Doctor warns Japan nuclear workers are at their limit – Work conditions violate rights

[Barrett808]

Workers battling the crisis at Japan's stricken nuclear plant suffer from insomnia, show signs of dehydration and high blood pressure and are at risk of developing depression or heart trouble, a doctor who met with them said Wednesday.

The crews have been fighting to get the radiation-spewing Fukushima Dai-ichi plant under control since it was crippled by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that devastated northeastern Japan.

"The conditions at the plant remain harsh," epidemiologist Takeshi Tanigawa told The Associated Press. "I am afraid that if this continues we will see a growing risk of health problems." ...

The nuclear workers have been toiling around the clock to stabilize the plant. Tanigawa said they get little rest, no baths or fresh food, and are under the constant threat of exposure to radiation, which remains so high in many places that robots are being used to take measurements.

In a telephone interview, Tanigawa said the work conditions don't meet the basic rights guaranteed workers by Japan's constitution. ...

Doctor warns Japan nuclear workers are at their limit – Work conditions violate their constitutional rights

[flamingdem]

1. This means a while new crew, with little background working at Fuku, must take over

Really great planning nuke industry brainiacs!

[MiniMe]

2. Not surprising considering that their water and food is limited