WRAP Handbook

WORLDWIDE RESPONSIBLE APPAREL PRODUCTION
WRAP
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Production Facility Self-Assessment

and
Monitoring Handbook
WORLDWIDE RESPONSIBLE APPAREL PRODUCTION - WRAP

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................3
The Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production Certification Program
II
PREPARING FOR SELF-ASSESSMENT .........................................................................7

A. Understanding the Principles .........................................................................................7
B. Establishing Accountability for Compliance .................................................................7
C. Reviewing Existing Practices ........................................................................................7
III
WRAP PRODUCTION PRINCIPLES................................................................................8
IV
PERFORMING THE SELF-ASSESSMENT....................................................................10

A. Introduction..................................................................................................................10
B. Determining Facility Compliance................................................................................10
C. Alternative Evidence of Compliance ...........................................................................11
D. Evidence of Compliance ..............................................................................................11
E. Specific Evidence of Compliance................................................................................15
FACILITY PROFILE QUESTIONNAIRE (Appendix A)................................................16
VI
PRODUCTION PRINCIPLES QUESTIONNAIRE (Appendix B) ..................................18
VII
FACILITY COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST (Appendix C) ............37
VIII
EMPLOYEE INTERVIEW GUIDE..................................................................................41
IX
FACILITY MONITORING REPORT ..............................................................................45
FACILITY CERTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION...................................................58
XI
GLOSSARY ......................................................................................................................61
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I.
INTRODUCTION
WORLDWIDE RESPONSIBLE APPAREL PRODUCTION WRAP

The objective of the WRAP Certification Program is to promote and certify lawful, humane and
ethical manufacturing throughout the world. Participation in the WRAP Certification Program
demonstrates the sewn products industrys commitment to socially responsible business practices
by adhering to the WRAP Production Principles. The Program seeks to accomplish these
objectives by certifying that production facilities engaged in manufacturing comply with the
Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production Principles core standards that address labor
practices, factory conditions, and environmental and customs compliance (Section III). The
Program is a factory-based certification program. Facilities that participate in the Program
voluntarily agree that an independent monitor will evaluate the facility for compliance with the
Principles.
A WRAP Certification Board, comprised of a renowned independent Board of Directors and
Executive Staff, is responsible for the ongoing administration of the Program. The WRAP
reviews facility compliance reports, approves independent monitors, and certifies facilities as
complying with the Principles.
FACILITY CERTIFICATION PROCESS
STEP 1
Facility submits
registration form
and fee to WRAP.
WRAP provides
facility with the
Self-Assessment
and Monitoring
Handbook. Facility
must satisfy
compliance
requirements.
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STEP
Facility schedules
an on-site
compliance
evaluation by an
accredited
independent
monitor. Monitor
verifies facility
compliance with
Production
Principles.
STEP 3
Monitor submits
evaluation reports
and
recommendations
to WRAP for
compliance
assessment.
WRAP issues
certifications to
qualified
facilities.
CERTIFICATION
SUBSEQUENT
VISITS
To become certified, facilities must complete a three-step process:

Step 1 WRAP Certification Program Registration and Self-Assessment
A. Your facility sends the registration form and $750 application fee to WRAP to initiate the
certification process. The facility will have six (6) months from the date of registration to
fully satisfy certification requirements. Upon registration, WRAP sends the facility a
confirmation letter with a control identification number, and the Self-Assessment and
Monitoring Handbook to determine whether your existing policies, procedures and
practices meet the requirements of the Program.
The registration fee covers the Programs administrative costs. The registration
fee is non-refundable and is valid for six (6) months. In the absence of
extenuating circumstances, if the facility does not obtain certification within six
months from registration, the facility will have to re-apply to the WRAP
Certification Program.
The Handbook lists the evidence your facility must have to demonstrate
compliance. When the self-assessment is completed, your facility should be able
to respond appropriately to each question in the Production Principles
Questionnaire, and provide suitable evidence of compliance, as discussed in
Section IV.C.
B. The facility must be able to provide evidence that its compliance procedures have been in
practice for a period of not less than forty-five (45) days.
C. When your facility is able to respond appropriately to each question and/or meet
alternative evidentiary requirements, your facility must then select an accredited
independent monitor from the approved country list where your facility is located. The
facility must send to both the selected monitor and WRAP the completed SelfAssessment Package (Facility Profile Questionnaire, Production Principles Questionnaire
and Documentation Checklist) from the Production Facility Self-Assessment and
Monitoring Handbook.
D. Upon receipt of the application fee and registration in the WRAP Certification Program,
your facility will be issued a registration number, which will be your administrative
control number for your participation. Once issued, you must include this number on all
official documents and correspondence with WRAP.
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Step 2 Request for WRAP Compliance Evaluation Independent Monitoring

A. The facility selects an independent monitor from the accredited monitor list for the
country where the facility is located. The facility contracts and pays for the services of
the independent monitor that it selects, and schedules a mutually convenient date for the
initial on-site compliance evaluation visit. Prior to visiting the facility, the monitor will
review your facilitys Self-Assessment Package for completeness. The Self-Assessment
Package includes:
Facility Profile
Production Principles Questionnaire
Facility Compliance Documentation Checklist
All required documents are found in the Production Facility Self-Assessment and
Monitoring Handbook.
B. The independent monitor will perform an on-site compliance evaluation at your facility.
The on-site compliance evaluation will verify whether your facility has the required
evidence to demonstrate compliance with the WRAP Production Principles.
C. After the independent monitor concludes the on-site compliance evaluation, the monitor
will inform the facility of the summary findings prior to departure. The independent
monitor will send a copy of the completed Facility Monitoring Report and certification
recommendation to the WRAP Certification Board.
Within sixty (60) business days of the date that the facility contracts a WRAP accredited
independent monitor, the independent monitor will give your facility one of the
following:
Facility Certification Recommendation, or

Corrective Action Plan.
Step 3 WRAP Certification Final Review

A. After the initial on-site compliance evaluation visit, the independent monitor sends to
WRAP the results of the Facility Monitoring Report indicating either a favorable
Certification Recommendation or the Corrective Action Plan which has been issued to
the facility. The independent monitor will provide WRAP with all relevant findings of
the initial compliance evaluation and/or all subsequent follow-ups to any issued
Corrective Action Plans.
B. The WRAP Certification Board will review and assess all relevant compliance evaluation
reports and evidence. The WRAP Certification Board grants certification to qualified
participating facilities.
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C. The WRAP Certification is granted to your facility for a period of one-year. The terms of
the certification will be determined by the WRAP Certification Board based on
established risk-based certification guidelines that include, but are not limited to, facility
performance, the facilitys process to obtain recommendation by an independent monitor,
independent monitors evaluation(s), and both the past practices and business
environment of the facility.
Your facility may receive an unannounced inspection consistent with the
certification guidelines during the period of certification.
At risk facilities are those that are determined to present more than a reasonable
degree of risk at maintaining full compliance with the WRAP Production
Principles. Facilities determined to be at risk will receive unannounced followup(s) until the facility establishes its performance of best practices in compliance
with WRAP Production Principles. .
All other certified facilities found to be in compliance with WRAP Production
Principles will be granted a standard one-year certification period during which
they may or may not receive an unscheduled visit during the year long
certification.
At the end of the original Certification Period, your facility can apply to re-certify the
facility. To re-certify, the facility must submit a non-refundable certification program
application fee and re-register in the certification program by visiting our website at
www.wrapapparel.org and clicking on Certification then on Re-Certification. You
will need a password and the factorys email address.
If you do not know your current certification or registration number, please enter the
email address you provided when you registered and we will look up your record.
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II.
PREPARING FOR SELF-ASSESSMENT
This Handbook is a guide to your facilitys self-assessment process. Your facility may perform
the self-assessment in many different ways. The only mandatory requirements are:
1. A completed Production Facility Profile, providing pertinent data about the
facility;
2. An appropriate response for each question included in the Production Principles
Questionnaire;
3. The evidence outlined in the Facility Compliance Documentation Checklist or
suitable alternative evidence, to demonstrate compliance.
Facilities should review the WRAP Production Principles, complete and send to WRAP: the
Facility Profile (Appendix A); the Production Principles Questionnaire (Appendix B); and the
Facility Compliance Documentation List (Appendix C) to initiate the certification process.
A. Understanding the Principles
Read the Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production Principles.
Read this Production Facility Self-Assessment and Monitoring Handbook.
Send any questions to the WRAP. Contact information is listed on-line and on
the front cover of this Handbook.
B. Establishing Accountability for Compliance
Identify individuals responsible for performing the self-assessment.
Get the support of senior management to emphasize the importance of the
assessment process.
Tell employees of senior managements support, expectations, and responsibilities
in the WRAP Certification Program.
C. Reviewing Existing Practices
Determine whether your facility has the practices and evidence related to each
Principle and each question on the Production Principles Questionnaire. Use the
Compliance Documentation Checklist as a guide for evidence of compliance.
Review copies of all written manuals, bulletins, and procedures relating to the
labor practices, factory conditions, environmental and customs compliance
covered by the Principles.
Review internal procedures for supervising and monitoring the compliant
practices relating to the WRAP Production Principles.
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III.

