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South China Morning Postworld11 days ago
Chinese safety official investigated over coal mine blast that killed 82
A deputy director in Shanxi province's emergency management department is under investigation for suspected violations linked to a May gas explosion. The blast at the Liushenyu Coal Mine killed 82 miners and injured 128 others.
The Independentworld16 days ago
Seasonal Mountaineering Ranger Dies After Falling Into Crevasse on Denali
Seasonal mountaineering ranger Robin Pendery fell near the 14,000-foot camp on Thursday and died despite rescue efforts. The death is under investigation.
koreatimes.co.krworld18 days ago
Labor authorities raid Hanwha Aerospace over Daejeon factory explosion
Workplace safety officials searched the company's Seoul headquarters and Daejeon plant on Thursday. The raid is part of an investigation into a Monday explosion that killed five workers and injured two others.
Japan Timesworld21 days ago
Explosion at Hanwha Aerospace Plant in Daejeon Kills Five, Injures Two
An explosion and fire occurred Monday at a Hanwha Aerospace factory in Daejeon, South Korea. Five workers died and two others were injured during operations involving rocket propellant production.
Bloombergworld22 days ago
Five Workers Die in Mine Collapse in Southwestern China
A collapse at a mine in southwestern China killed five workers, following a gas blast at a coal mine in Shanxi earlier this month that killed at least 82 people.
tass.comworld24 days ago
South Korean President Calls for Investigation Into Seoul Overpass Collapse
President Lee Jae Myung directed officials to investigate the Seosomun Overpass collapse that killed three workers. He also cited a separate rail construction case and directed agencies to enforce accountability.
livemint.comworld26 days ago
Chemical Tank Implodes at Washington Paper Mill, Killing One and Leaving Nine Missing
A tank holding nearly 900,000 gallons of corrosive white liquor collapsed Tuesday at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview, Washington. One worker died, nine others remain unaccounted for, and nine people were injured.
indianexpress.comworld27 days ago
China Mining Accident Renews Focus on Coal Sector Safety
A recent mining incident in China has drawn attention to ongoing safety issues in the coal industry. The event has prompted discussion about energy policy and worker protection measures.
sabcnews.comworld29 days ago
Rescuers Search for Two Missing After China Mine Blast Kills 82
Search teams continued work Sunday for two people unaccounted for after a gas explosion at a mine in northern China. Authorities said the facility had serious safety violations.
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ABC Newsworld29 days agoUpdated
Coal Mine Explosion Kills 82 in Northern China, Nine Remain Trapped
A coal mine explosion in Changzhi City killed at least 82 workers and left nine others trapped underground. Rescue operations continue at the Liushenyu mine in Shanxi Province.
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nypost.comworld29 days agoUpdated
Gas Explosion Kills at Least 90 at Coal Mine in China's Shanxi Province
A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, Shanxi, killed at least 90 workers on Friday evening. Rescue operations continue while Chinese authorities investigate the cause and detain company executives.
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+16ABC Newspolitics29 days ago
Explosion at Chinese Coal Mine Kills at Least 82, Leaves Nine Missing
A blast at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province killed at least 82 workers and left nine others unaccounted for. Rescue teams are searching the site while officials investigate the cause.
thecanary.copolitics32 days ago
UK Ministers Review Proposals for Maximum Workplace Temperature Limits
Labour ministers are examining recommendations from the Climate Change Committee to introduce legally binding maximum workplace temperatures. The review forms part of broader climate adaptation measures.
The Independentworld33 days ago
UK Climate Committee Recommends Workplace Temperature Limits and Cooling Measures
The Climate Change Committee has called for maximum workplace temperature rules and expanded cooling systems in public buildings and homes. The report estimates adaptation costs at £11 billion per year through 2050 while current climate impacts already cost up to £60 billion annu…
bbc.co.ukscience33 days ago
UK Advisers Recommend Maximum Workplace Temperature Rules
The Climate Change Committee called for new rules on maximum workplace temperatures and expanded cooling systems in schools and hospitals. The panel said successive governments have not prepared the country for rising heat risks.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld33 days ago
Coles Partners With Crime Stoppers Victoria on Retail Worker Safety
Coles has formed a partnership with Crime Stoppers Victoria to address violence against supermarket employees. The collaboration aims to reduce incidents through reporting and prevention measures.
South China Morning Postworld34 days ago
Air-Conditioner Repairman Dies After Falling From 11th Floor of Kowloon City Building
A 38-year-old air-conditioner repairman died after falling from the 11th floor of a residential building in Kowloon City on Tuesday. Police received the report at 12:15 p.m. and the worker was pronounced dead at a hospital at 1:34 p.m.
bbc.co.ukfinance34 days ago
Worker Dies in Accident at SpaceX Texas Rocket Site
Local authorities reported that a person died Friday in a workplace accident at SpaceX’s rocket complex in Texas. The incident is under investigation by officials.
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focustaiwan.twscience37 days ago
Occupational Health Groups Call on WHO to Restore Workplace Safety Programs
Senior occupational health experts are pressing delegates to the World Health Assembly, which begins May 18 in Geneva, to make workplace health a core WHO priority. Nearly 3 million workers die annually from job-related causes while climate change and new industrial hazards expos…
news.sky.comscience45 days ago
WHO/ILO: 18,960 Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Deaths in 2019 Attributed to Occupational Sun Exposure
Joint WHO and ILO estimates show 1.6 billion working-age people, or 28 percent of the global total, were exposed to solar ultraviolet radiation at work in 2019. The research links this exposure to 18960 non-melanoma skin cancer deaths that year across 183 countries. The organizat…
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finance46 days ago
Walmart Limits Bins on Order Fulfillment Carts to Six From Eight
The company issued new guidance this week that caps the number of bins on carts used to fill online pickup orders and allows workers to choose whether to push or pull them. The change reverses a days-old policy that had required pulling the carts. Walmart cited safety for workers…
upi.comworld52 days ago
President Lee Jae Myung Pledges Focus on Workplace Safety in Labor Day Speech
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung addressed workplace safety and labor issues during a Labor Day event at Cheong Wa Dae. He stated that safeguarding workers is a basic responsibility and emphasized the interdependence of worker welfare and business growth. The event marked the…
tass.comworld53 days ago
South Korean President to Host Labor Day Event with Major Unions
President Lee Jae Myung will host a Labor Day event at Cheong Wa Dae on Friday, marking the first such gathering at the presidential office. The event will include representatives from the Federation of Korean Trade Unions and the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions. It aims to…
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Australian Advisory Body Proposes Heat-Safe Rentals and Workplace Rules
A state climate policy advisory body in New South Wales has proposed measures for heat-safe rentals and enhanced workplace safety for outdoor workers during high temperatures. Separately, officials informed members of parliament that a gas export tax could lead to lower power cos…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld74 days ago
Former S4C Executive Amanda Rees Files High Court Claim Alleging Health and Safety Failures
Amanda Rees, a former senior executive at S4C, has initiated a High Court claim against the Welsh-language broadcaster. The claim accuses S4C of failing to protect her health, well-being, and safety. This marks the third such legal action by a former senior manager against S4C in…