Safety and health at work in Bangladesh

Although little research has taken place in Bangladesh on occupational injuries and diseases, it is internationally recognized that most occupational deaths and injuries are entirely preventable, and could be avoided if employers and workers took simple initiatives to reduce hazards and risks at the workplace.
The ILO is working with the Government, employers’ and workers’ organizations in Bangladesh to foster a preventative safety and health culture by strengthening national occupational safety and health (OSH) systems, which include developing policies and frameworks on OSH, reinforcing labour inspection and governance, facilitating training on OSH, and conducting national OSH campaigns.