Portuguese authorities released a highly anticipated preliminary report into the disaster, which killed 16 people this week.
Tag: Workplace Hazards and Violations
Cue the Sun: This Lab Recreates Hot, Sweaty Days to Test Humans
Our reporter hits the treadmill to understand how scientists study extreme heat.
At Least 1 Dead and 5 Missing After Mine Collapse in Chile
Chile’s state-owned copper company halted operations at its El Teniente mine after an earthquake.
Some Kenyan Runners See Doping as a Path to Glory, and a Daily Meal
Officials acknowledge that Kenya has a doping problem, but many athletes who are seeking an edge also want a way out of poverty.
Gold Miners Feared Dead in Congo After Landslide
Thousands of people were working on the informal mining site in eastern Congo, in an area controlled by an armed militia.
Trump Wants to Close the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board
The White House is planning to eliminate the board, a small agency that investigates chemical disasters to understand what went wrong.
Trump’s OSHA Nominee Has a History With Heat and UPS Drivers
David Keeling would take over the workplace-safety agency just as it is considering rules to protect against extreme heat. His former employers, UPS and Amazon, have opposed the rules.
Under Pressure, Officials in Western India Move Against Abuse in Sugar Fields
Women are coerced into needless hysterectomies and girls are pushed into child marriages. After a court ruling and a Times investigation, things may be changing.
Owner of Dominican Club Whose Roof Collapsed Is Charged With Involuntary Homicide
After the collapse killed 236 people, an employee came forward with evidence the owners had been warned the roof posed a danger.
Owner of Dominican Club Whose Roof Collapsed Is Charged With Involuntary Homicide
After the collapse killed 236 people, an employee came forward with evidence the owners had been warned the roof posed a danger.