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TT OWARDSOWARDS II MPROVEDMPROVED OSH COSH C ONDITIONONDITION OFOFSS ALES ALES WW ORKERSORKERS ::

A R A R ECOMMENDATIONECOMMENDATION

Fortunata L. Baco, MPHOccupational Safety and Health Center

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W HAT ARE OSH-R ELATED I SSUES OF S ALES W ORKERS ?

Prolonged standing inherent innature of work

Long working hours preventaccess to OSH info

Work schedule/shifts preventworkers to have regularphysical activity

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Often has no security of tenurewith little social benefits and

protectionIrregular status of employmentprevents workers to organize

themselvesWomen observed to wear heeledshoes which can add strain tolegs/feet

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W HAT ARE THE OSH-R ELATED I SSUES IN THE

W ORKING ENVIRONMENT ?

No specific programs or policies on OSH

No OSH orientation or trainingsDo not have own welfare

Most do not allow workersto sit as a policy

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W HAT ARE THE EXISTING P OLICIESR ELEVANT TO S ALES W ORKERS ?

OSH standards on minimum requirements afor company to ensure OSH of workersLocal ordinances (Davao and Misamis

Occidental) mandating provision of chairs toall female workers

Cebu City resolution allowing sales workers torest after long periods of standing

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Employers should

Develop health policies and programsaimed to reduce MSDs/symptoms

W HAT ARE THE R ECOMMENDATIONS TO I MPROVETHE OSH C ONDITION OF S ALES W ORKERS ?

,standing and MSDs prevention

Incorporate OSH orientation tocapability building programs

Disseminate IEC materials on OSH

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Employers are encourage to Allow workers to sit when there are nocustomers

Choose flooring materials that are soft onthe foot vinyl tiles, wood, and rubber if

feasible

Employers can seek assistancefrom concerned agencies andorganizations on OSH

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Sales workers are encouraged toMaintain proper posture at all times

Wear comfortable shoes

Use of foot stool or anti-fatigue mats

En a e in re ular h sical/s orts activities

Do foot exercises or swaying bodies duringbreaks

Organize themselves and activelyparticipate in OSH policy formulation

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DOLEs continuous monitoring forcompliance on OSH Standards

National policy to influence the academeto integrate OSH in schools, creatingawareness on health risks of occupations

Future studies focused on psychosocialfactors, type of shoes and in controlledcondition

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OSH situation of sales workers will not havesignificant improvement unless employers

and workers act togetherGovernment should facilitate these initiatives

SUMMARY

legislations to prevent occupational hazards

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