Internship Report on Performance Management &

Appraisal Measures in Garments Industry during

Pandemic Situation (BD)
Submitted To
Md. Alamgir Hossan
(Lecturer)
Department of Business Administration
Faculty of Business & Entrepreneurship
Daffodil International university

Submitted By
Farzana Akter Lipi
ID: 171-11-411
Major in HRM
Department of Business Administration
Faculty of Business & Entrepreneurship
Daffodil International University

Date of Submission: 28-09-2020

 Letter of transmittal
28 September 2020

Md. Alamgir Hossan (Lecturer)

Department of Business Administration
Faculty of Business & Entrepreneurship
Daffodil International university

Subject: Internship Report on Performance Management & Appraisal Measures in

Garments Industry during Pandemic Situation (BD)

Dear Sir,

It is a great pleasure for me to present this internship report on "Performance Management

and Evaluation Measures in the Garment Industry during the Pandemic Situation Covid-19
(BD)". This report was prepared during my three month internship program at Garments
Industry, Bangladesh. But I did not complete my internship practically actually Covid-19. In
this report I have tried to collect secondary data at the garments industry (BD) website. I
intended to present everything I found and observed in garments industry during my
internship program.

I would be grateful if you would return me your valuable comments and observations.

Sincerely Yours,

.............................

Farzana Akter Lipi

ID: 171-11-411
Major in HRM
Program: BBA
Department of Business Administration
Faculty of Business & Entrepreneurship
Daffodil International University

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 Certificate of Supervisor
This is certify that Farzana Akter Lipi is a student of Daffodil International University,
Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Business and Entrepreneurship, ID: 171-
11-411, Major in HRM, successfully completed his Internship Program entitled
‘‘Performance Management & Appraisal Measures in Garments Industry during
Pandemic Situation (BD)’’.Under my supervision as the partial fulfilment for the award of
BBA degree.

He has done his job according to my supervision and guidance. He has tried his best to do
this successfully. I think this program will help his the future to build up his career. I wish his
success and prosperity.

.............................

Md. Alamgir Hossan (Lecturer)

Department of Business Administration
Faculty of Business & Entrepreneurship
Daffodil International university

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 Acknowledgement
First of all I want to thank my supervisor Md. Alamgir Hossan (Lecturer) ‘Daffodil
International University’ for guiding and advising me during my internship at Garments
Industry during a pandemic situation. It may be completely impossible to do this report
without its guidelines.

I thank and thank all the professors and collaborators of Daffodil International University and
in particular, Daffodil International University of Business. This relationship is the
culmination of the four years I have spent here and of all that I have learned.

I also thank my teacher, classmate and classmates who helped me by providing insightful
information and guidance to prepare this report. I have been closely attached to them during
this internship period. Without this internship it would have been very difficult to complete. I
thank my parents and few of my friends who support me, constantly support the contribution.

Finally, I would like to thank those who are helping me and my sincere gratitude to all who
participated in making the statement.

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 Abstract
The outbreak of the Corona Virus had a negative impact on the world economy which has
already reached the highest sectors. The ready-to-wear clothing sector has the great
contribution in the economy of Bangladesh. To increase the blocking period, it is hitting
badly by stopping production and order cancellation with some problems. This document will
represent the brief scenario and impacts of the garment sector in recent days and the state of
the Bangladesh economy for the pandemic. The study is based on secondary data, collected
from several authentic journals and web portals, etc. Earnings of Bangladeshi garments
depended mostly on exports, but these days buyers cancel their orders and factories fail to
give payments to the worker, some even shut down. As the length of the lockdown is
increasing, there is a huge chance of being unemployed and Bangladesh may face an
undisciplined condition in the near future. BGMEA and BKMEA are taking the necessary
measures to support the worker. Ensure health safety, the authorities are trying to reopen the
factories to a limited extent to meet immediate needs. The government has given the situation
top priority and introduced some improvement packages to run the economy smoothly and
reduce the country's losses due to the pandemic.

