Workers
Worker participation is central to safe and healthy workplaces
Reach of Accord workplace programs
safety committees trained
worker complaints processed
participants in safety training
Safety Committee
safety committees trained
Complaints mechanism
worker complaints processed
All employee meeting
participants in safety training
Workplace programs
Joint labour-management Safety Committees receive extensive hands-on training to fulfil their crucial role in monitoring safety day-to-day.
All employees on-site participate in awareness-raising sessions covering important safety principles & practices, as well as how to raise health AND safety concerns.
Accord signatories provide workers at Accord-covered factories with a confidential Complaints Mechanism in case of occupational health & safety concerns.
The Safety Committee training curriculum includes 8 sessions from hazard identification, resolving safety concerns, and safety monitoring systems. A dedicated trainer provides ongoing support for each trained Safety Committee.
All employees on site participate in 3 meetings to discuss the Safety Committee’s role, addressing common safety hazards, safe evacuation in case of fire, and how to raise safety concerns with confidence.
All workers in Accord-covered factories may access the independent, confidential Complaints Mechanism to raise safety concerns with trained complaints handlers who will assess the complaint and, where necessary, ensure appropriate remedy.
Views from workers
Worker at Accord-covered factory
A good amount of money was already spent on my treatment, and I was unable to work for months. I was in a severe family crisis because of being the only earning person in my family of four including two female children. The money received helped me a lot to overcome my crisis over the last few months.
Worker at Accord-covered factory
Thank you for taking such prompt action on our complaint. We have been suffering from a hostile work environment because of the named manager and our sick leave applications were not approved before. We are working in a less stressed environment now and we can avail of sick leaves if we are ill. May Allah bless you for your good work.
Worker at Accord-covered factory
I am really very excited to receive my due separation amount after a year on the day before Eid-ul-Azha. My heartiest thanks to you.
Worker at Accord-covered factory
I got my job back because of you.I will definitely pray for your family.
Worker at Accord-covered factory
I have given birth to a baby boy. I am very grateful to you madam. I had to undergo a c section. I had several complications and had to spend BDT 35000. God saved me through your help. I am forever grateful to you.
Worker at Accord-covered factory
I never thought that I would be paid my due separation amount while leaving the employment after lodging a complaint against the quality manager. I was surprised and received money from you (RSC).
Worker at Accord-covered factory
A good amount of money was already spent on my treatment, and I was unable to work for months. I was in a severe family crisis because of being the only earning person in my family of four including two female children. The money received helped me a lot to overcome my crisis over the last few months.
Worker at Accord-covered factory
Thank you for taking such prompt action on our complaint. We have been suffering from a hostile work environment because of the named manager and our sick leave applications were not approved before. We are working in a less stressed environment now and we can avail of sick leaves if we are ill. May Allah bless you for your good work.
Worker at Accord-covered factory
I am really very excited to receive my due separation amount after a year on the day before Eid-ul-Azha. My heartiest thanks to you.
Resources
For factories undergoing Safety Committee training in Bangladesh, the latest resources for Safety Committees are available on the RSC website. For other Accord country programs, resources for workers and committees will be developed in due course.
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