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BSCI Audit Summary Report

NAME OF THE PRODUCER : MOTALEB MONOWARA COMPOSITE LTD

DBID : 25241

DATE OF THE AUDIT : 02/03/2014

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This is an extract of the BSCI Audit Report, which is available in the BSCI Platform.© Foreign Trade Association (FTA), 2013 - The English version is the legally binding One.

Producer InformationName of producer : Motaleb Monowara Composite Ltd

DBID number : 25241

Audit ID : 14184

Address : Kutubail,Fatuallah,,,Kutubail,Fatuallah

Province : Dhaka Country : Bangladesh

Management Representative : Md. Nazmul Hasan Bhuyan-Merchandising & Production Head

Contact person: Md. Nazmul Hasan Bhuyan

Sector : Non-Food Industry Type : Textiles, clothing, leather

Product group : Apparel Product Type : Knitted Item

Audit DetailsType of audit : Full Audit Re-Audit

Sub type of audit : Combined audit Special investigation-RUC

Special investigation-Other

Unannounced/Semiannounced

Audit date : 02/03/2014 Audit Duration : 3.500

Audit methodology : Industrial Primary Production

Auditing Company : DNV

Auditing Company Branch : DNV BA Kolkata

Auditing company address : Park Plaza 5 C&D South Block 71 Park Street Kolkata,,,Calcutta

Lead Auditor Name(SA8000Certificate Number) : Mohammad Ashraful Alam (A 8757)

Team Member Name(SA8000Certificate Number) : Mohammad Galib Hossain (AD 10332)

Audit Results for Part B tier ITotal Score Part B tier I: Good Improvements Needed Non-Compliant

Total Number of deviations in crucial questions : 0 / 35

Agreed date for closing theCorrective Action Plan ( If applicable ) :

02/03/2014

Contingencies to be reported : Aborted Partially Conducted Combined With Other SystemsDesktop Review Under Grace Period Others

Audit Results for Part B tier II (Only relevant if Primary Production Methodology is used)

Please refer to section "Sampled Units Tier II" and "Audit Sample CAP B"


Name of the producer : Motaleb Monowara Composite Ltd

DBID : 25241 and Audit Id : 14184 Audit Date : 02/03/2014

Audit Type : Full Audit Audit Methodology : Industrial

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Score Interpretation

Good Improvements Needed Non-Compliant Under “Grace Period”

Minor deviations are identified in no morethan 2 questions per chapter; thesequestions are not marked as crucial.

Deviations are identified in less than half of the totalnumber of questions per chapter. No deviations arefound in questions marked as crucial.

Deviations are identified in half or more of the total number ofquestions per chapter. One deviation in a question marked ascrucial is sufficient to assess the entire chapter as non-compliant.

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Audit Master Data Part A

For more details of the company, see complete Master Data in the on-line Audit Report

General information on the ProducerName of producer : Motaleb Monowara Composite Ltd

Address : Kutubail,Fatuallah,,,Kutubail,Fatuallah

Year of foundation : 2000

Legal status : Private limited company

Turnover (in euros ) : 5571428.000

Main contact person : Md. Nazmul Hasan Bhuyan

Language spoken : Bengali

Valid GlobalG.A.P Certificate : Yes No

Other Social audit : Yes No Social audit name : Buyer CoC

Auditors’ notes

Producer’s backgroundBSCI Initial audit process introduction:

1. Audit Scope Description:

Motaleb Monowara Composite Ltd. is a legally registered as a private Limited company which started its operations since 2000 inthe location Kutubail, Fatuallah in Narayangonj district of Bangladesh.

The company engaged in the manufacturing of all types of knitted Items (Men's, Women's and kid's). The main productionprocesses are listed as follows:

Raw Material Store> Knitting> Dyeing > Dyeing Finishing > Washing > Cutting > Sewing > Printing > Finishing > Packing >Export.

Total production capacity of the factory is 3, 30, 000 pcs per month.

