Brandix to sponsor ‘National Safety and Health Conference’ for
fourth year
Top apparel exporter Brandix has reiterated its commitment to
promoting best practices in health and occupational safety, by once
again supporting the `National Safety and Health Conference,’ the apex
national conference in the sphere.
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Brandix Group Chief Risk Officer Aroshi Perera (left) presents
the sponsorship cheque to the National Institute of Occupational
Safety and Health Director General Dr. Champika Amarasinghe. |
Brandix is supporting the event this year as the main sponsor for the
second consecutive time and the fourth time overall. Themed `Prevention
of occupational diseases and injuries through a safety culture,’ this
high powered conference will be held at the Galadari Hotel in Colombo,
on October 14. It is organised by the National Institute of Occupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH) together with the Labour Relations and
Manpower Ministry.
The event will consist of a number of technical sessions and is
expected to be attended by over 350 participants from different sectors
of industry. The conference will be inaugurated by the Labour and Labour
Relations Minister, Gamini Lokuge and will be the highlight of the
`National Safety and Health Week’ which will begin on October 10.
“Brandix has always upheld the highest levels of safety and health
within its factories and work places, as the Group believes its strength
lies in a happy and healthy workforce,” the Group’s Chief Risk Officer
Aroshi Perera said. ``Thus, with the support of customers - such as
global clothing giants Victoria’s Secret, GAP and Marks & Spencer —
Brandix has developed world-class practices in the sphere of
occupational health and safety,” she said.
“The continued sponsorship of the conference enables Brandix to
partner the Government in taking this message across the country in a
sustained manner in an effort to upgrade the safety and health standards
of Sri Lankan industry,” she added.
“Brandix’s support to the conference has helped to raise its
profile,” said the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
Director General Dr. Champika Amarasinghe. ``The commitment and
cooperation of the private sector is essential to improve health and
safety standards in the workplace and Brandix has taken the initiative
in this regard,” Amarasinghe said.
The Brandix Group, the pioneer of the concept of `total solutions’ in
Sri Lanka’s apparel sector, is supported by 35 manufacturing locations
in Sri Lanka and several sourcing offices strategically located
regionally and internationally. The Group provides direct employment to
over 35,000 Associates and indirect employment to an equivalent number.
Brandix is a preferred solutions provider to some of the world’s leading
apparel brands, including Victoria’s Secret, PINK, GAP, Banana Republic,
Marks & Spencer, Lands’ End, Tommy Hilfiger, Hanes, Express, H&M, Old
Navy, Intimissimi and Tesco. |