PRINCIPLES
These Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production Principles are core standards for production
facilities participating in the Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production Certification Program. The
Programs objective is to independently monitor and certify compliance with these socially
responsible global standards for manufacturing, and ensure that sewn products are produced under
lawful, humane and ethical conditions. Participating companies voluntarily agree that their
production and that of their contractors will be certified by the WRAP CERTIFICATION
PROGRAM as complying with these standards.
Compliance with Laws and Workplace Regulations Manufacturers of sewn products will comply
with laws and regulations in all locations where they conduct business.
Prohibition of Forced Labor Manufacturers of sewn products will not use involuntary or forced
labor indentured, bonded or otherwise.
Prohibition of Child Labor Manufacturers of sewn products will not hire any employee under the
age of 14, or under the age interfering with compulsory schooling, or under the minimum age
established by law, whichever is greater.
Prohibition of Harassment or Abuse
Manufacturers of sewn products will provide a work
environment free of harassment, abuse or corporal punishment in any form.
Compensation and Benefits Manufacturers of sewn products will pay at least the minimum total
compensation required by local law, including all mandated wages, allowances and benefits.
Hours of Work Hours worked each day, and days worked each week, shall not exceed the legal
limitations of the countries in which apparel is produced. Manufacturers of sewn products will
provide at least one day off in every seven-day period, except as required to meet urgent business
needs.
Prohibition of Discrimination Manufacturers of sewn products will employ, pay, promote, and
terminate workers on the basis of their ability to do the job, rather than on the basis of personal
characteristics or beliefs.
Health and Safety
Manufacturers of sewn products will provide a safe and healthy work
environment. Where residential housing is provided for workers, manufacturers of sewn products
will provide safe and healthy housing.
Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining Manufacturers of sewn products will recognize
and respect the right of employees to exercise their lawful rights of free association and collective
bargaining.
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Environment Manufacturers of sewn products will comply with environmental rules, regulations
and standards applicable to their operations, and will observe environmentally conscious practices in
all locations where they operate.
Customs Compliance Manufacturers of sewn products will comply with applicable customs laws,
and in particular, will establish and maintain programs to comply with customs laws regarding illegal
transshipment of sewn products.
Security
Manufacturers of Sewn Products will maintain facility security procedures to
guard against the introduction of non-manifested cargo into outbound shipments (i.e. drugs,
explosives biohazards and /or other contraband).
PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS:
AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION (USA)
ASOCIACIN DOMINICANA DE ZONAS FRANCAS, INC. (DOMINICAN REPUBLIC)
ASOCIACIN GREMIAL DE EXPORTADORES DE PRODUCTOS NO TRADICIONALES
AGEXPRONT (GUATEMALA)
ASOCIACIN HONDUREA DE MAQUILADORES (HONDURAS)

ASOCIACIN NACIONAL DE INDUSTRIA, CMARA SECTORIAL ALGODN-FIBRAS-TEXTILESCONFECCIONES DE COLOMBIA (COLOMBIA)
ASOCIACIN SALVADOREA DE LA INDUSTRIA DE LA CONFECCIN (EL SALVADOR)
ASSOCIATION DES INDUSTRIES DHAITI (HAITI)
CMARA NACIONAL DE LA INDUSTRIA DEL VESTIDO (MXICO)
CMARA TEXTIL COSTARRICENSE (COSTA RICA)
CARIBBEAN LATIN AMERICAN ACTION CLAA (USA)
CLOTHING FEDERATION OF SOUTH AFRICA (SOUTH AFRICA)
COMISIN NACIONAL DE ZONAS FRANCAS (NICARAGUA)
CONFEDERATION OF GARMENTS EXPORTERS OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC. (PHILIPPINES)

HONG KONG EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION (HONG KONG)
ISTANBUL TEXTILE AND APPAREL EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION (TURKEY)
JAMAICA APPAREL INSTITUTE (JAMAICA)
MAURITIUS EXPORT PROCESSING ZONE ASSOCIATION - MEPZA (MAURITIUS)
SRI LANKA APPAREL EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION (SRI LANKA)
TEXTILE COUNCIL OF HONG KONG LTD. (HONG KONG)
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IV.
A.
PERFORMING THE SELF-ASSESSMENT
Introduction
The WRAP Certification Program requires that the participating facilities understand and
effectively demonstrate compliance with the core WRAP Production Principles to obtain
certification. WRAP requires that the participating facility satisfactorily completes and returns
the three written forms, which will facilitate your participation and successful certification in the
program. These three forms are the Production Facility Profile, the Production Principles
Questionnaire, and the Facility Compliance Documentation Checklist. The forms are included as
Appendices A, B, and C in this Production Facility Self-Assessment and Monitoring Handbook.
The Production Facility Profile (Appendix A) provides WRAP and the accredited independent
monitor that you will select, a base line of information about your manufacturing facility so that
we can better assess your level of compliance and facilitate your certification. The information
about your facility helps us to know a little about you and your operations as you begin the
certification process. Remember to include your email address to facilitate communication. The
Production Facility Profile is an important part of the Self-Assessment Package.
The Self-Assessment Production Principles Questionnaire (Appendix B) contains the minimum
Practices required of your facility to demonstrate compliance with the Principles. The first step
in the self-assessment process is for your facility to determine whether your current Practices
meet the minimum requirements of the core Production Principles. Your facility must be able to
respond appropriately to all of the questions in the Questionnaire, demonstrating verifiable
compliance before it proceeds with on-site compliance evaluation(s) by an accredited monitor.
This is the second component of the Self-Assessment Package to be completed by the facility.
The Facility Compliance Documentation Checklist (Appendix C) is the third and final
component of the Self-Assessment Package to be completed by the facility and returned to the
selected accredited monitor and WRAP. This Checklist demonstrates the documentation, which
the facility possesses and maintains, to verify compliance with the WRAP Production Principles.
B.
Determining Facility Compliance
The independent monitor will assess your facilitys compliance with the Production Principles by
looking for evidence that management Practices (i.e., actual operations) satisfy the requirements
of the Production Principles Questionnaire.
Certification is based on a process approach to compliance. The Questionnaire is not a checklist
for compliance on any given day. The Questionnaire is an evaluation of whether the
management processes are in place to ensure ongoing compliance with the Principles.
For each question in the Questionnaire, your facility must be prepared to demonstrate that your
facility 1) has adopted (commitment), 2) has deployed (practicing), and 3) is monitoring
(maintaining) the required Practice to demonstrate compliance.
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There are certain types of evidence that are required for all questions on the Questionnaire. The
common evidence of compliance is listed below in Section IV.D. Additional specific evidence
of compliance required to demonstrate a particular Practice is detailed for each question in
Section IV.E.
C.
Alternative Evidence of Compliance
Generally, if the evidence of compliance detailed in this Handbook cannot be adequately