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 Table of Contents
S.N Contents Pages
Letter of transmittal i
Certificate of Supervisor ii
Acknowledgement ii
Abstract iii
Chapter: 01 Introduction
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Research Objective 2
1.3 Methods of the Study 2
Chapter: 02 Garments Sector in Bangladesh COVID-19
2.1 COVID-19 and Garments Sector in BD 3
2.2 A place in Limbo 3-4
2.3 The Challenge of Reopening 4-5
2.4 Support need by the Sector 5-6
2.5 Occupational safety and health measures 6-7
2.6 Measurements and Procedures 7-8
Chapter: 03 Management System to Reduce Risk of Exposure from COVID-19
3.1 Policy and Procedure 9
3.2 Development an Infection Disease Preparedness and Response Plan 9-10
3.3 Develop, Implement and Communicate about Workplace Flexibilities 10
and protection
3.4 Prepare factory medical staff with resources on COVID-19 10
3.5 Preventive measures 11
3.6 Engineering Controls 11
3.7 Administrative Controls 11-12
3.8 HR and administrative to reduce risk of COVID-19 12
3.9 Awareness and worker management communicate 13
3.10 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 13-14
3.11 Preventive measure for child care facility 15
3.12 Precaution from COVID-19 during pregnancy and Breastfeeding 15-16
3.13 Safe Transportation guideline from COVID-19 16-17
3.14 Protecting workers at community level from COVID-19 17-18
Chapter: 04 Finding, Recommendation, Conclusion
Finding 19
Recommendation 20
Conclusion 21
Reference 22

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 Chapter: 01

Introduction
1.1 Introduction

Corona virus pandemic has a serious impact on that Bangladesh ready-made clothing (RMG)
industry. In recent years, it has become the driving force of the national economy, counting
on 80 percent of its export revenue.

Revenues from RMG operations are important for estimation that Bangladesh will reach
average income by 2021. However, with the gain of COVID-19, there is no indication that
the industry has' fallen in part. 'As many offices are closed and can not afford to work.

Orders worth up to USD 3.17 billion have been cancelled or suspended, threatening the
employment and financial security of millions of workers - most of them women. According
to news reports that by June 2020, 70,000 workers had lost their jobs and up to one billion
jobs were likely to remain at risk until the end of the year.

While many factories began to slowly reopen in April 2020, others were shut down, and the
average to long-term consequences of the situation remained uncertain.

The vacuum of speed has kept these reports as to how to evaluate a pandemic has affected the
health of workers and their children Connected to two design factories operating in
Bangladesh: Mothers@ Work and Child Wellness (BB4C).

To prepare for this measure, discussions were conducted with a number of RMG partners
using the Mother Work @ Work and BB4C initiatives, as well as other partners. Senior and
midlevel staff also discussed the new limitations of new interventions and renewals if needed.
The participants are to deliver on their essential commitments. The focus of the discussion
midlevel staff also discussed the new limitations of new interventions and renewals if needed.
The participants are to deliver on their essential commitments. The focus of the discussion
was on the impact of violence on the rights of children, especially connected with large
working women in large and medium-cut garment factory.

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1.2 Research Objective

This work aims to realize the scenario of the Covid-19 coup in the readymade garments
sector in Bangladesh followed by the initiatives taken by various organizations to reduce the
loss and situation with economic impact of Bangladesh for the pandemic.

1.3 Methods of the Study

The situation of Covid-19 is updated every day. Hence, the study is based on secondary
information. Information is gathered from various authentic magazines, newspapers, web
portals, policy experts, press releases, media reports and so on. The study aims to provide a
brief overview of the pandemic-affected Bangladesh apparel industry. The Internet is a major
source for data collection and literature review. There is no quantitative but qualitative
forecast is shown based on the collected data

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 Chapter: 02
Garments Sector in Bangladesh COVID-19
2.1 Covid-19 and Garments Sector in Bangladesh
Covid-19 is now not only a global health crisis, but also the profound impact of the economic
and labour market crisis (Mckeever, 2020). The pandemic has already shut down all types of
economic activity sectors such as public transport, airlines, the luxury goods sector etc.
(Macksoud et al. 2020, Muro et. Al, 2020). Although even today people in Bangladesh are
not nearly as affected as Italy or America, but the numbers are still increasing, which has led
to the closure of most of the factories (Sen et. Al., 2020). On the other hand, several buyers
and importers cancel their orders. Last year's apparel exports in the same month were $ 26.24
billion (4.8%) more than this year and in February alone exports fell by $ 3.32 billion
compared to to last year (Perera, 2020). An interview concludes that if this situation persists
for a longer time it can affect global supply and demand, where the revenue from the losses
could reach $ 4 billion (Amit, S. 2020). The Export Promotion Bureau said garments earnings
fell by 14.08% this year, woven garments earnings by 14.31% and knitwear exports by
13.85% during the July-April period this year. 20 FY from last year (The Financial Express,
2020). In the contribution of the economy in Bangladesh, the garment industry remains the
largest export industry which has increased phenomenal growth over the past two decades
(Mia et. Al. 2020). The apparel industry has provided job opportunities to rural workers who
previously did not have any part of the formal workforce. Ultimately, it helps alleviate
poverty, women's empowerment and social development. An indirect blockade was imposed
for the first time on March 26, 2020 and extended 6 times until May 30, 2020 considering the
situation of the corona pandemic in Bangladesh. Schools, colleges and factories, as well as
transportation, industrial and agricultural facilities have been closed (AA News, 2020)

