OSH Bangladesh 2019 Conference to Discuss Hazard Identification & Risk Control Strategies 18th-20th April at ICCB, Dhaka

Early identification of potential hazards and threats effecting people, the environment, assets or reputation provides essential input to project development decisions. It provides a means of identifying and describing HSE hazards and threats at the earliest possible stage of a development or venture. Potential control measures include removing/substituting or isolating the hazard, adding adequate engineering controls; following safe work practices; provide PPE; implementing and monitoring preventive controls.

A competent industrial hygienist can help develop a robust, practical and cost-effective exposure control strategy, taking into account the human elements of the work activity. Overall, they can play an integral role in reducing the numbers of people dying, or developing life-changing conditions, as a result of unnecessary exposures at work. Skills development, hazard recognition, a comprehensive training programme can help workers to recognize early signs/symptoms of any potential occupational disease. The direct costs associated with occupational health emergencies include the pain and suffering of the injury or illness, the loss of income, possible loss of a job, and the associated treatment costs. It is estimated that the indirect costs of an accident or illness can be four to ten times greater than the direct costs. There is need for greater focus on health issues at work and ensuring safety remains a priority for employers and employees. Some of the common occupational disease include: respiratory diseases e.g. asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; skin diseases; asbestos-related disease; cancers; noise induced hearing damage; Hand-arm vibration syndrome; musculoskeletal disease; and mental stress. OSH Bangladesh expo brings together internationally renowned exhibitors, consultants, business experts and key government officials on an industry platform. The show facilitates exchanges of global best practices and seeks solutions for challenges in upholding workplace safety and health, in addition to giving an opportunity to safety and health suppliers and service providers from across the world to showcase their innovations and knowledge amidst an industry landscape of a vastly untapped Bangladesh market, featured a two-day power packed conference that shared and ideated on global practice.

Supporting organisations and partners

We are happy to have received support from Bangladesh Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Foundation (OSHEBD) for the show. Other key partners supporting us include Karam Industries, Udyogi International Pvt Ltd, Draeger, Victor Imports as the Gold Partner, Jayco Safety Pvt Ltd, M.N Rubber Pvt Ltd, R.V Industries, Kamero, Mtandt, Beam Team, Venus Health & Safety, JLG, Oil & Gas Plant Engineers, KRM Corporation, Neo Safety Products Pvt Ltd.

Conference: Gearing Up for Occupational Safety & Health at Workplace

The one-day conference offers