demonstrated, your facility may not respond affirmatively to the question. However, a facility
may present alternative evidence to support its affirmative response to a question. In such
instances, your facility must clearly document the evidence to support the alternative. The
independent monitor will assess whether the alternative evidence meets the objective and intent
of the Principle. Overall, the use of alternative evidence should be minimized.
D.
Evidence of Compliance
To be in compliance with the Principles, your facility must be able to demonstrate the (1)
adoption (2) deployment, and (3) monitoring of required Practices as outlined below:
1. Adoption
Has your facility adopted the Practice?
Have individuals been assigned responsibility for the communication,
deployment, and monitoring of the Practice?
2. Deployment
Is the Practice being followed consistently?
Has sufficient time elapsed since adoption of the Practice to demonstrate
consistent use?
Is the Practice communicated and understood by relevant employees?
3. Monitoring
Does your facility routinely verify the effectiveness of the Practice?
Are deviations from the Practice identified, analyzed, and investigated?
Does your facility correct noncompliance in a timely manner?
The common evidence your facility must use to demonstrate the adoption, deployment and
monitoring of required Practices is described below. This evidence is mandatory for each
practice referred to in the Production Principles Questionnaire, unless designated when
appropriate. Additional specific evidence to demonstrate required Practices is detailed for the
relevant questions in the Questionnaire (Appendix B).
Below, you will find examples of evidence that would successfully demonstrate the adoption,
deployment, and monitoring of particular Practices (referenced to sample questions in the
Questionnaire). The examples provide illustrations only; they are not comprehensive.
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Adoption
Evidence of adoption:
a. Written policies and procedures.

Example: Your facilitys written operating policy manual states:
Your facility will not hire any employee under the age of 14 (Principle 3).
Your facility obtains proof of age documentation from all potential workers
prior to hiring and critically examines the documentation for authenticity?
(Question 3.1).
Interviews are required for all prospective employees. (Question 3.3).
b. Designated individual(s) is/are responsible for communicating, deploying, and

monitoring the Practice.
Evidence of this includes a job responsibility chart or matrix -- which identifies position
titles, organization charts, and/or other means of communicating responsibilities.
Example: The job responsibility chart or matrix identifies the facilitys human resources
manager with responsibility for the following:
Responsibility for communicating to all employees your facilitys policy prohibiting
discrimination on the basis of personal characteristics or beliefs, including the
prohibition of pregnancy testing as a condition of employment (Question 7.1, 7.2,
7.5).
Responsibility for obtaining signed statements from managers affirming their
understanding of the facilitys anti-discrimination policy and procedures (Question
7.1).
Responsibility for investigating and resolving reported violations of the antidiscrimination policy (Questions 7.1, 7.2).
c. Programs and materials to train relevant individuals on the Practice, when

appropriate.
Example: Your facility has trained all individuals participating in the hiring process on:
Facility policies and procedures prohibiting involuntary or forced labor (Question
2.1).
Pre-screening procedures to confirm prospective employees are at or above the
minimum age (Questions 3.1, 3.2).
Relevant laws on hours of work and days off (Question 6.2).
Your facilitys anti-discrimination policy (Questions 7.1, 7.2).
Note: Demonstrating your facility has adopted the required Practices in any question will not
be enough to respond affirmatively to the question. Your facility must also demonstrate it
has deployed and monitors the required Practices in the question.
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Deployment
Evidence of deployment:
a. Effective communication of the Practice to employees.

Evidence includes posters, memoranda, company newsletters, electronic
communications, company handbooks and policy manuals, reports or minutes of
meetings, and/or materials from conventions, courses, and seminars (in the native
language(s) of management and employees).
Example:
Posters prominently placed in your facility, in the native language(s) of
management and employees, state the
Minimum age requirements (Principle 3).
Minimum wage rates, benefits policies and additional payment information (Principle
5).
Regular and overtime hour policies (Question 6.2).
Anti-discrimination policies for your facility (Question 7.1).
b. Relevant individuals understand the Practice.

Evidence includes signed statements by employees, written in their native language,
affirming their understanding of the Practice.
Example:
Employees of your facility interviewed by the independent monitor
understand relevant machinery and equipment, chemical, and fire safety procedures
(Question 8.5).
c. Your facility follows the Practice consistently.

Evidence includes sufficient time elapsing since the adoption of the Practice to
demonstrate consistent use.
Example:
Your facilitys health and safety records go back ninety (90) days with
entries at appropriate intervals (Question 8.1).
Note: Demonstrating your facility has deployed the required Practices in any question will
not be enough to respond affirmatively to a question. Your facility must also demonstrate it
has adopted and monitors the required Practices in the question.
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Monitoring
Evidence of monitoring:
a. Your facility routinely verifies the effectiveness of the Practice.

Example:
Your facility periodically reviews age documentation records and hiring
procedures to verify that age documentation is obtained from all potential workers and
that all prospective employees are interviewed (Questions 3.1, 3.2).
b. Documentation is maintained, when appropriate.

Example:
Your facility maintains comprehensive payroll records to support all
employee compensation, including overtime calculations (Questions 5.4, 5.5).
c. Your facility provides employees a confidential mechanism to communicate

violations (e.g., illegal transshipment activities, payroll discrepancies, mental or
physical abuse) of the Practice to management and investigates reported
violations and documents their resolution.
Mechanisms may include an anonymous suggestion box, posting of the contact
information for local agencies with oversight on employment matters, or maintaining an
employee telephone complaint line for your facility.
Example:
Your facility receives an anonymous call on its employee complaint line
from an employee who claims that her production supervisor does not allow employees
to talk to one another during breaks. Management investigates the claim and documents
a meeting with the supervisor where he is told to stop inhibiting employees rights of free
association (Principle 9).
d. Your facility identifies deviations from the Practice and corrects noncompliance in
a timely manner, when appropriate.
Evidence includes records of violations, modification of written policies and procedures,
training, and/or remedial action.
Example:
Your facility discovers during a review of payroll records that the local
minimum wage increase was implemented at your facility two weeks after the change
took effect under local law. Your facility corrects employee wage calculations going
forward and reimburses the wage underpayment (Questions 1.1, 5.1).
e. Your facility imposes disciplinary action on management and employees

responsible for violations of the Practice, when appropriate.
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Disciplinary action includes verbal warnings, written warnings (signed by the disciplined
employee and management, and maintained in personnel files), suspension, and
termination.
Example:
A production supervisor found using corporal punishment is appropriately
disciplined (Principle 4).
Note: Demonstrating your facility monitors the required Practices in any question will not be
enough to respond affirmatively to a question. Your facility must also demonstrate it has
adopted and deployed the required Practices in the question.
E.
Specific Evidence of Compliance
The specific evidence plus the common evidence listed in Section IV.D is required to
demonstrate compliance with the Principles. If any required evidence from the common or
question-specific list is not present, your facility cannot respond affirmatively to the questions on
the Production Principles Questionnaire, unless appropriate alternative evidence of compliance is
present at your facility.
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V.
FACILITY PROFILE QUESTIONNAIRE (Appendix A)

WRAP
FACILITY PROFILE QUESTIONNAIRE
REPORT #
WRAP Control #
Provided by Monitor
Provided by WRAP
Date Issued:
Name of Production Facility:
Manufacturer ID number. This number is either the official tax number or manufacturer/industry
identification number issued to the facility by the appropriate government authority.
#
Region:
Physical Location Address:
Mailing Address:
Telephone #:
Fax #:
Contact Person:
Contacts Title:
E-mail Address:
Year Facility Established:
Name of Plant Manager:
Telephone #:
Fax #:
E-mail Address:________________________________
Articles Produced:
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FACILITY PROFILE QUESTIONNAIRE (Continued)

Total Employees at this Facility:
If contract workers employed, how many:
Language(s) spoken by management and workers at the facility:
Street Address of Dormitories (if applicable):
COMPLETED BY:
Name:
Title:
Signature:
Date:
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VI.
PRODUCTION PRINCIPLES QUESTIONNAIRE (Appendix B)

WRAP
PRODUCTION PRINCIPLES QUESTIONNAIRE
Principle 1: Compliance with Laws and Workplace Regulations Manufacturers of sewn
products will comply with laws and regulations in all locations where they conduct
business.
Question 1.1 Does your facility obtain current information on local and national laws and
regulations concerning each of the Principles, and does your facility promptly incorporate
this information in your business practices? ____Yes ____No
If No, please explain:______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
1.2
Your facility obtains current information on local and national laws and regulations,
including laws and regulations on:
Wages and hours