A total of 745 employees are currently working in the factory, which includes 460 female employees and 285 male employees.The facility have total 1, 19,040 SFT. production space. The factory building construction quality was found be good as there wasno visible defects identified during the audit.

The factory structural plans are not yet approved by Concerned authority.

In view of the facilities, the factory is established in 1 concrete structured re-enforced building and 1 pre-fabricated shed.

Building- 6 storied.

Ground floor is occupied by Knitting section, Yarn Store and Chemical store.

1st floor is occupied by office, warehouse, Medical center, Fabric store, Embroidery section, Boiler area and finished goods store.

2nd floor is occupied by Finishing Section, Packing area, Finished goods store.

3rd floor is occupied by Sewing Section, Cutting section, accessories store, Mechanic room and Boiler area.

4th floor is occupied by Cutting section and Sewing section.

5th floor is occupied by Printing section and sample section.

Rooftop is partly occupied by Dining area and women prayer room. Rest is vacant.

Shed is occupied by Generator and Dyeing section and dyeing finishing section.

2. Audit process introduction:

The first day of audit was carried out by two auditors and one lady interviewer, who arrived at the factory on 2nd March, 2014and an opening meeting was held with Mr. Nazmul Hasan-GM and Ms. Sabina Islam Neela, after exchanging identity andbusiness cards the auditor explained the audit process and itinerary.





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Confidentiality of all information was guaranteed. Documents and information required were requested.

A tour of the production sites were conducted after the opening meeting which was accompanied by factory management.Interviews were conducted in a secluded place away from management office area. Conducted documentation check, Legalcompliance status review.

On the 2nd day of the audit, the Lead auditor Mr. Ashraful Alam arrived at the factory on 3rd March, 2014 at 9.00 am andconducted BSCI General requirements, BSCI Self-Assessment verification, conducted wage calculation and checked theenvironment side.

At the end of 3rd March, 2014 a closing meeting was held to discuss various concerns with Mr. Nazmul Hasan-GM who hassigned CAP ‘B’ at the end.

3. Negative and positive Points: The top management was cooperative during the entire audit and expressed commitment to work on audit findings.

Chapter summaryChapter Chapter Summary

B.1. Management Practice

Factory has defined their own code of conduct including all Terms of BSCICode of conduct (CoC). The CoC is displayed in local language on companynotice boards. Company appointed two members of senior managementMr.Nazmul Hasan-General Manager and Ms. Sabina Islam Neela-Managercompliance, who are responsible for compliance with the code. Company hascommunicated the code with suppliers by providing the copy of this code andcollects their consent of reasonably practice of the code and extends of thisBSCI CoC through their supply chain. Facility have established documentedworking rules and procedures;; management staff are aware about the legalrights and duties under labour legislation; facility had maintained record ofongoing communication between management and workers on a regularbasis but noted that worker's lack understanding of company’s grievancehandling procedures and company policies & practices related to such BSCIrequirements.

B.10. Health and Social Facilities

Medical facility provided inside the factory premises for the workers in linewith BSCI guidelines but child care center was not establish in line withBangladesh labor law 2006; section 94. Factory has full time doctor, inaddition to this there is a medical agreement with a local hospital by themanagement for the workers, The first aid boxes are provided in case if it isrequired by any employee in-side the production floor. The first aidkits/boxes are provided in each production floor at appropriate locations butfirst aid personnel that their understanding about the subject was not up tothe expectations. Sufficient number of toilets is provided separately for maleand female workers which are internally lockable. The company has providedspace for worker dining to consume their own carried food in the factorybuilding but no effective canteen facility in line with Bangladesh labor law2006; section 92.