2.2 A place in limbo

The fear of financial frustration and the inability to provide for their families is a great
advantage for RMG employees who are still unable to return to work. Local experts say
public abuse could be under threat if offices are closed longer and wages are not paid.

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An RMG managing director said the global spread of the virus was not only leading to
uncertain orders but also uncertainty about shipments. Professional staff were also unable to
do so because many women were afraid to take their children to child care centres where they
would be exposed to COVID-19.

A technology user who is still breastfeeding her baby says that a healthy diet has declined
since the crisis. "I got milk and eggs while I was at work and was able to take my baby to
work," he said, "I also find it difficult to interact with other staff is stressful.’

An additional impediment of the RMG sector is the widespread expectation that it may
restructure its equipment to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) for health. At the
same time, employers, also, are also considering offering PPE to their own employees and
medical staff. Now, however, only a handful of businesses have enough PPE for their own
needs. This comes at a time when many offices have been ordered by fashion companies to
export summer clothing. They will also be forced to start writing orders for the fall and
winter fashions, fearing that if they make the mistake they will be allowed to leave
Bangladesh for other garment countries such as China and Vietnam.

Although most homes closed on 24 March 2020, many people have promised that they will
pay for a full month. The government has also promised to sell loans to the RMG industry so
that, in theory, the money can be repaid longer. These loans are paid directly to employees
through financial assistance. However, only companies that export at least 80 per cent of their
assets are eligible for these loans.

Almost all facilities reopened on April 26, with the inability to say they had to comply with
government guidelines and health guidelines. However, the fear is that deliveries will not
return to pre-emergency planning which could pose a threat to the longevity of workers in the
industry. The Department of Labour recently reported that RMG employees who did not
work in April could not be expected to receive full pay and this could lead to misery.
Financial relief for them and their families.

2.3The challenge of reopening

Before to the closure, some companies provided hand sanitizers at retail outlets and trained
physicians in hospital staff to educate staff on hygiene and disease awareness. However,
health care providers at an workplace find it easy to make sure employees have put this
information into practice when they return. to their communities.

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Perhaps the most important need identified by management was the provision of PPE for
health workers at medical facilities in the factory. Even with adequate PPE, they say, it is
often unusable and unusable.

Interviewees said that while hygienic practice was easy on RMG management, physical
fitness was not easy. The need for physical disengagement is present in some workplaces
with two shift positions. Others have changed the factory sitting system so that the machine
seat workers turn around to change faces.

Managing recommendations like two different physical terms is difficult for RMG
employees, and not just in their factory. In their communities and homes, living is crowded
and isolated. It is for this reason that it is important that companies work to prevent and
increase awareness of COVID-19, and that information is adapted to provide accurate
information that RMG staff can do follow both at work and at home. Although it is difficult
to deploy all the defences in a community setting in Bangladesh, this does not mean that
efforts should not be made.

2.4Support needed by the Sector

Factory leaders continue to work to improve communication with these types of clothing
opening up the prospect of lost business or finding new outlets. Many RMG executives say
they can resume without major issues now most offices have reopened. However,
respondents from smaller companies said that the level of production will depend on how
many employees have PPE.

Factory officials have indicated that nutritional support for pregnant and breastfeeding
women and their children by international organizations will play an important role in
improving the quality of life their level of nutrition. The accuracy of the COVID-19 risky
communication environment can also play an important role.

The immediate needs of working mothers and their families are,

 Hand washing facilities
 Regular health check-ups
 Increase awareness through digital websites
 Ensure good communication because all factories reopen

One way would also be to apply for protective measures in the communities where RMG workers
live. Service hours are saved by local authorities and local leaders, in many communities leaders are
led by different people making staff less important. at home and follow health instructions. This calls
for additional support from RMG offices and community leaders to provide additional support in the
communities where the staffs live.

