Safe production

Relatively few chemicals are used for sewing production, and fire protection regulations are strictly adhered to in both Vietnam and in China. Health protection is very important, as is the ergonomics of the workplace.

In addition to labor laws, occupational health and safety issues are covered by the Fair Wear Foundation (FWF). These are comprehensively evaluated at our producers and appropriate measures are taken in response. 

Complaints most often come to light during the initial audit. Necessary action is usually quickly and easily implemented.

In the audits, there were a total of 49 complaints. The main concerns were:

• lack of signage for the emergency exit; lack of emergency lighting 
  
• no use of mouth guards or protective masks
  
• expired items in the first aid box 
  
• fire extinguisher not checked regularly
  
• fire extinguisher standing on the ground, instead of being fixed to the wall 
  
• fire drills only once a year instead of twice a year
  
• canteen has no hygiene certificate 
  
• no ergonomic program 
  
• dangerous cables, switches, fuses
  
• uncontrolled handling of chemicals