health

Organisations call for healthcare support for tannery workers

Published: June 26, 2023

The Bangladesh Tanners' Association (BTA) and Tannery Workers' Union (TWU) have called for owners to prioritise healthcare for tannery workers. Read More...

UNIDO promotes health and safety in the workplace course

Published: April 28, 2023

The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) promotes industrial safety and safe working conditions and, as a contribution to World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2023, has launched a new training course, Occupational Safety and Health Aspects of Leather Manufacturing. Read More...

Leather industry urged to take advantage of AfCFTA

Published: March 23, 2023

The Zimbabwean government has urged the leather industry to take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Read More...

Health camp held at Savar for tannery workers

Published: November 9, 2022

On November 7, a health camp was held to provide free advice and medicine for more than 200 tannery workers at the Savar Tannery Industrial Estate in Bangladesh.

Biobased finishing solutions from Evolved By Nature

Published: August 16, 2022

Evolved By Nature is a sustainable biotechnology company that is using natural resources to advance the health of people and the planet.

SDU announces two-year research project in Bangladesh

Published: July 27, 2022

The University of Southern Denmark (SDU) has announced a two-year action-based research project on the tanning industry in Bangladesh.

AAQTIC to host webinar on tannery safety

Published: July 25, 2022

On July 26, AAQTIC will host a webinar on tannery safety and the risks that arise in riverside operations.

Health camp day held for Savar workers

Published: May 30, 2022

A day-long health camp was held last week for tannery workers at the Savar industrial estate.

LHCA communicates guidance on health certificates

Published: May 10, 2022

The Leather & Hide Council of America (LHCA) has communicated guidance from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) on health certificates.

Wollsdorf recertified with Blue Angel label

Published: April 6, 2022

Automotive, furniture and aircraft upholstery manufacturer Wollsdorf has achieved Blue Angel certification again.