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🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Possibility of Asbestos Contamination in Cosmetics; Former Saleswoman with Mesothelioma Recognized as Work-related Injury

The Sendai Labor Standards Inspection Office has recognized a former cosmetics saleswoman's death from malignant pleural mesothelioma as work-related due to possible asbestos contamination in the cosmetics she sold.

Mar 23 • 07:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Electrician dies after falling from a pole during work at a condominium in João Pessoa

An electrician named José Ary Clemente da Silva died after falling from a pole while working on a condominium construction site in João Pessoa, Brazil.

Mar 22 • 17:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

A worker in their twenties fell to death while working on plumbing at a Celltrion factory

A young worker tragically died after falling from a height while performing plumbing work at the Celltrion factory in Incheon.

Mar 22 • 13:19 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Work at Vilnius Airport Stopped for More Than an Hour Due to Smuggled Balloons

Vilnius Airport's operations were disrupted for over an hour due to safety restrictions related to smuggled balloons, affecting three flights and causing potential delays.

Mar 22 • 02:04 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

A Delivery Driver Died in an Accident After a Company Dinner... Court Says It's Not a Work-related Injury

A court ruled that an accident occurring after a delivery driver attended a colleagues' dinner is not considered a work-related injury, as the gathering was deemed a voluntary social event without company involvement.

Mar 22 • 01:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Pedestrian bridge on Las Américas avenue in Guayaquil opens while maintenance work is completed

A pedestrian bridge on Las Américas avenue in Guayaquil has reopened for public use as final maintenance tasks are completed.

Mar 21 • 22:07 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Norwegian 25-year-old died in work accident in Sweden

A 25-year-old Norwegian man died in a workplace accident in Sweden on Thursday afternoon.

Mar 21 • 19:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Cleaner noticed strange symptoms at work - then CCTV exposed horror truth

A cleaner exposed a colleague to a toxic substance in a chilling revenge plot captured on CCTV, leading to criminal charges.

Mar 21 • 18:00 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Work accident in Troms

A person was injured in Troms when struck on the head by a crane boom during tunnel work.

Mar 21 • 15:58 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Investment of $600,000 in the port of Manta: Key work begins for the safety of cruise and cargo ships

Construction has begun on a new tugboat dock in Manta port, aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of maritime operations with an investment of $600,000.

Mar 21 • 13:39 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

"Obviously a big shock"

A powerful explosion at a feed company in Iceland killed a man and left another seriously injured during maintenance work.

Mar 20 • 18:51 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Man died in a work accident at Fóðurblöndunni

A man tragically lost his life in a work accident at a facility named Fóðurblöndunni in Iceland.

Mar 20 • 15:13 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Photo] Firefighting work continues at Daejeon parts factory even at night

Firefighting efforts continue at a parts manufacturing factory in Daejeon, South Korea, with 53 seriously injured and 14 missing after a blaze broke out.

Mar 20 • 13:46 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Crime Statistics 2025: More Drones and Phone Fraud

The North Upper Bavaria Police Headquarters has released its 'Safety Balance 2025', summarizing crime data and police work in a region with 1.6 million residents, noting a 2.5% decline in reported crime from the previous year.

Mar 20 • 12:57 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

They believe that an explosion occurred during maintenance work

An explosion is suspected to have occurred during maintenance work in Iceland.

Mar 20 • 12:54 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

"The Same Mistakes Repeat." Researcher Signe Asi Reveals a Hidden Bottleneck in Estonian Hospitals

Researcher Signe Asi highlights the need for systemic changes in work organization, attitudes towards errors, and management practices to improve patient safety in Estonian hospitals.

Mar 20 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bells of the Cathedral of Sé in Mariana, MG, are restored after a month of work

The restoration of four historic bells from the Cathedral of Sé in Mariana, Minas Gerais, has been completed, enhancing their safety and sound quality for liturgical use.

Mar 19 • 22:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Young man shot while surprised by armed man returning from work in Jaíba

A 21-year-old man was shot multiple times by an unidentified assailant while returning home from work in Jaíba, Brazil.

Mar 19 • 14:43 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Trainer quizzed at inquest into jockey's fatal fall

The coronial inquest into the death of French jockey Marina Morel investigates claims of negligence regarding the horse involved in her fatal fall during track work.

Mar 19 • 03:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man dies after electric shock while working in Bastos

A 34-year-old businessman died from an electric shock while performing maintenance work in Bastos, Brazil.

Mar 18 • 23:21 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Man was struck by a tree - died

A man in his 70s died in an accident in Gislaved Municipality after being struck by a tree during forestry work.

Mar 18 • 20:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Church bells that were prohibited from use ring again in Lahti - the repair work took over six years

Church bells in Lahti, Finland, have been restored after being out of use for over six years due to safety concerns.

Mar 18 • 14:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Raposo Tavares has 'Stop and Go' operation in the region of Itapetininga during bridge works; see sections

Motorists on the Raposo Tavares highway in Itapetininga, Brazil, should be cautious due to 'Stop and Go' operations caused by ongoing bridge and viaduct construction work.

Mar 18 • 13:57 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Martti Martinson: the development environment for youth must always be safe

Martti Martinson emphasizes the importance of ensuring a safe developmental environment for youths, addressing concerning behaviors of professionals in youth work.

Mar 18 • 10:49 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

A pedophile returned to work at the riding school where he abused children

Marko Villemson, a former director of Ihaste Riding School, returned to work in the same center where he was previously convicted of sexually abusing children, causing outrage among parents.

