Workers in Shadnagar constituency are facing alarming risks due to the absence of safety equipment and protective measures at local industries. The situation has worsened, with frequent accidents attributed to the lack of basic safety provisions and the employment of untrained temporary and contract workers.
Among the most critical hazards are explosions in reactors, likened to bombs, often caused by inadequate monitoring of pressure and chemical reactions by inexperienced staff. Despite these incidents, the accountability for injured workers, many of whom are non-locals, remains minimal, with reports suggesting inadequate advocacy and support for their safety concerns.
Furthermore, industry leaders have shown little commitment to improving safety standards, instead blaming workers for accidents and avoiding responsibility. The absence of modern alarm systems, effective fire controls, and electrical safety measures compounds these risks, while nearby residents suffer from pollution-related illnesses exacerbated by industrial activities.
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In response to these dire conditions, advocates are urging the establishment of a specialized hospital in the industrial area to provide emergency medical services, including burn treatment. Calls for unity among workers and residents to demand accountability and safety improvements are growing, alongside demands for transparency regarding non-compliant companies and stricter regulations.
The urgency for action was underscored by a recent tragic incident at South Glass Private Limited Company, where an autoclave compressor explosion claimed the lives of five workers and left fifteen others critically injured. This event has sparked widespread outrage and demands for justice, prompting local authorities including Shamshabad DCP Rajesh, Collector Shashanka, MLA Veerlapalli Shankar, and Mahbubnagar MLC Naveen Kumar Reddy to visit the site and initiate a thorough investigation.
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