SA 8000

INTRODUCTION TO SA 8000 IN YOUR COMPANY
WHAT IS SA 8000?
SA 8000 stands for �Social Accountability 8000�. It aims to promote continuous improvement of work place conditions and ensures the ethical sourcing for production of goods and services. It also sets out the basic standard and procedures regarding Health, Safety, working hours, collective bargaining, No Child or Forced Labour etc.
The goal for this standard is to develop the fundamental systems that provide continuous improvement of works place conditions.
The standard is based on principles of eleven conventions of International Labour Organisation (ILO).
WHY OUR COMPANY IS GOING FOR SA 8000?
Towards our efforts to establish and maintain an excellent work culture, better productivity and customer satisfaction, we are going to implement the standard of SA 8000.
BENEFITS OF SA 8000
Significant improvement in working conditions leading to

Improved Employee Morale

Zero Accidents

Better Work Ethos

Greater Consumer & Investor Confidence

Enhanced Product Quality
Common for company & Suppliers which leads to

Fall in rate of Absenteeism

Increased commitment

Better relationship with trade unions & stake holders

Reduced worker compensation claims

Opportunities for product differentiation based on good work place conditions
Workers

Improve their day-to-day situation

Long term employment prospects

Improved health, safety & welfare of employees

Fundamental freedom of employees

Opportunities for Advancement within workplace.