Two-day EICC Code of Conduct training programme

Reference material following the earlier EICC structure. For a new course or assessment, check the applicable RBA Code, customer requirements and the company’s actual circumstances.

Day 1

Overview of the EICC Code of Conduct

Interpreting the Code’s clauses

Section A: Labor

1. Freely chosen employment
2. Child labor
3. Working hours
4. Wages and benefits
5. Humane treatment
6. Non-discrimination
7. Freedom of association

Discussion of labor requirements.

Section B: Health and Safety

1. Occupational safety
2. Emergency preparedness
3. Occupational injury and illness
4. Industrial hygiene
5. Physically demanding work
6. Machine safeguarding
7. Sanitation, food and housing
8. Health and safety communication

Discussion of health and safety requirements.

Section C: Environment

1. Environmental permits and reporting
2. Pollution prevention and resource reduction
3. Hazardous substances
4. Wastewater and solid waste
5. Air emissions
6. Materials restrictions
7. Stormwater management
8. Energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions

Discussion of environmental requirements.

Day 2

Recap of Day 1

Interpreting the Code’s clauses — continued

Section D: Ethics

1. Business integrity
2. No improper advantage
3. Intellectual property
4. Disclosure of information
5. Fair business, advertising and competition
6. Protection of identity and non-retaliation
7. Responsible sourcing of minerals
8. Privacy

Discussion of ethics requirements.

Section E: Management Systems

1. Company commitment
2. Management accountability and responsibility
3. Legal and customer requirements
4. Risk assessment and risk management
5. Improvement objectives
6. Training
7. Communication
8. Worker feedback and participation
9. Audits and assessments
10. Corrective action process
11. Documentation and records
12. Supplier responsibility

Discussion of management-system requirements.

Guidance on establishing and implementing the EICC Code

• Developing the documentation system required by the EICC Code.
• Identifying training and communication programmes for workers on labor, environmental and safety topics.
• General considerations for corrective improvements at the workplace.
• Discussion of EICC Code implementation.

Assessment and course conclusion

• Knowledge test.
• Course evaluation and conclusion.

RBA — Code of Conduct