Category: Regulatory Compliance
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A LESSON IN REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND HEALTH AND SAFETY FOREWORD “In 1984, Union Carbide Corporation Limited (UCCL), a leader in the chemical industry with a strong record in safety, environmental, and social programs, was suddenly involved in the worst industrial disaster in history. The tragedy inflicted far greater moral damage than financial loss. Union Carbide’s…
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In today’s fast-paced corporate environment, businesses are increasingly subject to stringent regulatory requirements. Compliance with these regulations is not just about following the rules—it’s about demonstrating that the company has followed the correct procedures, maintained transparency, and can track the decision-making process at every stage. This is where traceability becomes vital. Traceability: A Shield for…
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Lessons from the Bhopal Disaster A Call for Enforceable Regulatory Compliance Standards in Corporate Safety and Accountability Part 2 December 2024 will mark the fortyieth anniversary of the massive toxic gas leak from Union Carbide Corporation’s chemical plant in Bhopal India that killed more than 3,800 people. This review examines the health effects of exposure…
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Lessons from the Bhopal Disaster Abstract On December 3, 1984, more than 40 tons of methyl isocyanate gas leaked from Union Carbide Corporation Limited [UCCL] pesticide plant in Bhopal India, in what has been coined “The Worst Industrial Disaster The World Has Ever Known”, immediately killing at least 3,800 people and causing significant morbidity and…
J. Michael Dennis ll.l., ll.m. Live 