STUDY OF AIR FLOW AND TEMPERATURE ON OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH: A STUDY ON DELMAS APPARELS (PVT.) LTD

Abstract

The ready-made garments (RMG) sector has a superior prospect than any other sectors in Bangladesh in terms of employment and foreign currency earnings thereby reduce poverty and making a major role to the national economy. More than 81% of Bangladesh’s export earnings come from the readymade garment industry. However, working condition of workers is not pleasant. Moreover, workers suffer various kinds of diseases due to lack of ventilation and unhealthy thermal condition. Workers are more productive in a positive environment. The research analyzed the problem/issue of ventilation and thermal aspects that effects on health. The study will also explore the relationship among and thermal aspects and existing thermal condition. Geographically, this study focuses on the Chittagong, and can be considered as a contribution to understanding ventilation issue of RMG buildings in Bangladesh. However, the findings may be relevant for other cities as well. A range of distinctive questionnaires survey and related environmental data will be collected from garments, workers, from Delmas Apparels (PVT) ltd located at CEPZ, Chittagong, Bangladesh. The study was summarized on the basis of the information provided by the respondents and environmental data using both qualitative and quantitative tools. With quantitative data, the current version of data analysis program, absolute Figures, graphs, charts, maps, diagrams, tables, percentage and statistical tools such as Pearson R Test, Simple linear regression and Multiple regression is applied whereas qualitative will be made use of description, analysis of description and feedback from interview and personal observation. By studying such impact of ventilation and thermal Environment with regard to occupational safety and health, coherent actions and means of mitigation may be recognized. Such steps can be categorized for improving working atmosphere and health condition. RMG Entrepreneurs, Architects, Engineers, and RMG staffs may be tempted to take these factors into consideration while making or working in such typologies of buildings. On the other hand, Policy makers can take decision cited in this study into consideration while making related regulatory policies and framework.