Early investigations suggest that the workers had inhaled hydrogen sulphide while carrying out routine tank cleaning at the PUB Choa Chu Kang Waterworks.SINGAPORE — One worker has died after inhaling a poisonous gas while carrying out routine tank cleaning at the PUB Choa Chu Kang Waterworks on May 23.
All three were taken to hospital, where the worker died. The two surviving workers are in the intensive care unit at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital. According to the US' National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, hydrogen sulphide is a colourless gas that gives off the odour of rotten eggs. Exposure to the gas can cause irritation to the eyes and respiratory system, among other effects, one of which includes falling into a coma.The PUB said that it has called a safety timeout for similar operations in confined spaces and is reviewing the associated safety measures.
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