dormitory freely? Are any curfew hours set? |
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3.65
| Are adequate security measures provided to protect workers at dormitory? |
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3.66 | Do the dormitory buildings appear structurally sound and in acceptable repair? |
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3.67 | Are dormitory exits unblocked and unlocked for emergency evacuation? |
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3.68 | Are written dormitory rules posted? (if yes please attach copy) |
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3.69
| Are fire emergency evacuation plans posted at dormitory and understood by all workers? |
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3.70 | Is any worker ' s dormitory located in the building of production and/or warehouse? |
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