Motaleb Monowara Composite Ltd DBID (25241) CAP B Audit Date: 01/03/2015 Audit Type: Re Audit Score: Improvements Needed. Responsible Person

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1 Motaleb Monowara Composite Ltd DBID (25241) CAP B Audit Date: 01/03/2015 Audit Type: Re Audit Score: Improvements Needed Chapter Subchapter Crucial Score CAP B.2. Documentation B.2.1. Documentation Full Audit(14184): The following issues were observed during document review : a) Company did not have structural approval from the concerned authority in line with Building Construction Act 1952, Section 3 b) Company did not have permission to operate Generator; in line with Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission Act, 2003; section 27 & 28. However company has applied to the concerned authority for the same. addressed. Remain same as previous. Also newly noted that factory layout plan does not match in Ground floor (Generator, compressor area), 2nd floor (Sewing section), 4th floor (dining & prayer room) and security building with existing factory layout plan. Also construction plan do not include security building (2 storied). It is Responsible Person Deadline date 31/07/2015

2 recommended that factory should collect all required valid legal approvals (generator operating permission and construction approval, layout plan) from concerned authorities. B.4. Compensation B.2.3. Documentation Chapter Score G 0 of % B.4.7. Compensation Full Audit(14184): Through workers' interview it was noted that employment contract was not received for approximately 50% workforce in line with Bangladesh Labour law 2006; section 5. addressed. Remain same as previous. It is recommended that factory should provide employment contract to entire workforce in line with Bangladesh Labour law 2006; section 5. (Date of this re audit): Workers interview had brought out the fact that salaries are paid within 10th of the following month instead of 7th of the month which is a requirement of Bangladesh Labor Law 2006, Section 123 (1). It is recommended that factory should pay the salaries on or within 7th working days of the following 31/05/2015

3 month. B.7. Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining Chapter Score G 0 of % B.7.6. Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining Full Audit(14184): It was revealed through document review and workers interview that Participation Committee (PC) was not formed in the prescribed manner from amongst the workers in line with Bangladesh Labor Law 2006, Section 205 (6) & last amendment addressed. Remain same as previous. It is recommended that factory should form Participation Committee (PC) in the prescribed manner from amongst the workers in line with Bangladesh Labor Law 2006, Section 205 (6) & last amendment /12/2015 Chapter Score G 0 of %

4 B.9. Working Conditions Full Audit(14184): It was noted through document review that the factory has not taken much initiative to monitor noise level test ; in line with Environmental Conservation Rules, 1997, Schedule 4. B.9.4. Working Conditions addressed. ted that factory have noise test report available in the facility but no proper monitoring or implementing sign or proof has been found; in line with Environmental Conservation Rules, 1997, Schedule 4. It is recommended that factory should implement and monitor all requirements noted in the test report and BSCI requirement B /05/2015 B.9.6. Working Conditions (Date of this re audit): Plant tour had revealed that there was much deterioration in painting/re painting (e.g., dyeing section, Generator areas, Boiler areas, Compressor areas, Staircases, Toilet areas, knitting section, dining area) and the same require re painting ; There was lack of evidence whether whitewashing was done every 14 months in accordance with Chapter V section 51 on 'Cleanliness' of The Bangladesh Labor Law It is recommended that factory should paint the damaged areas wherever needed as per the law. 30/09/2015 Chapter Score G

5 B.10. Health and Social Facilities 0 of % Full Audit(14184): It was noted through interview of first aid personnel that their understanding about the subject was not up to the expectations. B First aid addressed. Remain same as previous. Also newly noted that the selection criteria of the first aid personnel was not correctly established as stipulated in the Bangladesh Labour law 2006, Section 35 amendment on July 22, 2013.E.g. the certificate of proficiency of undergoing through a 6 months primary course was not produced during the audit. This needs immediate management's attention and recommended that factory should arrange proper first aid training as required by the Bangladesh Labour Law. 31/12/2015 Full Audit(14184): During plant tour it was noted that company has no specific canteen facility in line with Bangladesh labour law 2006; section 92. B addressed. Remain same as previous. Newly noted through plant tour that seating capacity were found shortage in

6 Social Facilities the dining hall (note that found 160 in dining area instead of 222 as per the Factories Rules 1979, section 58(1), dining hall shall accommodate at least 30 percent of the workers working at a time. It is recommended that factory should arrange enough dining space and canteen facility for workers in line with Bangladesh labour law 2006; section 92. B Social Facilities Full Audit(14184): It was identified during plant tour and subsequently confirmed by management there was absence of a Child Care Center in the factory as stipulated by Bangladesh labour law 2006; section 94. (Date of this re audit): Issue has been addressed partially. It was identified during plant tour that factory has provided a Child Care Center in the factory as stipulated by Bangladesh labour law 2006; section 94, but wash/toilet facility missing in the child care room. It is recommended that factory should provide wash facility in the child care room. B.11. Occupational Health and Chapter Score IN 0 of %