B.11. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

The company has provided required personnel protective equipment (PPE)like ear plugs, safety shoes, mask, hand gloves, etc. to employees in it'sown cost (i.e.-hand gloves, ear plug and mask) but eye guards were missingfor approximately 10% in the stitching machine. Electrical equipments arechecked on a regular basis but electrical wire was not fixed up in printingsection which was found printing section ground on the floor. Factory hasprovided fire safety training to the minimum number of workers in line withBangladesh fire safety rules 2003 also first aid training, Health and safetytraining provided to the new & existing workers and to the minimum percentof workers internally but fire fighter personnel that their understandingabout the subject was not up to the expectations. Firefighting equipmentsare provided and maintained through regular checks and fire mock drillsbeing conducted regularly on a regular basis but noted Night shift fire drillwas not practiced. Evacuation plans are posted inside most of the plant.Emergency light installed with alternate power supply connection at thedesignated places of the production floor and staircase. The boiler andgenerator is run by competent person and facility conducts regularinspections and testing of all safety measures to ensure maintenance andcontinuous improvement. But noted that transmittable diseases such asHIV/Aids, TB and malaria and non-transmittable diseases are not included inthe risk assessment and no secondary containment underneath the chemicalcontainers.

B.12. Dormitories (if not applicable, go to B.13) Dormitory was not provided to the workers by the factory as it is not a legalrequirement in Bangladesh.

B.13. Environment

Factory have appropriate facility for storing solid wastes in line withBangladesh Labor Law 2006, Section 54. Also wastage disposal procedure,Test report of drinking water found to the facility. But facility has not takenmuch initiative or developed any abatement mechanism to ensure reductionof emissions, particularly CO2, Sox, Nox emission from diesel generator andvalidity of environmental clearance certificate of the factory has expired on





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February 20, 2003.

B.2. Documentation

The company has not obtained all legal approvals from competent authority.Some of the approvals taken and verified during the audits are: Tradelicense # 78/2013-2014 issued by the Kutubpur Union Parisad, which is validtill June 30, 2014. Factory License # 12057/Narayangonj and category "G",Fire License # DD/Dhaka/18543/2008 valid up-to June 30, 2014 provided byBangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defense Authority but noted company donot have permission of their structural approval from concerned authority inline with Building Construction Act-1952, Section-3 also do not havepermission to operate Generator in accordance with the Bangladesh EnergyRegulatory Commission Act, 2003 section 27 & 28. Facility have approvals(ie. factory license, fire license, trade license, import license, VAT-TAXcertificate etc) to run the business. But observed that service book was notupdated for newly recruited workers in line with Bangladesh Labor Law 2006,section 6, also Identification (ID) cards were missing 20% workforce andemployment contract was not received by approximately 50% workforce inline with Bangladesh Labor law 2006; section-5.

B.3. Working Hours

The company's garment section generally works one shift and the scheduleis General shift (9:00 am to 6:00 pm) with one hour break 1:00 pm to 2:00pm but Dyeing and Knitting workers generally works two shifts and theschedule is Day shift (8:00 am to 5:00 pm) with one hour break 1:00 pm to2:00 pm and night shift (8:00 pm to 5:00 am) with one hour break 1:00 amto 2:00 am . The normal working hours are 8 hours per day and 6 days perweek, i.e 48 hours regular working hours per week. Maximum 2 hours overwork done by the workers if required. It was also cross verified duringworkers interview. Friday is the weekend for the garment section andSunday is weekend for Dyeing and Knitting sections of the factory andfactory remains closed on Friday and sunday as per worker's statement. Themanual time card is used for In & out-time keeping system. But noted thatworking hours and overtime were almost found to be identical for the entireworkforce thus indicating lack of control, also exact time-in & time-out wasnot reflected properly.

B.4. Compensation

The legal minimum wage is BDT. 5300(Gross) and BDT. 5290 (net paid), allthe employees are paid minimum or above the legal minimum wage. Wagespaid within 7th days after completion of the month. Wage slip indicatingwages details, deductions and overtime hours are provided to all theemployees every month before payment. It was also cross verified duringworker's interview. The company provides leave on demand by employeeson paid basis. Maternity benefit is provided as per legal requirements. Noillegal deduction has been identified through document review and nothingwas reported by the interview workers.

