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April 25, 2017

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Fourth anniversary of the Rana Plaza collapse

The fourth anniversary of a factory collapse in Bangladesh is a reminder of the need for continued efforts to protect workers in the ready-made garment industry, says IOSH.

Rana Plaza building collapseWhile the Institution have recognised that much work has been done in the wake of the Rana Plaza disaster, which claimed the lives of more than 1,100 people, lives are still being put at risk in supply chain factories across the globe and IOSH believe more action is needed.

Richard Jones, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at IOSH, said: “Four years on, it’s important to continue building on the progress made, conscious of the scale of the task still ahead.

“We need ongoing and joint commitment to ensure Bangladesh working conditions are made safe, healthy and sustainable. IOSH is pleased to support health and safety training for trainers and grass-root workers – vital for industries worldwide.

“We also need improved due diligence and transparency to help safeguard vulnerable people in supply chains across the globe.”

The Rana Plaza building in Dhaka collapsed on 24 April 2013, badly injuring some 2,500 people in addition to the death toll.

Following the disaster, a number of initiatives were started to prevent similar tragedies, which have been supported by IOSH. These included the Bangladesh Accord for Fire and Building Safety, a legally-binding agreement that requires signatories and their contract factory managers to address serious risks affecting two million workers in their factories.

 

 

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