Tag: occupational safety
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House Painter Dies After Fatal Electrocution at Kota Kinabalu Worksite
Tragic incident at a Kampung Likas residence A house painter died after being electrocuted while working at a residence in Kampung Likas, Kota Kinabalu, on the morning of Wednesday, December 31. Local authorities confirmed that the victim, believed to be in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Rescue crews responded to reports of…
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Tragic Electrocution Claims Life of House Painter in Kampung Likas
Overview of the incident A house painter died after being electrocuted while working at a residence in Kampung Likas, Kota Kinabalu, on the morning of Wednesday, December 31. The victim, believed to be in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene, local authorities confirmed. The event underscores the dangers workers face when electrical systems…
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Singapore court jails worker for gruesome office fight
Sentence for a brutal workplace confrontation A manufacturing worker in Singapore has been sentenced to eight months and two weeks in prison after a violent altercation in a workplace setting. The case, which unfolded in a District Court, highlights how non-fatal but severe injuries arising from interpersonal disputes at work can lead to substantial criminal…
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Bad Effects of Bug Sprays on Humans and Reproductive Health
Understanding What Bug Sprays Are and How They Affect the Body Bug sprays, pesticides, and insecticides are widely used to control pests in homes, gardens, and public spaces. While they help protect crops and curb disease vectors, these chemicals can interact with human biology in ways that raise health concerns. Some active ingredients, adjuvants, and…
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New Study Links Industrial Air Pollution to Parkinson’s Risk: Could TCE Exposure Be a Major Factor
Introduction: A New Piece of the Parkinson’s Puzzle Researchers are sounding alarms about an overlooked environmental risk factor for Parkinson’s disease: industrial air pollution. A growing body of evidence points to chemical exposures, particularly trichloroethylene (TCE), as a potential contributor to the development of Parkinson’s. While genetics play a role, environmental factors are increasingly being…
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Fall from Height at Hastings Juice Factory: WorkSafe Confirms Tragic Death
Introduction: A Tragic Incident at Hastings A fatal accident at a Hastings juice factory has claimed the life of a worker, with authorities confirming that the fall from height was the primary cause. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local agricultural and manufacturing sectors, underscoring ongoing concerns about safety measures in workplaces where elevated…
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Investigation Underway After Hastings Juice Factory Worker Dies in Fall
Investigation Underway After Hastings Juice Factory Worker Dies in Fall A tragic incident at a Hastings juice production facility has prompted a comprehensive investigation by WorkSafe, New Zealand’s workplace safety authority. A worker died after a fall from height, according to authorities, marking another high-profile case in the sector where falls are a leading cause…
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Asbestos Experts Warn Government Move Could Weaken Public Safety Net
Unsettling signals from policy shifts Asbestos experts are sounding the alarm as a government move appears to relax the safeguards that keep workers and the public safe from asbestos exposure. The debate centers on a proposed reform that critics say would thin the lines of responsibility, oversight, and enforcement, potentially letting outdated practices slip back…
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17 Workplace Deaths in H1 2025; Vehicular Incidents Remain Top Cause
Singapore reports 17 workplace deaths in the first half of 2025 Singapore recorded 17 fatalities from workplace injuries in the first six months of 2025, a slight drop from 19 in the same period of 2024. Vehicular incidents continued to be the leading cause of death, with nine fatalities in the first half of 2025,…
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Singapore workplace deaths 2025: Vehicular top cause
Half-year workplace fatalities in Singapore 2025 Seventeen people died from injuries sustained at work in the first half of 2025, a slight decrease from 19 in the same period of 2024. Like in 2024, vehicular incidents were the leading cause of death, accounting for nine fatalities in the first six months of 2025, compared with…