B.5.1. Child Labour

There was no child labour identified during document review, plant tour andworker interviews. Factory has a written policy not to engage child labourand company has developed a policy for remediation in case children foundto be working. No historical background of child labour was reported by theinterviewed workers. Factory checks the age of the potential worker beforerecruitment by the registered doctor and maintains age related documents inthe worker's files.

B.5.2. Young Workers

There was no young labour identified during document review, plant tourand worker interviews. Factory has a written policy not to engage younglabour. No historical background of young labour was reported by theinterviewed workers. Factory checks the age of the potential worker beforerecruitment by the registered doctor and maintains age related documents inthe worker's files.

B.6. Forced Labour / Disciplinary Measures / PrisonLabour

The factory does not engage any forced or bonded labour. In Bangladesh noprison labour is engaged out-side the prison according to the law. Factorydoes not keep any original documents from the worker which was confirmedby the interviewed workers.

B.7. Freedom of Association and CollectiveBargaining

No trade union has been formed by the workers of the factory. Workers arefree to join or form the trade and there is no restriction imposed to theworkers from the management. There was no negative evidence identifiedthrough interview. But noted employee Participation Committee was notformed in the prescribed manner from amongst the workers in line withBangladesh Labor Law 2006, Section – 205 (6) & last amendment 2013, alsoworkers are not aware about Participation Committee (PC) in accordancewith Bangladesh Labor Law-2006, Section 205.

B.8. Discrimination, Harassment and Abuse

During worker interviews, it was found that there was no unequal treatment,abuse, unusual disciplinary practices, and there were no preference ofreligion, origin, political affiliation or age. The payment and overtime recorddoes not show any discriminatory incidents.The facility premise is structurally safe as there is no visible defect foundduring the audit. Building construction is approved from concerned authority.Factory floors were found organized and clean during the audit. Emergencyexits are provided and marked legibly for easy evacuation during





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B.9. Working Conditions emergencies. Evacuation plans were posted in every floor of the building.Fire alarms are installed in every floor. Drinking water is provided in eachfloor. During site tour it was noted that working environment with respect tolighting of the factory is acceptable. But noted factory has not taken muchinitiative to monitor Temperature level in main production area , also noiselevel in line with Environmental Conservation Rules, 1997, Schedule–4.





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Part B Tier I - Overall Summary

Chapter Full Audit Results(14184 and 02/03/2014)

B.1. Management Practice

B.2. Documentation

B.3. Working Hours

B.4. Compensation

B.5.1. Child Labour

B.5.2. Young Workers

B.6. Forced Labour / DisciplinaryMeasures / Prison LabourB.7. Freedom of Association andCollective BargainingB.8. Discrimination, Harassmentand Abuse

B.9. Working Conditions

B.10. Health and Social Facilities

B.11. Occupational Health andSafety (OHS)B.12. Dormitories (if notapplicable, go to B.13)

B.13. Environment

Total

G IN NC NA %

91.67

50.00

80.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

66.67

100.00

71.43

62.50

87.18

60.00

84.55





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Good Minor deviations are identified in no more than 2 questions per chapter; these questions are not marked as crucial.

Improvements Needed Deviations are identified in less than half of the total number of questions per chapter. No deviations are found in questions marked as crucial.

Non-compliant Deviations are identified in half or more of the total number of questions per chapter. One deviation in a question marked as crucial is sufficient to assess the entire chapter as non-compliant.

Under “Grace Period” Not Available

Not Applicable Requirements do not match to the company structure

Not Rated Only applicable for re audits; if a question was rated “+” in the previous full audit or re-audit the auditor will mark the question NR

