1. Reprobation
2. Revolutions
3. Reproduction
4. Resolution
5. Remediation
and some courses of action
with purchasers
Are the usual working hours below 48 hours
per week plus a maximum of 12 extra hours?
(Comment: total working time per week
cannot exceed 60 hours)
per week plus a maximum of 12 extra hours?
(Comment: total working time per week
cannot exceed 60 hours)
The primary concern of a big or medium-sized company that cares
about their suppliers’ or subcontractors’ working conditions is the risk
for the company’s reputation or for the safety of its supplies.
about their suppliers’ or subcontractors’ working conditions is the risk
for the company’s reputation or for the safety of its supplies.
Upstream work with purchasers
particularities, cultures and local customs
No. A survey analysis on the period between
October 2013 and March 2014 showed that
the weekly working hours are over 60 hours.
October 2013 and March 2014 showed that
the weekly working hours are over 60 hours.
Compliance audits present two disadvantages
that limit their relevance:
that limit their relevance:
their methods
Some accidents took place during last year, and they
were reported and recorded, but no corrective
measure has been taken to avoid its repetition.
were reported and recorded, but no corrective
measure has been taken to avoid its repetition.
Are serious work-related accidents recorded
and are actions taken to avoid its repetition?
and are actions taken to avoid its repetition?
As an example, an auditor tasked with visiting a subcontractor in Asia submitted the following report:
Their first reaction then is to have audits carried out by
specialised firms, including compliance audits.
specialised firms, including compliance audits.