Handout - Health & Hygiene, Safety (OHS), Welfare

Bangladesh – German Development Cooperation
Social Standards
December 2007
PROGRESS (promotion of social, environmental and production standards in the ready-made garment sector) is a joint program of the Bangladesh
Ministry of Commerce and the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), implemented by GTZ.
1 Address: House 10 C, Road 90, Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh. Tel: +880 2 9887567, Fax: + 88028823099, E-mail: progress@gtz.de, 1 Website: www.gtz.de
PROGRESS’ Component on Social and Environmental Compliance, implemented by GFA Consulting Group
Topics Covered
• Health & Hygiene

• Safety (Occupational Health & Safety)
• Welfare
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Health & Hygiene
3
Health & Hygiene
Work environment
The factory should provide a safe and

healthy work environment to prevent
accident and injury.
4
Health & Hygiene
Contribution to health care
The factory should make a responsible

contribution to the health care needs
of their employees.
5
Health & Hygiene
Cleanliness
As per section 51 of the Bangladesh Labour

Law 2006, every establishment shall be kept
clean and free from effluvia arising from any
drain, privy or other nuisance.
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Health & Hygiene
Ventilation & Temperature
As per section 52 of the Bangladesh Labour Law

2006, effective and suitable provisions shall be
made in every establishment for securing and
maintaining in every workroom adequate
ventilation by the circulation of fresh air.
As per OSHA Standards a factory needs to be well ventilated and the temperature should
not be less than 60 degree, and not more than 86 degree Fahrenheit.
Reference: Phillips Van-Heusen Vendor Guidelines
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Health & Hygiene
Dust and Fume

2006, in every establishment in which, due to
manufacturing processes, there is given off any
dust or fume or other impurity of such a nature
and to such an extent that it is likely to be
injurious or offensive to the workers effective
measures shall be taken to prevent its
accumulation in any workroom and its
inhalation by workers. If necessary, an exhaust
appliance needs to be installed for this
purpose.
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Health & Hygiene

Disposal of wastes and effluents
As per section 54 of the Bangladesh Labour Law 2006, effective arrangements
shall be made in every establishment for disposal of wastes and effluents due to
the manufacturing process carried on therein.
Artificial humidification
As per section 55 of the Bangladesh Labour Law 2006, in any establishment in
which the humidity of the air is artificially increased, the water used for the
purpose shall be taken from a public supply, or other source of drinking water,
or shall be effectively purified before it is so used.
9
Health & Hygiene

Overcrowding

Law 2006, no workroom in any
establishment shall be overcrowded to
such an extent that it may cause injuries
to the workers employed therein.
10
Health & Hygiene

Lighting

Law 2006, in every part of an
establishment where workers are working
or passing, there shall be provided and
maintained sufficient and suitable lighting,
natural or artificial or both.
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Health & Hygiene

Lighting
Lights should be uniform and between 50-60

foot candle (500-600 Lux) in sewing, cutting
and inspection sections.
12
Health & Hygiene

Sound
The sound level should not be above 85

decibels for a constant period otherwise
workers have to be provided with ear plugs.
13
Health & Hygiene

Drinking water
As per section 58 of the Bangladesh Labour Law 2006,

in every establishment effective arrangements shall
be made to provide and maintain a sufficient supply
of pure drinking water at a suitable point and
conveniently situated for all workers.
All points shall be legibly marked ‘Drinking Water’ in

Bengali.
Where there are 250 or more workers during the hot

weather, provisions shall be made for cooling the
drinking water.
Oral dehydration therapy shall be provided for those

workers who work near machinery creating excessive
heat.
14
Health & Hygiene

Latrines and urinals

2006, sufficient latrines and urinals of prescribed
types shall be provided conveniently situated and
accessible to workers at all times while they are
in the establishment.
Such latrines and urinals shall be provided

separately for male and female workers.
15
Health & Hygiene

Spitoons
As per section 60 of Bangladesh Labour Law

2006, in every establishment there shall be
provided a sufficient number of dust bins and
spittoons at convenient places which shall be
maintained in a clean and hygienic condition.
16
Health & Hygiene

