No. 013 - AS Security Policy
No. 013 - AS Security Policy
, LTD
P O BOX 37379-00100,MACHACOS.KENYA
Security Policy
GS Textile Industries Kenya EPZ., LTD is committed to maintain Security Procedures at the
facility to guard against the introduction of non-manifested cargo into outbound shipments
(E.g. Explosives, Biohazards, And/or Other Contraband).
Co-operation is well established with local, national and foreign customs and drug enforcement
agencies to guard against illegal shipments of drugs.
The security department shall be notified when illegal drugs shall be discovered or suspected in
apparel shipments to the United States.
Procedures are in place to enforce a drug-free workplace, consistent with local laws. For this, all
employees sign statement that they do not use or distribute illicit drugs and the records are
maintained in the personnel department.
Personnel Security and Facility Security Procedures are designed to prevent the introduction of
illegal drug into commercial apparel shipments.
Carrier selection Procedures are implemented to utilize carriers which take precautions to
prevent transporting illegal drugs.
The Factory Manager is assigned with the responsibility of communicating the anti-drug
policies, deploying is done by the Packing In-charge and monitoring is done by the Unit
Manager.
General anti-drug training is part of the orientation program for all new employees.
Supervisors, shipping / receiving, and security personnel receive specialized training on
identifying suspicious employee behavior, methods of secreting drugs in shipments, etc.
The Compliance official /Security Head shall perform internal security audit every quarterly and
at least once in 12 months (for the employees working in sensitive areas namely- Airport,
Packing, finishing sections) to ensure that all established security measures in the following
areas are effectively implemented and maintained. All checks conducted shall be recorded in
the Internal Compliance Audit Report.
i. Physical Access Controls
ii. Personnel Security
iii. Shipment Information Controls
iv. Storage & Distribution
v. Procedural Security
vi. Security Training and Threat Awareness
vii. Physical Security
viii. Information Technology
ix. Business Partners assessment