In over 90% of sewer deaths, workers had no safety gear: government audit
In an audit of 54 sewer deaths in 2022 and 2023, no mechanised equipment was given in 47 cases; only five of the deceased workers had gloves, only one had gumboots; workers’ consent was not taken in 27 cases
In an audit of 54 sewer deaths in 2022 and 2023, no mechanised equipment was given in 47 cases; only five of the deceased workers had gloves, only one had gumboots; workers’ consent was not taken in 27 cases
