Every order we ship is made by people who go home safe. This page lists the fire safety checks we run at our Dhaka factory and the codes we work to, so you can see what stands behind your production.
Safety Checklist
Each item below is part of our routine safety programme.
Catching a fire early, and making sure everyone on the floor hears about it.
Fire detection and alarm system — in place
Smoke and heat detection across production, cutting, storage and packing areas.
Manual call points — in place
Clearly marked break-glass alarm points on every floor, reachable from every work area.
Alarm testing — in place
Alarm and detector testing on a fixed schedule, with results written to the maintenance log.
Equipment that is in the right place, serviced, and ready to use.
Portable fire extinguishers — in place
Correct extinguisher types mounted at marked points, tagged and serviced on schedule.
Hydrants and hose reels — in place
Water supply, hose reels and hydrant points inspected and kept clear of obstruction.
Fire-fighting water reserve — in place
Dedicated water reserve and pump arrangement checked as part of routine inspections.
Every worker can leave the building quickly, from every part of the floor.
Unobstructed, unlocked exits — in place
Exit doors open outward and stay unlocked during shifts. Aisles and stairways are never used for storage.
Exit signage and emergency lighting — in place
Illuminated exit signs and battery-backed emergency lighting along escape routes.
Posted evacuation plans — in place
Floor plans showing escape routes and assembly points displayed on every floor.
Assembly points and headcount — in place
Designated assembly areas away from the building, with a headcount procedure for each shift.
Garment factories carry lint, fabric and electrical load. We control all three.
Electrical inspection — in place
Wiring, panels, machine connections and load checked by qualified personnel, with faults logged and fixed.
Lint and fabric waste control — in place
Regular clearing of lint, offcuts and packaging waste from machines, floors and storage.
Flammable and chemical storage — in place
Chemicals and flammable materials stored separately, labelled and away from ignition sources.
No-smoking and hot-work control — in place
Enforced no-smoking policy, and controlled approval for any welding or other hot work.
Equipment only helps if people know what to do.
Fire safety induction — in place
Every new worker is briefed on alarms, exits and assembly points before starting work.
Evacuation drills — in place
Scheduled drills covering all shifts, with timings and observations recorded.
Trained fire response team — in place
Staff trained in firefighting and first aid, with named fire wardens for each floor.
Worker safety reporting channel — in place
Workers can raise a safety concern without fear of retaliation, and each concern is tracked to closure.
A sound building, and a paper trail that proves it.
Structural soundness — in place
Building structure assessed by a qualified engineer, with floor loads respected.
Maintenance and inspection logs — in place
Inspections, tests and repairs recorded and kept available for audit.
Corrective action tracking — in place
Audit findings are logged with an owner and a due date, and checked again once closed.
Third-party audit access — in place
Buyer and independent auditors can inspect the facility and its safety records.
Codes & Standards
Local law comes first. International standards set the benchmark for how we test and maintain equipment.
| Code or standard | Applies to | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| BNBC 2020, Part 4 (Fire Protection) | Bangladesh | Building construction, fire resistance, means of escape, detection, alarm and firefighting provisions. |
| Fire Prevention and Extinguishing Act, 2003 | Bangladesh | Fire service licensing for industrial premises, fire prevention duties and inspection by the Fire Service and Civil Defence. |
| Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006 and Labour Rules, 2015 | Bangladesh | Workplace fire precautions, safe means of escape, electrical safety and worker welfare. |
| RSC safety standards | Bangladesh RMG sector | Fire, electrical and structural safety standards for ready-made garment factories, with inspection and remediation tracking. |
| NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code) | International reference | Egress, occupancy and life safety benchmarks for buildings. |
| NFPA 72 (Fire Alarm and Signaling Code) | International reference | Installation, testing and maintenance of detection and alarm systems. |
| NFPA 10 (Portable Fire Extinguishers) | International reference | Selection, placement, inspection and servicing of portable extinguishers. |
Emergency Response
Every worker is trained on the same four steps.
Detectors, call points or a worker raise the alarm. The alarm sounds on every floor.
Floor wardens confirm the alarm, call the fire service and cut power to affected machinery.
Workers leave by the nearest marked exit and go to their assembly point. No one goes back for belongings.
Wardens complete the headcount, report anyone missing and hand over to the fire service.
Buyers and auditors are welcome to ask about our safety records and to arrange a visit. Contact us and we will take you through them.
Book a call and we'll walk you through the factory floor, exits and safety documentation on video.
