sa 8000 certification in tanzania (pdf)

1. What do you mean by SA 8000 Certification in Tanzania? SA 8000 Certification in Tanzania. The SA8000 Standard is a certification benchmark that can be audited and encourages businesses to create, uphold, and implement socially responsible workplace policies. It was created in 1989 by Social Accountability International, formerly known as the Council on Economic Priorities, with the help of an advisory board made up of businesses, NGOs, labour unions, and civil society organisations. Seven performance requirements must also be met, as stated on the Social Accountability International website: Child Labor: No use of or support for child labour; documented rules and processes for resolving situations when minors are found to be working, enough financial and other support to allow such youngsters to attend school and employment of young workers subject to conditions. Forced and Compulsory Labour: No use or support of forced or compulsory labour; no required "deposits" (financial or otherwise); no withholding of pay, benefits, property, or documents to compel employees to stay on the job, employees' freedom to quit their jobs; and no use or support of human trafficking.

2. Safety and Health: Provide a safe and healthy work environment, prevent potential occupational accidents, appoint a senior manager to oversee Occupational Safety and Health, instruct all staff members about Occupational Safety and Health, and implement a system to detect, avoid, and respond to risks. Record all accidents, provide personal protective equipment and medical attention in the event of a work-related injury, eliminate or reduce risks to new and expectant mothers, maintain hygiene (toilet, potable water, sanitary food storage), and provide decent dorms that are clean and safe. Associational freedom and the right to collective bargaining: Observe the freedom to establish and join a union and engage in collective bargaining. Employees can choose their preferred trade unions and collectively bargain with their company. A company must respect the right to form unions and engage in collective bargaining, refrain from interfering with these activities, educate employees about these rights and prohibit retaliation, allow workers to freely choose representatives where legal restrictions apply, ensure that no personnel participating in worker organisations faces discrimination, and ensure that representatives have access to workers at the workplace. Discrimination: There will be no discrimination based on race, the colour of one's skin, socioeconomic class, caste, place of birth, religion, handicap, gender, sexual orientation, union membership, or age. There should be no prejudice in hiring, compensation, access to training, promotion, letting someone go, or retirement. No interference with personnel policies or procedures, no threatening, abusive, exploitative, or forceful behaviour in the workplace or at corporate premises, and never, ever, any pregnancy or virginity tests. Discipline Procedures Ensure that all employees are treated with respect and dignity, there should be no tolerance for harsh or inhumane behaviour. Working Hours: Complying with laws and industry standards, the average workweek, excluding overtime, shall not exceed 48 hours, with some exceptions, one day off is granted after every six straight days of work, overtime is voluntary, not regular, and is limited to no more than 12 hours per week, overtime is only required if it has been negotiated in the CBA. Compensation: Respect for the right of employees to a living wage, all workers paid at least the legal minimum wage, wages sufficient to meet basic needs and provide discretionary income, deductions not for disciplinary

3. purposes, with some exceptions, wages and benefits communicated to employees, paid conveniently—cash or check form—overtime paid at a premium rate, prohibited use of labour-only contracting, short-term contracts, and false apprenticeship schemes to avoid legal obligations. Why do you need to choose Factocert? Factocert provides an in-depth understanding of various audits and certification services in crucial markets. We act as a one-stop solution provider for companies needing social compliance initiatives and management system standards, combining SA 8000 with other management systems like ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BIFMA, GDP, GLP, and Halal. If your company needs a SA 8000 certification in Tanzania, please contact Factocert. Our qualified consultants will help you get a SA 8000 certification in Tanzania. Visit our website at www.Factocert.com for additional information.