INDUSTRY RISKS
· TEXTILES + APPAREL MANUFACTURING

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) reports that the 300 million workers in the global textile and garment industry are disproportionately exposed to various occupational hazards and risks, including hazardous chemicals and various dusts.

• According to IOSH, the global textile and garment industry employs 300 million people

• IOSH reports that the 300 million workers are disproportionately exposed to various occupational hazards and risks, including hazardous chemicals
• It’s reported by UN Environment Programme that every year across the world, 92 million tonnes of textile waste is produced
• By 2030, global apparel consumption is projected to rise by 63%, from today’s 70 million tons to 105 million tons according to UK Parliament

• Cotton dust
• Dyestuff dust
• Fabric dust
• Wool dust
• Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS)

• Formaldehyde
• Solvents
• Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

• Backwinding materials
• Carding materials
• Handling dry powders
• Handling raw materials
• Winding materials
• Sandblasting jeans

• Blending materials
• Handling raw materials
• Textile finishing