Code of Conduct Agreement SAMI
Code of Conduct Agreement SAMI
A. LABOR
Suppliers should recognize and be committed to upholding the human rights
of workers,
and to treat them with dignity and respect as understood by the
international community.
2) Child Labor
Child labor is not to be used in any stage of manufacturing. The term
“child” refers
to any person employed under the age of 15 (or 14 where the law of the
country
permits), or under the age for completing compulsory education, or under
the
minimum age for employment in the country. The use of legitimate
workplace
apprenticeship programs, which comply with all laws and regulations, is
supported.
Workers under the age of 18 shall not perform hazardous work and may be
restricted from night work with consideration given to educational needs.
3) Discrimination
There is to be no discrimination based on race, color, age, gender,
sexual
orientation, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation,
union membership or
marital status in hiring and employment practices such as promotions,
rewards,
and access to training. In addition, workers or potential workers should
not be
subjected to medical/pregnancy tests that could be used in a
discriminatory way.
Workers with disabilities will be provided reasonable job accommodations
as
needed to perform their job function.
5) Minimum Wages
Compensation paid to workers shall comply with all applicable wage laws,
including those relating to minimum wages, overtime hours and legally
mandated benefits. Any disciplinary wage deductions are to conform to
local law. The basis on which workers are being paid is to be clearly
conveyed to them in a timely manner.
6) Working Hours
Studies of good manufacturing practices clearly link worker strain to
reduced productivity, increased turnover and increased injury and
illness. Work weeks are not to exceed the maximum set by local law.
Further, a work week should not be more than 60 hours per week, including
overtime, except in emergency or unusual situations. Workers should be
allowed at least one day off per seven-day week.
7) Freedom of Association
Open communication and direct engagement between workers and management
are the most effective ways to resolve workplace and compensation issues.
Suppliers are to respect the rights of workers to associate freely and to
communicate openly with management regarding working conditions without
fear of reprisal, intimidation or harassment. Workers’ rights to join
labor unions, seek representation and or join worker’s councils in
accordance with local laws should be acknowledged.
2) Industrial Hygiene
Worker exposure to chemical, biological and physical agents is to be
identified, evaluated, and controlled. When hazards cannot be adequately
controlled by engineering and administrative means, workers are to be
provided with appropriate personal protective equipment.
3) Safety
Worker exposure to workplace safety hazards (e.g., electrical and other
energy sources, fire, vehicles, slips, trips and fall hazards) are to be
controlled through proper design, engineering and administrative
controls, preventative maintenance and safe work procedures (including
lockout/tagout). Where hazards cannot be adequately controlled by these
means, workers are to be provided with appropriate personal protective
equipment.
C. ENVIRONMENTAL
Suppliers should recognize that environmental responsibility is integral
to producing world class products. In manufacturing operations, adverse
effects on the environment and natural resources are to be minimized
while safeguarding the health and safety of the public.
Management systems such as ISO 14001, the Eco Management and Audit System
(EMAS) and the Kyoto Environmental Standard (KES) were used as references
in preparing the Code and may be a useful source of additional
information.
4) Air Emissions
Air emissions of volatile organic chemicals, aerosols, corrosives,
particulates, ozone depleting chemicals and combustion by-products
generated from operations are to be characterized, monitored, controlled
and treated as required prior to discharge.
D. MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Suppliers must adopt or establish a management system whose scope is
related to the content of this Code and proportional to a Supplier’s
environmental and social accountability profile. The management system
shall be designed to ensure (a) compliance with applicable laws and
regulations; (b) conformance with this Code; and
(c) identification and mitigation of operational risks related to this
Code. It should also facilitate continual improvement.
The management system should contain the following elements:
1) Company Commitment
6) Training
Programs for training managers and workers to implement Supplier’s
policies, procedures and improvement objectives.
7) Communication
Process for communicating clear and accurate information about Supplier’s
performance, practices and expectations to workers, suppliers and
customers.
E. ETHICS
To meet social responsibilities and to achieve success in the
marketplace, Suppliers and their agents are to uphold the highest
standards of ethics including:
3) No Improper Advantage
5) Whistleblowers
6) Community Engagement
8) Accessibility
Inherent accessibility features will be a) considered at the time of
(re)design and (re)development, and b) implemented where financially and
technically feasible.
Date: ______________________________