While working on a machinery, person's arm got trapped in conveyor belt.
Queensland worker trapped in conveyor belt
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Nov 15, 2015
Workplace incident causes serious injuries to woman
A woman while cleaning a machinery, got trapped in conveyor belt and received serious head injuries.
Workplace incident causes serious injuries to woman
Workplace incident causes serious injuries to woman
Oct 25, 2015
Fire in an eatery kills 8 - Times of India's report
As per the reports in Times of India, 8 persons died due to fire from possible short circuit and subsequent fireball from leaking gas in an eatery.
During fire, the stairs leading to eatery in upper floor gave way, trapping the persons in it.
It is found that this eatery does not have any permission for that floor from municipal and also NOC is not obtained from fire authorities.
The manager is charged with culpable homicide not amounting murder. If proven, maximum punishment of life term is possible.
http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/fire-in-restraurant-7-from-kurla-college-among-8-dead/
http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/fire-in-restraurant-7-from-kurla-college-among-8-dead/
Oct 11, 2015
Oct 4, 2015
Reduced working hours in Sweden
In a news paper report, I read that in Sweden, number of working hours have been brought down to 6 hours per day, 30 hour week in many firms. The reasons quoted were expectations of higher productivity, more happiness of employees, more time availability to pursue their personal lives, etc.
It is said that, present working hours of eight per day extends to 9-10 hr per day and if you add transportation time to and from workplace adds to 10-12 hr per day away from home. This leaves little time for attending family duties and sleep. Higher work hours also lead to increase in risk to health, as per the studies.
But by reducing working hours, I could not make out, whether number of work shifts will increase where round-the-clock operations are to be carried out, i.e some more persons will be recruited to run the fourth shift (4 x 6 = 24 hr a day).
But, it appears that 6 hr a day is a good idea for all. Youngsters can spend some extra hours for higher studies or pursue their hobbies. Elders can have more relaxation time.
http://www.sciencealert.com/sweden-is-shifting-to-a-6-hour-workday
http://www.sciencealert.com/working-long-hours-is-linked-to-a-significantly-higher-risk-of-stroke?utm_source=Article&utm_medium=Website&utm_campaign=InArticleReadMore
http://money.cnn.com/2015/10/02/news/economy/sweden-6-hour-work-day/
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/sweden-introduces-six-hour-work-day-a6674646.html
It is said that, present working hours of eight per day extends to 9-10 hr per day and if you add transportation time to and from workplace adds to 10-12 hr per day away from home. This leaves little time for attending family duties and sleep. Higher work hours also lead to increase in risk to health, as per the studies.
But by reducing working hours, I could not make out, whether number of work shifts will increase where round-the-clock operations are to be carried out, i.e some more persons will be recruited to run the fourth shift (4 x 6 = 24 hr a day).
But, it appears that 6 hr a day is a good idea for all. Youngsters can spend some extra hours for higher studies or pursue their hobbies. Elders can have more relaxation time.
http://www.sciencealert.com/sweden-is-shifting-to-a-6-hour-workday
http://www.sciencealert.com/working-long-hours-is-linked-to-a-significantly-higher-risk-of-stroke?utm_source=Article&utm_medium=Website&utm_campaign=InArticleReadMore
http://money.cnn.com/2015/10/02/news/economy/sweden-6-hour-work-day/
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/sweden-introduces-six-hour-work-day-a6674646.html
Sep 3, 2015
Industrial safety in Pakistan - an article from The Express Tribune
In a discussion meeting, speakers stressed the need for revision of obsolete regulations to ensure safety for workmen. It is stated that only 560 labor inspectors are available for an estimated work force of 60 million in industrial, commercial and agriculture sectors.
http://tribune.com.pk/story/949724/outdated-regulations-responsible-for-accidents/
http://tribune.com.pk/story/949724/outdated-regulations-responsible-for-accidents/
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