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Sometimes in-house managers engage with community leaders where RMG staff lives to familiarize
themselves with the health services provided by elected representatives in the community.
Community. Many people think that community support is important to their employees, especially as
many are just people earning money for their families and extra income to help pay for living
expenses. Surprising that they occurred during the corona virus infection.

Government support is also needed to rehabilitate businesses and provide short-term loans to small
businesses. Officials said the network business needs government information to encourage greater
dialogue between established brands and customers and stakeholders, such as cutting-edge
organizations. Clothing and other stakeholders, to re-establish lost or delayed business.

The help of these products can be combined with referrals from local and international organizations
(NGOs) on hygiene education, and on nutritional support for pregnant women and provide breast milk
and food packages for their families.

When asked to measure the long-term impact of the COVID-19 epidemic worldwide, many leaders
thought it would squeeze the economy, reduce ongoing workloads and reduce staff costs and benefits.
make staff incomplete. As a result, this can lead to a reduction in staffing capacity while also leading
to higher unemployment. This can lead to more malnutrition in the family and more malnutrition,"
one president warned.

Small businesses in particular will suffer a severe relationship between management and employees
during a severe economic downturn.

If and when the RMG market returns to capacity and order is once again similar costs, then higher
prices will be determined. Meanwhile, Sweden, Germany and the Netherlands have reassured
Bangladesh that rulings by their countries will continue, and they want to see little impact on
international aid.

2.5Occupational safety and health measures

Good work practices on safety and health can help support and enable employees to return to
work and protect their health.

Pre-operational measures that limit within COVID-19 can be developed; risk assessment is
required, followed by instruction to control the appropriate controls. If the risk cannot be
eliminated, then the goal should be to minimize the risk of infection. For working mothers,
our support is important:

 Safe workplace and childcare

The Maternity Aid Program is responsible for developing and developing standards for care
and protection of pregnant and breastfeeding mothers in accordance with national standards.

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The facility provides child care, measures to reduce protection THEM-19 must meet the
needs of both mother and child use.

 Manage mental health risks

Work and community care for working mothers should protect and support their minds
through health care - including nutrition, rest, sleep and sleep. Exercise - including
relationships with friends and family. Media releases, such as telemedicine, can be used to
reduce the stress and anxiety caused by a global epidemic, and can be posted in the
workplace or in digital engagement with.

 Provide supportive care for working mothers and their children

The Mothers @ Work program provides mobile medical services for staff, providing quality
advice and nutrition, especially for working mothers and their children.
Many safety and health education programs can provide significant benefits, and
administrators have clearly articulated their willingness to teach online courses and
information. High-level leaders have made a serious effort to do this. They are also excited to
find ways to collaborate and share trainings and communication tools where employees do
not have digital options. Non-digital options - such as posters and bulletins - can be important
because many employees do not have cell phones.

Where employees have access to smart phones, video or online messaging can be more
efficient and cost-effective for many employees in a short period of time since training. Face-
to-face communication is difficult when many factories are still closed. Where digital
communications, webinars and info graphics with voice messaging can be shared through
company websites. The provision of telemedicine support will be appreciated and beneficial
in many communities; In some cases, it can reduce the amount of anxiety and worry caused
by corona virus infection.

Several of the executives said they wanted a device such as the UNICEF Meena cartoon to be
available for information to be posted on the company's website so that employees could
access the device through them smart phones.

2.6 Measurements and procedures

Due to the crisis and pay delays in April and May, thousands of RMG workers returned to
work in June 2020. There is uncertainty about the fate of thousands. Another worker who
came to Dhaka, from various sources of employment.

Of the country's 7,602 warehouses, 2,916 of them reopened on 28 April. The Bangladesh
Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) expects more to open soon.
This would be good for workers whose salaries for March were delayed and those who were
worried about not being able to work longer.

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BGMEA has developed guidelines for members that assist in occupational health and safety,
clinics, the development of preventive measures COVID-19, physical isolation. work, and set
up appropriate facilities to isolate and isolate individuals.

The procedure states that the factory must be approved by the local government and
government agencies before reopening. Offices in the coronavirus epicentres can only be
reopened once the second phase of the ban has been lifted.

Procedures indicate that workplaces must establish one-way walkways from one area to
another to ensure physical mobility, including working hours and weekends lunch.

Businesses have to load their employees, make the passengers face up and sit in the other
seats and rows of cars and have their scarves up. Upon entering the area, their temperature
should be checked and anyone with a higher temperature should return home.