Freedom of association and collective bargaining
Minimum ages for employment and related restrictions
Health and safety standards
Environmental standards and compliance
Employment discrimination
General labor law
Relevant international trade law
Drug enforcement
____Yes
____Yes
____Yes
____Yes
____Yes
____Yes
____Yes
____Yes
____Yes
____No
____No
____No
____No
____No
____No
____No
____No
____No
1.3
Does your facility have a qualified person responsible for informing the facility of
changes to laws and regulations, or access to current publications on national and local
labor laws? ____Yes ____No
1.4
On a timely basis, does your facility update your practices to incorporate revision
to existing laws and regulations? ____Yes ____No
1.5
During the previous two years, have any notices of noncompliance been issued against
this facility? ____Yes ____No
If Yes, please explain: _____________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
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Principle 2: Prohibition of Forced Labor Manufacturers of sewn products will not use
involuntary or forced labor indentured, bonded or otherwise.
Question 2.1 Are all employees working at the facility voluntarily? ____Yes ____No
If No, please explain: ______________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
2.2
Does your facility issue payment of wages directly to employees? ____Yes ____No
2.3
Do you have agreements for contracted security guards and/or job descriptions for
security employees that limit their tasks to normal security matters such as protection of
facility property or security for facility personnel? _____Yes _____No
2.4
Do employees have freedom of movement that is not impeded except for the protection
of facility property and security of facility personnel? _____Yes _____No
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Principle 3: Prohibition of Child Labor Manufacturers of sewn products will not hire
any employee under the age of 14, or under the age interfering with compulsory
schooling, or under the minimum age established by law, whichever is greater.
Question 3.1 Does your facility obtain proof of age documentation from all potential workers
prior to hiring and review the documentation for authenticity? ____Yes ____No
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
3.2
Does your facility obtain and retain proof of age for each employee? ____Yes ____No
If Yes, please explain what documentation is used and how you verify its authenticity?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
3.3
Has your facility verified the employees stated age through the interview process?
____Yes ____No
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Principle 4:
Prohibition of Harassment or Abuse Manufacturers of sewn products will

provide a work environment free of harassment, abuse or corporal
punishment in any form.
Question 4.1 Does your facility effectively prohibit all forms of harassment, abuse and corporal
punishment? ____Yes ____No
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
4.2
Does management sign statements affirming their understanding of your facilitys antiharassment and abuse polices? (If your facility has not required signed statements in the
past, evidence of statements signed on a prospective basis, i.e. from a certain date
forward, is acceptable.) ____Yes ____No
4.3
Does your facility communicate your policy on harassment and abuse to workers and
third party services (e.g., security guards, kitchen services) that will have significant
contact with facility employees? ____Yes ____No
4.4
Does your facility encourage employees to report instances of harassment or abuse,

without fear of retribution, through effective communication of your policies and timely
resolution of matters reported? ____Yes ____No
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Principle 5: Compensation and Benefits Manufacturers of sewn products will pay at

least the minimum total compensation required by local law, including all mandated
wages, benefits and additional payments.
Question 5.1 a. Does your facility have practices to ensure employees are compensated
consistent with their terms of employment and in accordance with local laws and
regulations? ____Yes ____No
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
b.
How are your employees paid?
_____Cash
_____Auto pay
_____Check
_____Other
c.
How often are employees paid?
_____Weekly
_____Monthly
_____Bi-weekly
_____Other
d.
What is the legal minimum wage required for this facility? __________
e.
How is the pay rate calculated?
_____Hourly
_____ Combination
_____ Piece rate

_____Other
If other pay method, how is pay calculated? ______________________________

__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
f.
For production piece rate workers, how does the facility assure they earn at least
the minimum wage?_________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
g.
Is housing, meals, health benefits, or any other type of benefit or compensation

included in the minimum wage calculation?
____Yes ____No
If Yes, please explain. _______________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
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Principle 5:
h.
Compensation and Benefits

Do employees use timecards?
____Yes ____No
If No, how are work hours calculated? _________________________________

________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
i.
What are the breaks or rest periods during the day, including meal breaks?
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
j.
What days of the week do you normally work?

_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
k.
How is overtime calculated and at what rate? ___________________________

_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
l.
What other benefits are given to employees? (Please check)

Employment Policy?
Legally Mandated?
_____ insurance
____Yes ____No
____Yes ____No
_____ medical
____Yes ____No
____Yes ____No
_____ pension or retirement ____Yes ____No
____Yes ____No
_____ accident
____Yes ____No
____Yes ____No
_____ unemployment
____Yes ____No
____Yes ____No
_____ vacation
____Yes ____No
____Yes ____No
_____ maternity & sick leave ____Yes ____No
____Yes ____No
th
_____ bonus (13 month)
____Yes ____No
____Yes ____No
_____ meal
____Yes ____No
____Yes ____No
_____ transportation
____Yes ____No
____Yes ____No
_____ other, please explain: __________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________
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Principle 5:
m.
Compensation and Benefits

Is there any type of manufacturing work done at home by company employees?
____Yes ____No
If Yes, please explain: _______________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
5.2
a.
What is the legal minimum wage? _____________________
b.
Are all employees receiving at least the minimum wage? ____Yes ____No
5.3
Does your facility prominently post legal minimum wage rates, benefit policies and
additional payment information in the native language(s) of your facilitys workers and
management personnel? ____Yes ____No
5.4
a.
Does your facility have, utilize and maintain an organized system of record
keeping (for example, a time clock)? ____Yes ____No
b.
Are these records kept for a period as required by law? ____Yes ____No
5.5
Does your facility provide all employees a pay record or stub that lists how their pay was
calculated including all components of pay? ____Yes ____No
5.6
Does your facility store payroll records (paper or electronic) in a secure manner
consistent with other business records and in accordance with regulations, or where
applicable, as required by law? ____Yes ____No
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Principle 6: Hours of Work Hours worked each day, and days worked each week, shall
not exceed the legal limitations of the countries in which sewn products are
produced. Manufacturers of sewn products will provide one day off in every sevenday period, except as required to meet urgent business needs.
Question 6.1 Does your facility ensure all work is performed in the factory, and employees do
not work more hours per day, and per week than legal limits? ____Yes ____No
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
6.2
Are facility workers, at the time of hiring, made aware of facility policies and procedures,
legal limitations on the maximum hours of work per day, week and month, both regular
and overtime, and the maximum number of consecutive days they can legally be required
to work? ____Yes ____No
6.3
Does your facility have, utilize, and retain time records that reflect the day and date
employees worked, the number of hours worked by day, and the employees
acknowledgements? ____Yes ____No
If No, please explain: ___________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
6.4
Has the facility defined "urgent business needs"? ____Yes ____No

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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Principle 7: Prohibition of Discrimination Manufacturers of sewn products will employ,

pay, promote, and terminate workers on the basis of their ability to do the job,
rather than on the basis of personal characteristics or beliefs.
Question 7.1 Does your facility have written policies that explicitly prohibit discrimination as
well as effective procedures and practices to ensure compliance and remediation?
____Yes ____No
7.2
a.
Does your facility have the written policy visibly posted for all to see?
____Yes ____No
b.
Is the policy effectively communicated to all employees? ____Yes ____No
7.3
Does your facility communicate the requirements of this principle to third parties
(industrial parks, export processing zones, free trade zones, etc.) that may recruit and
screen applicants on your behalf? ____Yes ____No
7.4
Have any discrimination charges been filed against the facility by employees, regulatory
agencies or any outside agency during the past two years? ____Yes ____No
If Yes, please explain: __________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
7.5
Does your facility have written policies that explicitly prohibit mandatory pregnancy
testing as a condition of employment or continued employment?
____Yes ____No
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Principle 8: Health and Safety Manufacturers of sewn products will provide a safe and
healthy work environment. Where residential housing is provided for workers,
manufacturers of sewn products will provide safe and healthy housing.
Question 8.1 Does your facility comply with national and local health and safety laws and
regulations, and properly track health and safety incidents? ____Yes ____No
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
8.2
a.
Does your facility ensure the workplace is operated and maintained in a safe and
healthy manner? ____Yes ____No
b.
Are exits locked during times when your facility is occupied that prevent free,
unobstructed exit from your facility? ____Yes ____No
c.
Are exits locked during times when your dormitories are occupied that prevent
free unobstructed exit from dormitories? ____Yes ____No ____N/A
d.
Are aisles and/or exits in the facility blocked restricting easy access to emergency
exits? ____Yes ____No
e.
Are aisles and/or exits blocked in dormitories restricting easy access to

emergency exits? ____Yes ____No ____N/A
f.
Does your facility have a written safety program including a fire safety plan?
____Yes ____No
g.
Does your facility have a written safety program including a fire safety plan for
the dormitories section?
____Yes ____No ____N/A
h.
Does your facility maintain first aid supplies as recommended by a local medical
provider or required by law? ____Yes ____No
i.
Are first aid supplies available and accessible to all areas of your facility?
____Yes ____No
j.
Is employee training conducted for first aid and safety? ____Yes ____No
k.
Are first aid responders/emergency safety personnel identified and properly

trained? ____Yes ____No
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Principle 8:
Health and Safety
l.
Is there clean drinking water that is easily accessible at your facility?

