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Total no. of Factories onboarded
Total no. of Workers reached
Total number of Safety Training conducted
Total number of assessments conducted
Total no. of Factories graduated
Matrix Clothing Pvt. Ltd., located in Gurgaon, India, with 830 workers, joined the LABS program on 18 February 2019, aiming to enhance safety standards within its facility. An assessment conducted on 19 March 2019 revealed significant safety concerns encompassing electrical, fire, and structural hazards.
Key Issues Identified: The assessment highlighted 58 safety issues, including 27 electrical safety concerns, 20 fire safety issues, and 11 structural safety issues. These issues ranged from inadequate protective measures in electrical panels to the absence of fire compartmentation and structural vulnerabilities such as exposed and corroded steel bars.
Remediation Journey: Following the assessment, collaborative efforts were undertaken involving the factory, remediation firm, inspection firm, LABS team, and relevant brands. Quarterly meetings were held to devise and review the remediation plan. Immediate action was taken to address severe Priority 1 issues, such as high temperatures in electrical panels, with regular thermographic scans implemented for ongoing monitoring.
Remediation efforts included:
Structural corrections were made based on recommendations from structural engineers, including the provision of seismic bracings and addressing steel bar vulnerabilities. All remedial actions were completed by November 2022, verified through onsite CAP Closure Visits by the inspection firm.
Safety Training: The factory underwent all three LABS Safety Levels, with 90 participants.
Matrix Clothing Pvt. Ltd.'s commitment to addressing safety deficiencies through collaborative remediation efforts and comprehensive training underscores its dedication to ensuring a secure working environment for its employees. By systematically addressing identified hazards and investing in safety education, the factory successfully graduated from the LABS program in November 2023, marking a significant milestone in its safety journey.
