Chapter
Union Concerns Ignored at Indian Chemical Plant
14:43 - 17:50 (03:07)
Two trade unions wrote to Indian Ministry of Labor about safety concerns at the chemical plant including a faulty valve and lack of proper protective gear for workers, but their complaints were ignored. The plant was later responsible for a deadly gas leak in 1984.
Clips
The podcast host sarcastically comments on an ad for a new rock-drilling technology involving a flaming hand piercing solid rock with a combination of oxygen, fuel, and water that was introduced in the 1970s.
14:43 - 15:57 (01:13)
Technology
Summary
The podcast host sarcastically comments on an ad for a new rock-drilling technology involving a flaming hand piercing solid rock with a combination of oxygen, fuel, and water that was introduced in the 1970s.
ChapterUnion Concerns Ignored at Indian Chemical Plant
EpisodeThe Industrial Disaster That Makes Chernobyl Look Like Kindergarten
PodcastBehind the Bastards
In 1976, a worker at an Indian pesticide plant faced unsafe working conditions and inadequate protective gear.
15:57 - 17:50 (01:53)
workplace safety
Summary
In 1976, a worker at an Indian pesticide plant faced unsafe working conditions and inadequate protective gear. After an accident caused by a faulty valve, the worker faced blame from management and conditions continued to deteriorate at the factory.