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Eritrea’s Compliance Audit Checklist: A Guide for Businesses
Asmara - In an effort to promote social accountability and ethical treatment of employees, the Social Accountability International (SAI) organization has developed the SA 8000 standard. This global standard is recognized as the most widely accepted independent workplace standard, addressing issues such as forced and child labor, discrimination, disciplinary practices, working hours, compensation, occupational health and safety, freedom of association and collective bargaining, and management systems.
Why Get Certified Under SA 8000?
Many organizations in Eritrea are looking to get certified under this standard to demonstrate their commitment to social accountability. However, the process can be complex and overwhelming for businesses that have not undergone an SA 8000 audit before.
The Nine Requirements of SA 8000
To help businesses navigate this process, Certvalue has developed a comprehensive compliance audit checklist outlining the nine requirements of the SA 8000 standard:
- Child Labor: A supplier must ensure that there is no child labor used in their operations.
- Forced Labor: Suppliers are prohibited from employing forced or slave labor.
- Health and Safety: Suppliers must provide a safe and healthy workplace environment for workers.
- Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining: Suppliers must respect the right of workers to organize trade unions and bargain collectively.
- Discrimination: Suppliers must have a written anti-discrimination policy that is followed in the recruitment, employment, and termination of employees.
- Disciplinary Practices: Suppliers must treat staff with dignity and respect, and not use inhumane treatment or corporal punishment.
- Working Hours: Suppliers must allow workers at least one day of rest following six consecutive days of work, and the normal work week should not exceed 48 hours.
- Remuneration: Suppliers must pay a living wage to workers that covers their basic needs and allows for discretionary spending.
- Management System: Suppliers must have a management system in place to ensure compliance with the SA 8000 standard.
How to Get Certified Under SA 8000
By using this checklist, businesses can identify areas where they need to improve and take steps to become certified under the SA 8000 standard. In Eritrea, many organizations of varying types have used the SA 8000 standard as a recognized method of delivering customer pride and controlling quality.
Get Started with Certvalue
To learn more about how to get certified under the SA 8000 standard in Eritrea, contact Certvalue at [email address] or visit their official website.