The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety recently announced an important new initiative to protect the lives of garment workers by providing fire safety training to factory security guards. The course, aligned with guidelines produced by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), will prepare guards to react effectively during fire emergencies. In this PR Web article, the Honorable Ellen O. Tauscher, independent chair of the Alliance, discusses the importance of this training course.
"Security guards can play a leadership role in ensuring safe evacuation during a fire by clearing pathways and exits, supporting fire brigades and assisting with worker evacuation," said Ms. Tauscher. "This training will empower factory guards with knowledge and skills that can ultimately save lives."
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