____Yes ____No
m.
Is there clean drinking water that is easily accessible in dormitories?

____Yes ____No ____N/A
If water is provided, is it at no cost to employees? ____Yes ____No ____N/A

Is there a safe work environment, which includes: proper lighting and ventilation,
sanitary toilet areas, structurally sound and clean building facilities?
____Yes ____No
p.
Is there a safe dormitory environment, which includes: proper lighting and

ventilation, sanitary toilet areas, structurally sound and clean dormitory facilities?
____Yes ____No ____N/A
If No, please explain: _______________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
8.3
q.
Does your facility maintain a safety committee that includes both facility workers
and management?
____Yes ____No
r.
If yes, how often does this committee meet? _____________________________
Check which of the following safety documentation is maintained by your facility:

_____ Health and safety reports
_____ Heavy machinery inspection (boilers, compressors, etc)
_____ Maintenance reports
_____ Fire extinguisher records, noting date inspected and expiration
_____ Emergency drill records, noting date and detail results
_____ Work injury reports
_____ Clinic logs noting the date and reason for visit
8.4
a.
Have any government agencies inspected your facility for compliance with safety
and health regulations during the past two years? ____Yes ____No
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b.
Are copies of reports available at your facility? ____Yes ____No
Principle 8:
Health and Safety
8.5
a.
Does your facility have a chemical safety program? ____Yes ____No
b.
Does your facility properly store hazardous/toxic materials? ____Yes ____No
c.
Are employees trained on chemical safety? ____Yes ____No
d.
Does your facility maintain documentation for chemical labeling, chemical usage
warnings, and proper handling instructions? ____Yes ____No
If No, please explain: ________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
8.6
8.7
a.
Does your facility have written emergency procedures to handle natural disasters,
fire emergencies, or industrial accidents? ____Yes ____No
b.
Does your facility have written emergency procedures to handle natural disasters,
fire emergencies, or industrial accidents for dormitories?
____Yes ____No ____N/A
a.
Have selected employees been trained on the proper use of fire extinguishers?
____Yes ____No
b.
Does your facility have an emergency evacuation plan in the native language
posted in view of your facility's workers? ____Yes ____No
c.
Does your facility conduct semi-annual emergency evacuation drills?

____Yes ____No
d.
Are there an adequate number and location of emergency exits?

____Yes ____No
e.
Are fire extinguishers visible, appropriate and accessible? ____Yes ____No
8.8
Has your facility conducted a hazard assessment to determine if any personal protective
equipment is required? ____Yes ____No
8.9
If personal protective equipment is required, is it provided to affected employees

at no cost? ____Yes ____No
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Principle 8:
Health and Safety
8.10
What is the overall general appearance of your facility?
a.
Facility
_____ excellent
_____ good
_____ fair
_____ unacceptable
Dormitories
_____ excellent
_____ good
_____ fair
_____ unacceptable
Please explain the reason(s) for this condition: ____________________________

__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
b.
What is the overall general appearance of the maintenance shop?

_____ excellent
_____ good
_____ fair
_____ unacceptable
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
c.
What is the overall general appearance of the toilets and washrooms?

Facility
_____ excellent
_____ good
_____ fair
_____ unacceptable
Dormitories
_____ excellent
_____ good
_____ fair
_____ unacceptable

__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
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Principle 8:
Health and Safety
8.11
a.
Is trash properly disposed of both inside and outside your facility?

____Yes ____No
b.
Is trash properly disposed of in the dormitory facilities? ____Yes ____No
8.12
Does the facility address the following occupational health needs?

_____ heat stress
____Yes ____No
_____ paint spray/spot cleaning booths
____Yes ____No
_____ welding safety
____Yes ____No
_____ respirator safety
____Yes ____No
_____ blood-borne pathogen program
____Yes ____No
_____ hearing (noise control program)
____Yes ____No
_____ indoor air quality
____Yes ____No
_____ cotton dust ventilation
____Yes ____No
_____ sanitary waste disposal
____Yes ____No
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Principle 9: Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining Manufacturers of sewn

products will recognize and respect the right of employees to exercise their lawful
rights of free association and collective bargaining.
Question 9.1 Does your facility have written policies that recognize and respect the right of
employees to exercise their lawful rights of free association and collective bargaining, as
well as effective procedures and practices to ensure compliance? ____Yes ____No
9.2
Does your facility discriminate against employees who form or participate in lawful
associations and/or collective bargaining? ____Yes ____No
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
9.3
Does your facility discriminate against those who choose not to join any association or
bargain collectively? ____Yes ____No
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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Principle 10: Environment Manufacturers of sewn products will comply with

environmental rules, regulations and standards applicable to their operations, and
will observe environmentally conscious practices in all locations where they operate.
Question 10.1 Does your facility have an environmental management system?
____Yes ____No
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
10.2
Does your facility assess its ability to prevent and control harmful releases of industrial
waste into the environment? ____Yes ____No
If Yes, please explain how your facility does this: ______________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
10.3
Does your facility maintain a detailed plan for handling accidental release or discharge of
environmentally dangerous materials? ____Yes ____No
If Yes, please explain: ____________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
10.4
Does your facility maintain records of emission events? ____Yes ____No

Describe how and where solid, chemical, sanitary, and waste water substances are
disposed of: _____________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
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Principle 11: Customs Compliance Manufacturers of sewn products will comply with
applicable customs laws and, in particular, will establish and maintain programs to
comply with customs laws regarding illegal transshipment of sewn products.
Question 11.1 Does your facility maintain an organized system of production documentation?
____Yes ____No
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
11.2
Does your facility maintain accurate production records? ____Yes ____No

If Yes, please indicate by checking the applicable documentation:
____Yes ____No
A production profile of any subcontracting facility.
____Yes ____No
Production/purchase orders (with information such as conditions of

production, payment, finished product specifications).
____Yes ____No
Raw material invoices (indicating country/origin/manufacturing

facility).
____Yes ____No
Shipping/receiving documents (outgoing and incoming records of

components/fabric/inputs sent to or received from another facility).
____Yes ____No
Employee work records accurate records of employee work

hours that can be linked to the production of specific products.
____Yes ____No
Cutting tickets (documents that clearly demonstrate the cutting,

origin of fabric and cutter should be available).
____Yes ____No
Sewing records (including information such as style number,

sewing operator, sewing dates).
____Yes ____No
Quality control records (which may include facility name and

address, purchase order number, style number, date of the quality
check, buyer, name, stamp or signature of inspector, comments on
production).
____Yes ____No
Export documents (including, where applicable, copies of the

quota and visa, if your facility is the quota provider, packing list,
manifest, bill of lading/airway bill from truck, ship, plane or train
indicating the export date, exporting entity, destination, shipping
lines, importing entity, and any charges incurred).
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Principle 11: Customs Compliance

11.2 (continued)
____Yes ____No
11.3
Outward processing production (if applicable, copies of the

outward processing program designated by the domestic
government, copies of compliance review reports, documentation
demonstrating the flow of goods from one facility to another).
Does your facility's production records verify third party performance?

