2024-11-18 17:42:00
After the first reported case B line scabies Emova, the operator of the Buenos Aires metro, assures that “no pests were found” because Association of Metro and Ex-Metro Workers Union (AGTSyP) insists that disease-causing mites are present in the units and have even begun to affect passengers.
“This is a time bomb”he said Claudio del CabanaraRepresentatives of AGTSyP noted in conversations with PERFIL that the service is in “General Abandonment Framework”He explained: “Our trains are 70 years old, the oldest on the network, have accidents every day, are full of asbestos and the lack of cleaning and fumigation on the B line is very apparent.”
Medical certificate from subway staff diagnosing scabies. AGTSyP representative explains “In the past 15 or 20 days, some colleagues have begun to report itching and discomfort in different parts of the body.”. “At first we thought they were fleas that occasionally show up on the train, but When my classmate went to the doctor, it was scabies“He confirmed.
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“All my colleagues have medical certificates”guarantee and insist that “Company denies”. “They say ‘yeah, there’s something, but it’s not scabies’, as if there are other infections but it doesn’t matter because it’s not scabies,” he added, saying B-line users have come forward to complain about alleged scabies infections.
Dellecarbonara believes that “when we go out to condemn and demand cleansing, The company issued a statement saying it knew nothing, which was a lie and there was no casebut one of the certificates comes from Emova itself, from the medical department” and noted “This is a company that already has a history of lying and criminal attitudes”.
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“Historically, we have condemned concessionaires for not carrying out investments, maintenance or projects that correspond to important public services like the subway,” he noted, noting that this problem has arisen since the reform and opening up in 1994. Menem became president, but “Today the logic of lack of investment and maintenance deepens”.
Union leaders define the current situation as ‘General apathy’promising “to guarantee huge profits for the company without regard to travel conditions or working conditions” and warning that “Neither the 6-line network nor Premetro can meet the needs of users, let alone under minimum security conditions. to provide services.
Medical certificate from Line B user confirming diagnosis of scabies. Dellecarbonara Condemned “Lack of maintenance, lack of investment, lack of engineering, lack of line extensions and lack of new lines” Considering that “it is planned based on profit” and insisting that “every day is a risk, you don’t know whether to go home or not, because every area of the metro has potential dangers”.
“It should be controlled by workers and users and set priorities together,” he then launched, proposing Renationalization of services It accused the company of “seeking and favoring huge businesses with multi-million dollar profits.”
Finally, he concluded: “It is this background that makes Line B a ticking time bomb. This is why We are asking government chiefs to declare a state of emergency on the railways so that an immediate response can be launched. Solve the problems we encounter.
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Metro Franchise said it “continues to enhance its usual cleaning and disinfection protocols as a precaution” and that “the fumigation provider requires special monitoring of all strata to ensure this.” “No pests found” Whether it is the formation or the station facilities.
“It should be noted that Emova implements these cleaning and fumigation protocols permanently”stresses the company and details that “integrated pest control is being implemented, which includes regular tasks as a preventive measure in all metro facilities”, of which “some are carried out during the day and the most intensive at night”. Established by GCBA Environmental Protection Bureau Resolution No. 360/11″.
They emphasized to PERFIL in the press area: “There is no indication that the cases may have come from the metro” They reiterated that “corresponding analyzes were carried out but no results were found”.
“Experts say It’s a fairly common disease and can be spread from person to person, and there’s nothing to suggest it can come from the subway environment.“, they objected, although they clarified that “independently and as a precaution, all necessary intensifications in terms of fumigation and disinfection were carried out.
He died of lung cancer: Subway was responsible for asbestos exposure
Deaths that occurred in the metro area last Thursday Jorge NavarroA 64-year-old man who worked at the Constitución workshop of Line C died, according to the union Lung cancer from asbestos exposure.
“We have the carcinogen asbestos. Most seriously, we workers must discover this ourselves through our own investigation. “Companies and governments knew asbestos was installed in the network”.
Members of the AGTSyP secretariat stressed that “they should have removed it (asbestos) but they didn’t” and ‘This has had tragic consequences for workers’. “Nearly 100 of our colleagues are affected You can get cancer at any time, and some people already have it,” he lamented.
They insist in the union that “Jorge contracted lung cancer from asbestos exposure” they explained “Healthcare audit recognizes this in 2020” And since the existence of banned carcinogens was discovered 4 workers died, 107 affected For exhibition”.
“All cases were approved by the Occupational Risk Regulatory Authority”they stated and concluded: “Asbestos causes death. Starting with AGTSyP, we will continue to work towards the complete removal of asbestos and the purchase of a new fleet free of carcinogenic materials. We need users to know that installed asbestos is a public health issue.” We declare a state of alert and mobilization”.
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“From Emowa We regret the passing of Jorge Navarro, who served at the C-Line Constitution Workshop. We express our support to his family and friends,” the company said in its condolences on the worker’s death.
However, when asked by PERFIL, they stated that “out of respect for privacy and compliance with the confidentiality of personal, medical and related technical data, The company does not need to provide further details”.
“On the other hand, we have to remember, Since 2018, we have continued to develop comprehensive de-optimization plans across the network. And the metro has adequate safety conditions based on scientific and technical standards,” they concluded from Emova.
Strength measurement
On Saturday, in light of Navarro’s death and the overall circumstances, the union announced Self-defense measures The event will occur next Wednesday, November 20, and services will be paralyzed according to the following schedule:
- 10 am to 12 noon: Line A and Line B
- 12 noon to 2 pm: Lines D and H
- 2 to 4 p.m.: C, E and Premetro lines
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How does the call for renationalization of subway services relate to public safety concerns?
A state of emergency in the subway system and require immediate action to ensure the safety of both workers and passengers.”
The ongoing concerns about the health and safety conditions in the subway system reflect a serious crisis that needs urgent attention. Reports of scabies among workers and passengers, along with the tragic death of a worker due to asbestos exposure, underline the hazardous environment that both employees and users face daily.
Union representatives have been vocal about the need for not only immediate remediation efforts but also long-term solutions, such as significant investment in infrastructure and cleaner, safer trains. The insistence on the need for renationalization of services highlights the belief that privatized operations prioritize profits over public safety.
Safety inspections, regular cleaning, and ongoing medical evaluations for those who work or commute via the subway must be prioritized to prevent further health crises. The lack of accountability from the company regarding the scabies outbreak and the denial of any responsibility for the workers’ conditions raises serious ethical concerns, showcasing the need for transparent communication and action from the management.
The situation calls for public awareness and advocacy for safer transportation services, emphasizing that public health must be paramount over profits in public utilities such as the subway system.
