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CRITERIA

Employment is Freely Chosen

Freedom of Association & Collective Bargaining

Safe & Hygienic Working Environment

Child Labour

Living Wages To Be Paid

Working Hours Are Not Excessive

No Discrimination

Regular Employment

No Harsh Or Inhumane Treatment

Use of Agency Labour

Continual Improvement

General

Assess Use of Agency Labour - Screening Labour Suppliers (2)

Ask yourself each of the following questions and answer (mouse click) either YES or NO.
Answer all questions, and you may add a short comment.
When you have finished ALL, print and click 'Submit Your Assessment'.
Your responses will go to the Co-operative Group Database.

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Enter your unique Supplier Reference NumberThis must be correct
23. Accomodation - Physically inspect accomodation provided by LP: Does the accomodation look safe, clean & hygienic?YES NO
24. Is it not overcrowded?YES NO
25. Do workers have a choice over the number of people they live with?YES NO
26. Are there adequate heating, washing & cooking facilities for the number of workers living in the accomodation?YES NO
27. Look at safety certs & tenancy agreements: Is there a valid & up to date CORGI gas cert for any boiler on the premises?YES NO
28. Is the tenancy agreement signed by the worker?YES NO
29. Does the tenancy agreement allow the worker to leave the LP's employment if they wished?YES NO
30. Transport - Make a physical inspection of LP vehicles if transport provided for workers: Does the vehicle appear in roadworthy condition?YES NO
31. Do tyres have at least 2mm of tread on them? YES NO
32. Do all seats have working seat belts? YES NO
33. Do all lights and indicators work?YES NO
34. Is there a valid tax disc displayed in the window?YES NO
35. If workers are charged for transport, does the vehicle have PSV licence disc (blue) in the window?YES NO
36. Look at records for each vehicle: Are there records of regular servicing & repairs?YES NO
37. Is there insurance for vehicles and their drivers? YES NO
38. Are there the appropriate registration docs for each vehicle?YES NO
39. Do records match the vehicles you see on your site? YES NO
40. Look at records for the drivers: Is there a list of people allowed to drive for the LP?YES NO
41. Are there copies of the drivers licence for each driver?YES NO
42. Do the licenses show that the drivers are qualified to drive the vehicles they are driving?YES NO
43. Do drivers have a basic understanding of written English?YES NO
44. Talk to agency workers: Do they know what to do if there is a fire on your site? YES NO
45. Do they know what to do and who to go to if there is an accident or they injure themselves whilst on your site?YES NO
46. Do workers confirm: They are paid at least minimum wage for normal time?YES NO
47.Paid on a regular basis?YES NO
48. Receive accurate payslips?YES NO
49. If you pay overtime premiums do workers confirm they are paid a premium for overtime?YES NO
50. Do workers confirm they are not intimidated by their employer and feel free to leave employment as they choose?YES NO
51. Do workers confirm they are in possession of their original ID docs?YES NO
52. If the LP provides accomodation, do the workers find the living conditions satisfactory?YES NO
53. Are workers happy working for the LP?YES NO
54. Do you operate an open door policy so workers can come to you if they have a problem with their LP?YES NO
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'Screening of Labour Suppliers'
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