Below the Surface: An Investigative Study of Occupational Health and Safety in Barapukuria Coal Mine, Dinajpur, Bangladesh

This study investigates occupational health and safety (OHS) conditions among workers at Barapukuria Coal Mine in Dinajpur, Bangladesh, adopting a qualitative research design. Using purposive sampling, the study draws on in-depth interviews with mine workers, supervisors, and relevant personnel to explore their lived experiences, perceptions, and practices concerning workplace safety. It examines occupational hazards, health risks, the availability and use of personal protective equipment, safety training, emergency preparedness, and the implementation of workplace safety regulations. The study also explores organisational safety culture, management commitment, and institutional challenges that shape workers’ exposure to occupational risks. Through thematic analysis of interview data, it identifies gaps between formal safety provisions and everyday workplace realities, offering insights into strengthening occupational health protection and promoting a safer working environment in Bangladesh’s mining industry.

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