by Engr. Kh. Mashiur Rahman | Dec 1, 2018 | Compliance
Safety Toolbox Talks
-Safety Toolbox Talks – Many Retailer/brand members of Auto have agreements with their supply chain to have immediate visibility of audit data whoever owns the audit, however the auditor will always proceed on the basis that the information belongs only to the audit payee unless informed otherwise.The objective of the talk is just to overview the hazardous tasks as well as making the workers aware of all these. For this purpose a small group known as Safety Circle was formed.
Job: Change of V-belts from cooling tower.
List of critical steps of this job
- Permit to work must be issued during this sort of job,
- Working at height rules will be applicable to this job,
- Proper tools to be used,
- Loosen the motor base from the fan pulley base,
- Remove the V-belts and insert the new ones,
- Always replace all the 03 belts at a time,
- No material should be thrown from above.
DISCUSSION SUMMARY
As circulating oil in the machine is very hot, heat resist container must be used to collect oil. Leather hand gloves and face shield must be worn. Oil collecting point valve to be opened very slowly.
DETAILS OF REPORT RECEIVERSHIP
Describes the normal ownership of audit information and highlights the importance of obtaining ‘audit release’ information from the supplier site if the customer /interested others expect to see details.
The party who pays for the audit would normally be assumed to be the audit owner.
The audit owner (normally the supplier site) is in control of access to that data, and the Auto system supports this process in ensuring that the supplier site is able to decide who should have visibility of their audit information.
If there are other authorised third parties who are entitled to view the audit details with the agreement of the supplier site, the auditor must ensure they have a documented release statement before audit data is released to parties other than the payee.
Scissor/ Cutter must be tied with machine/ table so that it does not fall on the ground causing unwanted accident.
The ropes used to tie such tools must not be more then 26” long.
All Scissor/ Cutter users should attached their name to the cutter/ scissors.
In no case knife/ needle to be used without tide on the floor.
All workers of sewing machine must use musk.
Every one has to abide by needle policy formulated for MIM Design Ltd.
Needle of all idle machines to be untied and deposited to the needle man.
In no case operators workers should preserve extra needle in their position.
Controlling policy of tag gun in finishing floor is as under.
The name of the user must to clearly written on the tag gun.
Needle of the tag gun must be covered and deposited to secured place after use of Safety Toolbox Talks.
by Engr. Kh. Mashiur Rahman | Nov 27, 2018 | IT Software
Arcadia Management
The purpose of the system is to manage the approval of test reports uploaded by laboratories. The website is a central location where all test reports are housed. Three simple processes take place within the website:
The lab uploads the test reports specific to each supplier by entering their details. Read about IT Consulting
The supplier creates a Top sheet including all basic information of the line, e.g. colour, description, fabric composition etc. Once this is completed the file can be sent over to Arcadia.
Arcadia Management technologists will then view each file and choose whether to approve the line or not.
Supplier should log in on a daily basis to check for any updates and approvals
Ensure wash care is approved prior to ordering labels
Password
If you lose your password please contact the system administrator. Your password can be changed once you have logged in. Please note that your username is not case sensitive, but your password is.
Menu System
Once you have logged in the first screen with navigation buttons along the left hand side and TO DO screen on the right.
You can search for a line by entering information into the top tool bar; lines can be filtered by brand or department.
All lines that have been uploaded by the lab are now ready for you to start working on.
There are always 5 navigation buttons along the left.
To Do – showing all reports that you need to action.
Arcadia to do – shows all tests submitted to Arcadia Management for approval
Completed Test – once test is approved by Arcadia, open top sheet and click on ‘mark as read’ and the top sheet will automatically move to this section
Instructions – is the Word Document of Instructions
Performance Standards – to download Arcadia requirements and test methods
Change Password – allows you to change password
Logout – logs you out of the website.
To Do
After you log in you see the TO DO screen, showing all reports that you need to action. Clicking on the PDF icon or test report number will open the test reports PDF report, the Arcadia icon (black
This section shows all test reports your lab has submitted, ordered by latest report first. This list can be sorted alphabetically by clicking the column headers. If there are more that 15 results, you can navigator onto the next page by clicking next >>. Additionally you search for particular reports by using the search fields above the list. Select what you want to search for then click SEARCH. You can search for a combination of Brand, Ref, Line number and test report number. Click CLEAR to clear that search.
Once the Arcadia technologist has viewed the line they will then have the option to return, approve or reject. Always ensure you check the comments box incase there are amendments to make prior to ordering labels.