The Department of Research for Workplace and Manufacturer (DIFE) must provide written
notice of regulatory approval. This seems to involve a wide range of issues such as the
development of the KEVID-19 standard at a size that is appropriate for staff, the provision of
medical teams on site and the creation of segregation areas. to assess and isolate patients
expected to be successful.

Workplaces must provide PPE to staff and dispose of safety equipment, and facilities must be
maintained on a regular basis. A shelter was to be set up and staff promised they would not
face disciplinary action if they saw COVID-19 symptoms and needed to be discharged.

However, some people argue that the whole process of following this procedure will be
difficult. Most offices are uninhabited, ”explains a senior textile worker. “It can only be done
for the textile and spinning industry, which has about 70 percent of their workers inside their
mill. Designing isolation or isolation equipment can also be difficult for any factory. There is
an additional risk: if anyone is found to be COVID-19, the full rest area will be closed.

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 Chapter: 03
Management System to Reduce Risk of
Exposure from COVID-19

3.1 Policy and Procedure

Better Work advises factories to address COVID-19 using a systematic approach that
emphasizes the joint collaboration of workers and management through active engagement.
Following these policies and procedures set forth in this guide will help improve workplace
response and preparedness in dealing with COVID-19.

3.2 Develop an Infection Disease Preparedness and Response Plan

 Develop a workplace COVID-19 task force, so that this task force can conduct
protective action against COVID-19. Participation committee members, safety
committees, safety officers and factory medical personnel should be on the
committee
 Ensure adequate representation from each section of the task force
 The developed policy should clearly define the accountability and accountability of
committee members in writing so that the entire workforce is made aware of their
responsibility (who is accountable, who does what?) In terms of prevention, control
mechanism and handling suspected COVID- 19 cases in the workplace
 Communication and implementation of COVID-19-related policies and procedures
with relevant factory parties through worker training and targeted interventions
relevant to assigned tasks, including but not limited to induction training, safety
training and
 participation committee or trade union and display of the names of COVID-19
members
 Regular review, coordination and updating of the plan as COVID-19 outbreak
conditions change, including as new information becomes available about the virus,
its transmission and its impact.

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  Prepare a SOP related to the receipt of raw materials, accessories, machines, tools,
accessories and any other goods inside the factory, including those imported from
abroad. This policy should include a quarantine area and check for what is brought to
the factory.

3.3 Develop, Implement and Communicate about Workplace Flexibilities

and Protection
 Make sure that leave policies are flexible and consistent with public health guidance,
and that floor staff, such as supervisors, line managers, and production managers, are
aware of these policies. Upstairs staff should receive training and awareness COVID-
19 needs of specific workers, including pregnant workers, workers with disabilities
and workers with family and / or dependent responsibilities.
 Assure workers about their paid leave rights and non-retaliation for taking sick leave
for the presence of COVID-19 symptoms
 You do not need a prescription or leave certificate for sick workers with symptoms of
COVID-19 to validate their illness or return to work.
 Educate human resources and leave clerks to make sure flexible leave policy is in
place
 Maintain flexible policies that allow employees to stay home if a family member or
dependent has symptoms of COVID-19 (cough, fever, shortness of breath). You do
not need certification or documentation if workers have to lay off to provide care and
support for family or dependents.
 Actively encourage sick employees to stay home. Promoting awareness among line
managers to avoid penalizing employees for taking sick leave.

3.4 Prepare factory medical staff with resources on Covid-19

 Have a detailed meeting with the medical staff to identify the gap in the existing
medical unit.
 Take immediate action to get what is missing.
 Encourage all medical personnel to educate themselves on COVID-19 from the online
course approved by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare or the WHO online
training on COVID-19.

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3.5 Preventive measures

The best way to control COVID-19 is to systematically prevent it from entering the
workplace in the first place. In establishments where it may not be possible to eliminate the
COVID-19 outbreak due to the high density of workers in a small location, the most effective
protection measure will be to use the "hierarchy of controls" to select how to risk control in
the workplace.

There are advantages and disadvantages to each type of control measure. In most cases, a
combination of control measures will be needed to protect workers from exposure to
COVID19.

