This article presents a streamlined and practical RBA audit inspection checklist, covering five major modules: labor rights, occupational health and safety, environmental protection, business ethics, and supply chain management, with a total of 54 key inspection items. Eliminated redundant content, retained the most core inspection points, and is completely consistent with RBA official standards. Each module is carefully equipped with pictographic icons, making it reader friendly.
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A. Labor 👷
B. Occupational Health and Safety 🦺
C. Environment 🌍
D. Ethics ⚖️
E. Supply Chain 🔗
A. Labor 👷
A1. 🚫 Prohibition of Forced Labor
1.1 Prohibition of any form of forced labor
1.2 Written terms and conditions of employment
1.3 No retention of workers’ original identity documents
A2. 👦 Young Workers
2.1 Workers not below minimum age
2.2 Workers under 18 not performing hazardous work
2.3 Apprentice/intern/student work conforms with learning objectives
A3. ⏰ Working Hours
3.1 Workweek not exceeding 60 hours
3.2 One day off every seven days
3.3 Mandated breaks, holidays and vacation days allowed
A4. 💰 Wages and Benefits
4.1 Regular and overtime wages correctly calculated and paid
4.2 Clear wage statements provided
4.3 Deductions correctly calculated and submitted
A5. 🤝 Non-Discrimination/Non-Harassment/Humane Treatment
5.1 No evidence of discrimination, harassment or inhumane treatment
5.2 Disciplinary actions recorded and reviewed
5.3 Religious accommodation provided
5.4 Disability accommodation provided
A6. 🗳️ Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining
6.1 Workers free to form or join unions
6.2 Collective bargaining rights respected
6.3 Peaceful assembly rights respected
B. Occupational Health and Safety 🦺
B1. Occupational Health & Safety
1.1 Required permits, licenses and test reports in place
1.2 Health & safety hazards identified and controlled
1.3 Accommodations for pregnant/nursing workers
B2. 🚨 Emergency Preparedness
2.1 Fire detection and suppression systems in place
2.2 Emergency preparedness procedures established
2.3 Emergency exits adequate and accessible
2.4 Emergency evacuation drills conducted
B3. 🏥 Occupational Injury and Illness
3.1 Work-related accidents tracked and analyzed
3.2 First aid equipment available
B4. 🧪 Industrial Hygiene
4.1 Chemical/biological/physical hazards controlled
B5. 💪 Physically Demanding Work
5.1 Physical hazards controlled
B6. ⚙️ Machine Safeguarding
6.1 Machine safety program implemented
