Last week around 55 workers fainted at the King First garment factory. Many needed hospitalisation. Initial investigations point to a release of toxic fumes from a newly laid floor. In 2012, there were over 2,000 recorded cases of workers fainting in garment factories in Cambodia.
The reasons behind these are the presence of toxic fumes, unsafe working conditions and the work rate that workers have to endure. Cambodian unions are organising to improve working conditions.
Last week around 55 workers fainted at the King First garment factory. Many needed hospitalisation. Initial investigations point to a release of toxic fumes from a newly laid floor. In 2012, there were over 2,000 recorded cases of workers fainting in garment factories in Cambodia.
The reasons behind these are the presence of toxic fumes, unsafe working conditions and the work rate that workers have to endure. Cambodian unions are organising to improve working conditions.
