SA8000 Social Accountability: surveillance steps

Technical focus

Review working conditions and social accountability through worker and management evidence.

Scope and checkpoints

• Working conditions
• Social accountability responsibilities
• Worker-related improvement actions

Records and evidence

• Employment and workforce records
• Social policies and training records
• Site findings and corrective actions

Preparation

Prepare your workforce structure, employment practices and social policies.

Describe your approach to worker-related improvement actions.

Check the current result

For SA8000 Social Accountability, check the issuer’s record, legal name, applicable standard or programme, exact scope and dates. A logo or an old PDF does not by itself establish current validity.

Follow findings through to closure

Distinguish the immediate correction from action on the cause. Keep objective evidence of implementation and review whether the problem recurs; the applicable procedure determines who reviews closure and makes the decision.

Manage changes and follow-up

Report changes in products, sites, personnel or critical processes that affect the scope. Confirm surveillance, reassessment and renewal requirements with the relevant provider; do not assume one validity period or fee for every programme.