Speakers at a certificate award ceremony emphasized ensuring workplace safety to regain the image of the country's ready-made garment (RMG) industry that has been tarnished following a series of tragic incidents recently. The programme ...
Tags: Garment Workers, Apparel
Ken-Tool says its new drain pan is designed to improve workplace safety. Ken-Tool Corp. has introduced the 30600 Professional Super Single Axle Drain Pan. The company says the new drain pan prevents gear oil and grease drips and spills on ...
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Patagonia Inc., the outdoor apparel company, is proud to announce its plans to offer Fair Trade Certified apparel starting with nine styles in the Fall 2014 season. For every Fair Trade Certified product Patagonia sells, the company will ...
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Sto Corp., the innovative world leader in cladding, air barrier, coating, and restoration systems, has a reputation for also being a leader in health and safety. This year Sto celebrates its sixth year of receiving the prestigious ...
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The Central Bank of Bangladesh has created a fund of Tk 100 crore with the assistance of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to improve safety standards in the apparel sector. Factory owners will receive the loan from commercial ...
Tags: Bangla Garment, Textile
Avery Dennison Corporation, a global leader in labeling and packaging materials and solutions published its new sustainability report. Avery Dennison's sustainability report for 2011-2012 charts the company's progress and new opportunities. ...
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The State Council, China's cabinet, on Sunday issued a guideline on exploration of coal bed gas. Subsidies from central government shall be raised in the sector, with full consideration on costs and prices in extracting coal bed gas, said ...
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Bridgestone Americas Inc. announced that its Bandag retreading facility in Oxford, N.C., has been recognized by the North Carolina Department of Labor as a Carolina Star Worksite. This is the state's highest health and safety honor, awarded ...
Tags: Auto Parts, tyre
The Tire Industry Association (TIA), in partnership with Federated Insurance, is hosting a webinar entitled "How to Establish a Drug- and Alcohol-free Workplace" on Sept. 26, 2013, from 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. (Central time). TIA says ...
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Allen Roach, minister of innovation and advanced learning in Prince Edward Island, said the provincial government it is renewing its support of the Trade HERizons: an 11-week career exploration project offered free-of-charge to women ...
Ontario's Veridian Connections (Veridian) says its vice-president of operations, Mark Turney, has been appointed to the Infrastructure Health & Safety Association's (IHSA) board of directors. "Establishing a culture of safety, where ...
Tags: Board, Consumer Electronics
Most people might not be aware of this, but hard hats expire. The expiration date varies by manufacturer, and it also varies depending on your working conditions, but most manufactures recommend you replace your hard hat every five years. ...
Glazing Institute Classes; October 19th; 8:30am to 5:30pm Location: Crowne Plaza Houston Northwest 12801 Northwest Freeway Houston, Texas 77040 "Fundamentals in Glazing" Certification Program This one class offers training ...
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Nova Scotia has launched a penalty system focused on worker safety as part of its approach to get "tougher on employers who put workers at risk, and promote education and prevention for less serious infractions". According to the province, ...
Tags: Worker Safety
The Government of Bangladesh has urged the visiting delegation of European Union Accord to present their plan of action in writing for the safety and welfare of garment workers. After a meeting with the four-member team comprising of ...
Tags: Bangladesh Govt, EU Accord