Dhaka: many dead as garment factory building that supplied west collapses
Hundreds of workers feared to have died at plant in Bangladesh where staff were 'told to return to work' despite crack in wall
http://www.primark-ethicaltrading.co.uk/newsfaq/news/bangladesh_factory_collapse
Bangladesh Factory Collapse
The company is shocked and deeply saddened by this appalling incident at Savar, near Dhaka, and expresses its condolences to all of those involved.Primark confirms that one of its suppliers occupied the second floor of the eight storey building, which housed several suppliers to the garment industry making clothing for a number of brands.
Primark has been engaged for several years with NGOs and other retailers to review the Bangladeshi industry’s approach to factory standards. Primark will push for this review to also include building integrity.
Meanwhile Primark’s ethical trade team is at this moment working to collect information, assess which communities the workers come from, and to provide support where possible.
Primark Suppliers Guidelines
July 2011
SUPPLIER
CODE OF CONDUCT
WORKING CONDITIONS ARE SAFE AND HYGIENIC
3.1
A safe and hygienic working environment shall be provided, bearing in
mind the prevailing knowledge of the industry and of any specific
hazards. Adequate steps shall be taken to prevent accidents and injury
to health arising out of, associated with, or occurring in the course of
work, byminimizing, so far as is reasonably practicable, the causes of
hazards inherent in the working environment.
CONGRATULATIONS. ADEQUATE STEP HAVE BEEN TAKEN, SO FAR.!
