fire safety
Fire at Dhaka Airport Sparks $1 Billion Loss as the Bangladesh Apparel Industry Faces Week of Crises
Multiple fires and labor unrest have led to tough times for one of the world's largest exporters.
No Injuries Reported in Brazil Cotton Warehouse Fire
About 5,000 bales or 5 percent of the SLC Agricola farm's total cotton production was lost, but gins were not…
Bangladesh Shopping District Fire Incites Calls for Action
The Bangabazar shopping area in the capital city of Dhaka was completely razed, leaving many to wonder how…
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Amazon Recall: 2,000 Kids Robes Pose Burn Risk
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India Factory Fire Kills Garment Worker
Meanwhile, one risk monitoring firm named factory fires the No. 1 supply chain disruption for the fourth…
$56 Kids’ Pajamas Sold on Amazon Recalled Over Fire Risk
P.J. Salvage is offering refunds to consumers who purchased any of the 2,650 poly/rayon children's pajamas.
Preventing Factory Fires: Insights from Bangladesh’s Ready-Made Garment Industry
The key to addressing the challenge of fire safety in garment factories is to create a culture of safety, a…
Children’s Apparel Recalled for Fire and Choking Hazard
CPSC recalled baby clothes from Winter Water Factory, and children's robes from Linum Home Textiles and…
Amazon Recalls 15,000 Mattresses Over Fire Hazard Risk
Amazon has recalled rugs and children's wear from its marketplace in 2021, but this is its first…
Handbag Factory Fire Kills 43 in India
A fire broke out Sunday at a handbag factory in Delhi, India, and as many as 43 workers are dead.
Beyond Bangladesh: a Global Approach to Factory Safety
Despite the focus on Bangladesh, every low-cost manufacturing country is fraught with structural risks, and…
New Survey Reveals Only 2% of Bangladeshi Garment Workers Can Identify a Fire Hazard
According to a new study, an overwhelming percentage of Bangladeshi ready-made garment (RMG) workers lack…
Bangladesh Facing Strong Headwinds
Manufacturers are struggling with the frequent strikes and have been forced to direct more money to safety…
New BGMEA Board Pledges to Make Bangladesh Factories Safe
Bangladesh has elected a new board of its Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (the BGMEA), and…
C&A Pledges to Audit All Factories after Tragic Tazreen Factory Fire
Netherlands-based international fashion supplier C&A has announced a comprehensive fire safety audit of its…