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"No forms of pressure intended to make employees dependent from employer such as: Withhold workers’ official documents (i.e. ID, passports), payments and deposits, no unfair loans or other forms of economic pressure."

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Xertifix Standard (3rd ed): I.2.

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a. Employees are allowed to leave the workplace when they finish their working day;

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ILO Core Labour Conventions, 2. No Bonded Labour (ILO Conventions 29 and 105)

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"Employers are held to keep records of all workers including birthdays (keep copies of the age verification)"

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Xertifix Standard (3rd ed): I.1.

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i. Less work for pregnant women and special leave at pre and post-delivery according to local law.

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Contractual Issues, d.Women’s Rights: Compliance with all gender guidelines (p.11)

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"Fair Labour Conditions: Payment: […] ii. Payment of living wage, if the minimum wage is below the living wage (the wage to satisfy basic needs and earn a small income) (ILO Convention 131)" (p.10)

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Xertifix Standard (3rd ed): III.2.

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Payment of minimum wage according to the local law.

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Xertifix Standard (3rd ed): III.2.

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f. Payment of social insurance according to the local law (e.g. „Employees State Insurance“ / „Provident Fund“ or “Pension Insurance”/ ”Medical Insurance” etc.)

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III. Contractual Issues 2. Fair Payment

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"a. Working hours maximum 8h per day and maximum working hours per week according to the local law, but not more than 48h (ILO Convention 1) b. At least one day off after 6 working days c. Overtime work is voluntary and must be paid higher than regular work (ILO Recommendation R116); it shall not exceed 12h per week."

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III. Contractual Issues 3. Fair Working Hours

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d. Paid annual leave and paid leave in case of sickness according to the local law

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Xertifix Standard (3rd ed): III.2.

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"Fair Labour Conditions:payment: […] iii. Punctual Payment according to the contract" (p.10)

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Xertifix Standard (3rd ed): III.2.

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"Fair Labour Conditions: Working Hours: i. Working hours maximum 8h per day and maximum working hours per week according to the local law, but nor more than 48 h (ILO Convention 1), ii. At least one day off after 6 working days, iii. Overtime work is voluntary and must be paid at higher rates than rates than regular work (ILO Recommendation R116); it shall not exceed 12 h per week" (p.11)

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Contractual Issues, c. Fair Labour Conditions: Working Hours (p.11)

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1. Employment (Year 3) a. Written company contracts also in the language of workers. Records of all workers (including temporary, seasonal and migrant workers) need to be kept. Identity cards for all workers. b. The right to change the employer according to the contract c. Information to all staff about the workers’ rights, the purpose of the XertifiX standard and the audit processes (especially regarding the rights and duties of the workers to fulfil this standard)

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III. Contractual Issues

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i..Written Company contracts also in the language of workers.

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page 10, chapter Appendix 3, chapter title "XertifiX Critera", subchapter title "Contractual Issues"

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II. 1. b. (Year 1) Realisation of an annual health and safety training (including e.g. raising awareness of occupational diseases for instance silicosis) II. 2. b. (Year 1) Annual first aid training (at least 2 workers for each 50 workers should be trained in providing First-aid care in case of any accident) III. 1. c. (Immediate) Information to all staff about the workers’ rights, the purpose of the XertifiX standard and the audit processes (especially regarding the rights and duties of the workers to fulfil this standard)

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II. Health and Protection of Workers 1. Safe and Healthy Workplace 2. Medical Care III. Contractual Issues 1. Employment

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C. No use, attempted, or threatened use of physical force against the employees

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I. ILO Core Labour Conventions 2. No Bonded Labour (ILO Conventions No. 29 and No. 105)

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"Responsibilty: i. Designation of responsible staff for health and safety, ii. Realisation of an annual safety training, iii. Risk-Assessment: written documentation of accidents and the application of adequate measures to avoid such accidents in the future" (p.10)

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Health and Protection of Workers , a. Responsibility / d. Medical Care (p.10)

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"d. Adequate workplace conditions regarding i. space (e.g. surface area of a workplace in a production facility with a minimum of 1,5 sqm) ii. maximum temperature (e.g. by working in off-peak hours in quarries, provision of shadow shelter) iii. reduction of dust e.g. by regular and sufficient sprinkling of water in high dust zone to prevent inhalation of dust by the workers or by wet processing and proper ventilation (ILO Recommendation 156) Dry processing only with dust detection on the machine and room air extraction in the work area. If the workplace air is dusty, provide suitable respiratory protection free of charge. iv. proper lighting v. ergonomics and weight (e.g. reduction of vibrations at drills or grinding machines by isolation measures; maximum weight to lift per person) (ILO Recommendation 156) b. Reduction of noise emission according to the local law (e.g. by setting limits to rock blasting times)."

