- U.S. Good Business Lab Foundation
- Indu Chhatwani, Data Manager, U.S. Good Business Lab
- Ushmita Seth, Data Associate, U.S. Good Business Lab
- H. M. Masudur Rahman
- Md. Hafiz Sikder
- Tanjina Akter Koly
- Shadia Chowdhury
- Nani Halder Ovhik
The Heat Stress Research Support Services – Bangladesh project has been undertaken to support research led by the U.S. Good Business Lab Foundation (GBL). The focus of this research is to examine how heat stress impacts the productivity of workers, particularly in labor-intensive sectors such as the garment industry. The project includes reviewing research tools, conducting qualitative interviews, including 28 in-depth Key Informant Interviews (KII) with garment workers and supervisors, transcribing and translating interviews, digitizing 5 years of primary health services records, and managing research data. These activities will generate high-quality data to better understand the relationship between heat exposure and workplace productivity, as well as associated health effects.
By ensuring accurate data collection and documentation, this project will contribute to producing reliable evidence that can help researchers, policymakers, and other stakeholders design effective strategies to address the health and productivity challenges associated with heat stress in Bangladesh.
Heat stress is an increasing public health concern, particularly in countries like Bangladesh, where rising temperatures can significantly affect people’s health, productivity, and overall well-being. Excessive heat exposure can negatively affect workers’ health, reduce productivity, increase fatigue, and impact overall work performance. This project, implemented by Good Business Lab Foundation in collaboration with MOMODa Foundation, aims to support heat stress research through data collection, qualitative interviews, translation, transcription, and digitization of clinic records. Understanding how heat impacts individuals and productivity, especially in occupational settings, is essential for developing effective interventions and evidence-based policies. The project will generate evidence to better understand the impact of heat stress on workers’ well-being and productivity and support the development of effective solutions.