Visakhapatnam gas leak: LG Polymers neglected safety norms, finds govt probe

The company — owned by South Korea’s LG Chem Ltd — also ignored a warning sign in December last year, the report said

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Vizag gas leak: Who is liable?

Centre for Science and Environment attributes accident to LG Polymers’ negligence, not adhering to safety protocol

Vizag gas leak: How styrene affects humans, animals

Exposure to 20 parts per million of styrene over eight years of working around styrene increases reaction time in subjects

Vizag gas leak puts spotlight on lack of safety precautions

Overheating, corrosion likely responsible for styrene gas leak

Vizag gas leak: 8 reported dead

The styrene gas leak occurred in LG Polymers India Pvt Ltd chemical factory

Vizag gas leak: Govt report details short and long-term impact on nearby areas

The gas leak resulted in several impacts on the health of the people who lived in five villages located near the chemical plant managed by the&…

Vizag gas leak: Curtain calls on the accountability of LG Polymers

Lapses in managing styrene monomer gas in the plant and lack of timely emergency response measures led to the styrene gas leak

Dahej chemicals factory blast: Is it another case of negligence?

Chemical industries usually neglect the availability of skilled workforce and operate with untrained employees, despite knowing the …

Industrial accidents: Time for Neyveli Lignite to take a call

Management should decide the fate of the old plant units immediately

Visakhapatnam pharmaceuticals ‘unit’ leaks gas; 2 dead, 4 injured

The city unit of Sainor Life Sciences Pvt Ltd, in Parwada area, reported a leak of benzimidazole gas at 11.30 pm

Vishakhapatnam gas leak: What were the errors and what are the lessons

Industrial management methodologies have to be fine-tuned in line with the COVID-19 pandemic, not only to ensure safety but to function effectively