Occupational Safety and Health and Volkswagen
Global Compact Case Study Final Version 20 April 2007
Better Health and Safety for Suppliers
A partnership project between VOLKSWAGEN, ILO & GTZ
Maria Kristjansdottir Reykjavik University, School of Law mariak02@ru.is Tel: + 354 699 0482
LO\346635.2
502445-0000
Better Health and Safety for Suppliers Case Abstract This case study focuses on the “Better Health and Safety for Suppliers” project and how Volkswagen AG seeks to strengthen their policy in Health Protection, Promotion and Occupational Safety by promoting social protection, improving safety and health standards and strengthening labour inspection. The project is a partnership project between Volkswagen, the International Labour Organization and the German Corporation for Technical Cooperation. The project entails first facilitating the participation of selected Volkswagen suppliers in Brazil, Mexico and South Africa in audits with respect to Occupational Safety and Health in their workplace. Based on the findings of these initial audits, several recommendations are given and used to generate a checklist for a second review (conducted up to 6 months after the initial audit). A report is then created which documents the audit findings, including any improvements that have taken place at such supplier. When all the suppliers have been assessed, best practices and solutions found across all project countries will be developed and collected into an online network. This network will provide the necessary information on health and safety for the countries and enterprises involved. The ultimate goal of the project is the development of an international guideline for Occupational Safety and Health and supply chain management. The aim is to provide expert knowledge by developing an information and consultation network. The network can be accessed by those who require advice on problems regarding Occupational Safety and Health and will provide information about best practices and lessons learned. The
Better Health and Safety for Suppliers
A partnership project between VOLKSWAGEN, ILO & GTZ
Maria Kristjansdottir Reykjavik University, School of Law mariak02@ru.is Tel: + 354 699 0482
LO\346635.2
502445-0000
Better Health and Safety for Suppliers Case Abstract This case study focuses on the “Better Health and Safety for Suppliers” project and how Volkswagen AG seeks to strengthen their policy in Health Protection, Promotion and Occupational Safety by promoting social protection, improving safety and health standards and strengthening labour inspection. The project is a partnership project between Volkswagen, the International Labour Organization and the German Corporation for Technical Cooperation. The project entails first facilitating the participation of selected Volkswagen suppliers in Brazil, Mexico and South Africa in audits with respect to Occupational Safety and Health in their workplace. Based on the findings of these initial audits, several recommendations are given and used to generate a checklist for a second review (conducted up to 6 months after the initial audit). A report is then created which documents the audit findings, including any improvements that have taken place at such supplier. When all the suppliers have been assessed, best practices and solutions found across all project countries will be developed and collected into an online network. This network will provide the necessary information on health and safety for the countries and enterprises involved. The ultimate goal of the project is the development of an international guideline for Occupational Safety and Health and supply chain management. The aim is to provide expert knowledge by developing an information and consultation network. The network can be accessed by those who require advice on problems regarding Occupational Safety and Health and will provide information about best practices and lessons learned. The