About two months ago, a massive explosion at a chemical warehouse in China’s northern port city of Tianjin killed over 170 workers and residents. While this mass murder generated a lot of talk in China about improving its OHS record, the reality is that working conditions remain toxic for millions of Chinese workers. Just earlier this week, Tianjin was the site of another massive warehouse explosion that miraculously did not kill anyone. Since the August Tianjin disaster, it is estimated that more than 130 workers have been directly killed in China because of workplace incidents.
About two months ago, a massive explosion at a chemical warehouse in China’s northern port city of Tianjin killed over 170 workers and residents. While this mass murder generated a lot of talk in China about improving its OHS record, the reality is that working conditions remain toxic for millions of Chinese workers. Just earlier this week, Tianjin was the site of another massive warehouse explosion that miraculously did not kill anyone. Since the August Tianjin disaster, it is estimated that more than 130 workers have been directly killed in China because of workplace incidents.
