scholarly journals HEALTH AND OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY FOR FEMALE WORKFORCE OF GARMENT INDUSTRIES IN BANGLADESH

1970 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Akhter ◽  
A.F.M. Salahuddin ◽  
M. Iqbal ◽  
ABMA Malek ◽  
N. Jahan
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Working Condition ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Development Indicators ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Global Context ◽  
Female Workers ◽  
Industry Environment ◽  
Fire Accident

It is the advantage to outsourcing of supply chains that opened up a new door of economic emancipation for Bangladesh. The readymade garments (RMG) of Bangladesh emerge as value chain member of European, USA cloth merchants and retails. Many of them are found economic justification in outsourcing production function to Bangladesh. RMG sector of Bangladesh responded to this outsourcing demand quite successfully. The overwhelming success of the RMG sector of Bangladesh has moved its status in the global context in terms of economic and social development indicators. Despite the challenge that lies ahead, Bangladesh performed well in terms of realizing benefit of economic globalization, particularly its RMG sector. This paper discusses in brief the problem of health and safety issues of female workforce of garment industries in Bangladesh based upon the industry environment, their residential environment, working condition, age, problem of health, causes of diseases, causes of fire accident and their medical facilities.Key Words: Female Workers; Health; Disease; Fire and Safety.DOI: 10.3329/jme.v41i1.5364Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Vol. ME 41, No. 1, June 2010 65-70

scholarly journals Occupational Health and Safety Performance in High-Rise Building Projects in Pakistan: A Systematic Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 99
Author(s):  
Muhammad Tarique Lakhiar ◽  
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Muhammad Tahir Lakhiar ◽  
Abd Halid Abdullah ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Building Industry ◽  
Construction Sector ◽  
Building Projects ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
High Rise ◽  
High Rise Building ◽  
Qualitative Approaches

The building industry contributed an impressive share in Pakistan's growth sector, where the construction industry contributes almost 2.74% of the GDP of Pakistan. In most metropolitan cities, the trend of building multi-story structures is at increase. However, this construction industry is a prominent accident-prone industry where laborers generally work in an unsafe environment. These projects suffer from fatal and non-fatal accidents as labor health and security are not a prime aim in the construction industry despite all employees still dealing with safety issues. This research examines the Occupational safety and health (OSH) performance in High-rise building projects in Pakistan. This review focuses on adopting qualitative approaches, using the comprehensive literature approach for seeking current practice in health and safety and OHS laws in Pakistan's building industry. Finally, it proposes a realistic strategy for developing a safe environment at workplaces. Research indicates that Pakistan's construction sector should consider workers' safety as a priority, update and enforce safety laws at the workplace to enrich OHS conditions in the Pakistani construction sector.

scholarly journals Sufferings in silence: Violence against female workers in the ready-made garment industry in Bangladesh: A qualitative exploration

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 174550651989130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sadika Akhter ◽  
Shannon Rutherford ◽  
Cordia Chu
Keyword(s):  
Health And Safety ◽  
Garment Industry ◽  
Workplace Health ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Female Workers ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Garment Factories ◽  
Violence In The Workplace ◽  
Qualitative Exploration

Introduction: Despite the improved safety of the ready-made garment industry in Bangladesh since 2013, other workplace health and safety issues in the ready-made garment industry continue, especially violence towards female workers. This article examines this violence as well as the social norms and attitudes of key stakeholders underpinning it. Methods: Data were collected in four ready-made garment factories in Bangladesh through in-depth interviews, focus group discussions with female workers and key-informant interviews with different stakeholders, along with factory observations. Results: Findings were analysed thematically. Female workers described personal experience of violence in the workplace: physical and verbal abuse, constant pressure, other personal restrictions and withholding of pay. They did not make complaints for fear of losing their jobs. Supervisors characterized the women as ‘disobedient,’ ‘uncooperative’ and ‘unwilling’ to work and viewed their behaviour as acceptable. Other stakeholders ignored these problems. Conclusion: Finally, this study suggests how the findings encourage action to prevent violence in the workplace in order to address the emerging occupational health problems in Bangladesh.

