Pre-Audit Self-Assessment — A structured scoring tool for organizations preparing for WRAP or social compliance audits. Identify your highest-risk gaps before an auditor does.
The PASA Pre-Audit Self-Assessment is a structured scoring tool designed to give organizations an honest, scored picture of their audit readiness before a WRAP or equivalent social compliance audit is conducted. It is not a substitute for a professional compliance assessment — but it is the most important first step any organization can take in understanding where their risk is concentrated and where their preparation effort should be focused.
The Pre-Audit Self-Assessment (PASA) is a facility-level readiness diagnostic built around the 12 core principles of the WRAP certification standard. Each principle is broken down into its most commonly audited components — documentation, systems, training, and physical compliance — scored on a 1–4 scale reflecting current readiness.
Organizations that conduct a PASA self-assessment and act on its findings before their formal audit consistently perform better — because they arrive at the audit having already identified and addressed their highest-risk areas. Score what exists and is verifiable today — not what you intend to do.
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Score Honestly
Rate each item using the 1–4 scale. Score what exists today — not what you plan to do.
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Calculate Totals
Total each section. Calculate your overall PASA score out of 160 points.
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Review the Matrix
Use the results matrix to determine your readiness tier and identify critical sections.
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Prioritize & Act
Target all items scored 1 or 2 for corrective action before your formal audit.
Live Score
— / 200
Progress
Readiness Tier
Not Started
Scoring Key
Score what is verifiable today — not what is planned
All workers compensated at or above legally mandated minimum wage — payroll records confirm
5.2
Overtime hours and overtime pay rates documented and compliant with local law
5.3
Pay stubs or wage statements provided to workers each pay period
5.4
Benefits provided per local legal requirements — documentation current and retrievable
Section 5 Total
—/ 16
Section 6 — Hours of WorkWRAP Principle 6
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Assessment Item
Score (1–4)
6.1
Working hours for all workers comply with local legal maximums — time records confirm
6.2
Time and attendance records maintained, complete, and retrievable for 12+ months
6.3
Rest periods, meal breaks, and weekly days off documented and provided as required
6.4
Voluntary overtime confirmed — no evidence of coerced or mandatory excessive overtime
Section 6 Total
—/ 16
Section 7 — Prohibition of DiscriminationWRAP Principle 7
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Assessment Item
Score (1–4)
7.1
Written non-discrimination policy covering hiring, promotion, pay, and termination
7.2
Non-discrimination training documented with attendance records
7.3
Hiring and personnel records demonstrate non-discriminatory practices
7.4
Mechanism for reporting discrimination complaints documented and accessible
Section 7 Total
—/ 16
Section 8 — Health & SafetyWRAP Principle 8
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Assessment Item
Score (1–4)
8.1
Written health and safety policy in place — management accountability assigned
8.2
Fire safety equipment inspected, documented, and current — evacuation routes posted
8.3
Emergency evacuation drills conducted and documented with dates and participant counts
8.4
First aid resources available, certified personnel identified, and records current
8.5
Health and safety training records maintained for all workers
8.6
Chemical handling, PPE, and equipment safety documentation current
Section 8 Total
—/ 24
Section 9 — Freedom of Association & Collective BargainingWRAP Principle 9
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Assessment Item
Score (1–4)
9.1
Written policy respecting workers' rights to freedom of association per local law
9.2
No evidence of interference with lawful worker organizing or representation activities
9.3
Where unions are restricted by law, alternative worker representation mechanisms documented
9.4
Communication channels between management and workers documented and active
Section 9 Total
—/ 16
Section 10 — EnvironmentWRAP Principle 10
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Assessment Item
Score (1–4)
10.1
Environmental compliance policy documented and management accountability assigned
10.2
Required environmental permits current — wastewater, air emissions, waste disposal
10.3
Chemical storage, handling, and disposal procedures documented and followed
10.4
Environmental inspection records maintained and current
Section 10 Total
—/ 16
Section 11 — Customs ComplianceWRAP Principle 11
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Assessment Item
Score (1–4)
11.1
Import/export documentation systems compliant with applicable customs regulations
11.2
Country-of-origin documentation accurate, complete, and maintained on file
11.3
Facility security procedures documented and compliant with applicable trade programs
11.4
Staff responsible for customs compliance identified and trained
Section 11 Total
—/ 16
Section 12 — Drug & Alcohol PolicyWRAP Principle 12
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Assessment Item
Score (1–4)
12.1
Written drug and alcohol-free workplace policy in place and communicated to all workers
12.2
Policy posted in worker language in visible workplace locations
12.3
Training on drug and alcohol policy documented with attendance records
12.4
Enforcement and disciplinary procedure for violations documented
Section 12 Total
—/ 16
Live Score
— / 200
Progress
Readiness Tier
Not Started
PASA Results Interpretation Matrix — Total Score Out of 200
170–200
Audit Ready
Strong documentation and systems across all 12 principles. Minor gaps exist but do not represent material audit risk. Organization is prepared to enter the formal WRAP audit process.
Schedule WRAP pre-audit with registered monitor. Focus on closing remaining minor gaps before submission.
124–169
Conditionally Ready
Meaningful gaps exist in one or more sections. Documentation or systems deficiencies would likely generate audit findings. Additional preparation is required before formal audit.
Identify lowest-scoring sections. Build a 60–90 day corrective action plan targeting all items scored 1 or 2. Conduct follow-up PASA before proceeding.
Below 100
Not Ready — Significant Gaps
Significant documentation, systems, or policy gaps across multiple sections. Proceeding to formal audit without remediation will result in failures and corrective action requirements.
Engage professional compliance support. Build a structured 90–180 day remediation plan. Do not submit for formal audit until PASA score exceeds 150.
Priority Action Areas — Where Most Facilities Score Lowest
Training records — health & safety, harassment, onboarding
Written policies — missing or undated in multiple sections
Payroll and hours documentation — gaps and inconsistencies
Emergency evacuation drill records — absent or outdated
Grievance procedure — not documented or not communicated
Environmental permits and inspection records — not current
Internal audit history — no prior self-assessment on file
Age verification documentation — incomplete at hiring file level
Your PASA Assessment Results
Overall Score
—/ 200
Score Progress
Readiness Tier
Not Started
Items Scored 1 or 2 — Priority Corrective Actions
Complete the scorecard above to see your priority action list.
International Labour Organization — Core Labour Standards Reference (2024) — ilo.org
U.S. Department of Labor — Bureau of International Labor Affairs, Social Compliance Audit Methodology (2024) — dol.gov/ilab
Social Accountability International — SA8000 Audit Criteria Cross-Reference (2023) — sa-intl.org
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