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By Shukry Rashid
The Chemical Industries Employees' Union (CIEU) is working together with the management of Leeden National Oxygen (NOX) to render assistance to all affected workers of the Tanjong Kling fire incident which happened on 12 October 2015.
The incident claimed the life of 30-year-old chemist and CIEU union member Lim Siaw Chian.
In a statement on a Facebook posting following the tragedy, CIEU wrote: “We are deeply saddened with the accident that happened at Leeden NOX this morning where our union member lost her life in the accident. Our deepest and heartfelt condolences go to her family and friends. We also wish those who have been injured a speedy recovery.”
CIEU added that upon hearing about the accident, it deployed its officers to go on site to give assurance to its members.
It added that safety is a key priority and they will work with the management to ensure such an incident can never be allowed to happen again.
Safety Is Paramount
Chairman of WSH Council Committee for Chemical Industries and General Secretary of the United Workers of Petroleum Industry (UWPI) K Karthikeyan was part of an assessment team that visited the site on 14 October 2015. He stressed that the industry must learn from this incident to prevent future accidents from occurring, and offered to reach out to the workers to address their concerns and render assistance if needed.
As of 14 October 2015, six of the seven workers who were sent to the hospital following the incident were discharged.
Investigations are still ongoing.
Source: NTUC This Week