____Yes ____No
If Yes, please indicate applicable records:
____Yes ____No
Date and location of the verification
____Yes ____No
Product(s) verified
____Yes ____No
Purchasing company
____Yes ____No
Style number
____Yes ____No
Phase of production
____Yes ____No
Reference indicator for employee(s) performing operation
____Yes ____No
Name/stamp or signature of verifying official
11.4
Does your facility maintain an equipment inventory profile, including the number of
machines, types of machines, number of employees, daily production capacity?
____Yes ____No
11.5
Does your facility have a security program to ensure your finished products are not
altered, tampered or replaced during storage and shipping? ____Yes ____No
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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Principle 12: Security Manufacturers of Sewn Products will maintain facility security
procedures to guard against the introduction of non-manifested cargo into
outbound shipments (e.g. drugs, explosives bio hazards and /or other contraband).
Question 12.1 Does your facility have Practices to guard against the introduction of nonmanifested cargo (e.g drugs, explosives, biohazards, and/or other contraband?
____Yes ____No
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
12.2
Does the facility have an anti-smuggling policy? ____Yes ____No

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
12.3
Does your facility perform background checks on security/shipping/loading dock

personnel before their employment is permanent? ____Yes ____No
12.4
Does your facility contact appropriate law enforcement authorities to coordinate your
drug enforcement and drug prevention practices with them? ____Yes ____No
12.5
Does your facility maintain secure premises to prevent the entry or shipment of nonmanifested cargo (e.g. drugs, explosives, biohazards, and/or other contraband)?
____Yes ____No
12.6
a.
Does your facility restrict access to your facility by non-employees?

____Yes ____No
b.
Do employees have photo identification tags and/or authorized passes?

____Yes ____No
c.
Do visitors and employees wear identification tags at all times while on facility
premises or have them available on request? ____Yes ____No
d.
Does your facility escort visitors while in your facility, and control their
movements while in the shipping areas of your facility? ____Yes ____No
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VII. FACILITY COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTATION CHECHLIST

(Appendix C)
WRAP
FACILITY COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST
Report # _______________
Facility # _____________________
Provided by Monitor
Provided by WRAP
In preparation for the site visit, we request facility management to assemble the documents listed on the
chart below. The monitor will review these documents as part of the monitoring process. Facility
management must indicate on the list below if these documents are available. Monitor must indicate
documentation availability and monitor verification.
Facility
Yes
Document Type
Applicable Laws and Regulations (national and local)
Child labor
Restrictions on workers below the age of unrestricted
employment
Minimum wage
Maximum daily / weekly hours
Overtime hours and rate
Annual leave and required holidays
Other benefits and allowances (please specify)
Anti-Discrimination
Harassment or Abuse
Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining
Health and Safety
Environment
Customs Compliance (transshipment)
Security
Other: (i.e., collective bargaining agreements, or labor management grievance procedures)
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No
Monitor
N/A
Yes
No
Appendix C (Continued)
Document Type
Facility Policies, Procedures, and Documentation (Practices)
Internal operating policies and procedures
Personnel management policies and procedures
Employee handbook / terms and conditions of employment
Wage and hour policies
Time cards or other work hour support
Payroll records in this facility or other for the last one-year
(e.g., piece rate records, pay stubs, etc.)
Support for overtime calculations
Government Licenses, Certificates of Operation, Inspection
Reports re: sanitation, fire safety, worker safety, structural
safety, environmental compliance, etc.
Health and safety committee procedures and meeting
minutes
Machinery inspection / service logs
Policies / procedures on use of personal protective
equipment
Accident / injury log
Emergency medical procedures
Fire extinguisher inspection records
Evacuation plan
Other:
Worker Documentation
Personnel files (including job application, employment
contracts, discipline letters, etc.)
Personnel identification cards, birth certificates, or other
identification records (e.g., school records, official
immigration records)
Dormitories
Government Licenses, Certificates of Operation, Inspection
Reports re: sanitation, fire safety, structural safety, etc.
Dormitory rules and regulations
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Facility
Yes No
N/A
Monitor
Yes
No
Facility
Yes No
Document Type
Contracts with Suppliers
Business Agreement(s) (Manufacturing and Subcontracting
Agreements)
Memorandum of Understanding (if applicable)
Labor Union Agreements (if applicable)
Transshipment
Purchase orders
Raw material invoices
Shipping and receiving documents
Production records
Cutting tickets
Sewing tickets
Employee time sheets
Quality control records
Invoices
Export documents (including quota/visa, invoice, bill of lading)
Outward Processing
Export documents
Origin documents
Customs papers
Import documents
Security
Carrier initiative participation records
Shipment arrival/departure records
Security check records
Shipping services profiles
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N/A
Monitor
Yes No
Facility
Affirmation of Self-Assessment Requirements
Have you read and understood the WRAP Principles?
Do you have WRITTEN policies and procedures on the adoption,
deployment and monitoring of practices as required by
the WRAP Certification Program?
Do you have designated individual(s) for the communication,
deployment and monitoring of the required practices for the WRAP
Principles?
Do you have trained individuals responsible for the deployment
and monitoring of the specific WRAP practices, when appropriate?
Name of Individual Completing this Form:

_________________________________
Position of Individual:
__________________________________
Signature of Individual:
__________________________________
Date______________________________
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Yes
No
N/A
VIII.
EMPLOYEE INTERVIEW GUIDE
WRAP
EMPLOYEE INTERVIEW GUIDE
REPORT #
Facility #
Provided by Monitor
Provided by WRAP
EMPLOYEE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Potential Forced Labor Issues
1.
Is management withholding any of your pay?
____Yes ____No
If Yes, how much and why? __________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
2. When do you receive your pay?
__________________________________________________________________________
3. Do you receive your compensation directly from the factory? ____Yes ____No
If No, who receives your paycheck? _____________________________________________
4. Are you ever not permitted to leave the premises when your shift ends?
____Yes ____No
5. Have you ever witnessed or been subjected to mental or physical abuse or coercion from
management or security guards? ____Yes ____No
If Yes, describe: ____________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
6. Is your freedom of movement limited in any way, for other than normal security concerns?
____Yes ____No
If Yes, how? ______________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
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EMPLOYEE INTERVIEW GUIDE (Continued)

Potential Child Labor Issues
(Note: Questions 7 - 10 should be reviewed in conjunction with employee personnel files.)
7. What is your Date of Birth (verify via employee ID)?______________________________
8. What year were you born? ___________________________________________________
9. How long have you worked at this factory?______________________________________
10. Have you ever seen underage children working here? ____Yes ____No
If Yes, please explain: ______________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Potential Compensation, Benefits, and Hours Issues
(Note: Questions 11 - 28 should be reviewed in conjunction with the Payroll Testing.)
11. What is your normal workweek? _____________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
12. What are your normal work hours? ___________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
13. Do you normally get one day off per week? ____Yes ____No
If No, please explain _______________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
14. On average, how many hours (including overtime) do you work per week? ___________
________________________________________________________________________
15. What breaks are you given? _________________________________________________
16. Who punches your time card? _______________________________________________
17. Do you ever work when your time card is not punched? ____Yes ____No
If Yes, when? ____________________________________________________________
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18. Do you punch in and out while at lunch or on break? ____Yes ____No
19. How are you paid? _______Hourly
_______Piece Rate
_______Salary
How much? ______________________________________________________________

