Health and Quality Life

By 2030, substantially reduce the number of diseases and deaths from harmful chemicals and air, water and soil pollution.

Istanbul Leather and Leather Products Exporters' Association plans to play an important role in promoting Goal 3 by prioritizing the health and safety of employees in the leather and leather products industry and by providing a safe and healthy working environment. By promoting safe working conditions and promoting responsible practices throughout the leather production process, it will help prevent work-related illness and injury and improve overall well-being among the workforce. To ensure that leather and leather products manufacturers are aware of appropriate chemical management and national/international legal regulations regarding chemicals, including reducing pollution and contamination in air, water and soil, and proper storage, use and disposal of chemicals for their goals related to health and quality of life. aims.

Istanbul Leather and Leather Products Exporters' Association;

1. Occupational health and safety: It will ensure that member companies comply with regulations and standards related to occupational health and safety. This will include actions such as providing appropriate education on workplace hazards, promoting the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and promoting the implementation of safety protocols in businesses to prevent accidents and injuries.
2. Chemical management and worker protection: It will implement responsible chemical management practices in the leather and leather products industry. This will include proper handling, storage and disposal of chemicals to protect workers from exposure to hazardous materials. In this context, it considers the following areas;
3. Appropriate chemical management in compliance with international regulations and practices,
4. Use of Personal Protective Equipment,
5. Detector use for potentially dangerous gases such as Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S),
6. Implementing the necessary measures inside and outside the business to prevent contamination and for a safe workplace,