Safety

5.1 Equipment and Building TEX-APPAREL requires from its (sub) contractors that the workers safety should be a priority at all times. The (sub) contractors’ should provide a safe work environment to prevent accidents and injury and to minimize exposure to health risks. No hazardous equipment or unsafe buildings are accepted Protective equipment should be used when necessary and adequate training will be given to the workers.

The factory should have clearly marked exits and preferably emergency exits on all floors. All exit doors should open out wards, Exits should not be blocked by cartons, fabric rolls or debris, and should be well lit. If emergency exits are locked, the keys should be placed behind breakable glass next to the doors, and thus be available to all staff at all times.

All workers should be aware of the safety arrangements in the factory, such as Emergency exits, fire extinguishers first aid equipment’s etc. An evacuation plan Should be displayed in the factory, the fire alarm should be tested regularly and regular evacuation drills are desirable. 5.2 First Aid

First aid equipment must be available in each factory, and at least one person in each department should have training in basic first aid.

It is recommended that a doctor or nurse should be available at short notice, in case of an accident in the factory. The employer should pay any costs (not covered by the social security) which worker may incur for medical care' following an injury during work in the factory.