MMO: Tech was old in MKE, boom no surprise

5 workers were killed in the explosion that took place yesterday at the Chemical and Machinery Industry Corporation (MKE) rocket and explosive materials factory in Ankara’s Elmadağ district.

Yunus Yener, president of the Chamber of Mechanical Engineers, made a press release about the explosion at the MKE rocket and explosives factory in Ankara’s Elmadağ district.

Yener said that the explosion at the MKE Elmadağ plant was not a surprise or an unexpected event, given the lack of attention to outdated technology and job security.

NOT A SURPRISE EVENT

Yener said: “The technology at the MKE Elmadağ rocket and explosives factory is old and this problem has been mentioned in previous explosions, but no steps have been taken in terms of technology renewal.”

In the statement, “The death of at least 5 workers in occupational homicides every day in our country and the explosion at the MKE Elmadağ factory are unfortunately not a surprise or an unexpected event. It is clear that they do not attach importance to health and safety at work (ISIG) invites accidents and murders.

NECESSARY IMPORTANCE IS NOT GIVEN TO OSH

Yener said: “The technology at the MKE Elmadağ rocket and explosives factory is old and this problem has been mentioned in previous explosions, but no steps have been taken in terms of technology renewal.”

Yener also said: “In addition, the provision of OHS in workplaces is not seen as an organization, everything is left to chance. For example, things that should not be done in explosive atmospheres and that can lead to explosions can be done at the same time”. time.”