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Xertifix Standard (3rd ed): II.1. and IV.3

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a. Designation of responsible staff for health and safety b. Realisation of an annual health and safety training (including e.g. raising awareness of occupational diseases for instance silicosis) c. Risk-Assessment: written documentation of accidents and the application of adequate measures to avoid such accidents in the future (...)

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II. Health and Protection of Workers 1. Safe and Healthy Workplace

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"e. Provision (free of charge) and usage of adequate PPE (FFP2 masks, eye protection, helmets, ear protection, gloves, aprons, and boots). Introduction of measures by employer to control the regular usage of PPE."

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Health and Protection of Workers, c. Safe Workplace (p. 10)

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"iii. reduction of dust e.g. by regular and sufficient sprinkling of water in high dust zone to prevent inhalation of dust by the workers or by wet processing and proper ventilation (ILO Recommendation 156) Dry processing only with dust detection on the machine and room air extraction in the work area. If the workplace air is dusty, provide suitable respiratory protection free of charge."

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Xertifix Standard (3rd ed): II.1.

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"ii. Safety measures on machines (installation and usage) and valid inspection certificates and / or approvals for equipment (e.g. pneumatic drills) in accordance with the local law iii. proper electrical installations (e.g. isolation of cables)"

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Xertifix Standard (3rd ed): II.1. Health and Protection of Workers, c. Safe Workplace

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"a. First aid box (with all necessary, non-expired medicine) within reach (one first aid box for each 20 workers) b. Annual first aid training (at least 2 workers for each 50 workers should be trained in providing First-aid care in case of any accident) c. Doctor / hospital nearby or transportation by employer to the doctor / hospital in case of accident or illness during working hours. Visible display of the name and contact numbers of the doctors / physician."

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page 10, chapter Appendix 3, chapter title "XertifiX Critera", subchapter title "Health and Protection of Workers"

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"f. Payment of social insurance according to the local law (e.g. „Employees State Insurance“ / „Provident Fund“ or “Pension Insurance”/ ”Medical Insurance” etc.)"

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Xertifix Standard (3rd ed): III.2.

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vii. Provision of safe drinking water

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Health and Protection of Workers, b.Healthy Workplace (p.10)

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"2. Living conditions of the workers (if accommodation is provided) a. Separation of accommodation from production area. b. Availability of safe drinking water and sanitation facilities c. Reasonable levels of decency, hygiene, and comfort (ILO recommendation 115–II). according to the local customs d. No excessive and inadequate charging for the provided accommodation."

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Xertifix Standard (3rd ed): V.2.

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d. Adequate workplace conditions regarding vi. proper sanitation facilities

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II. Health and Protection of Workers 1. Safe and Healthy Workplace

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"f. Building and construction safety i. safe building structure ii. Safety measures on machines (installation and usage) and valid inspection certificates and / or approvals for equipment (e.g. pneumatic drills) in accordance with the local law iii. proper electrical installations (e.g. isolation of cables) iv. elimination of tripping hazards v. fire-preparedness (e.g. fire extinguishers) vi. availability and accessibility of emergency exits vii. clear escape routes."

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Xertifix Standard (3rd ed): II.1.

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"c. Risk-Assessment: written documentation of accidents and the application of adequate measures to avoid such accidents in the future"

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II. Health and Protection of Workers 1. Safe and Healthy Workplace

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"1. Legality a. Legality of the production site"

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Xertifix Standard (3rd ed): VI.1. chapter "Legality and Traceability", subchapter " Legality"

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III.2. a. (Immediate) Payment of minimum wage according to the local law. d. (Immediate) Paid annual leave and paid leave in case of sickness according to the local law f. (Immediate) Payment of social insurance according to the local law (e.g. „Employees State Insurance“ / „Provident Fund“ or “Pension Insurance”/ ”Medical Insurance” etc.) VI. 1. b. (Within 3 years) Compliance with local and national laws and regulations

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III. Contractual Issues 2. Fair Payment 3. Fair Working Hours 4. Women’s Rights: Compliance with all gender guidelines VI. Legality, traceability, and business ethics 1. Legality