Safety provision undar the Bangladesh labour Act 2006

Safety provision undar the Bangladesh labour Act 2006

by Eurid All Muttakim -
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The occupational health, hygiene and safety refers mainly to needs of workers of industries.The main laws related to occupational health & safety in this country is The Bangladesh Labour Code, 2006.Bangladesh Labour Law provides some provisions in Safety in section (61-78A).The Act of Safety mentioned regarding -

Section 61 Safety of building and machinery.

Section 62 Precaution as to fire

Section 63 Fencing of machinery

Section 64 Work on or near machinery in motion.

Section 65 Striking gear and devices for cutting off power supply.

Section 66 Automatic machines

Section 67 Casing of new machinery.

Section 68 Cranes and other lifting machinery.

Section 69 Hoists and lifts

Section 70 Revolving machinery

Section 71 Pressure plant

Section 72 Floors, stairs and passages

Section 73 Pits, sumps, tunnel mouths

Section 74 Excessive weights

Section 75 Protection of eyes

Section 76 Power to ascertain defective parts to test their stability.

Section 77 Precautionary measures against dangerous fumes.

Section 78 Explosive or inflammable gas, dust

Section 78A Requirements to use personal safety equipments.