The POHS-project: Productivity and occupational health and safety in the garment industry in Bangladesh Overview of the POHS design and goal of the analytical workshop Peter Hasle Peter Hasle

Objectives of project Main objective to contribute to improving the competitiveness of the (RMG) industry in Bangladesh while simultaneously improving OHS and workers' conditions Supplementary objective: gain new and exploratory knowledge about the dynamics between buyers and suppliers in respect to co-development of sustainable (OHS) and productivity advancements

General methodology Mapping production and OHS level as well as supply chain collaboration in 50 Bangladesh companies Development of methods for co-development of OHS, productivity and quality Pilot testing of intervention in 12 garment manufacturers Analysis of results and revision of methodology Dissemination of results Builds on already established practical experience with co- development in both Denmark and Bangladesh

Research questions What are the configurations of the buyer-supplier relationships that positively influence the development of sustainable and co- enhancing OHS and productivity practices among suppliers? What are the internal OHS and productivity practices in firms of different sizes that are effective in the creation of sustainable synergies between OHS and productivity? What are the firm internal barriers and drivers to sustainable co- development of OHS and productivity in firms of different sizes and performance levels? What features of the Cut and Sew and Original Equipment Manufacturing firms are critical for the development of sustainable and co-enhancing OHS and productivity practices? Peter Hasle

Project design Peter Hasle 1. Baseline study 3. State of the art integration 2. Buyer- supplier relations 4. Intervention in RMG firms larger firms medium-sized firms small firms 5. Sustainability follow up 6. Analysis and dissemina- tion

General project outcomes Methods for assessment of OHS and productivity maturity levels Methods for the integrated improvement of OHS and productivity targeting the different stakeholders At least ten articles addressing these topics in trade journals in Bangladesh and Denmark. Three stakeholder seminars in Bangladesh and two in Denmark. Collaboration with the Ethical Trade Initititative Business cases for DIEH’s handbook for supplier training and for Danish Fashion and Textile dissemination to members. Policy recommendations One workshop in Bangladesh for local unions. Peter Hasle

Research outputs Three completed Ph.D. studies One completed Post Doc. 12 peer reviewed scientific publications. Presentation of papers at eight scientific conferences. One scientific workshop in Bangladesh on integration of OHS and productivity. Knowledge from the project integrated in several courses at both AUST and CIP. A strong collaborative international network between AUST and CIP and with international research partners Peter Hasle

Project achievements and plans Baseline study accomplished with 50 companies visited Data analysis is going on Stakeholder workshop today Analytical workshop starts tomorrow Future: Phd-fellows study in Denmark Intervention studies in 12 companies in 2017 Analysis, reporting and dissemination in Completion of Phd-studies Scientific conference in Dhaka early 2019 Peter Hasle

Analytical workshop objectives Share in depth knowledge of the collected data material Scrutinize data quality and plan the necessary upgrading Develop understanding of the OHS and productivity maturity of the RMG industry Develop the first ideas for the intervention strategies Share the principles for scientific writing on the the baseline data material Develop headings and abstracts for the first scientific papers Peter Hasle

Work methods Iterative – analyse what is available now and expand as company reports get ready Presentations at point of departure for reflections and discussion –Discussants in the programme Group work on analysis and suggestions: –On best – worst cases –On scientific writing –On headings and papers for scientific papers Peter Hasle

General program Tuesday: –Introduction and quality of data –Group formation and group work on best – worst cases Wednesday: –Descriptive statistics –Best – worst cases –Start of Phd-fellow presentations Thursday: –Finish Phd-fellow presentations –Scientific writing –Headings and abstracts for scientific papers Friday: –Project management meeting Peter Hasle