20. If paid at piece rate, do you keep track of your pieces? ____Yes ____No
If Yes, does it match your pay? ____Yes ____No
21. Approximately how much do you earn weekly? ___________ Net or ___________ Gross
(Is this consistent with the hourly wage? ____Yes ____No)
22. Do you receive an itemized paycheck stub? ____Yes ____No
If Yes, are your correct hours listed?
____Yes ____No
23. Are you required to pay for any materials or supplies or are you ever charged for any items
(i.e. housing, meals, etc.)? ____Yes ____No
If Yes, what? ____________________________________________________________
(test for reasonableness).
24. Are you aware of any legally mandated benefits that you are not receiving?
____Yes ____No
If Yes, what benefits? _____________________________________________________
25. Do you ever do any production work at home? ____Yes ____No
Potential Health and Safety Issues
26. Do you have fire drills? ____Yes ____No
If Yes, how often? ______________________________________________________
27. What would you do in the event of an emergency evacuation? ____________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
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28. Are people in this plant trained to use fire extinguishers? ____Yes ____No
For Facilities that Provide Housing
29. Are the doors locked in the dormitories at night? ____Yes ____No
30. Are you allowed to cook in your room? ____Yes ____No
31. Is there a fire and emergency evacuation plan for the dormitory? ____Yes ____No
General Working Conditions
32. What is your overall impression of the factory? _________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
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IX.
FACILITY MONITORING REPORT
WRAP
The Facility Monitoring Report will be used to summarize the verification compliance findings.
If a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) is issued, that both the monitor and the facility manager
believe is reasonable to ensure conformity with the Principles and local laws, it must be
indicated in the appropriate section of the Facility Monitoring Report. If no CAP is required, and
the facility is verified to be in compliance on the initial evaluation visit, the monitor must include
the Facility Certification Recommendation form with the findings to WRAP for review.
The Facility Monitoring Report should be used in the following manner:
Document any non-compliance issues on the form below (prior to the closing meeting);
Use the Report as an agenda during the closing meeting;
During the closing meeting, go through the facility monitoring visit findings with the
factory management, and try and agree upon a reasonable Corrective Action Plan,
including scheduled date for implementation and re-verification visit;
Document the Corrective Action Plan in the Report;
Both parties should sign and date the Report.
Please leave one copy of the CAP with the facility manager, retain one copy with the monitoring
program or working papers, and remit one copy to the WRAP Office. Once the facility is verified
to be in compliance with the WRAP Production Principles (including any/all CAPs and followup visits), the independent monitor must send to WRAP the final Facility Monitoring Report
with an accompanying Facility Certification Recommendation. No facility will be considered for
review without a completed and signed Facility Certification Recommendation and
accompanying report.
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WRAP
Report #____________________
Facility #______________________
Principle 1: Compliance with Laws and Workplace Regulations

_____ Acceptable
_____ Corrective Action Required
(provide reference to national/local law, non-compliance, issue and details of corrective action)
National/Local Law:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Compliance/Non-Compliance Issues and Observations:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Corrective Action Required/Completed:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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WRAP
Report #____________________
Facility #______________________
Principle 2: Prohibition of Forced Labor

_____ Acceptable
National/Local Law:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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WRAP
Report #____________________
Facility #______________________
Principle 3: Prohibition of Child Labor

_____ Acceptable
National/Local Law:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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WRAP
Report #____________________
Facility #______________________
Principle 4: Prohibition of Harassment or Abuse

_____ Acceptable
National/Local Law:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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WRAP
Report #____________________
Facility #______________________
Principle 5: Compensation and Benefits

_____ Acceptable
National/Local Law:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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WRAP
Report #____________________
Facility #______________________
Principle 6: Hours of Work

_____ Acceptable
National/Local Law:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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WRAP
Report #____________________
Facility #______________________
Principle 7: Prohibition of Discrimination

_____ Acceptable
National/Local Law:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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WRAP
Report #____________________
Facility #______________________
Principle 8: Health and Safety

_____ Acceptable
National/Local Law:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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WRAP
Report #____________________
Facility #______________________
Principle 9: Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining

_____ Acceptable
National/Local Law:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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WRAP
Report #____________________
Facility #______________________
Principle 10: Environment

_____ Acceptable
National/Local Law:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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WRAP
Report #____________________
Facility #______________________
Principle 11: Customs Compliance

_____ Acceptable
National/Local Law:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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WRAP
Report #____________________
Facility #______________________
Principle 12: Security

_____ Acceptable
National/Local Law:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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Facility Certification Recommendation

Monitor Report No. _______________ Factory Registration No.________________
To: WRAP Certification Board
We have conducted an independent compliance assessment of this manufacturing facility. As
per WRAP Certification Program requirements, we find that practices consistent with the WRAP
Production Principles minimum standards have been in place for a period of not less than fortyfive (45) days prior to the Report Date below.
Our independent assessment was made in conformance with the criteria of the WRAP
Production Facility Self-Assessment and Monitoring Handbook.
On ______/______/______, ______________________________, performed the
(date of final inspection)
(monitoring firm)
WRAP Compliance Evaluation visit on the manufacturing facility:

_______________________________________________________________________,
(Name and country of production facility)
and hereby recommends it for certification under the WRAP Certification Program.
______________________________________________
________________________
Name of Independent Lead Monitor
Date
_____________________________________
_____________________________
Authorized Signature for Independent Monitoring Firm
Name of Authorizing Official
Date of Initial Compliance Visit _____________________________________________

Date(s) of Corrective Action Plan Visit(s), (if relevant): __________________________
Executive Director Recommendation: _____Yes _____ No _______________________
WRAP Executive Director
WRAP Board Documentation Review: ________________________________________

WRAP ONLY Certification Review
____________________________
_____________________________
(WRAP Approval)
Date
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Facility Monitoring Report

Monitor Report No.____________
_____ ACCEPTABLE
Factory Registration No. ______________

_____ CORRECTIVE ACTION(S) PLAN (CAP)
RECAP BOX
Name of Facility:
Address of Facility:
Name and Phone No.
of Facility Contact:
Brief Description of
Product Made at
Facility:
Community in which
Facility is located:
Number of
Employees:
Direct:
Indirect:
Mgmt/Admin.: Male:
No. of Employees
Interviewed:
If negative comments
from employee(s)
were offered during
interview, please
provide specific
comments (add page
to report, if
necessary).
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Female:
Dormitory
Conditions, If Any:
Description of
Additional Services
Provided to
Employees (e.g.,
cafeteria, etc.)
Name of Monitor:
Name of Monitor
Firm:
Please summarize or
list any potential risk
factors that were
found in the factory
during the audit:
Date of compliance
Visit:
A closing meeting has been performed; the findings described in the Facility Monitoring Report
were discussed and agreed upon, including any/all Corrective Action Plans.
___________________________________
_______________________
Signature of Monitor
Date
___________________________________
________________________
Signature of Facility Official
Date
___________________________________
________________________
Name of Facility Official
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XI.
GLOSSARY
WRAP
WRAP is the registered trademark acronym of the Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production,
the non-profit organization that administers the Certification Program. The Worldwide
Responsible Apparel Production Certification Program is a factory certification program based
on the WRAP Production Principles, designed to ensure that sewn products are manufactured
in lawful, humane, and ethical conditions throughout the world.
WRAP Production Principles
The WRAP Principles are the twelve core global production standards for manufacturing
facilities throughout the world that voluntarily participate in the Certification Program, designed
to ensure that the manufacturing is performed under lawful, humane and ethical conditions.
Certification Guidelines
The criteria used to consider the terms of certification as either normal or risk-based. The
guidelines provide for annual certification valid for both normal and risk-based classifications.
Those production facilities determined by the WRAP Certification Board to be at risk of
maintaining compliance are subject to a mandatory unscheduled, unannounced follow-up visit by
WRAP accredited monitor. The guidelines are issued and determined exclusively by the WRAP
Certification Board.
Certification Board
The Certification Board of the Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production is comprised of the
independent WRAP Board of Directors and Executive Officer(s), and is responsible for the
governance of the Certification Program.
Corrective Action Plan
The Corrective Action Plan is the required plan of remediation to be implemented by a
participating manufacturing facility, if it is determined that the participating facility is not in
compliance with the adoption, deployment and monitoring of any one, or more of the WRAP
Principles. The Corrective Action Plan is determined, created and issued by the accredited
independent monitor who performs the on-site compliance evaluation. Once issued, only the
Certification Board has the authority, if deemed necessary, to alter the Corrective Action Plan.
Evidence of Compliance
The Evidence of Compliance includes all the required specific and supplementary documentation
and practices, which can demonstrate a manufacturing facilitys adoption, deployment and
monitoring of the WRAP Principles. This includes, but is not limited to, the physical evidence,
management policies and practices at a participating manufacturing facility.
Facility
Facility refers to a factory, manufacturing plant, or other production area where product is made.
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Facility Certification Recommendation

