CTN Comedy Episodes As Part of Preventing Fainting Campaigns

December 27, 2012

By Chea Sophal

Phnom Penh: Cambodia, Over the past 12 months of 2012, Better Factories Cambodia in collaboration with CTN team have produced a series of CTN Comedy Episode in order to raise awareness among Cambodian public especially the garment workers as part of preventive measures  with regards to fainting incidents in Cambodia.  The campaign is a joint support from the Garment Manufacturers' Association in Cambodia (GMAC), buyers and factories. There is a series of four episodes

CTN Comedy Episode 1: Workers' Nutrition  

This is the first episode covering the theme of Workers' Nutrition published on May 7, 2012.  Poor nutrition and low blood sugar is one of the contributors to workers fainting in garment and footwear factories.  

"Nutrition is all about eating and drinking the right things in the right quantity to keep your body healthy...It's about buying the best ingredients to support you when you're working hard...But it's also about drinking enough so that you stay well hydrated throughout the day"

Nick Wood (2012): Threading the Needle--A Simple Life-Skills Guide for Garment Workers Moving to the City

 

CTN Comedy Episode 2: Workers' Welfare 

This is the second episode covering the theme of Workers' Welfare produced on May 28, 2012. 

"Washing your hands with soap after using the bathroom and before eating can prevent diarrhea, diseases, infections, intestinal worm, skin and eye infections"

"Stay active. Some light exercise before or midway through your shift will give you energy, improve your mood and help you sleep better. Do some stretches during your lunch break or go for a brisk walk."

          BFC (2013): Workers' Helpful Hints Calendar for 2013

CTN Comedy Episode 3: Workers-Management Relations 

This is the third episode covering the theme of Workers-Management Relations produced on May 29, 2012.  

"Small problems become bigger when they are not addressed. If you have a problem in work there are several ways to seek a solution. You can write a grievance letter and put it into the factory’s suggestion box, you can discuss the issues with your supervisor to find a solution, or you can approach your trade union representative."

               BFC (2013): Workers' Helpful Hints Calendar for 2013 

 CTN Comedy Episode 4 on fainting response entitled "Ort Rom Sruol Dos Sray" 

This is the fourth episode covering the theme of fainting response published on June 20, 2012.

"If you see a co-worker faint. 1. Keep calm. 2. Inform your supervisor. 3. Sit at your seat and keep composed."

           BFC (2013): Workers' Helpful Hints Calendar for 2013