A Review of Occupational Safety and Health Management Principles With Reference to the Needs of the Shipbuilding and Offshore Construction Industries: A Client Point of View

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tania da Silva Barboza ◽  
Edmilson Soares Medeiros
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Integrated Management ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Oil Companies

Accidents related to production, processing, storage and transportation of oil and its by-products have been studied extensively because of their social and environmental impacts. However, researchers have largely ignored accidents related to the construction of oil facilities, perhaps because such accidents involve a small group of people and result in smaller-scale environmental impacts. In this paper we discuss the major potential risks in every phase of an offshore unit construction. We identified the limitations of traditional safety management systems in coping with the critical problems related to safety issues. Many companies are using integrated management systems as the major tools to control risk. Such systems cover health, safety and environmental issues (HSE). PETROBRAS, the largest Brazilian oil company and one of the leading oil companies in the world, has adopted the HSE system. The system focuses on employee participation in implementation of the HSE system. We highlight leader commitment as one of the keys to good results. In many cases, management commitment is low, implying a need to convince them of the importance of health and safety performance to the future prosperity of their company. Contractual directives are baselines to build good relationships during the project. Another relevant point is to demand a management system like OHSAS 18001 from contractors. Awareness of health risks is generally below that of safety risks and emphasis should be placed on increasing understanding of the causes.

scholarly journals THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH (K3) AND MOTIVATION WITH EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AT PT. SARANA BANDAR NASIONAL SURABAYA

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Afif Subarkah ◽  
Hermin Tridayanti
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Occupational Health And Safety ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
The Relationship

With the various demands regarding occupational health and safety issues, companies must be able to fulfill their responsibilities in protecting employees by carrying out occupational health and safety programs. It is only natural that the workforce also plays an active role and takes responsibility for the implementation of programs for the maintenance and improvement of welfare for the realization of good protection for workers and their families. So, not only the company is responsible for this problem, but employees must also take an active role in this to achieve common welfare. Based on the description above, the purpose of this study aims to determine the relationship between K3 and Motivation with Employee Performance at PT. Surabaya National Airport Facility. The population used in this study are employees of PT. Sarana Bandar Nasional Surabaya with samples taken were 40 respondents. The research model uses Spearman rank correlation to test the significance of the hypothesis. Based on data analysis and discussion of the research results that have been stated, it can be concluded that the following questions are answered: Occupational safety and health have a moderate relationship with employee performance. Motivation has a strong relationship with employee performance.

Occupational Safety for Nurses

2021 ◽  
pp. 370-372
Author(s):  
Sanjay Kumar Kulchania
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Style ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Communicable Disease ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Management Intervention ◽  
Workplace Stressors ◽  
Hbv Vaccination

Occupational hazards have a deleterious effect on the individuals health and safety as well as organizational effectiveness. The occupational safety issues may broadly be studied under two headings viz. Physical and psychological aspects. Physical aspects of occupational health related to the occupational environment and include injuries, accidents, ergonomic problems, physical hazards, chemical substances, communicable disease and violence in the workplace and Psychological aspect are lack of reward, workload, staffing, role conflict, role ambiguity, meeting emotional needs of the patient, leadership style and professional conflict as the main sources of stress on nurses. To overcome these issues there are few strategies such as The Factories Act,1948, The Employees State Insurance Act, 1948, Role of TNAI and Stress Management Intervention Programmes (SMI) are applied. Except that the nurse administrative has to implement the universal precautions, protective personnel equipment and compulsory HBV vaccination, needleless delivery system and non latex gloves, periodic breaks, safe working environment and safe patient lifting devices etc. Organizations must consider what they can do to eliminate occupational physical problems, workplace stressors. This will necessarily result in improved well-being of the individual as well as increased effectiveness of the organization.

scholarly journals US long-haul truck driver health demands integrated approach

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 378-397 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam Hege ◽  
Michael Perko ◽  
Yorghos Apostolopoulos ◽  
Sevil Sönmez ◽  
Robert Strack
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Critical Discussion ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Health Demands ◽  
Haul Truck

