April 5, 2011

Confined space deaths

A fatality has been reported on Monday at a refinery in Singapore where a 34 year old Indian Worker reportedly died while carrying out maintenance work in a confined space.filled with nitrogen. Be very careful when working in confined spaces and with nitrogen inside. You cannot afford to relax your vigil even for a minute. Ensure your companies procedures are clearly understood by all contractors.
Read the article in this link.
Today's Hindu newspaper has reported that three workers in a Ranipet tannery were asphyxiated when they inhaled toxic gas in a chamber in a tannery. They had entered the chamber to lay new lines.
For all of you who work in the industry, remember that safety has no holiday. 

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