Mar 18 • 09:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The ground collapsed at the construction site - a person was trapped

A person was trapped under collapsed ground in Jämsä, Finland, during excavation work, but was rescued by nearby workers before emergency services responded.

Mar 18 • 08:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A railway network installed in abnormality two months after Adamuz: "Between the pending and scheduled works and the accident, we cannot keep up"

Two months after significant accidents in Adamuz and Gelida, Spain's railway network is struggling with numerous incidents, a result of ongoing maintenance work and safety protocols.

Mar 17 • 23:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After cracks in pillars, bridge between MG and SP is reinforced with metal rings; understand

Reinforcement work on the Volta Grande bridge, which connects Minas Gerais and São Paulo, has begun to address structural damage, with a projected completion time of 60 days.

Mar 17 • 19:49 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

In Vienna: Four construction workers killed by collapsing scaffolding and concrete

Four construction workers were killed in Vienna when scaffolding and liquid concrete collapsed during construction work.

Mar 17 • 19:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Tragedy at a Construction Site in Vienna: A Collapsed Scaffold Killed Four Workers

Four workers died in Vienna after a scaffold collapsed during construction work.

Mar 17 • 17:29 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Tauno Tromp: Traffic does not work primarily due to the fear of punishment

Tauno Tromp discusses the notion that traffic regulations are primarily followed due to the fear of penalties, questioning the implications of this reliance on punishment for road safety in Estonia.

Mar 17 • 07:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Platforms must verify users' age starting this Tuesday; see how it will work

Starting Tuesday, social media and online services must implement age verification for users to better protect children and adolescents.

Mar 17 • 03:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Unusually Many Mine Tremors – 500 Working Above Ground

Over 500 miners have been reassigned to work above ground after a series of unusual tremors and a collapse at the Garpenberg mine in Sweden.

Mar 16 • 13:04 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Deminers destroyed several mines and grenades in a week

Last week, deminers in Southern Estonia responded to four calls, recovering and disposing of explosives including a shell found during excavation work.

Mar 16 • 11:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Suspension bridge completely closed for maintenance in São José dos Campos; closure expected to last 10 days

The suspension bridge in São José dos Campos has been completely closed for ten days for maintenance and inspection work.

Mar 16 • 11:04 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Man in his 50s died after a rock slide in Larvik

A man in his 50s died following a rock slide during a work accident in Larvik, Norway.

Mar 16 • 10:58 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Man died after a work accident in Larvik

A man died as a result of a work accident in Larvik, Norway, after being struck by a boulder during a rockslide.

Mar 16 • 09:23 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Work Accident in Larvik - Life-Saving First Aid Underway

A work accident in Larvik has left a person injured, and police are providing life-saving first aid after a rockfall incident.

Mar 16 • 09:23 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Accident in Larvik - life-saving first aid in progress

A man has died from injuries sustained after being trapped under a rock during a work accident in Larvik, Norway.

Mar 16 • 09:23 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Have you ever wondered how brakes work on an aircraft?

The article explains how aircraft brakes operate, highlighting the difference between airplane brakes and those of cars, along with the technology used to bring a plane to a halt after landing.

Mar 15 • 06:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I worshipped NHS surgeon after horror fall until jaw-dropping moment'

More than 100 former patients of a retired NHS surgeon, Leslie Irwin, have come forward amid an investigation into his work at a private hospital following a patient recall notice.

Mar 14 • 15:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Shell restarts Bonga field after major offshore maintenance

Shell Nigeria has resumed production at the Bonga deepwater field after completing maintenance work ahead of schedule and without safety incidents.

Mar 14 • 01:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Glasgow Central station closed until at least next week as demolition continues

Glasgow Central station remains closed due to ongoing demolition work on a fire-damaged building next door, with safety concerns leading to the shutdown until at least Wednesday.

Mar 13 • 16:52 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Neighbors of the Collapse in Parque Patricios and Another Weekend Away from Home: The Situation in Hotels and Progress on the Work

Residents of Parque Patricios affected by a recent building collapse are spending another weekend away from home as recovery and safety efforts continue.

Mar 13 • 16:01 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

A key work tool caught fire at the metal scrap yard

A fire broke out at a metal recycling company in Lithuania, affecting a crucial piece of work equipment, a press, but there were no casualties reported.

Mar 13 • 09:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Reasons Why People Died at Work Last Year

Last year, the Accident Insurance Center investigated ten fatal workplace accidents in Finland, revealing that most were due to known risks.

Mar 13 • 06:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Death of assembler in work accident generates emotion: 'I will never forget you,' says wife

The death of metal structure assembler Gilson Cardoso de Souza in a workplace accident has caused widespread mourning among family and friends.

Mar 13 • 05:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Markku Accelerated Downhill – Then a Van Appeared in the Rearview Mirror: "It Shocked Me"

A driver, Markku, experienced a shocking moment while driving to work when a van rapidly approached from behind.

Mar 13 • 03:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sexual harassment at work increases by 260% in MS; victim recounts a year of harassment: 'I feel very scared'

Reports of sexual harassment at work in Mato Grosso do Sul have surged by 260% over four years, linked to the rising presence of women in the workforce.

Mar 12 • 20:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Dubai Brits who fled face having to go BACK despite Iran missile strikes

British teachers in Dubai are grappling with the decision to return to work amidst ongoing Iranian missile strikes, raising concerns for their safety.

Mar 12 • 10:15 UTC

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