Workplace Program – Pakistan
Worker participation is central to safe and healthy workplaces
Overview
Joint labour-management Safety Committees receive extensive safety training to build their capacity to fulfil their role of keeping the factory workplace safe & healthy.
All employees of the factory participate in information meetings to raise awareness of safety & health.
All workers at Accord-covered factories have access to a confidential Complaints Mechanism with which they can raise safety & health concerns.
The Safety Committee training curriculum comprises mandatory sessions, covering rights and responsibilities under the Accord, hazard identification and controls, resolving safety concerns, and safety monitoring systems. Safety Committee members can also choose additional training modules depending on their training needs, incidents and complaints. A dedicated trainer provides ongoing support for each trained Safety Committee.
All employees of the factory participate in 3 information meetings covering: rights and responsibilities under the Pakistan Accord; safe evacuation in case of fire; hazards, impacts and controls. Workers are introduced to the Safety Committee in the first meeting; Safety Committee members attend all 3 information meetings.
All workers and their representatives of Accord-covered factories have the right to raise safety & health concerns with an independent, impartial and confidential Complaints Mechanism. A team of Complaints Specialists are responsible for investigating and resolving complaints, including where appropriate, ensuring effective remedy.
Toll Free: 0800 472 00
WhatsApp: +92 3268180001
Local number: 0326 8180001
Email: complaints@safetyaccord.pk
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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