For standardization of Occupational Health & Safety aspects among BGMEA Member factories followings are recommended for implementation:
To examine and verify report of the soil test and the structural design as regards to suitability for factory purpose.
To remove Telephone Tower or any unauthorized Installations built over factory rooftop.
To shift Generator from rooftop/upper floors to the ground floor as per recommendation of engineer and to keep 25% of rooftop open and free.
To check and examine regularly Electric Load, Wiring and Safety of such equipment.
To keep all the stairs free for easy and convenient entry and exit to and from the factory floors at all time. No goods/materials are to be kept on the stairs/passage, which might cause obstruction for free movement of personnels.
Factory must keep all the Gates open during working hours of the factory.
To check Fire Alarm and Emergency Light at regular intervals for its operability/serviceability.
To arrange required number of Fire Extinguisher, ensure sufficient water in hydrant and install hose-reel and other related equipment serviceable for use.
To give access to officials of BGMEA Fire Safety Cell for monitoring all safety aspects and to permit them to conduct fire drill.
Factory to hold Fire Drill as per rule and keep records of all such activities conducted by BGMEA Safety Cell.
To keep trained Fire Fighting personnel of Dept of Fire Service and Civil Defense/Safety Cell, BGMEA to combat fire occurrences.
To bring security aspect under CCTV surveillance.
To introduce and implement Workers’ Service Books, if not done as yet.
To activate Workers Database with link to Central Database of BGMEA.
Secretary General