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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
Sun Jade Vietnam Footwear Ltd, situated in Thanh Hoa City, Vietnam, with 9400 workers, enrolled in the LABS program on 12 March 2020. An assessment conducted on January 8, 2021 revealed 33 safety issues, encompassing electrical, fire, and structural hazards.
Key Issues Identified: The assessment highlighted various safety concerns, including high temperatures within electrical panels, inadequate protective earthing connections, improper chemical storage proximity to production areas, absence of fire-rated separation for storage, and installation of sprinklers below recommended heights. Additionally, there was a lack of allowable loading plans for the building's second floor.
Remediation Journey: Following the assessment, the factory embarked on a comprehensive remediation journey in collaboration with the factory, remediation firm, inspection firm, LABS team, and relevant brands. Immediate action was taken to address severe Priority 1 issues, such as high temperatures in electrical panels, with monthly thermographic scans implemented for ongoing monitoring.
Remediation efforts included:
Throughout the remediation process, extensive discussions and meetings were held to develop and review the remediation plan, ensuring alignment with safety standards and best practices.
Safety Training: The factory underwent all three LABS Safety Levels, with 29 trainees participating in sessions.
Through meticulous planning, execution, and collaborative engagement, Sun Jade Vietnam Footwear successfully completed all remedial actions by November 2022 and graduated from the LABS program on January 14, 2023.
