Why safe Shipbreaking is the Need of the hour
Shipwrecking involves a lot of trained and skilled workers. It is quite dangerous to show a careless attitude in breaking the ship. Many major shipbreaking companies do not take extra precautions while going for recycling or for some other reasons. It is important to adopt safety measures in shipbreaking because workers belonging to this sector face hazardous working conditions. They work in an environment which is not healthy due to toxic chemicals, asbestos, and oil. The other risks involved in the process are: Using blow torches and sledgehammers Moving cranes Falling steel plates Gas explosions Metal coils snapping Safe shipbreaking is the need of the hour because safety of the workers to be given topmost priority. This is the reason why ship breaking in India is done with utmost care and concern. During the process, persistent organic pollutants emit which results in disseminating pollution in the environment. There are various other risks involved in the demolitio...