Uniform lighting & aisle marking
17
Health & Hygiene

Uniform lighting & aisle marking
18
Health & Hygiene

Example of a clean toilet
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Health & Hygiene

Example of a clean toilet
20
Health & Hygiene

Workers’ washing room
21
Health & Hygiene

Hand dryer in workers’ washing room
22
Health & Hygiene

Provision for drinking water
23
Safety (OHS)
24
Safety
Safety of buildings and machinery
As per section 61 of the Bangladesh Labour Law 2006, if it appears to the

inspector that any building or any part of the walkways, machinery or plant
in an establishment is in such a condition that it is dangerous to human life
or safety, s/he may issue an order to the employer in writing, specifying
the measures which in his / her opinion should be adopted, and which must
be carried out before a specified date.
25
Safety
Fire precaution

Law 2006, every establishment shall provide
each floor with:
- at least one alternative stairway
connecting each floor as means of escape
in case of fire; and
- fire-fighting apparatus as may be
prescribed by rules.
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Safety
Fire precaution
- A yellow box or other marking should be

in front of all fire fighting equipments,
control panels, exits and potential fire
source areas indicating areas to be kept
clear at all times.
- Fire evacuation plan to be posted on the

exits of each floor of the factory.
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Safety
Fire precaution
- There should be at least two exits in every room at opposite sides.

- Exits should be clearly marked, unobstructed and unlocked and easy to
open.
- Fire drills have to be conducted once every month.
- There should be battery operated fire alarms on each floors and
emergency lights placed above exits and stairwells.
- The ratio of fire extinguisher should not be less than 01 per 1000 square
feet and traveling distance from work station to extinguishers should not
be more than 75 feet.
- Fire extinguishers should be of appropriate size so that the workers can lift
it properly. Extinguishers should be checked periodically.
- Fire extinguishers locations should be marked properly and fire
extinguisher operation instructions should be posted with extinguishers in
local language.
28
Safety
Fire precaution
Extinguisher placement, floor marking for

extinguisher, electrical panels and aisle marking
29
Safety
Fire precaution
Extinguisher placement & marking
30
Safety
Fire precaution
Gong Bell IPS Backup Fire Alarm Switch
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Safety
Types of fire
Class A - Wood, paper, cloth, trash;

Class B - Flammable liquids, oil, gas, grease;
Class C - Electrical, energized electrical equipment;
Class D / E - Combustible metals.
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Safety
When to fight a fire
- Remember to keep an exit to your

back
- Only fight a fire in the incipient

stage
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Safety
When NOT to fight a fire
NEVER fight a fire if any of the following applies:
- You don’t have the proper extinguisher or

equipment
- The fire has spread beyond its point of origin
- Your instincts tell you to GET OUT
34
Safety
Emergency Procedures
- Pull nearest alarm station

- Immediately evacuate the building
If you hear an alarm

DO NOT
assume it is a drill,
your life may depend on it
35
Safety (OHS)
Material handling and storage
Raw materials and finished products should

be handled and transported safely and
should be kept clean to avoid accidents.
36
Safety (OHS)
Material storage
37
Safety (OHS)
Material storage
38
Safety (OHS)
Material handling and storage
39
Safety (OHS)
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)

is designed to prevent or lessen the
severity of injuries to the workers.
- The employer must assess the

workplace and determine what
hazards may necessitate the use of
PPE before assigning PPE to workers.
40
Safety (OHS)
- The factory must provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) free of

cost.
- The factory must train workers on the importance and the use of PPE.
41
Safety (OHS)
What needs to be protected?
– Head;
– Eyes;
– Face;
– Ears;
– Lungs;
– Hands;
– Feet;
– Skin;
– Clothing, etc.
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Safety (OHS)
- Safety Glasses: Primary protectors

which intend to shield the eyes from
a variety of hazards;
- Goggles: Primary protectors which
intend to shield the eyes against
flying fragments, objects, large
chips, and particles;
- Face Shields: Secondary protectors
which intend to protect the entire
face against exposure to hazards.
43
Safety (OHS)
Personal protective
equipment (PPE)
It has been estimated that

almost 20% of all disabling
accidents on the job involve
the hands
44
Safety (OHS)
- Compression Injuries: Heavy

machinery, equipment and
other objects can roll over
your feet. The result of these
types of accidents are often
broken or crushed bones.
- Injuries from Spills and
Splashes: Liquids such as
acids, caustics and molten
metals can spill into your
shoes and boots. These
hazardous materials can
cause chemical and heat
burns.
45
Safety (OHS)
Respiratory protection
46
Safety (OHS)
Use of masks, apron, gloves, caps and ear muffs
47
Safety (OHS)
Metal Mesh Gloves Ear Muff
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Welfare
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Welfare
First aid appliances and safety record book

