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Safety gaps expose industrial workers to occupational cancers

ཟླ་༦ 10, 2026 4 mins read
Safety gaps expose industrial workers to occupational cancers

As the country’s industrial sector expands, workers are increasingly being exposed to cancer-causing substances amid low awareness, inadequate preventive measures, and inconsistent workplace safety practices, according to a recent assessment by the Department of Industry, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE).

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