3.6 Engineering Controls

 Adjust the arrangement of the sewing machine to provide a physical distance of at

least 2 meters (6 feet) from the distance of other people between workers working in
the sewing department.
 Ensure a similar physical distance of at least 2 meters (6 feet) in the cutting and
finishing section by changing the workers who distribute the work in different places
 Modify the dining area to be an individual space by providing a barrier or providing
limits on the distance from the dining area for each worker.
 Installation of high-efficiency air purifiers especially in closed or air-conditioned
areas.
 Increase ventilation in the workplace.
 Installation of barriers or windows for the supply of equipment and raw materials
from the store.

3.7 Administrative Controls

 Preventive measures before stating operation

 Establish hand washing stations at the main gate with an adequate number of
liquid soaps; ensure hand washing / sanitation for all visitors and employees
entering the factory
 Ensure a distance of at least two meters from one tap to another.

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  Hand washing stations should have a clean, dry cloth, disposable towel or
hand dryer - avoid reusable towels
 Control of workers and temperature of any visitor by infrared thermometer /
thermal scan / necessary health check of every employee entering the factory
by the factory medical team
 Disinfection Processes
 The factory must complete disinfection before workers enter the factory
 The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as disposable gloves,
protective suit and mask is mandatory when the disinfection processes are
implemented.
 The bottom of the shoes should be sprayed with disinfectant as you enter the
factory and make sure that the workers are not left barefoot in the production
department. If necessary, provide replacement sandals for the production floor.
 Where possible move the spittoons out of the factory building.
 All vehicles must be disinfected at the entrance.

3.8 HR and administrative to reduce risk of COVID-19

 Allow all employees to visit internal doctors for any symptoms of COVID-19,
removing workers from factory premises on paid leave if they have a fever.
 Ensuring social distance is maintained during visits to the medical / medical room and
facilities are disinfected after each worker visit
 Establish multiple hand washing stations throughout the factory with an adequate
number of soap and water belts to facilitate frequent hand washing
 Always ensure hand washing of items in all bathrooms and encourage hand washing
very frequently
 Divide the lunch / dinner / prayer break into several shifts to avoid the large number
of workers gathering at a time and placing them at the same time
 Change the fingerprint presence system using punch card presence. If temporary logs
are used, the pens used should be cleaned with hand sanitizer after each use.
 Make sure that each worker carries individual drinking water bottles with them and
maintains the space between the water tap and the bottle.

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3.9 Awareness and worker management communication

 Organizing awareness courses for all employees could be organized in smaller groups,
where each member will be able to maintain social distances during the session. The
factory can create awareness of COVID-19 symptoms and preventative actions via
PA system or audio clip every two hours and during the meeting in the room so that
workers are encouraged to refer on their own when they are sick or have symptoms of
COVID-19.
 Provide training on the appropriate use of PPE (e.g. how to dispose of gloves safely,
how to put on and take off masks, how to wash cloth masks)
 Meeting with the PC and the Safety Committee (not bringing together too many
people at a time and ensuring that the meetings keep the social distance), to encourage
them to work proactively to prevent COVID-19
 Motivate all employees to maintain personal hygiene in their homes as well.
 Posting of awareness posters with various emergency instructions throughout the
factory and distribution of brochures on COVID-19, including information related to
health services. If possible, the factory should also use social media, SMS, apps to
share awareness information with workers.
 Form an emergency response team to monitor all ongoing security initiatives and to
address any COVID-19 related emergencies. The team should have both women and
men represented, as well as workers and managers.
 The factory should remove all spittoons and instruct workers to use the sink for
spitting

3.10 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

 The factory must ensure the following PPE

 Gloves
 Disposable face masks
 Disposable goggles
 Medical clothes

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  Plastic cover for the feet or Shoes
 Factory should provide the following PPE and support structures for staff
 Face masks for all employees, complemented by training on how to use,
remove and properly dispose of personal protective equipment
 Collection of all used PPE in a separate waste bin
 Provide adequate PPE for security guards
 Monitoring by the task force, the SSL committee and the social care team of
the respective floor with the support of the medical team to verify that all
workers are using masks and all support staff are using mask and gloves
correctly
 How to use PPE correctly
 Before putting on PPE, wash your hands and wrists with an alcohol-based
scrub or soap and water for at least 20 seconds
 Replace the mask with a new one as soon as it is wet and do not reuse
disposable masks / PPE.
 To remove the mask: remove it from behind (do not touch the front of the
mask); immediately discard into a closed container; wash your hands with
alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water
 Cover the mouth and nose with the mask and make sure there are no gaps
between the face and the mask: inform workers that it could increase the risks
of spreading and shrinking of the masks as the masks cannot be used
efficiently due to the facial hair
 Avoid touching the mask while using it, especially the front of the mask; if
you do, avoid touching your face (especially your eyes) clean your hands with
an alcohol-based product or soap and water

 How to wash hands properly

 Wet your hands with safe running water
 Apply enough soap to cover wet hands
 Rinse thoroughly with running water
 Dry your hands with a clean, dry cloth, disposable towel or hand dryer, if
available.

