The call comes amid raising concerns as several factories in Bangladesh also resumed operations on Sunday, a month after a nationwide lockdown. “As some industries begin to slowly resume operations, the ILO has developed a three-pronged strategy to ensure a safer return to work in the context of Bangladesh. The first step is the adoption of several safety and health measures at work based on dialogue between employers and workers, and a shared understanding of coronavirus risks," said Tuomo Poutiainen, country director of ILO Bangladesh. Workers entering the factory through a ‘disinfection tunnel’ installed to protect them from the coronavirus. “It’s only by implementing occupational safety and health measures that we can protect the lives of workers, their families and the larger communities, ensure work continuity and economic survival,” Ryder added.

Source: bd News24 April 28, 2020 21:45 UTC