How Can I Upgrade EHS Standards for Our Suppliers? Seeking Advice from Experienced Peers

Dear Seniors, I am working as an Assistant Manager (EHS), and I have been assigned the task of upgrading the EHS standards of our suppliers. I have been asked for the following:

1. EHS Supplier Audit
2. PPE Standardization at the Supplier's End
3. Supplier Common Guaranteed Programs

Please guide me if any of you have experience with similar initiatives.

Regards and thanks,
Habeeb S.

Thank you for seeking help on this forum. Please provide the following details so that our forum members can assist you more effectively:

- What industry do you work in?
- Who do you consider as suppliers? Does this include raw material suppliers as well? Given the possibility of significant truck movements, are you considering implementing a PPE policy for them as well?

Please share as much information as possible from your end.

Thank you.

Thank you for reaching out to this forum. In order for our forum members to assist you effectively, please provide the following details:

- What industry are you currently working in?
- When you mention "Supplier," who exactly are you referring to? Does this category include raw material suppliers as well? Considering the potential high volume of truck movements, are you considering implementing a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policy for them as well?

Please share as much information as possible from your end.

Thank you for directing us to a valuable source. Keep on sharing your insights.

Thank you.

The details provided by you in the query are inadequate. However, the following points might help you prepare:

EHS Policy Considerations

1.0 First and foremost, does your company have an EHS policy?

2.0 What points are covered in the policy concerning suppliers? Once you have this information, you can focus on the following when auditing your suppliers:

• Does the supplier have an EHS policy in place, duly approved by the competent authority?

• Is the supplier committed to following all applicable statutory laws?

• What valid quality certifications does the supplier possess?

• Is the supplier committed to not employing child labor?

Points 2 and 3 of your message require elaboration.

Regards,
V. Raghunathan
Navi Mumbai

There have been some threads in the past on a similar subject. You may use the "FIND INFO" button to retrieve the threads. For your ready reference, please find attached the checklist. This is, of course, as per Indian standards; you may modify it for your application. Hope it is useful.

Thanks & Regards,
Sudhir