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Chapter 2.3
EMERGENCY &
FIRE SAFETY
INTRODUCTION
We know that suppliers want to take action to improve working standards and minimise their impact on the
environment. This Supplier Workbook has being jointly developed by Sedex Information Exchange, Sedex members
and Verit.
This workbook is a guide to help suppliers understand what good practice looks like when working towards ETI and
other Code requirements, and offers advice on how you can get there. The chapters will help you take a systems
approach to find and fix the gaps that can lead to social, environmental and governance non-compliances. What this
workbook is not is a standard for you to adhere to, or another management system. If you are operating a factory or a
farm, you already have a management system, even if it is an informal one.
What we are offering is a practical risk-management tool for building controls into the business processesfor
example, hiring and paying your employeesthat you are already using. These controls will help you meet your
customers and your own business, social and environmental responsibility objectives.
Access and download the full Sedex Supplier Workbook in either sections or individual chapters, including:
Labour Standards Pillar: Labour Management Systems; Employment is Freely Chosen; Freedom of
Association; Living Accommodation; Children & Young Workers; Wages; Working Hours; Discrimination;
Regular Employment; Discipline & Grievance; Smallholders; and Homeworkers.
Health & Safety Standards Pillar: Health & Safety Management Systems; Health & Safety Training;
Emergency & Fire Safety; Machinery & Site Vehicles; Hazardous Materials; Worker Health; and
Housekeeping & Hygiene.
Environmental Standards Pillar: Environmental Management Systems; Waste; Raw Materials; Water;
Pollution; Emissions; Energy & Climate; Renewable Energy; Biodiversity; and Supplier Sourcing.
SEDEX
VERIT
Benefits
Why should you do it?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Requirements
What do you need to do?
Procedures
(practices)
Policies
(rules)
Ordinary combustibles
(wood, coal, paper,
textiles, rubber)
Combustible metals
(aluminium, sodium,
potassium,
magnesium)
Water
Dry powder
(type ABC or BC)
Foam
Flammable gas
(butane, acetylene,
propane, methane)
Extinguisher Type
Carbon dioxide
Fuel oil, lubricating oil,
organic solvents and
gasoline
Automatic fire sprinklers, fire hoses and other firefighting equipment are installed where required.
Operators name
Training date
Date of evaluation
Best Practice
Monitoring
Common Questions
How do I know how much and what type of firefighting equipment my company needs? How do I
know how wide exits, aisles, and stairways need to
be?
Case Study
Historically, all attempts to change were met with
resistance from workers who were unsure of
management motives. However, having overcome a
low-trust situation, they were able to introduce further
improvements whilst relating them to the spiritual
values of the workforce.
Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) Best Practice Guidance: http://www.sedexglobal.com/wpcontent/uploads/2012/07/SMETA-Best-Practice-Guidance-4-Pillar-4_0-L.pdf
Signposts to Training
ILO: http://www.itcilo.org/en/training-offer
Key Terms
Fire safety: Measures taken to prevent and respond to a fire to protect life and property.
Likely emergency: Events like weather, earthquakes, tsunamis, industrial accidents, or natural
disasters that are more likely because of a companys operations and geographic location.
Hazard Controls: Policies, procedures, and systems used to identify and limit or eliminate
accidents, events, or injuries.
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be respected.
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