The readymade garments industry has played a pioneering role in the development of industrial sector of Bangladesh. Availability of labor and quality products has made this sector as the largest export earner of the country. It has significant contribution towards the growth of Gross domestic product (GDP). However, this sector has always been criticized for the health, hygiene and safety concern of the workers. Recent tragedy in the garments sector has made it urgent to think about the health, hygiene and safety issues of the worker working in this sector as they are moving the wheels of our economy. This study deals with the thorough investigation with the most vital health hygiene and safety issues mentioned in the Labor act 2006 as the authors are highly interested to observe the compliance scenario of these provisions. We found , some of the provisions are partly complied such as overtime payment, drinking water facilities and so on. Most of the provisions are not complied properly; such as cleanliness, safety measure, canteen and food facilities. We conclude that some of the provisions are complied with laws, but the overall picture is not satisfactory at all.
CHAPTER V
HEALTH AND HYGIENE
51. Cleanliness.- Every establishment shall be kept clean and free from
effluvia arising from any drain, privy or any other nuisance, and in particular-
(a) the dirt and refuge shall be removed daily by sweeping in a suitable
manner from the floors, work-rooms, staircases and passages of theregister prescribed by rules.
52. Ventilation and temperature- Arrangements for adequate ventilation
shall be made for securing and maintaining circulation of fresh air in every work-
room of every establishment.
(2) Suitable measures shall be taken to keep the temperature in every such rooms.
54. Disposal of wastes and effluents
55. Artificial humidification.
56.Overcrowding
57.Lighting
58.potable water
59.Toilets and washrooms.
60. Dustbin and spittoon.