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The video focused on health safety issues of the sweepers while doing the emptying job. The low-cost and sustainable solutions introduced by Practical Action, Bangladesh. The innovation not only reduce emptying hazards but also ensure safe transportation and disposal.

In Bangladesh improved sanitation consists largely of latrines and septic tanks. Human waste from these facilities is dumped untreated in waterways or down drains, causing alarming health risks to all. In the Faridpur district of Dhaka, Practical Action is working with the government, pit emptiers the private sector, local development partners and other organisations to install a faecal sludge management system.

Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) initiative in Satkhira Municipality by Practical Action, Bangladesh.

In Bangladesh improved sanitation consists largely of latrines and septic tanks. Human waste from these facilities is dumped untreated in waterways or down drains, causing alarming health risks to all. In the Faridpur district of Dhaka, Practical Action is working with the government, pit emptiers the private sector, local development partners and other organisations to install a faecal sludge management system.

The video talks about the need for proper waste and faecal sludge management (FSM) and its possibility to contribute in organic fertiliser production in Bangladesh. Use of organic fertiliser can improve soil health as well as crop productivity. Proper waste and faecal sludge management (FSM) can ensure adequate production of organic fertiliser.

Practical Action Bangladesh is converting faecal waste to compost and supplying it to farmers in Bangladesh. Hasin Jahan, Country Director for Bangladesh talks about the challenges in dealing with faecal waste in Bangladesh.

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The module is targeted for small business owners and workers in sludge management sector. Entrepreneurs who need to attract and satisfy customers to sustain their business would benefit from this training.

Training on occupational health and safety for members of the waste and sanitation workers cooperatives.

Training on sludge management, labour rights, dignity and gender for members of the waste and sanitation workers cooperatives in city corporations and paurashavas.