The Facility Certification Recommendation is a required action performed by the accredited
independent monitor based on the successful compliance findings of the on-site evaluation at the
participating manufacturing facility. If a manufacturing facility is verified to be in compliance
with the WRAP Production Principles, the independent monitor will issue a written Facility
Certification Recommendation to the WRAP Certification Board. The recommendation will be
reviewed with all other relevant findings to determine certification. If the participating
manufacturing facility is found not to be in compliance, the accredited independent monitor will
issue a Corrective Action Plan. A Certification Recommendation can only be issued if and when
a participating manufacturing facility satisfies the compliance requirements as verified by an
accredited independent monitor.
Facility Compliance Documentation Checklist
The Outline is the documentation/materials assembled by the facility that supports and gives
evidence to the affirmative responses required in each question of the Production Principles
Questionnaire. The Facility Compliance Documentation Checklist is found as appendix C in the
Production Facility Self-Assessment and Monitoring Handbook.
Facility Monitoring Report
The Facility Monitoring Report is the report of findings by the accredited independent monitor
after performing an on-site compliance evaluation at a participating manufacturing facility.
Independent Monitor
An independent monitor is the company, organization or individual accredited by the WRAP
Certification Board to participate in the WRAP Certification Program to perform on-site
compliance evaluations at participating manufacturing facilities. The independent monitor is
subject to the conditions and requirements of Accreditation and the Monitoring and Reporting
Procedures Manual.
Production Facility Self-Assessment and Monitoring Handbook
The Handbook is the official guide and reporting requirements for the WRAP Certification
Program. The Handbook serves both participating manufacturing facilities and the accredited
independent monitors who evaluate facility compliance. The Handbook contains seven sections:
Administrative Information, Facility Profile Questionnaire; Production Principles Questionnaire;
Facility Compliance Documentation Checklist; Facility Employee Interview Guide; Facility
Certification Recommendation; Facility Monitoring Report; and the Glossary.
Production Facility Policies and Procedures Manual
The Production Facility Policies and Procedures Manual is a guidebook of sample management
policies and procedures that a facility can adopt, deploy and monitor for compliance with the
WRAP Principles. This guide can be used by facilities that presently do not have the required
policies and procedures required for compliance with the WRAP Principles. The suggested
policies and procedures are samples.
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Practices
For the purposes of the WRAP manuals and processes, Practices means those actions,
including but not limited to, the practices, policies and procedures that management performs
or requires at the manufacturing facility to conduct its business. Management Practices are used
as evidence of compliance for the adoption, deployment, and monitoring of the WRAP
Principles.
Risk-Based Certification
Risk-Based Certification is the certification granted to a participating manufacturing facility
when the WRAP Certification Board determines the facility presents a risk to sustained
compliance with the WRAP Production Principles. Risk-Based Certification is only an
administrative determination and the Certificate of Compliance is issued annually with
mandatory unscheduled follow-up monitoring visits by a WRAP accredited monitor. After two
successive years of verified uninterrupted compliance, a risk-based facility may have its riskbase classification reviewed by the WRAP Certification Board. If a positive review is concluded,
the WRAP Certification Board can remove the participating facility from the risk-based
classification and permit full certification. Factors of risk include, but are not limited to, the
Risk-Based Criteria.
Risk-Based Criteria
Risk-Based Criteria are the relevant factors and extenuating circumstances considered by the
WRAP Certification Board in its certification review of a participating manufacturing facility.
These factors include, but are not limited to: the facilitys past and present management
performance, the facilitys process to obtain recommendation by an independent monitor, and
both the past practices and regional/local business environment of the facility.
Production Principles Questionnaire
The Questionnaire denotes the minimum Practices required of your facility to demonstrate
compliance with the WRAP Production Principles. If your facility is unable to answer yes to
any of the questions in the Production Principles Questionnaire, your facility must establish the
required Practice before it can proceed with the WRAP Evaluation and Certification. Sample
models of practices and policies can be found in the Production Facility Policies and Procedures
Manual available upon request by participating manufacturers.
Subcontracting Facility
Defined as any manufacturer that produces under contract for a participating manufacturing
facility. The work performed and/or produced by the Subcontracting Facility contributes or is a
component of the product of the participating manufacturing facility.
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WORLDWIDE RESPONSIBLE APPAREL PRODUCTION

Production Facility Self-Assessment

WORLDWIDE RESPONSIBLE APPAREL PRODUCTION - WRAP

PREPARING FOR SELF-ASSESSMENT .........................................................................7

WRAP PRODUCTION PRINCIPLES................................................................................8

PERFORMING THE SELF-ASSESSMENT....................................................................10

FACILITY PROFILE QUESTIONNAIRE (Appendix A)................................................16

PRODUCTION PRINCIPLES QUESTIONNAIRE (Appendix B) ..................................18

FACILITY COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST (Appendix C) ............37

EMPLOYEE INTERVIEW GUIDE..................................................................................41

FACILITY MONITORING REPORT ..............................................................................45

FACILITY CERTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION...................................................58

2004 - Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production.

WORLDWIDE RESPONSIBLE APPAREL PRODUCTION WRAP

FACILITY CERTIFICATION PROCESS

To become certified, facilities must complete a three-step process:

Step 2 Request for WRAP Compliance Evaluation Independent Monitoring

Facility Certification Recommendation, or

Step 3 WRAP Certification Final Review

PREPARING FOR SELF-ASSESSMENT

WORLDWIDE RESPONSIBLE APPAREL PRODUCTION

ASOCIACIN HONDUREA DE MAQUILADORES (HONDURAS)

CONFEDERATION OF GARMENTS EXPORTERS OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC. (PHILIPPINES)

PERFORMING THE SELF-ASSESSMENT

Determining Facility Compliance

Alternative Evidence of Compliance

Generally, if the evidence of compliance detailed in this Handbook cannot be adequately

a. Written policies and procedures.

b. Designated individual(s) is/are responsible for communicating, deploying, and

c. Programs and materials to train relevant individuals on the Practice, when

a. Effective communication of the Practice to employees.

b. Relevant individuals understand the Practice.

c. Your facility follows the Practice consistently.

a. Your facility routinely verifies the effectiveness of the Practice.

b. Documentation is maintained, when appropriate.

c. Your facility provides employees a confidential mechanism to communicate

e. Your facility imposes disciplinary action on management and employees

Specific Evidence of Compliance

FACILITY PROFILE QUESTIONNAIRE (Appendix A)

FACILITY PROFILE QUESTIONNAIRE (Continued)

PRODUCTION PRINCIPLES QUESTIONNAIRE (Appendix B)

Wages and hours

Prohibition of Harassment or Abuse Manufacturers of sewn products will

Does your facility encourage employees to report instances of harassment or abuse,

Principle 5: Compensation and Benefits Manufacturers of sewn products will pay at

How are your employees paid?

How often are employees paid?

How is the pay rate calculated?

_____ Piece rate

If other pay method, how is pay calculated? ______________________________

Is housing, meals, health benefits, or any other type of benefit or compensation

Compensation and Benefits

If No, how are work hours calculated? _________________________________

What days of the week do you normally work?

How is overtime calculated and at what rate? ___________________________

What other benefits are given to employees? (Please check)

_____ pension or retirement ____Yes ____No

_____ maternity & sick leave ____Yes ____No

_____ bonus (13 month)

_____ other, please explain: __________________________________________

_ pension or retirement Yes No

_ maternity & sick leave Yes No

_ other, please explain: ______________________________________

Has the facility defined "urgent business needs"? Yes No

Is the policy effectively communicated to all employees? Yes No

If water is provided, is it at no cost to employees? Yes No N/A

Are copies of reports available at your facility? Yes No

Does your facility have a chemical safety program? Yes No

Does your facility properly store hazardous/toxic materials? Yes No

Are employees trained on chemical safety? Yes No

Are fire extinguishers visible, appropriate and accessible? Yes No

Is trash properly disposed of in the dormitory facilities? Yes No

Does your facility maintain records of emission events? Yes No

Does your facility maintain accurate production records? Yes No

Does the facility have an anti-smuggling policy? Yes No