Fire drill for garment workers
Photo: Anisur Rahman
It seems that whenever a fire breaks out at any garment factory, workers are injured due to stampede and disorganized evacuation. A fire drill system must be set up which must be practiced regularly so that in case of fire, all workers can be evacuated from the building quickly in a safe and organised manner. Most garment factories are poorly equipped with just a few "Hand-Held" fire extinguishers which are okay for small fires but barely sufficient if a major fire breaks out in the building. Another safety feature is an "Automatic Sprinkler System" which sprays hundreds of gallons of water in each floor of the building automatically if fire breaks out. It is mandatory in the USA and must be made mandatory here in Bangladesh. There must be regular inspections by authorities to check the fire equipment and whether fire-drills are being practised regularly. Insurance companies must also make these inspections and reserve the right to cancel insurance policies if violations are suspected.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel.
Comments