PUB sub-contractor worker dies after inhaling hydrogen sulphide gas, 2 others in intensive care

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SINGAPORE: A PUB sub-contractor died on Thursday (May 23) after inhaling hydrogen sulphide gas while carrying out tank cleaning works at Choa Chu Kang Waterworks. Two other workers who inhaled the gas are in intensive care. The incident occurred at about 11.15am on Thursday.

An aerial view of Choa Chu Kang Waterworks. SINGAPORE: A PUB sub-contractor died on Thursday after inhaling hydrogen sulphide gas while carrying out tank cleaning works at Choa Chu Kang Waterworks.The incident occurred at about 11.15am on Thursday.

"Preliminary investigations indicate that the workers had inhaled hydrogen sulphide, a gas produced from sludge which is a by-product of the water treatment process." "PUB expresses our deepest condolences to the deceased's family. We are in touch with our contractors and will render support to the workers' family members," the spokesperson said.

 

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