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Date: 01-07-2012
Contents
HSE Requirements for Suppliers/ Contractors / Sub-Contractors What are High risk jobs: These require PTW Risk Assessment for high-risk jobs SA Policies and Procedures
Recruitment & Selection/Hiring Employees Orientation Remuneration Policy Discrimination Working Hours Overtime Weekly and Gazetted Holiday Policy and Procedure for Remediation of Child Labor & Young Worker Forced & Compulsory Labour Health & Safety Disciplinary Practices Access to Verification
Joint Works Council Training Facilities provided to Employees Management Review Results
Brookes ensures that all Suppliers / Contractors / Sub-Contractors selected for any Material / Service / Contract provision are able to meet HSE requirements. This includes the following, Read, understand and implement Permission to Work (PTW) requirements associated with all high risk jobs listed on PTW. Follow all HSE requirements specified by Brookes. Monitor and ensure all contractor staff follows all HSE requirements including use of PPEs. Report any violation of HSE, accident or incident to contract coordinator immediately.
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What are the High Risk Jobs; These require PTW. The High Risk Jobs are but not limited to: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) Construction Maintenance of pipelines, vessels, boilers, etc. Waste Disposal Handling and transportation of Hazardous Materials such as chemicals, gases, lubricants, fuels, and oil etc. High Voltage electrical work Working in Confined Spaces Laying, replacement and maintenance of pipelines or air-conditioning ducts. Working at height Working in areas/equipment whose environments require microbiological or sanitation control.
For any of the high-risk jobs, Brookes may ask the supplier/contractor to carry out a risk assessment before awarding a contract. At a minimum risk assessment must include: Potential exposure to worksite hazards and their risks Nature of work-materials to be utilized Potential consequences of incidents Operation control to mitigate the risk
2. Scope
This Manual covers all applicable requirements related to Social Accountability Management System of Brookes Pharma (Private) Limited.
3. Policies
3.1 Recruitment & Selection / Hiring
Brookes welcomes the talent of people from diverse backgrounds to provide the expertise, dedication, and imagination to propel toward a prosperous future. It looks for individuals with daring spirits and inquisitive minds who seek a broad range of opportunities for personal and professional growth, and whose efforts are realized in the improved health of people. Brookes is an exciting organization, which offers a variety of career opportunities. Its recruitment process aims to achieve the highest level of candidates care by listening to their interests and treating them like a valued customer. Brookes is committed to recruit and select the best human capital through internal or external hiring. Its hiring needs depend upon the business plan and specific request of line managers. The specific request is received through a specified format naming Human Resources Requisition Form which is filled in by the sectional/departmental head and then forwarded to H.R Department for searching out the best candidate. The H.R Department analyzes the job need and if found genuine then forward it to Vice President for approval that leads to the initiation of proper recruitment process. If the vacancy is assessed to be filled in by the internal candidate then company searches out the candidate by looking into the talent inventories followed by further proceedings. However, for the external hiring company follows the method of (i) advertisement in news papers (ii) using online recruitment partner (iii) search out the candidate through H.R. Data Bank (iv) through labor contractor (v) and sometimes get the services of Head Hunters.
3.3 Remuneration
Every employee is paid a monthly gross salary as per his/her pay scale which is not less than the prevailing minimum wages along-with some additional payment on account of conveyance allowance for those who are either not provided with the company transport facility or those who are eligible but have willingly opted for conveyance allowance rather than company transport. Brookes is strictly adhered to not deduct any employees salary for disciplinary purpose. Brookes does not focus on hiring labor only through contractor to avoid fulfillment of obligations rather it gives precedence direct employment over through contractor. Brookes ensures that workers working under the contracting agreement are receiving the same minimum salary as the people directly employed by company. Brookes also ensures that the employees irrespective of their employment category are enrolled in Social Security, Life Insurance, E.O.B.I. etc.
3.4 Discrimination
Brookes is committed to avoid discrimination in remuneration, recruitment & selection, training & development, promotion, termination or retirement based on race, cast, national origin, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, union membership, political affiliation or age. Brookes does not interfere with the exercise of personnels rights to observe tenets or practices, or to meet needs relating to race, national or social origin, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, union membership, political opinions, or any other condition that could give rise to discrimination. Brookes does not allow any behavior that is threatening, abusive, exploitative, or sexually coercive, including gestures, language, and physical contact, in the workplace and, where applicable. Brookes does not subject personnel to pregnancy or virginity tests under any circumstances.
Normal Timings:
Monday Through Thursday Friday Saturday & Sunday 8:00 to 5:30 p.m. 8:00 to 6:00 p.m. Off-Days
Shift:
Monday Through Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
3.6 Overtime
No employee is allowed to stay for overtime for more than 12 hours per week and 48 hours per month.
3.8 Policy and Procedure for Remediation of Child Labor & Young Worker:
Policy:
Brookes Pharma (Private) Limited will neither employ/engage in child labour (specified as < 15 years of age) nor employ young workers (specified as >=15 and <18 years of age) in any aspect of its regular or contracted work. If ever a case is detected even if it relates to an incident that occurred in the past, Brookes Pharma (Private) Limited will take complete remediation and support measures as under:
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Procedure:
All personnel are required to immediately bring to the notice of Head of HR, information regarding any individual (child or young worker defined above) found employed, now or at any time in past.
However, after attaining the age of 15 years for children and 18 years for young workers, there will be no liability on part of the company with regard to child or young worker payments / rehabilitation.
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Disciplinary Practices
Brookes treats all personnel with dignity and respect. It does not engage in or tolerate the use of corporal punishment, mental or physical coercion, or verbal abuse of personnel. No harsh or inhumane treatment is allowed.
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Access to Verification
Brookes shall ensure access to its premises and to reasonable information required by the auditor in case of announced and unannounced audits of the company for the purpose of certifying its compliance with the requirements of this standard.
Two workers representatives are currently members of this Joint Works Council. Their names are as under: 1. Salman Ahmed 2. Shama Parveen The Convener of the Council: Moghis Jalal Senior Manager Human Resources Maintenance Technician Line Incharge (Representative of male workers) (Representative of female workers)
The council meets and discusses issues after every six months. However, where there occurs any emergency meeting can be held earlier and at short notice. A part from this arrangement, management provides open door policy to meet and facilitate employees at any time during working hours.
Training
Employees are given trainings about the SA-8000, Health and Safety. A part from this, other on job trainings are also imparted. To make them aware and updated on the important policies, procedures, guidelines, precautions etc., regular feedback sessions, house notices and e-mail messages are sent out.
Facilities
Brookes provides various facilities to its employees which include, free meals, uniforms with washing, hygienic toilets, company provided transport facility for female workers, additional conveyance allowance for male workers, interest free loans etc.
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In full compliance
3.9.4 Discrimination
In full compliance
In full compliance
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OK
We comply fully
OK
Fine
OK
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