Myanmar: Workers at Spring Moon factory report limited adherence to COVID-19 safety protocols amid third COVID-19 wave
Summary
Date Reported: 31 Jul 2021
Location: Myanmar
Companies
Spring Moon Garment Manufacturing - SupplierAffected
Total individuals affected: Number unknown
Workers: ( Number unknown - Location unknown , Clothing & textile , Gender not reported )Issues
Personal Health , Covid-19 , Occupational Health & SafetyResponse
Response sought: No
Source type: Social Media
“Working conditions at Spring Moon Garment Factory during the third wave of COVID-19 epidemic”, 31 July 2021
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There are about 20 sick people at work. However, the employer did not provide…protection against the disease…There are not enough basins in the factory to wash your hands…I was not given enough soap to wash my hands. Meal time is limited to two hours. The dining area is three feet apart. At the factory entrance, the body temperature was measured but not systematically. The distance is the same. Ferries are as usual. There is no set distance. The ferries are crowded. No hand sanitizer is provided. Not everyone is reminded to wear a mask. In the third wave of Covid, the employer is more lenient. Adherence to the guidelines issued by the ministry is very weak. We are worried about getting infected…At present, there is no inspection from the ministry…
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