2006, the number of first aid boxes or cupboards
shall be at least one for every 150 workers
ordinarily employed in the establishment.

2006, every establishment having at least
twenty five workers shall maintain a safety
record book and safety board.
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Welfare
Washing facilities
As per section 91 of the Bangladesh Labour Law 2006,

in every establishment adequate and suitable facilities
for washing and bathing shall be provided and
maintained for the workers therein.
Separate and adequately screened facilities shall be
provided for the use of male and female workers. Such
facilities shall be conveniently accessible and shall be
kept clean.
51
Welfare
Canteens and shelters

Law 2006, in every establishment wherein
more than one hundred workers are
ordinarily employed, there shall be
provided an adequate number of canteens
for the use of the workers.

Law 2006, in every establishment wherein
more than fifty workers are ordinarily
employed, adequate and suitable shelter
or rest rooms shall be provided and
maintained. A suitable lunch room, with
provision for drinking water, where
workers can eat meals brought by them,
shall be provided and maintained for the
use of the workers.
52
Welfare
Room for children
As per section 94 of Bangladesh Labour Law

2006, every establishment having at least forty
female workers shall provide and maintain a
suitable room or rooms for children under the
age of six years.
53
Welfare
First aid box with first aid policy
54
Welfare
Medical room
55
Welfare
Medicine cupboard
56
Welfare
Poster on health awareness
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Thank You
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Bangladesh – German Development Cooperation

• Health & Hygiene

Health & Hygiene

Health & Hygiene

The factory should provide a safe and

Health & Hygiene

Contribution to health care

The factory should make a responsible

Health & Hygiene

As per section 51 of the Bangladesh Labour

Health & Hygiene

Ventilation & Temperature

As per section 52 of the Bangladesh Labour Law

Reference: Phillips Van-Heusen Vendor Guidelines

Health & Hygiene

Dust and Fume

As per section 53 of the Bangladesh Labour Law

Health & Hygiene

Health & Hygiene

As per section 56 of the Bangladesh Labour

Health & Hygiene

As per section 57 of the Bangladesh Labour

Health & Hygiene

Lights should be uniform and between 50-60

Reference: Phillips Van-Heusen Vendor Guidelines

Health & Hygiene

The sound level should not be above 85

Reference: Phillips Van-Heusen Vendor Guidelines

Health & Hygiene

As per section 58 of the Bangladesh Labour Law 2006,

All points shall be legibly marked ‘Drinking Water’ in

Where there are 250 or more workers during the hot

Oral dehydration therapy shall be provided for those

Health & Hygiene

As per section 59 of the Bangladesh Labour Law

Such latrines and urinals shall be provided

Health & Hygiene

As per section 60 of Bangladesh Labour Law

Health & Hygiene

Health & Hygiene

Health & Hygiene

Health & Hygiene

Health & Hygiene

Health & Hygiene

Health & Hygiene

As per section 61 of the Bangladesh Labour Law 2006, if it appears to the

As per section 62 of the Bangladesh Labour

- A yellow box or other marking should be

- Fire evacuation plan to be posted on the

- There should be at least two exits in every room at opposite sides.

Extinguisher placement, floor marking for

Gong Bell IPS Backup Fire Alarm Switch

Class A - Wood, paper, cloth, trash;

- Remember to keep an exit to your

- Only fight a fire in the incipient

NEVER fight a fire if any of the following applies:

- You don’t have the proper extinguisher or

- The fire has spread beyond its point of origin

- Your instincts tell you to GET OUT

- Pull nearest alarm station

If you hear an alarm

Raw materials and finished products should

- Personal protective equipment (PPE)