SA8000 and ISO 26000 Documentation and Training
SA8000 and ISO 26000 Documentation and Training
A certifiable social accountability standard and the guidance that widens it, documented and taught side by side.
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Written by practising auditors with 20+ years in the field.
By document type
| Category | Files |
|---|---|
| Manuals | 2 |
| Procedures & SOPs | 20 |
| Forms & Records | 28 |
| Checklists & Audit Tools | 15 |
| Registers, Logs & Matrices | 1 |
| Training & Awareness | 3 |
| Guides & Work Instructions | 4 |
Key documents
| Reference | Document | Format |
|---|---|---|
| AGS-QM-01 | Social Responsibility & Decent Work Manual | Word |
| AGS-CM-01 | Compliance Matrix (ISO 26000 & SA8000) | Word |
| AGS-PR-05 | Context, Risk Assessment & Human Rights Due Diligence | Word |
| AGS-PR-07 | Child Labour Prevention & Remediation | Word |
| AGS-PR-08 | Free & Fair Recruitment, Employment & Termination (Forced-Labour Prevention) | Word |
| AGS-CL-15 | Management System (M1ظôM10) Self-Assessment Checklist | Word |
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Overview
Two complementary references sit in one resource: the auditable framework of SA8000 and the broad guidance of ISO 26000. The difference between them is the point. SA8000 is certifiable, and an organisation can be audited and certified against it; ISO 26000 is non-certifiable guidance that enriches the approach rather than supporting any certification claim. Keeping the two apart while running both from a single set of documentation is the job of the compliance matrix. Scope covers labour rights, ethical working conditions, human rights and wider social responsibility, inside the organisation and along its supply chain.
Procedures map the SA8000 elements — child labour, forced labour, health and safety, freedom of association, discrimination, disciplinary practices, working hours, remuneration and the supporting management system — while drawing on the ISO 26000 core subjects of human rights, labour practices, fair operating practices and community involvement. Training is treated as part of the system rather than an add-on: worker induction, curricula for the social performance team, managers and internal auditors, a calendar and a competence matrix, because awareness and ownership hold conformity together between audits.
What this system covers
- Human rights due diligence — context, risk and impact assessment carried into a register that drives action
- Child labour prevention — age verification, young worker protection and a remediation plan
- Forced labour prevention — recruitment, employment and termination handled so work stays freely chosen
- Freedom of association — worker consultation, social performance team minutes and collective bargaining records
- Decent hours, wages and benefits — working time and remuneration, with living wage guidance behind them
- Non-discrimination, harassment, disciplinary practice, occupational health and safety, and data protection
- Grievance and remediation — a mechanism workers can reach and records of what followed
- Business partner due diligence — the same expectations pushed out to suppliers
Who it's for
Managers, HR and compliance staff, social auditors, worker representatives and trainers who have to embed social accountability rather than declare it, usually because a buyer has scheduled a social audit or the organisation is pursuing SA8000 certification. You end with documentation and training that move together, and a matrix showing which parts answer SA8000 requirements and which follow ISO 26000 guidance.
Everything you get
Every toolkit gives you a full set of working documents for your standard, ready to edit and use.
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Frequently asked questions
What exactly do I receive?
A downloadable ZIP containing the full set of ready-to-use documents for this toolkit — manuals, procedures, forms, records, checklists, guidance and training material, all in editable Word and Excel format. The exact document count is shown at the top of this page.
Are the documents really editable?
Yes. Every file is native Microsoft Word or Excel — no locked PDFs. Add your logo, change wording, and tailor the content to your organisation. The toolkit is yours to keep and reuse.
Does this certify my organisation?
No. These are documentation toolkits aligned to the relevant standard to help you prepare. Certification itself is issued by an accredited certification body after their audit. Our toolkits give you a strong, audit-ready starting point.
How is it delivered?
Instantly and digitally. There's no physical shipment — you download the files right after payment and receive a backup link by email.
Do I get updates?
Yes. If we revise this toolkit, you're entitled to the updated version at no extra cost — just contact us with your order details.
What is your refund policy?
These are digital products, so once a toolkit has been downloaded we cannot take it back. If you have not downloaded yet, contact us and we will cancel the order and refund you in full. We also refund in full if the files are damaged, incomplete, or not what the product page described.
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