7 Safety (OHS) B Risk Assessment and Monitoring Full Audit(14184): Document review and management staff interview has revealed that transmittable diseases such as HIV/Aids, TB and malaria and nontransmittable diseases are not included in the risk assessment addressed. Remain same as previous. It is recommended that factory should include transmittable diseases such as HIV/Aids, TB and malaria and non transmittable diseases in the risk assessment as required in BSCI guideline B Full Audit(14184): Through workers' interview and subsequent discussion with the management, the following fire safety issues need urgent attention, eg., a) Fire fighting personnel's understanding about Fire safety and emergency measures thereof was not up to the expectations. b) Evidence of Night shift fire drill was not demonstrated.; B Training addressed. Remain same as previous. Also newly identified through document review, workers' interview that company has not provided fire safety training to the minimum percent of workers (i.e. 148 out of 740 workers) from Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defense; company has only 40 trained fire fighters from concerned authority, thus not complying 31/12/2015

8 with Bangladesh Fire Safety Rules It is recommended that the company should arrange for the fire fighting training by the local statute body as defined in BSCI requirement and local law. B Personal Protective Equipment (Date of this re audit): Though plant tour the following issues were observed: i). 1. PPE (Ear plug) not wearing by workers working in or near dyeing section, knitting section, auto color section, ETP area, (Chemical musk) not wearing by chemical handling workers in spot removing room, (Hand gloves) not using by printing section workers. ii). Machine safety devices (needle guard, Eye guard) not using by 40% sewing operators, (Rubber matt) not using by 20% iron man and heat machine operators in printing section, Pulley cover missing in 20% sewing machines; thus not complying with BSCI guideline B It is recommended that the company should make the workers aware about the proper usage of PPEs. B Chemicals Full Audit(14184): Through plant tour it was observed that the factory uses various types of chemicals but they have no secondary containment beneath the containers to arrest spill and it was also noted that chemical safety training was not conducted for the chemical handling workers about the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for hazardouss chemicals. 30/04/2015

9 addressed. Remain same as previous. It is recommended that factory should provide Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for hazardous chemicals (Diesel, machine oil, lube oil, ETP chemicals and washing chemical) and aware workers about them.. B Accident and Emergency Procedures (Date of this re audit): Through plant tour it was observed that potential hazards were not properly identified with understandable and visible signage and warning posters at the SDB, MDB, Compressor, Boiler machines; thus not complying with the Bangladesh labour Law 2006; section 62. It is recommended that company should display visible signage and warning posters wherever required. Full Audit(14184): It was observed during the plant tour that naked electrical wirings were lying unguarded in the printing section's floor which poses high risk to the workers. B Electricity addressed. ted through plant tour that i). loose, open wiring found in knitting section, dyeing section, generator room, boiler areas, compressor areas, cutting section, outside main building which poses high risk to the workers. ii). Newly noted that wind pipe for compressor lying on aisles in knitting section, which can cause trip hazards to the workers. It is recommended that company should

10 remove all bare and loose electrical wiring from the facility. B Escape Routes and Emergency Exits (Date of this re audit): Following issues were noted through plant tour that i). Aisles/walkway found obstructed by workers, printing tables and pillars in cutting sections (4th floors), Printing section (5th floor) and sewing sections (3rd and 4th floor). ii). One exit out of 2 exits is obstructed by collapsible gate and Iron bar in sample section (5th floor). iii). One out of 3 staircases (rth side) is obstructed by wooden panel cover. iv). Exit light box missing in child care room, Doctor s room, Auto collar room, sample section, dining section. It is recommended that factory should re arrange machine layout to free the walkways, remove all obstruction from all exits and staircases. 31/12/2015 B.13. Environment Chapter Score IN 0 of % B (Date of this re audit): It was observed that factory lacks appropriate facility for storing solid wastes (e.g. Poly, carton, fabric, metal, wooden materials, also bonded warehouse is used as wastage

11 Environment area), thus not complying with the Bangladesh Labour Law 2006, Section 54. It is recommended that company needs to build up effective solid waste management practices as per type and hazard in the factory to prevent pollution. Chapter Score G 0 of % Total Score IN Total number of 0 of 35 Overall fulfillment percentage 85.22% Date: Place: Stamp, signature of Producer: Stamp, signature of Auditor: