DATE : 

14-AUG-2019
RAJDA INDUSTRIES & EXPORTS PVT. FIRE SAFETY CHECKLIST DOCUMENT NO :  RI&EPL/SA/FS/2
LTD  SA8000:2014 EDITION NO :   2
REVISION NO :   1

SECTION A : MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

THIS CATEGORY REFERS TO THE PRESENCE AND EFFECTIVENESS OF A MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITHIN THE FACILITY.
THIS INCLUDES ALL POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND RECORD-KEEPING RELATED TO OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY, WITH A SPECIFIC FOCUS ON FIRE SAFETY.

S. NO MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS YES NO COMMENTS / ACTIONS REQUIRED

Yes, the facility is inspected by the Department of Fire & Emergency Services prior to
1 Is the facility regularly inspected by the competent authority that issues the certificate?
renewal of the Fire licence/NOC.

Does the facility have procedures that specifically address fire prevention related to the A comprehensive Emergency Preparedness and Risk Plan has been documented that
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identified risks? details the procedures that address fire prevention related to the identified risks.

A comprehensive Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan has been documented

3 Does the facility have emergency response procedures that address the most likely fire risks? that details the Emergency Response Procedures that address fire prevention related to the
identified Fire Risks.

Does the facility conduct an internal labour standards performance audit, which includes fire Yes, as a part of the Organization's Social Accountability Program, the Fire Safety Audits are
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safety, at least annually? being conducted are held as often as necessary but not less than once in a year.

Yes Internal Fire Safety Audit is being conducted by qualified Internal Auditors trained by
5 If the facility conducts internal audits, are the auditors qualified to perform the audit?
Quantum Systems.

Does the facility have a Corrective Action System that tracks unsatisfactory facility conditions Yes, the facility has a Corrective Action System that tracks unsatisfactory facility conditions
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until they are resolved? until they are resolved.

Yes, the facility has a comprehensive Emergency Plan capturing all types of Fire and other
7 Does the facility have an emergency plan in case of fire or other emergency?
Emergencies.

Yes, through Worker Interviews it has been confirmed that the Fire Evacuation Drills and
8 Have you confirmed through interviews that the fire drill and alarm tests are conducted? Alarm Tests are conducted periodically as defined in the Emergency Preparedness &
Response Plan.

Does the facility have an Internal Compliance Team or a Health and Safety Committee to Yes, the facility has an Internal Health and Safety Committee to monitor Fire risks and their
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monitor Fire Risks and Prevention? Prevention.

Does the Facility Management meet to review the findings of External and Internal Social
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Audits on a regular basis and are these meetings recorded?
Yes, the Facility Management Team meet on a regular basis to review the findings of
External and Internal Social Audits in the Management Review Meetings and these Meeting
Minutes are recorded.

11 Have any fire incidents been recorded in the company in the past year? No Fire Incidents found recorded in the Accident Register in the past year.

Has the facility established a program in which workers can make suggestions or complaints
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to management for the purpose of improving the operation?
Yes, the facility has established a Worker Grievance Program in which workers can make
Suggestions or Complaints through the Complaint / Suggestion Boxes to management for
Continual Improvement.

Does the facility have any kind of Fire Safety Certificate from a competent authority (e.g. from Yes, the facility has a valid Fire NOC/License from the Department of Fire & Emergency
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the local Fire Department)? Services.

A comprehensive Risk Assessment has been conducted and documented that identifies
14 Does the facility have a current risk assessment that identifies the fire risks?
the Fire Risks pertaining to all the Processes.
 DATE :  14-AUG-2019
RAJDA INDUSTRIES & EXPORTS PVT. FIRE SAFETY CHECKLIST DOCUMENT NO :  RI&EPL/SA/FS/2
LTD  SA8000:2014 EDITION NO :   2
REVISION NO :   1

Does the emergency plan include evacuation routes, procedures for personnel to follow, Yes, the emergency plan includes Evacuation Routes, Procedures for Personnel to follow,
15 assembly areas, fire extinguisher and first aid locations, telephone numbers for fire brigade Assembly Areas, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Locations, Telephone Numbers For Fire Brigade
and medical emergency responders? And Medical Emergency Responders

Are there records that indicate regular evacuation drills & alarms tests being conducted to Yes, there are records that indicate regular Evacuation Drills & Alarms Tests being
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measure the effectiveness of the plan available for inspection? conducted to measure the effectiveness of the plan available for inspection

Yes, the facility has Suggestion/Complaint Box's where the workers can provide their
Does the facility have records that provide evidence of suggestions / complaints made by
17 Suggestions/Complaints. Also Grievances are also reported in the Grievance Register and
workers through the complaint system?
reviewed at the time of Health & Safety Meetings and Worker Committee Meetings.

SECTION B : WORKER AWARENESS AND ENGAGEMENT

THIS CATEGORY REFERS TO THE OCCURRENCE, EFFECTIVENESS AND USEFULNESS OF FIRE-SAFETY TRAINING AND COACHING WITHIN A FACILITY. THERE IS A SPECIFIC EMPHASIS
ON ENSURING WORKER COMPREHENSION OF THE TRAINING.

S. NO MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS YES NO COMMENTS / ACTIONS REQUIRED

Does the facility have a Worker Representative in place to communicate the concerns and Yes, the facility has Worker Representative/s to communicate the concerns and needs of
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needs of the workers to management? the Workers to Management.

Yes, a formal training program through which new and existing workers are periodically
Does the facility have records of conducting a formal Training Program through which new
2 trained on fire-related issues is being conducted in the facility and the records for same
and existing workers are periodically trained on fire-related issues?
maintained through the Induction and On Going Trainings.

Have all Workers, Supervisors and Managers been trained on issues related to Fire Risk and Yes, all the Workers, Departmental HODs, Supervisors and Managers have been trained on
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Evacuation? issues related to fire risk and evacuation and the Training Records maintained.

Are the workers and supervisors able to explain one task that is routinely performed to assist Regular Fire Mock Drills are being conducted periodically and records of the same
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with fire prevention? maintained.

Yes, all the workers are being trained on the use of Fire Fighting Equipments by an External
Have workers been trained on the use of fire fighting equipment (i.e. extinguishers and water Third Party Agency once a year and regular Fire Mock Drills Conducted Periodically by the
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hoses)? Emergency Response Team for evaluating the effectiveness of the Fire Training and cover
any gap areas.

The Fire Fighting Emergency Response Team and all the other workers are aware of the
6 Do the workers know the location of the fire fighting equipment? location of all the Fire Fighting Equipments and the same has been displayed in the
Emergency Evacuation Plans displayed on each Emergency Exits.

Yes, the Emergency Response Team along with the other workers are able to explain the
Are workers able to explain the Fire Evacuation Plan and their assigned role & responsibilities
7 Fire Evacuation Plan and their assigned Roles & Responsibilities during any Emergency and
should a fire take place, and able to recall the last fire drill?
they could also recall the last fire drill.

The Fire Fighting Emergency Response Team demonstrates how to operate the fire fighting
8 During training, have all workers used the equipment in extinguishing a fire?
equipments to all the other workers and also checks their understanding on the same.

Assembly Area has been demarcated with proper Identification Signage and the workers
9 Does each worker know his or her assigned assembly area during a fire drill?
confirmed their awareness on the same during Worker Interviews.

SECTION C : EVACUATION
 DATE :  14-AUG-2019
RAJDA INDUSTRIES & EXPORTS PVT. FIRE SAFETY CHECKLIST DOCUMENT NO :  RI&EPL/SA/FS/2
LTD  SA8000:2014 EDITION NO :   2
REVISION NO :   1

THIS CATEGORY EXAMINES A FACILITY’S CAPACITY TO QUICKLY, EFFICIENTLY AND SAFELY EVACUATE. THE CONDITION AND PRESENCE OF THE FOLLOWING WILL BE EXAMINED:
EMERGENCY EXIT DOORS, EVACUATION ROUTES, ASSEMBLY AREAS, ALARM SYSTEMS.

S. NO MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS YES NO COMMENTS / ACTIONS REQUIRED

If there documented evidence (e.g. valid inspection certificates) that the fire doors meet the Yes, the renewal of the Fire License demonstrates that the fire doors meet the local code or
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local code? else the Local Fire Department would not have renewed the License.

If the push bars are operated electrically is there an override in the event that the facility loses
2 N/A as Push Bars on not electrically operated.
power?

Yes, the type and size of the exits are suitable and sufficient for the number of workers which
3 Are the type and size of the exits suitable and sufficient for the number of workers? has been validated by the Local Fire department by renewing the Fire License for the
facility.

If more than one floor exists in the facility, is the staircase sturdy and sufficiently wide enough Yes, the staircases on all the Exits are sturdy and sufficiently wide enough to accommodate
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to accommodate fleeing workers in the event of fire? fleeing workers in the event of fire.

Are aisles, escape routes and fire doors free from obstruction (i.e. product or waste) and
5 Yes, all the aisles, escape routes and fire doors free from obstruction and clearly illuminated.
clearly illuminated?

Is there proper signage in all relevant languages in the facility to clearly indicate exits and Yes, the Exits and Escape Routes have been clearly identified with proper signage in all
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escape routes? relevant languages in the facility.

Hammers were found not fixed with few of the Fire Alarm Call Points. Few of the Fire Alarm
Points found not identified with signages at few locations. Hammer shall be immediately
incorporated on the identified Fire Alarm with a New Chains. The Identification Signages for
7 Is there a functioning fire alarm system that has been recently tested?
the identified Fire Equipments and Alarm Points shall be immediately reinstated at the
designated place. The Emergency Response Team will oversee that such Failures do not
occur in future and immediate actions are taken.

Yes, the Fire Alarm System is electrically powered, however in case of emergency it has a
8 If the alarm system is electrically powered, does it have a back-up power supply?
battery backup power supply.

Yes, all the workers are being trained on the use of Fire Fighting Equipments by an External
Third Party Agency once a year and regular Fire Mock Drills Conducted Periodically by the
Are there clear instructions, strategically placed, reminding workers on how to operate the fire Emergency Response Team for evaluating the effectiveness of the Fire Training and cover
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alarm system? any gap areas if any. Also the Fire Equipments are clearly demarcated with strategically
placed signages reminding workers on how to operate the Fire Equipments and Alarm
Systems.

Are there signs directing all workers to their respective assembly areas, in languages they can Yes, all the Exits and Escape Routes are clearly identified & proper signages in relevant
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understand? languages directing all workers to their respective Assembly Areas.

11 Are there exit signs located above each exit and are they clearly illuminated? The Exit Signages are located above each Exit and they are clearly illuminated.

Yes, some of the Fire Doors have Push Bars to open the Door manually, however in cases
12 Do the fire doors have push bars to open the door manually?
where Push Bars are not incorporated the doors are always kept open.

Have warning signs been placed on all elevators/lifts indicating that they must not be used in Yes, Warning Signs have been placed on the Elevators / Cargo Lifts indicating prohibiting
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case of fire? their usage in case of fire.
 DATE :  14-AUG-2019
RAJDA INDUSTRIES & EXPORTS PVT. FIRE SAFETY CHECKLIST DOCUMENT NO :  RI&EPL/SA/FS/2
LTD  SA8000:2014 EDITION NO :   2
REVISION NO :   1

Do the fire doors open to the outside rather than a confined space within the building such as
14 Yes, all the fire doors open to the outside and not within the building.
a hall or corridor?

15 Are all fire/exit doors un-lockable? Yes, the fire doors are always kept open and un-locked.

Yes sufficient number of Smoke Detectors have been installed in the facility having reliable
16 Do smoke detectors have a reliable power supply?
Power Supply.

SECTION D : FIRE SUPPRESSION EQUIPMENT

THIS CATEGORY EXAMINES A FACILITY’S CAPACITY TO APPROPRIATELY RESPOND TO A FIRE SHOULD ONE OCCUR. THIS INCLUDES LOOKING AT THE PRESENCE OF FIRE-
FIGHTING EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS THE CONDITION AND MAINTENANCE OF SUCH EQUIPMENT.

S. NO MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS YES NO COMMENTS / ACTIONS REQUIRED

No, the facility have its own Fire Brigade but depends on the local Fire Station in case of any
1 If not, does the facility have its own fire brigade?
major Emergency.

Is there documented evidence that the fire extinguishers are inspected by a competent Yes, the records are maintained that the fire extinguishers are inspected by a competent
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external authority on a regular basis? external authority on a regular basis.

The facility is very close in proximity to the local Fire Brigade Station and with their support
In case of fire, is the facility’s water pump and water pressure adequate to reach and
3 can easily maintain Water Flow to the highest Floors. Also the Internal Fire Systems are
maintain water flow to the highest floors?
sufficient and adequate to reach and maintain water flow to the highest floors.

Are key personnel assigned and trained to maintain the Fire Fighting Equipment within normal Yes, The Fire Fighting Emergency Response Team are regularly trained to maintain Fire
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parameters? Fighting Equipments with normal parameters.

5 Are emergency numbers posted clearly and strategically? Yes, all the Emergency Contact Numbers have been posted clearly at strategic locations.

Does the facility have an adequate number of fire extinguishers, charged within the stated Yes, the facility has adequate number of Fire Extinguishers and other Fire Fighting
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limits, to meet local codes? Equipments in accordance with the local Fire Norms.

Is there documented evidence that the fire extinguishers are inspected internally on a regular
7 Yes, the records are maintained for the internal monthly inspection of Fire Extinguishers.
basis?

Yes, the fire extinguishers adequate to address all types of fire possibilities of the facility in
8 Are the fire extinguishers adequate to address all types of fire possibilities of the facility?
accordance with the local Fire Department Norms.

Are the locations of extinguishers and other Fire equipments clearly identified and Yes, the locations of Fire Extinguishers and other Fire Fighting Equipments are clearly
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unobstructed? identified & unobstructed.

SECTION E : FLAMMABLES
THIS CATEGORY REFERS TO THE OCCURRENCE, EFFECTIVENESS AND USEFULNESS OF FIRE-SAFETY TRAINING AND COACHING WITHIN A FACILITY. THERE IS A SPECIFIC EMPHASIS
ON ENSURING WORKER COMPREHENSION OF THE TRAINING.

S. NO MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS YES NO COMMENTS / ACTIONS REQUIRED

 DATE :  14-AUG-2019
RAJDA INDUSTRIES & EXPORTS PVT. FIRE SAFETY CHECKLIST DOCUMENT NO :  RI&EPL/SA/FS/2
LTD  SA8000:2014 EDITION NO :   2
REVISION NO :   1

1 Are any chemicals that can interact together kept apart in appropriate storage containers? Yes, the chemicals that can interact are stored in separate containers in a separate place.

2 Are the steam boilers on-site properly maintained and inspected on a regular basis? Not Applicable as No Steam Boiler is available in the factory.

If open flames are in use during production, are appropriate measures taken to ensure fire
3 Yes, appropriate measures are taken and PPE's provided to ensure fire safety.
safety with regards to use of such equipment?

If there are cooking facilities and propane gas tanks, are they kept at a safe distance from an No cooking facility is available in the company premises, however Pantry is provided to
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ignition source? Workers to have their food conveniently.

5 If welding is conducted in the facility, is it controlled and properly managed? Not Applicable as no welding work is done inside the factory

6 Is there any periodical housekeeping process conducted in the facility? Yes, the facility has a periodical housekeeping process in place.

Yes, the facility has a periodical housekeeping process in place to remove dust from
7 Are flocks of dust cleaned from the machinery periodically?
machinery.

General Chemical Safety Measures exercised, however the Container Labelling found
unclear due to regular Wear and Tear. The Container Identification shall be redone in cases
8 Are any chemicals on-site properly stored in containers and labelled correctly?
where the Label is unclear and the Department HOD shall oversee that the Chemical
Containers are clearly identifiable at all times.

Are Flammable Chemicals and Fuel kept in proper containers and removed from any source Yes, Flammable Chemicals and Fuel found stored in proper containers away from any
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of ignition? source of ignition.

INTERNAL AUDITOR/S DESIGNATION SIGNATURE

ARUN VISHWANATH FACTORY MANAGER/MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATIVE

P.K. PRAMANIK STITCHER/WORKER REPRESENTATIVE

JHUMA GORAI CHECKER/WORKER REPRESENTATIVE

KALIPADA HALDER SUPERVISOR

AVIJIT CHATTERJEE ADMIN/H&S REPRESENTATIVE

TAPAS CHAKROVORTY HR/ASSISTANT MR

SUKUR MULLIK STITCHER

 DATE :  14-AUG-2019
RAJDA INDUSTRIES & EXPORTS PVT. FIRE SAFETY CHECKLIST DOCUMENT NO :  RI&EPL/SA/FS/2
LTD  SA8000:2014 EDITION NO :   2
REVISION NO :   1

GIGRI MUNSHI CLICKER

ASHIT CHAKRABORTY EXTERNAL AUDITOR