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  Scrub all surfaces of the hands, including the back of the hands, between the
fingers and under the fingernails and wrists, for at least 20 seconds
 Wash your hands often, especially before and after eating after blowing your
nose, coughing or sneezing; go to the bathroom / toilet / latrine and whenever
your hands they are visibly dirty. If soap and water are not readily available,
use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 70% alcohol. Always wash
your hands with soap and water.

3.11 Preventive measure for child care facility

 Provide COVID-19 prevention training for care facility assistants and encourage their
use of PPE
 Provide a front hand washing spot or a convenient place of the childcare facility to
ensure proper hand washing before entering the nursery room.
 Provide adequate hand sanitizer / soap in the nursery bathroom and ensure frequent
hand washing.
 Change the clothes children wear by their resident and provide laundered clothes to
wear in the nursery room to reduce the risk of infection.
 Wash clothes with detergent and dry them properly in sunlight / dryer. Encourage
mothers to bring at least two clothes with them if the factory does not provide clothes
for the children.
 Check the temperature of children and caregivers using a thermal scanner.
 If mothers / babies feel uncomfortable / feverish / cold they may be discouraged to go
to the office / childcare to avoid further infections. Get paid leave for those days.
 If possible, the factory could provide a separate temporary room for insulation
 Provide a spot for hand washing in front of or a convenient location in nursing rooms
 Ensure frequent cleaning of bed sets (sheets, pillow cases, towels, etc.) and toys in the
room.

3.12 Precaution from COVID-19 during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Pregnant people should protect themselves from COVID-19

 Avoid people who are sick or who have been exposed to the virus.

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  Wash your hands often using soap and water or an alcohol-based hand
sanitizer.
 Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily.
Breastfeeding if you have COVID-19
Yes, Women with COVID-19 can breastfeed if they wish. They should
 Wash your hands before and after touching the baby
 Regularly clean and disinfect surfaces they have touched.
 Practice respiratory hygiene while feeding, wearing a mask if available

If you are sick and choose to express breast milk

 Express breast milk to establish and maintain milk production

 A dedicated breast pump should be provided.
 Wash your hands before touching any part of the pump or bottle and
before expressing breast milk
 After each use, clean all parts that come into contact with breast milk
 If possible, consider having someone who is healthy give the baby
expressed breast milk.

3.13 Safe Transportation guideline from COVID-19

The transport of goods, workers and personnel is important for the smooth operation of the
factory, at the same time representing a threat as they are potential transmitters of the virus.
In order to avoid the spread of the virus by means of transport and refuelling, the following
precautionary measures should be taken:

Transportation of goods
 The factory must ensure the disinfection of cargo containers prior to arrival in
the loading area.
 All incoming and outgoing vehicles are sterilized using detergents and
disinfectant sprays.
 The driver is isolated directly in the decontamination area
 Make sure that drivers walk individually to the disinfection areas.
 Raising awareness and precautionary measures among drivers about COVID-
19.

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  Notify the medical team immediately if any health symptoms appear on the
driver to participate in the necessary medical tests.
 COVID-19 virus awareness brochures are distributed to all drivers.
 All drivers must be equipped with personal protective equipment which is
stored in a special box.
Transportation of workers/ staff
 The number of passengers in the vehicle should not exceed 50% of its capacity
and should ensure a zigzag seating.
 Vehicles must be sterilized every day, especially doors and windows, handles
and all points of contact from inside and outside before each journey and after.
DO NOT disinfect when the passenger is in the vehicle.
 Each passenger must follow the hand cleaning measures when using the
transport
 The driver must disinfect himself before each trip
 Each vehicle should be equipped with a hand cleaning unit.
 Drivers must wear PPE.
 The COVID-19 transport coordinator / task team should ensure that all safety
procedures are followed up.

3.14 Protecting workers at community level from COVID-19

Due to the higher rents, most workers live in shared housing, which poses a greater risk of
contracting the COVID-19 virus. So factories should educate workers on how to protect their
family members or the people they live within the community or dormitory from COVID-19.

