Occupational safety at work unheeded

Star: KUALA LUMPUR: The ammonia leakage at the Prai factory was another example of failure of those in charge to take heed of occupational safety at the workplace, said National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Niosh) chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.
“Sad to say that memories are short and people never learn from past lessons. Safety is taken for granted,” he said.
He said the illegal dumping of chemicals in Labis indicated irresponsibility.
The ammonia cases are the latest in a series of incidents involving hazardous materials and noxious gases.
Last Friday, two KTM parcel handlers in Johor Baru became nauseous from breathing in benzene fumes.
On Dec 31, a chlorine gas leak in Kuantan forced some 60 residents in Kampung Galing Besar to leave their homes.