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a review of both occupational safety and health (OSH) and worksite health promotion (WHP) efforts targeted at long-haul truck drivers (LHTDs) and to identify strengths and weaknesses to inform future interventions and/or policy changes. Design/methodology/approach Review of the literature was done to identify theoretical and methodological approaches frequently used for protecting and promoting the health and well-being of LHTDs. Findings Health and safety issues impacting LHTDs are complex and naturally interrelated. Historically, the majority of approaches to the health and safety of LHTDs have emphasized the safety side and there has been a lack of comprehensive and integrated WHP/OSH attempts. Originality/value The literature pertaining to LHTD health has expanded in recent years, but intervention and policy efforts have had limited success. Several scholars have discussed the need for integrating WHP/OSH efforts for LHTD health, but have not actually provided a description or a framework of what it entails in which the authors provide a conclusion to the review of the literature. The authors provide a critical discussion regarding a collaborative approach focused on National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health’s Total Worker Health model. The integration further promotes an advancement of theoretical and methodological strategies.

scholarly journals ENSURING HEALTH AND SAFETY IN PETROLEUM BUILT ENVIRONMENT: THE CASE OF SRI LANKA

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
T.M.A.S. Thennakoon ◽  
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H. Mallawaarachchi ◽  
R.M.D.I.M. Rathnayake ◽  
Lalith De Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Built Environment ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
National Fire Protection Association ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Petroleum Products ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
And Storage ◽  
Health And Safety Issues ◽  
Storage Facilities

The petroleum-built environment is an important area of concern, which mainly includes refinery and storage facilities. Since its hazardous nature leading unexpected accidents and disasters, the safety of petroleum-built environment has become a vital requirement to eliminate the hazards associated with the petroleum process. However, a comprehensive study on safe handling of petroleum products in Sri Lanka is not reported so far. Hence, this study aimed at enhancing the health and safety in handling process of petroleum products in refinery and storage facilities. A comprehensive literature review was initially conducted on the petroleum products handling process, and national and international safety guidelines. Case study method was used since this study requires an in-depth investigation. Two prominent cases for refinery and storage facilities were studied to collect the data. Content analysis technique was used to analyse the data. The findings revealed that Factories Ordinance, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Guideline, Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series (OHSAS) standard, and National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Guideline are commonly considered in ensuring health and safety of petroleum-built environment. Further, the chronic deceases in lungs and heart, cancers, high noise generation, unwillingness to use personal protective equipment (PPE), bowser and wagon accidents, fuel fire risk, pipeline leakages, and water and soil pollution were highlighted as common health and safety issues in refinery and storage. Finally, various strategies were proposed to overcome the identified health and safety issues ensuring the health and safety of petroleum-built environment.

Study on Value Chain Formation and Risks of High-End Oriented Nanomaterial Industry

2011 ◽  
Vol 236-238 ◽  
pp. 1966-1969
Author(s):  
Jian Ling Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Risk Mitigation ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Chain Formation ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Industry Chain ◽  
Scientific Innovation ◽  
Risk Management Process ◽  
Health And Safety Issues

Nanotechnology has the potential to stimulate scientific innovation, promote traditional material industry chain to develop towards high-end direction and greatly benefit the society. In the process of value chain formation and operation, the value chain risks of high-end oriented nanomaterial industry associated with ecological and social environment, health, and safety issues cannot be ignored, however. Value chain formation and risks in high-end oriented nanomaterial industry are studied, and value chain risk management process for risk mitigation and loss prevention has also been put forward.

scholarly journals Health and Safety among open - pit mining industry: Current situation and recommendations

2020 ◽  
Vol 61 (5) ◽  
pp. 134-142
Author(s):  
Tho Anh Nguyen ◽  
Bich Ngoc Nguyen ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Occupational Injury ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Open Pit ◽  
Open Pit Mining ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Development History

Mining industry has long development history and is among the most developed industry contributed to the economy of the country. Working in the sector is also considered as heavy and hazardous duty. The Law on Occupational Safety and Hygiene was passed and enacted in 2016, and different sub - law guiding documents were developed to regulate about working environment and risk control solution required for all industries especially for risky industry like mining. However, implementation and enforcement of Law was still inadequte. This review report aims to discuss about current situation of health and safety issues among the sector and to propose some possible solutions. Reults show that number of accidents and number of deaths was increasing. Prevalence of silicosis and hearing imparement among workers in the sector was among top ranking industries. It was recommended that monitoring, supervision and enforcement should be invested properly. Different technologies and innovations should also be applied on reducing the risk of occupational injury and diseases.

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