Once the top sheet has been approved (or rejected) by Arcadia, you will then need open the top sheet and select ‘Mark as Read’ and the test will automatically move into you ‘Completed Tests’ section.
To Link Test Reports (When multiple line numbers share the same test report)
Conclusion
Arcadia Management – Clicking Add Line on the Test Report will allow the supplier to link new line numbers to the test report. The new line number will appear on the test report, and on the appropriate top sheet.
by Engr. Kh. Mashiur Rahman | Nov 27, 2018 | Embroidery
Metal Contamination Policy
Auto garments is demonstrated a management led commitment and an education of staff to the effective prevention of metal contamination of their products. Auto Fashions Ltd. management strictly follows the Metal Disposal policy. Our factory management is able to identify the problems in production floor due to needle and metal disposal with following the metal disposal policy. To prevent the metal contamination, we established the below policies/ procedures: …
Needle Control Policy
Each Operator should only be in the possession of the number of the needles or nessecery metal device only required to operate his/her machine.
- Need replacement procedure
- Sharp tools control procedure
- Metal free zone with air port type metal detector
Environment Related
All workers and supervisors are trained in sewing floor to collect the broken needles or any kinds of metal objects from floor.
- Air Emission
- Environmental Assessment
- Heavy lifting & carry Procedure
- Training Program on Wastage Handling for Loader & Cleaner CTPAT
- Training Program on Environment Issues
- Awareness Program on Chemical Handling CTPATProcedure
- Environment Consumption Report
- Earth Quake Training File
- Wastage Destroy Policy
General & PPE Machine, Metal & Medical
In the event if some parts of a broken needle has gone missing, the correct action plan is to check all the ready garments/parts surrounding that particular machine to ensure that the broken bits of needle has not fallen into the garments/parts or sewn into seams. The next step is to check is to check the area surrounding that particular sewing machine.
- Training Program on Company Rules Regulations, Rights &
- Responsibility for Employee
- Training Program on Working Hours, OT Rate, Weekly Holiday etc
- Awareness Program for Pregnant Workers
- Induction/Orientation Program for Newly Recruited Employee CTPAT
- Awareness Program on PPE
- Training Program on Grievance Handling Procedure
- Training Program on Health &Safety
- Training Program on Using Sharp Tools
- Risk Assessment & Awareness Record
- Assessment of Medical Issues
- File on Injury Report
- Medicine expanding Report File
- Awareness Program on Aids
- Awareness Program on First Aid Friends
- Training Program on Leave Management
- Training on Gender Equality and Preventing Violence Against omen1.
- lectrical Assessment CAP Report By BV CTPAT
- Mega Compliance
- Fire Assessment 2nd Follow up By BV May-14
- Initial Audit, Fire, Electrical Assessment By BV
- 1st & 2nd Follow up By BV
- Self Assessment
- BV InformationTraining Program on Metal detector Machine Maintenance
- Training Program on Standard Operating Procedure
CTPAT
If the broken needle parts not found, with big magnet or using Metal Detector it should be confirm. Then the garments/part should through in to disposal box to dispose if broken parts not found.
- Job Description of All Security Persons
- Training Program on CTPAT for Packing
- Training Program on Security
- Training Program on CTPAT for Security
- Training Program on Factory Security & Safety Issues Security Guard
- Training Program on CTPAT for Loader
- Threat Awareness Program for all workers
- SCS (CTPAT) Audit Report – 2014
- SCS (CTPAT) Internal Audit Report
- Supplier Information
- Supplier Information All
- Internal Audit Report
Conclusion
Like same process, all parts of the broken or used metal are kept in to the metal disposal box of the each separate floor. These wastage metal materials are handover later from disposal box to the respectives by the authosisation of factory management. Moreover, these records are kept in a different register of Metal Contamination Policy
by Engr. Kh. Mashiur Rahman | Nov 27, 2018 | Embroidery
Needle Replacement and Control Procedure
Children’s Product Safety Policy
Needle Replacement – To avoid any metal contamination with children’s products Auto garments must pass metal detected prior to delivery the goods as well as all aspects of the Safety Requirements stated in agreement we followed accordingly.
Below steps shall be taken for all children’s products:
- Needle Replacement and Control Procedure
- Clippers or scissors must be securely attached to the work station or machine.
- Drill holes, spikes, Kimball gun Needle Replacement, notch punchers, tweezers, knives / blades etc must be counted out and in at the end of each shift by a Line Supervisor.
