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Amazon paid $14,620 (approx. A fine of ¥2000 was imposed.
No satisfactory means of rest even in high temperature environments under direct sunlight
Amazon is often talked about for its harsh working environment in warehouses, but this time, problems with employees who are responsible for loading and unloading air cargo under the scorching sun have been pointed out.
The following are the problems with the working environment that led to the fine being imposed on Amazon.
- I couldn’t rest just by sitting in the shade under the plane’s wing.
- The van provided for rest was small and could not comfortably accommodate all the workers.
- Even though the temperature ranged from 32 degrees Celsius to over 41 degrees Celsius, drinking water was not recommended and no education was provided on how to prevent heatstroke.
Will the results speak for themselves even though there are conflicting statements between the two?
The employee who raised this issue said, “Amazon prioritized shortening the loading and unloading time of air cargo over ensuring the health and safe working environment of its employees,” and “There was no shade or adequate water on the tarmac.” “As a result, my body temperature rose and I felt unsafe,” he said. “The only thing I could do to rest was stand under the plane (to avoid direct sunlight), so I had to intervene before someone else collapsed.” Masu.
In response, an Amazon spokesperson countered, saying, “We completely disagree.We had a rest area, ice and water, a fan, and other necessary supplies on the tarmac.”
However, in the end, the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration ordered a fine, so it cannot be denied that Amazon’s countermeasures were insufficient.
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