Shipyard – Dhaka, Bangladesh
Shipyard
Worn, run-down, damaged, and in need of extensive repairs. Many huge vessels can be found at the Shipyard by the river Buriganga, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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Between 12 to 16 hours a day, his hammer among a thousand banging incessantly against massive ship bodies to remove rust.
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Due to the large size of the vessels, workers use wooden platforms to access all areas. These platforms are supported by ropes that, in most cases, do not offer adequate safety against accidents.
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The workers are held in the air precariously by ropes and a wooden platform to access the vessel's side body. Therefore, they can sand and grind the vessel.
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Without shoes, masks or gloves, this teenager works under scorching conditions. Putting his life at risk for only less than $ 2 a day.
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A young worker takes a minor rest leaning against spare parts for repairing the ships.
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With other workers exploring solutions, this man strains to move huge metal anchor chains.
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A young and fit worker watches as a new ship arrives at the Shipyard for repairs via the tracks.
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The workers are fit and toned without any gym equipment
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Man made scaffolding and pulley system.
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The steel-cut from the stranded ships in the shipyards is so heavy that more than a dozen workers are needed.
In this way, the steel plates are taken to the furnaces.
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Team of men working to move cables without any protective gear.
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This is a workshop where the propellers for ships are manufactured.
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Most of the workers are between 12 to 40 years old. Among the total workforce, 25% are under age.
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Workers face every occupational health and safety hazard.
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Final paint touches to keep the vessel looking fresh
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Daily exposure to hazardous materials causes even more fatalities.
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Shipyard by the river Buriganga in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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Extreme heat near workers without protective gear.
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Shipyard by the river Buriganga in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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Goats are common on-site for milk supply.