- General housekeeping must be of an acceptable standard to avoid stray metal components.
- Goods coming into the factory must be contaminant free, and the pass responsibility for this up the supply chain to component and raw material suppliers and sub-contractors, such as printing and embroiderers.
- Products should be passed through the metal detector as finished goods after ticketing, but prior to being hung or boxed. By positioning the metal detector at this point, the manufacturer can ensure every piece of completed product has been detected and that no further metal contamination can enter the product. That means all children products should be metal free and packing into carton should be at metal free zone.
Due Diligence Policy
- To ensure compliance with all laws and regulations that are applicable to the safety of the various products produced for sale, we operate a simple but practical approach to show that:
- Auto garments has taken all reasonable steps or precautions (metal detection, disposal / separate marking of accepeted / rejected goods…etc.)
- have exercised all due diligence to avoid committing the offence.
- Taking reasonable steps’ is achieved by compliance with the Quality Assurance Procedures and the requirements of the Product Testing and Make Standards plus any additional requirements identified by the Technologist following a risk assessment :
- ensuring an audit trail of our sealing paperwork is available and complete and includes 3rd party / nominated party’s test reports.
- Below step have been taken to ensure Due Diligence
- the products’ characteristics tested by nominated testing lab
- packaging as per customer instruction
- instructions for assembly, maintenance, use and disposal
- the effect on other products with which it might be used
- labelling and other information provided for the consumer
Conclusion
Needle Replacement – the categories of consumers at serious risk when using the product, particularly children. We must through the children items onto metal detection.
by Engr. Kh. Mashiur Rahman | Nov 27, 2018 | IE
Hand Tools
- Chisels
- Heads safe-ended or dressed
- Cutting edges sharp and square
- Files
- Tangs protected with handles
- Teeth Sharp and clean
- Hammers
- Handle unbroken and clean
- Face of head smooth not mushroomed
- Screwdrivers
- Handle smooth and clean
- Bits sharp and square
- Wrenches
- Jaws sharp not spread
- Right type for the job
- Any other Tools (write name below)
- Spanner
- Hack saw frame
- Drill bit
- Punches
- Pliers
- Pullar
- Compass
- Scissor
- Slide Calipers
Assessment Overview
Assessment Process and Requirements
The Auto audit team will need unrestricted access to the facility to conduct a comprehensive assessment, including providing all relevant documentation. Confidentiality of proprietary information will be respected. Technologies and/or processes unique to your operation will not be disclosed.
Opening Meeting / Management Interview
The Auto Audit team will conduct an opening meeting to explain the assessment process and areas of scope. Management interviews regarding general facility production processes, employment, environmental and health and safety practices will also be conducted.
Facility Tour
The Auto Audit team will need full access to all areas of the facility, no exceptions.
Interviews
The Auto Audit team will select a representative sampling of workers by facility section for confidential employee interviews. Management is not allowed to participate.
Document Review
The facility is required to maintain all documentation necessary to complete a comprehensive assessment onsite.
Closing Meeting
The Auto Audit team will conduct a closing meeting with facility management to discuss assessment findings; including recognizing the facility for their participation and cooperation, answering questions regarding the assessment process, and presenting a Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP) if needed, summarizing findings and recommendations for improvement.
Auto local workplaces will get in touch with you specifically to mastermind the appraisal. The evaluations will be semi declared. An arrangement letter expressing the two (2) week window when the appraisal will happen will be given to you. The office is in charge of having all fundamental documentation at the plant upon the arrival of the appraisal. An archive agenda and CRI’s Social Responsibility Policy and Standards are connected for your survey and planning
Toward the finish of the appraisal production line the executives will be furnished with a Continous Improvement Plan (CIP) distinguishing zones of enhancement, if necessary. We will likely work with industrial facilities that are straightforward, straightforward, and focused on making ceaseless enhancement. In any case, plants that neglect to be straightforward and straightforward or indicate constrained reaction to exceptional consistence issues will be suspended or ended.
One of the WCA benefits is less or less successive reviews for production lines with high consistence execution levels. In the event that you have taken an interest in a WCA, if you don’t mind give the report number to your Auto contact. Auto will forward the answer to CRI for survey and last endorsement.
We anticipate proceeding to work intimately with you and value your participation in enhancing working environment conditions. Kindly don’t dither to get in touch with me should you have any inquiries concerning this necessity.
