Comparative Study on the Perception of Factory HR and Workers on OSH Practices: A Case Study on the Selected Factories in Bangladesh

Mst. Nusrat Jahan, Meheraz Zannat, Sabrina Shahrin Swarna, Homayra Mehnaz Himi, Nishat Rabea, Kazi Mamunur Rashid and Aurpan Hore
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Mst. Nusrat Jahan: Department of Textile Engineering, BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology, Bangladesh
Meheraz Zannat: Department of Sciences (Statistics), BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology, Bangladesh
Sabrina Shahrin Swarna: Department of Textile Engineering, Cukurova University, Turkey and Department of Textile Engineering Management, Bangladesh University of Textiles, Bangladesh.
Homayra Mehnaz Himi: Department of Textile Engineering & Management, BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology, Bangladesh
Nishat Rabea: Department of Textile Engineering & Management, BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology, Bangladesh
Kazi Mamunur Rashid: Department of Textile Engineering & Management, BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology, Bangladesh
Aurpan Hore: Department of Textile Engineering, BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology, Bangladesh

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Abstract: It is well known that the Ready-made garment industry in Bangladesh is one of the biggest contributors to national economic growth and employment. Regarding, it is really necessary to ensure proper safety and security and do everything that is required to protect employees and workers of this sector. Though legal frameworks designed to protect workers, occupational safety and health (OSH) compliance remains a persistent challenge in many factories. This study focused on the health and safety compliance practices in garment factories, guided by legal requirements under the Bangladesh Labour Act 2006 (with amendment 2013) and made a comparative analysis based on the responses between the factory management and corresponding workers. Two structured questionnaires were prepared for this purpose and five factories were selected for the survey according to the convenience sampling. Five factory employers (mainly HR) and 28 workers from the same factories participated in that survey. This study used descriptive statistics and found proper ventilation to medical facilities, fencing machinery to eye protection, the presence of safety officers, etc. But continuous inspection, workload pressure, reporting accidental incidents, etc need more consciousness to ensure safety and health policies. Despite the fact that regulatory frameworks are intended to safeguard workers, many factories continue to struggle with occupational safety and health compliance. A collaborative approach, then, should be taken by the factory and workers to step forward, focusing on the betterment of the workplace.

Keywords: Bangladesh Labour Act 2006 (amended in 2013); Occupational safety and health compliance (OSH); Ready-made garment (RMG) factory-workers perception (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026-07-01
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Published in European Journal of Management, Economics and Business, 2026, 3 (4), pp.31-46. ⟨10.59324/ejmeb.2026.3(4).03⟩

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DOI: 10.59324/ejmeb.2026.3(4).03

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