Country profile on occupational safety and health in Pakistan

The second chapter of this report gives basic information about Pakistan in terms of area, economy and labour force etc. Health care systems and legislation and coverage of OH&S are discussed in the next chapter. Chapter 4 deals with human resources in OH&S. Indicators of occupational safety and health outcomes are discussed in chapter 5. Chapter 6 concerns about the consumption of chemicals in Pakistan. A study regarding country profile on occupational safety and health was undertaken in the province of Punjab, Pakistan in 2001. In this regard a survey in 50 medium sized industries was carried out. Four different types of industries were selected in the survey, namely: 1. Paint Manufacturing Industries. 2. Shoes Manufacturing Industries. 3. Surgical Instruments Manufacturing Industries. 4. Furniture Industries. Chapter 7 deals with this survey in 50 industries in the province of Punjab, Pakistan. In chapter 8 some recommendations are suggested which if adopted may reduce the mounting toll of accidents and occupational diseases in Pakistan. Although this study was carried out in Punjab province, but a similar kind of industries/processes and conditions prevail throughout Pakistan.