Modern Slavery

JFM Workwear

Effective Date: 5 August 2025

Review Date: 5 August 2026

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1. Policy Statement

At JFM Workwear, we are committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our operations and supply chains. We believe in ethical business practices and uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in everything we do. Modern slavery is a crime and a violation of fundamental human rights, and we have zero tolerance for it.

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2. Purpose and Scope

This policy outlines our approach to identifying, preventing, and addressing modern slavery risks. It applies to all employees, contractors, suppliers, and business partners acting on behalf of JFM Workwear, both in the UK and abroad.

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3. Our Business

JFM Workwear is a provider of high-quality, durable workwear and protective clothing, serving clients across various sectors including construction, manufacturing, logistics, and more. We source materials and manufacture products through a global supply chain, making vigilance against modern slavery a critical priority.

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4. Our Commitments

We are committed to:

Complying with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and other applicable laws.

Implementing robust systems and controls to ensure modern slavery does not take place within our business or supply chains.

Taking steps to assess and manage modern slavery risks in all supplier relationships.

Training relevant staff on the risks of modern slavery and how to identify and report concerns.

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5. Due Diligence in Our Supply Chains

We recognize that the greatest risk of modern slavery lies within our supply chain. To mitigate this risk, we:

Conduct supplier assessments and audits.

Require all suppliers to agree to our Supplier Code of Conduct, which includes specific prohibitions against forced labour, child labour, and exploitative practices.

Include anti-slavery clauses in contracts with suppliers and service providers.

Monitor high-risk regions and suppliers more frequently.

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6. Risk Assessment and Management

We assess modern slavery risk by considering:

Geographic location of suppliers.

Type of labour used in manufacturing processes.

History of non-compliance in specific industries or suppliers.

Based on this assessment, we allocate resources and auditing efforts appropriately, with heightened scrutiny for high-risk areas.

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7. Training and Awareness

We provide training to procurement and compliance teams to:

Recognize indicators of modern slavery.

Understand how to escalate concerns safely.

Promote a culture of ethical responsibility.

Awareness is also raised across the business to encourage reporting and vigilance.

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8. Reporting Concerns

We encourage all employees, suppliers, and contractors to report any suspicions of modern slavery. Reports can be made confidentially to:

Line managers

HR department

Compliance Officer (Email: compliance@jfmworkwear.com)

We will investigate all reports thoroughly and take appropriate action, which may include notifying the authorities and terminating business relationships.

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9. Responsibility for the Policy

Board of Directors: Overall responsibility for ensuring compliance.

Compliance Officer: Daily implementation and monitoring.

Procurement Team: Ensuring supply chain due diligence is carried out.

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10. Review and Updates

This policy will be reviewed annually and updated as necessary to reflect changes in legislation or company operations.

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Approved by: F.K.Maloney

Managing Director, JFM Workwear

Date: 5 August 2025

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