In House Production Structure

Department Function in production Number ofWorkers

Number ofshifts

Shift 1

From To

Shift 2

From To

Shift 3

From To

Finances Accounts & Pretty Cash 5 1 9:00 AM 6:00 PM

Packing Packer Man 20 1 9:00 AM 6:00 PM

Product Development Sample 17 1 9:00 AM 6:00 PM

Production Knitting & Dyeing 200 2 8:00 AM 5:00 PM 8:00 PM 5:00 AM

Quality Control Inspection & Check 50 1 9:00 AM 6:00 PM

Warehouse

Fabric Store,Accessories Store,Chemical Store &Accessories Store

16 1 9:00 AM 6:00 PM

Services

Cleaner, Security,Checker, BoilerOperator, Loader,Electrical & Mechanic

70 1 9:00 AM 6:00 PM

SalesMerchandising,Commercial, Purchase &Marketing

25 1 9:00 AM 6:00 PM

Human Resources HR, Admin, Compliance& Medical 12 1 9:00 AM 6:00 PM

Production Cutting, Sewing &Finishing 330 1 9:00 AM 6:00 PM

In House employment Structure at the time of the audit

Total number of workers : 745

Male Female

Permanent workers 285 Permanent workers 460

In management position 55 In management position 3

On probation 25 On probation 28

National migrants 0 National migrants 0

Salaried workers 285 Salaried workers 460

Temporary workers (odd jobbers) 0 Temporary workers (odd jobbers) 0

Apprentices 0 Apprentices 0

With disabilities 0 With disabilities 0

Cross-border migrants 0 Cross-border migrants 0

Production based workers 0 Production based workers 0

Pregnant 2

On maternity leave 1





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Outsourced structure

Location/ AddressUnit Function in

the chainContactperson

Businessrelation

-shipsince Address City State Country

Distanceto the

companyin km

Mainproduct

Certificatesand socialaudits (if

applicable)

Numberof

workers

Part ofthe

ISMS(if

applic-able)

Part ofthe

auditsample

TaraSpinningMills Ltd

subsupplierMd.SadequrRahman

2000 Fatullah NarayangonjDhakaBangladesh5 Yarn No 500 No No

Win subsupplier Mr. Shahid 2009 FakirapulDhaka DhakaBangladesh16Hangtag,Sticker,Label

No 28 No No

SASInternationalsubsupplier Mr. Hanif 2003 Badda Dhaka DhakaBangladesh22 PolybagNo 20 No No

MarkupGroup subsupplier Mr. Zia 2006 Ashulia Dhaka DhakaBangladesh40 Woven

Label No 625 No No

Rapid Trims subsupplier Mr. Saiful 2008 FakirapulDhaka DhakaBangladesh16Hangtag,Sticker,Label

No 25 No No

Baly Plastic subsupplier Mr. Kabir 2010 HangerNo 200 No NoBabylon subsupplier Mr. Naser 2006 Savar Dhaka DhakaBangladesh22 PolybagNo 180 No No





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Dormitories (if applicable)

No Data Available for Dormitories





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Corrective Action Plan (CAP) B Tier I

Chapters andSubchapters Crucial Score CAP Responsible Person Deadline

dateB.1. ManagementPractice

B.1.8. No ( - )[Minus]

Interview with the workers during the plant tourhad brought out the fact that they lackunderstanding of company’s grievance handlingprocedures (vide suggestion boxes) andcompany policies & practices related to suchBSCI requirements.

Md. Nazmul Hasan-Merchandising &Production Head

31/07/2014

Chapter Score Good Improvements Needed Non-CompliantNumber of deviations incrucial questions 0 of 3

Fulfillment Percentage 91.67% B.2. Documentation

B.2.1. No ( - )[Minus]

The following issues were observed duringdocument review : a) Company did not havestructural approval from the concerned authorityin line with Building Construction Act-1952,Section-3 b) Company did not have permissionto operate Generator; in line with BangladeshEnergy Regulatory Commission Act, 2003;section 27 & 28. However company has appliedto the concerned authority for the same.


31/10/2014

B.2.2. No ( - )[Minus]

Through document review, the following issueshave been observed: a) Service book was notupdated for newly recruited approximately 25workers (i.e photo) in line with BangladeshLabour Law 2006; section 6. b) Identification(ID) cards were missing for 20% workforce.


30/06/2014

B.2.3. No ( - )[Minus]

Through workers' interview it was noted thatemployment contract was not received forapproximately 50% workforce in line withBangladesh Labour law 2006; section-5.


