Construction Safety
Amity University student drowns in waterlogged Noida construction pit
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A 23-year-old Amity University student drowned in a waterlogged construction pit in Noida's Sector 94 on Wednesday afternoon while celebrating an exam with three friends. The three friends were rescued safely. Rescue efforts took over an hour amid deep water and vegetation.
Hong Kong's Commissioner for Labour Sam Hui Chark-shum told lawmakers that a proposed ban on smoking at construction sites will cover all areas without designated smoking zones due to enforcement challenges. The measure follows the deadly Tai Po fire last November. Authorities plan to use drones with heat sensors for inspections.
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The National Construction Authority (NCA) has ordered the demolition of a five-storey building in Nairobi's Roysambu estate after an inspection deemed it a public safety risk. The structure has developed severe cracks and stands meters from Mirema Primary School, endangering thousands of pupils. The owner ignored compliance orders issued since 2022.