Earlier this week, five workers employed at the Maxen Plastic Factory in the Korangi Industrial Area were sent to clean a chemical tank. They were not provided with any specialised breathing equipment and they were killed by the fumes. Unfortunately these are not the first deaths of this kind in the area as there are many other similar plastic factories, some of which are illegal. Bosses’ drive for profits results in the sacrifice of workers’ health and safety, costing lives. The problem is worse because of poorly organised workforces and non-existing health and safety regulations (see here and here). Safety inspections have now been privatised. Only strong and independent unions can save workers lives.
Earlier this week, five workers employed at the Maxen Plastic Factory in the Korangi Industrial Area were sent to clean a chemical tank. They were not provided with any specialised breathing equipment and they were killed by the fumes. Unfortunately these are not the first deaths of this kind in the area as there are many other similar plastic factories, some of which are illegal. Bosses’ drive for profits results in the sacrifice of workers’ health and safety, costing lives. The problem is worse because of poorly organised workforces and non-existing health and safety regulations (see here and here). Safety inspections have now been privatised. Only strong and independent unions can save workers lives.