31/08/2014


Fulfillment Percentage 50.00% B.3. Working Hours

B.3.1. No ( - )[Minus]

The records of working hours and overtime werealmost found to be identical for the entireworkforce thus indicating lack of control .Records show uniform time in & time out for allthe workers even if some of them were entering/leaving the factory early or late i.e. 8.00 am to5.00 pm and 7.00 pm (in case of OT), therefore,exact time-in & time-out was not reflectedproperly.


30/09/2014


Fulfillment Percentage 80.00% B.7. Freedom ofAssociation andCollective Bargaining

B.7.5. No ( - )[Minus]

Workers interview revealed that workers are notaware about Participation Committee (PC) inaccordance with Bangladesh Labor Law-2006,Section 205.


31/08/2014

B.7.6. No ( - )[Minus]

It was revealed through document review andworkers interview that Participation Committee(PC) was not formed in the prescribed mannerfrom amongst the workers in line withBangladesh Labor Law 2006, Section – 205 (6) &last amendment 2013.


31/07/2014






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Fulfillment Percentage 66.67% B.9. Working Conditions

B.9.2. No ( - )[Minus]

It was noted through document review that thefactory has not taken much initiative to monitorTemperature level in main production area asper Environment Conservation Rules, 1997,Schedule – 4.


30/06/2014

B.9.4. No ( - )[Minus]

It was noted through document review that thefactory has not taken much initiative to monitornoise level test ; in line with EnvironmentalConservation Rules, 1997, Schedule–4.


30/06/2014


Fulfillment Percentage 71.43% B.10. Health and SocialFacilities

B.10.1.1. First aid No ( - )[Minus]

It was noted through interview of first aidpersonnel that their understanding about thesubject was not up to the expectations.


30/06/2014

B.10.2.2. SocialFacilities No ( - )

[Minus]

During plant tour it was noted that company hasno specific canteen facility in line withBangladesh labour law 2006; section 92.


30/06/2014

B.10.2.4. SocialFacilities No ( - )

[Minus]

It was identified during plant tour andsubsequently confirmed by management therewas absence of a ‘Child Care Center’ in thefactory as stipulated by Bangladesh labour law2006; section 94.


31/07/2014


Fulfillment Percentage 62.50% B.11. OccupationalHealth and Safety(OHS)

B.11.1.3. RiskAssessment andMonitoring

No ( - )[Minus]

Document review and management staffinterview has revealed that transmittablediseases such as HIV/Aids, TB and malaria andnon-transmittable diseases are not included inthe risk assessment


31/07/2014

B.11.2.1. Training No ( - )[Minus]

Through workers' interview and subsequentdiscussion with the management, the followingfire safety issues need urgent attention , eg., a)Fire fighting personnel's understanding aboutFire safety and emergency measures thereof wasnot up to the expectations. b) Evidence of Nightshift fire drill was not demonstrated.;


31/07/2014

B.11.4.3. Chemicals No ( - )[Minus]

Through plant tour it was observed that thefactory uses various types of chemicals but theyhave no secondary containment beneath thecontainers to arrest spill and it was also notedthat chemical safety training was not conductedfor the chemical handling workers about theMaterial Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) forhazardouss chemicals.


31/07/2014

B.11.6.4. Electricity No ( - )[Minus]

It was observed during the plant tour that nakedelectrical wirings were lying unguarded in theprinting section's floor which poses high risk tothe workers.


31/07/2014

B.11.09.2. Machine andVehicle Safety No ( - )

[Minus]

Plant tour had brought out the fact that machineoperating procedures were not posted in theknitting & dyeing sections. Also noted that eyeguards were missing for approximately 10% ofworkers in the stitching machines.


30/06/2014


Fulfillment Percentage 87.18% B.13. Environment

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B.13.1. No ( - )[Minus]

environmental clearance certificate of the factoryhad expired on February 20, 2003. Howevercompany had applied for it's renewal to theconcerned authority in 2010; but they are yet toreceive the same.