 Leave the unnecessary to work.

 Put your work clothes in the dirty clothes bag or wash them directly when you get
home
 Disinfect your phone, name tag or ID card, glasses and keys
 Handle any contaminated objects with care (footwear, work bag, work clothes)
 Wash your work clothes and the bag of soiled clothes with detergent or soap
 Leave your work shoes outside the home.
 Keep your clothes and shoes at home in a clean, washable bag, separate from your
work clothes.

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  Take a shower right after you get home.
 Do not leave the house if it is for urgent reasons.
 Social gatherings and face-to-face meetings in the neighbourhood should be avoided.
 Use simple social distancing tactics like replacing hugs and handshakes with
alternatives like saying hello or smile.

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 Chapter: 04

Finding, Recommendation and Isolation,

Conclusion
Finding

Most of the 4.1 million RMG workers in Bangladesh, mostly women, are affected by corona
virus problems. According to BGMEA, approximately 2,916 offices reopened between 26-28
April 2020, although many working women remain inadequate due to lack of transportation
to Dhaka through them cities. Ten years ago, industry estimates put the percentage of women
in the workforce at 80 percent, but that number has fell to 61 percent.

This decline could be a sign that the clothing industry is not providing attractive or safe
environments for working women, especially those who are pregnant, breastfeeding or
having children age 10 years. This shows that Bangladesh is in urgent need of child safety
services for all occupations.

Some clothing workers have no easy knowledge of corona virus infection and live in densely
populated areas. In many communities they go through their daily lives as in the past,
avoiding the thought of the epidemic spreading.

In Bangladesh 22 percent of the population lives in poverty, and about 1 in 10 workers live
on the equivalent of less than two US dollars a day. Half a month of work clothes is USD 96
the moon.

The government has announced fiscal measures, the first of a series of targets to increase
exports and provide more than USD 580 million to help reduce the impact of closures. The
money is distributed on the loan at 2 percent interest for 6 months free. Most importantly,
however, government support does not seem to be helping the economy survive globally in
recent times.

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Recommendation and Isolation

The factory should have a screening system for the COVID-19 Rapid Identification
System;
Prepare a separate room for containment in case workers suspect or need to consult
with internal medical personnel. These quarantine areas must be isolated from
production floors, medical premises and common areas
The employer must limit the number of personnel entering the isolation areas and
protect workers in close contact with (i.e. within six feet of) a person who is ill or who
have prolonged / repeated contact with such persons using additional technical and
administrative controls , safe work practices and PPE
The employer should contact the COVID-19 hotline numbers for the necessary
diagnosis of suspicious workers.
In the event that a confirmed case is found, the factory should provide workers with a
permit and appropriate self-quarantine advice. The following points should clearly
explain and advise following during self-quarantine:
 Don't leave your home
 Don't allow visitors
 Only family members who care for the person suspected or confirmed of
having COVID-19 should stay home.
 Separate from other people in the family. Use face masks, if you have one,
when you are in the same room with other people, to protect them
 Use separate towels, cutlery, glasses, bedding, or any other household items
commonly shared in the family environment
The employer must inform the competent authorities (e.g. Department of Labour)
about confirmed cases

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Conclusion

The Corona Virus pandemic is now a major concern for the whole world. It has already
brought down the world economy and hit various sectors as well. It will take a few years to
return to the former normal situation for countries. By maintaining adequate health and
awareness measures, the effect of the outbreak can be reduced. The government needs to
spend more in research and development to invent the vaccine and be alert to imminent
threats like this one. The health sector should also be reorganized with better facilities and
better technology that we can afford. To deal with any unexpected event like the crown, the
government would have to create a special wing for Human Virile. The garment sector
contributes the most to export earnings, so it can transform Bangladesh's economy now.
However, some companies are paying back their debt recently, the amount of order
cancellations is so high that factories can't give employer payments and are losing their jobs,
which will increase our unemployment rate by the day. day. Many families are facing the
difficulty of surviving this situation which mainly depends on this sector. To increase the
economic line, the government of Bangladesh, BGMEA and BKMEA with some industries
are trying to meet the basic needs of workers and introduce subsidies for various issues.
Garment workers must be paid as soon as possible considering their economic status. After
ensuring health safety, the government should reopen the factories to continue production and
the authorities should get in touch with the buyer and supplier to make up for the industry's
lost market immediately.

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