Human Values - II [All Case Studies Notes]
Human Values and Professional Ethics II All Case Studies BHOPAL Gas Tragedy: The BHOPAL Gas Tragedy remains a landmark event in history, shedding light on the catastrophic consequences of industrial accidents and emphasizing the necessity of prioritizing safety, environmental protection, and ethical decision-making in industrial operations. Date: December 2-3, 1984 Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India Occurred at the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) pesticide plant Tragedy: Resulted from the release of toxic methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas Immediate impact: Thousands of immediate deaths due to the toxic gas exposure Tens of thousands of people suffered from injuries and long-term health complications Causes and contributing factors: Poor maintenance practices Inadequate safety systems and protocols Insufficient training of plant operators Lack of effective emergency response plans Environmental and socio-economic impact: Severe contamination of soil and water resources in t...
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