Central Database ICS Audits CAP online This document confirms that factory ACS Towel Limited has been audited against the ICS social audit framework on 24/11/2021 by AQM | Eurofins on behalf of Casino. The total rating of this audit is C 97%. ACS Towel Limited Country Bangladesh Factory address (updated from audit if so) Tetlabo, Ward No.-3, Pairabo, Rupgonj, Narayangonj Factory city Naraynaganj Factory state/province Dhaka Retailer Casino CGS Audit type Re audit Audit category Social RATING % Visit date 24/11/2021 Overall rating C 97% Last CAP target date 10/12/2021 97 B 96 C 97 C 85 E Last audit date: 24/11/2021 AN Chapter Letter and % rating 50 0 Management System, Transparency and Traceability A 100% 1 Minimum age, Child labour and Young workers A 100% 2 Forced labour A 100% 3 Discrimination A 100% 4 Disciplinary Practices, Harassment and Abuse A 100% 5 Freedom of association and Grievance Mechanisms A 100% 0 6 Working hours and Overtime C 80% 17 18 19 21 7 Remuneration and Benefits A 100% 20 20 20 20 8 Health and Safety B 96% 9/ 1/ 2/ 1/ /0 /0 /1 /1 12 15 24 24 Social Environmental 6 Working hours and Overtime NC corrected : 0/1 6.7 Are workers working overtime in compliance with ILO standards? D Re-audit status on 24/11/2021 NOT CORRECTED Over time work is not in accordance with ILO standard for below mentioned employees and all sampled employees are concern. - In October 2021, 05 out of 20 sampled workers (only from stitching section); - In June 2021, 07 out of 20 sampled workers (only from stitching section); - In January 2021, 03 out of 20 sampled workers (only from stitching section); E.g.: - In the month of October 2021, a worker of stitching section (sewing helper) worked 48 regular hours + 12 overtime hours total 60 hours in a week, OT hours in the month is 52 hours, maximum working hours in a day is 10 hours, and OT hour in 03 consecutive weeks are 36. - In the month of June 2021, a worker of stitching section (Jr. Packer) worked 48 regular hours + 12 overtime hours total 60 hours in a week, OT hours in the month is 50 hours, maximum working hours in a day is 10 hours, and OT hour in 03 consecutive weeks are 32. - In the month of January 2021, a worker of stitching section (Cutter Man) worked 48 regular hours + 12 overtime hours total 60 hours in a week, OT hours in the month is 48 hours, maximum working hours in a day is 10 hours, and OT hour in 03 consecutive weeks are 36. Objective Evidence: Time card In accordance with: - ILO standard, the workers should not work more than 56 hours in average during a period of 3 consecutive weeks. Initial audit status on 24/12/2019 Over time work per (week/day) is not in accordance with ILO standard for the below mentioned. - In Nov 2019, 04 out of 20 sampled workers (Only stitching section are concern); - In July 2019, 04 out of 20 sampled workers (Only stitching section are concern); E.g.: - In the month of Nov 2019, a worker of stitching section (helper) worked 48 regular hours + 12 overtime hours total 60 hours in a week, OT hours in a month is 28 hours and maximum working hours in a day is 10 hours. - In the month of Jul 2019, a worker of stitching section (Operator) worked 48 regular hours + 12 overtime hours total 60 hours in a week, OT hours in a month is 48 hours and maximum working hours in a day is 10 hours. Objective Evidence: Time card In accordance with: - ICS standard 'Suppliers shall set working hours that comply with national laws and ILO conventions, whichever affords greater protection to ensure the health, safety and welfare of workers Factory management should ensure that employees are receiving 1 day off (24 consecutive hours) within 7 days period as per ICS standards Audit company - 05/12/2021 09:47:16 Target date Md. Ruhul Alam Sharif General Manager (Compliance) E-mail: rsharif@acstextiles.com Phone: +8801712201556 Factory - 05/12/2021 09:47:16 8 Health and Safety NC corrected : 0/2 8.50 Does the facility have notification lighting in areas where noise levels are above ambient? D Re-audit status on 24/11/2021 NEW FINDING Factory management did not ensure notification light (visual fire alarm) where noise level is above ambient. Warping, sizing, weaving, generator and boiler room are concern. Noted that fire alarm system of the factory found non-functional during the audit day. Factory is changing the smoke detection system from conventional to addressable. Currently factory has manual fire alarm in the factory. Objective Evidence: Site visit In accordance with: In accordance with standard IX (c) of S.R.O. 109 of 1999 of Fire Service Rules 1961 [For workshop or warehouses of Garments Industries maintenance of alternative stair, PA system, safety lobby, escape routes, hose reel with wet raiser on both sides of each floor, smoke free stair, fire resistant door, automatic escape, battery operated emergency exit light & exit sign; Factory management should ensure notification light (visual fire alarm) where noise level is above ambient. Audit company - 05/12/2021 09:47:16 Target date 10/12/2021 We will ensure notification light (visual fire alarm) where noise level is above ambient. Factory - 05/12/2021 09:47:16 8.57 Are there smoke or fire detectors in the facility according to local law? D Re-audit status on 24/11/2021 NEW FINDING During the current assessment, smoke detection system of the factory found inactive. Factory is changing the smoke detection system from conventional to addressable. Currently factory has manual fire alarm in the factory. Objective Evidence: Site visit In accordance with: - BNBC , Part 4, Chapter 4, Section 4.4 [The installation of automatic fire and smoke detection system shall be a necessity when the size, arrangement and occupancy of a building become such that a fire itself can not provide adequate warning to its occupants.] Factory management should complete the installation of detection system. Audit company - 05/12/2021 09:47:16 Target date 10/12/2021 We will ensure the installation of addressable detection system within the mentioned day. Factory - 05/12/2021 09:47:16
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