President-elect Mohamed Muizzu urged parliament to expedite the Workplace Safety and Health Bill after two separate gas cylinder explosions in Haa Dhaalu Atoll left two foreign nationals dead and four people injured. He also called on the relevant authorities to investigate the cause of both incidents and act to prevent recurrence.
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On 19 October, four were injured in an accident while refilling a cylinder used for fire training at Kulhudhuffushi Airport. One, who had suffered life threatening injuries, has been flown abroad for treatment.
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Meanwhile, in Makunudhoo, two foreign nationals were killed when a gas cylinder exploded as they were working with welding equipment at a worksite on Saturday.
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I request the Honourable Members of Parliament to expedite the work on the Workplace Safety and Health Bill, which has been submitted to Parliament, to find the necessary solutions to such issues in a systematic manner,
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