MOM has instructed ExxonMobil Asia Pacific to stop all maintenance works relating to similar furnace equipment. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE – Six workers were taken to the hospital after a steam pipe ruptured while they were doing maintenance work on Jurong Island, scalding them with hot water.
Three of the workers have since been discharged, an MOM spokesman said on Monday in response to queries from The Straits Times. MOM said it has instructed ExxonMobil Asia Pacific to stop all maintenance works relating to similar furnace equipment, and that investigations are ongoing. In a statement to ST on Friday, an ExxonMobil spokesman said the health and safety of workers are paramount and that the firm would ensure the affected workers are receiving the care they need.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Israel to build fibre-optic link between Europe and AsiaJERUSALEM : Israel will build a 254 kilometer (158 mile) fibre-optic cable between the Mediterranean and Red Sea, creating a continuous link between Europe, the Gulf countries and Asia, the Finance Ministry said on Sunday.State-owned energy group EAPC will build the cable along the route of an oil pipelin
Read more »
Green Pulse Podcast: Banking on change - unlocking Asia’s green transitionThe Asian Development Bank is trying to bring green power to the people while curbing climate risks. It’s a huge challenge. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
Six ways to find “joy” in difficult timesLife today is stressful and replete with difficulties. Finding joy in these difficult times can be challenging, but it's certainly possible. Here are some tip
Read more »
Wimbledon 2023 women's contenders: Who are the emerging players to look out for?Six different women have won the Wimbledon title in the last six editions and as the 2023 tournament begins on July 3 there is still no clear favourite for the grasscourt Grand Slam.World number one Iga Swiatek has conquered clay and hardcourts but the Pole has yet to taste success on grass having never r
Read more »
Dancing dogs bring cheer to nursing home residentsThe dogs make their rounds of Singapore Christian Home and six NTUC nursing homes. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
K-pop girl group NewJeans to release second EP in July and collaborate with The Powerpuff GirlsTheir new EP will feature six tracks which should be listened to sequentially, according to NewJeans' management.
Read more »