28/02/2015

B.13.5. No ( - )[Minus]

It was noted through document review and planttour that the facility has not taken muchinitiative or developed any abatementmechanism to ensure reduction of emissions,particularly CO2, Sox, Nox emission from dieselgenerator.


02/03/2015


Fulfillment Percentage 60.00%

Total Audit Results for Part B Tier ITotal Score Good Improvements Needed Non-CompliantTotal number ofdeviations in crucialquestions

0 of 35

Overall fulfillmentpercentage 84.55%





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Part C: Audit Findings

Chapter

C.1. Policy

C.2. Planning and Implementation

C.3. Management Review

C.4. Control of Subcontractors /Suppliers / Sub-suppliers

C.5. Control of Homeworkers

C.6. Compensation

C.7. Child Labour

C.8. Outside Communication

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Workers Interview Sheet

Workers Interview Sheet

Workers Male workers number Female workers number % of the total workforce

Total 10 10 2.68

Workers aged < 18 years interviewed 0 0 0.00

Apprentices interviewed 0 0 0.00

Disabled persons interviewed 0 0 0.00

Full time workers interviewed 10 10 2.68

Part time workers interviewed 0 0 0.00

Seasonal workers interviewed 0 0 0.00

Migrant workers interviewed 0 0 0.00

Pregnant workers interviewed 0 0.00

Interview methods used number (how many)Number of Individual interviewsconducted 10

# of people interviewed in Group(s) 10

# of Interviews conducted on site 20

# of Interviews conducted off site 0

Was an interpreter used? Yes NoLanguage(s) used for workerinterviews Bengali

No. ofinterview

Essentials (If the number of rows is not enough, please add pages as needed and include with theattachments).

1 Interviews were conducted on site of 10 individuals & 10 workers in two groups. The auditor Mohammad GalibHossain and Female Interviewer Ms. Shirmin Akter Bithi conducted the interviews in local Bangla Language.Interpreter was not needed in the interviews.

2 The auditors explained their interview process to the workers and assured them about the confidentiality of theinformation provided by them. Interviewee seemed comfortable before and after the interview process.

3 The company's garment section generally works one shift and the schedule is General shift (9:00 am to 6:00 pm)with one hour break 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm but Dyeing and Knitting workers generally works two shifts and theschedule is Day shift (8:00 am to 5:00 pm) with one hour break 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm and night shift (8:00 pm to5:00 am) with one hour break 1:00 am to 2:00 am . The normal working hours are 8 hours per day and 6 daysper week, i.e 48 hours regular working hours per week. Maximum 2 hours over work done by the workers ifrequired. It was also cross verified during workers interview. The manual time card is used for In & out-timekeeping system. Friday & Sunday are the weekends of the factory and factory remains closed on Friday andSunday as per worker's statement.

4 Garment section and Dyeing and Knitting day shift reported that they get 01 hour meal break from 1.00 pm to2.00 pm and Dyeing and Knitting night shift reported that they get 01 hour meal break from 1.00 am to 2.00 am. Garment workers working there get one day off after working Saturday to Thursday and Dyeing and knittingworkers working there get one day off after working Monday to Saturday.

5 No child labor engaged by the facility since the company’s establishment reported by the employees. Also notedno harassment or abuse was not reported yet.

6 Noted through interview that employees are provided with all necessary tools and personal protective equipmentsand training by the company. But workers are not aware about the grievance handling systems and ParticipationCommittee, also firefighter and first aiders understanding in the subjects is not up to the expectations.

7 All the employees get wages as per law. The employees receives salaries on monthly basis on or before the 7thday of the following month.

8 Pay slip is issued prior to wage. Facility comply minimum wages as per local law.

9 No discrimination or sexual harassment was reported by the interviewed employees.

10 Interviewed employees reported that they are free to leave after their working shift. All employees reported thatthere was no serious accident or untoward incident occurred in the factory since the establishment.





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