The Hindu Editorial (Foreseeable accidents) – Jun 11, 2026
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The Hindu Editorial (Foreseeable accidents) – Jun 11, 2026:
- foreseeable (adjective) – predictable, presumable, expected, anticipated, certain, likely.
- mishap (noun) – accident, unfortunate incident, tragedy, disaster.
- due to (phrase) – because of, owing to, as a result of, caused by.
- accumulated (adjective) – gathered, collected, amassed, built up over time.
- organisational (adjective) – administrative, structural, managerial, systemic.
- weakness (noun) – flaw, defect, deficiency, vulnerability.
- despite (preposition) – in spite of, regardless of, notwithstanding, even with.
- streak (noun) – a series, spell, succession, sequence.
- of late (phrase) – recently, lately, in recent times, in the recent past.
- notion (noun) – idea, belief, concept, perception.
- isolated (adjective) – solitary, random, separate, singular.
- incidental (adjective) – chance, by chance, accidental, random, circumstantial.
- persist (verb) – continue, remain, linger, endure.
- septic tank (noun) – an underground tank in which sewage is collected and allowed to decompose through bacterial activity; sewage tank, sludge tank.
- explosion (noun) – blast, detonation, bursting, blow-up.
- appear (verb) – seem, look, show signs of, come across as.
- circumstance (noun) – situation, condition, context, state of affairs.
- confined space (noun) – an enclosed or partially enclosed area with restricted entry and exit; restricted space, tight space, unventilated area.
- succumb (verb) – die from, pass away as a result of, fall victim to.
- toxic gas (noun) – poisonous vapor, harmful fume, lethal emission, noxious gas.
- molten steel (noun) – liquefied steel, melted steel, liquid metal, superheated metal.
- blast (noun) – explosion, detonation, blow-up, bursting.
- know of (phrasal verb) – be aware of, be familiar with, have knowledge of, recognize.
- preventive measure (noun) – a step taken to stop something undesirable from happening; precautionary step, safeguard, protective action.
- decade (noun) – a period of ten years.
- overcome (verb) – overwhelm, overpower, strike down, incapacitate.
- fume (noun) – smoke, vapor, gas, emission.
- resemble (verb) – look like, be similar to, mirror, parallel.
- well-known (adjective) – familiar, recognized, famous, common.
- pattern (noun) – a repeated way in which something happens; trend, sequence, system, order.
- fatality (noun) – death, casualty, mortality, victim.
- victim (noun) – casualty, sufferer, affected person.
- follow by (phrasal verb) – come after, result from, pursue.
- would-be (adjective) – intending to be, aspiring, potential, prospective.
- rescuer (noun) – savior, lifesaver, emergency worker, relief worker.
- mechanically ventilated (noun) – equipped with a machine-driven system to circulate fresh air and extract hazardous fumes from an enclosed space; artificially aired, machine-aerated, force-ventilated, power-ventilated.
- ventilate (verb) – to allow fresh air to enter and circulate freely throughout an enclosed area; aerate, oxygenate, air out, freshen.
- rescue personnel (noun) – emergency responders, relief workers, emergency services, crisis team.
- standby (noun) – a state of readiness to be used immediately; readiness, reserve, alert, preparation.
- breathing apparatus (noun) – equipment worn to provide a breathable atmosphere; respirator, oxygen mask, breathing gear, ventilation system.
- harness (noun) – a set of straps used to secure or lift a person safely; safety belt, strap, restraint, support.
- retrieval (noun) – recovery, extraction, rescue, saving.
- line (noun) – rope, cord, cable.
- lines of communication (phrase) – a method used to communicate; contact channel, communication link, connection, network.
- unprotected (adjective) – vulnerable, exposed, defenseless, uncovered.
- prohibit (verb) – ban, forbid, disallow, interdict.
- scavenging (noun) – the act of removing dirt, waste or unwanted material; cleaning, sweeping, foraging, clearing.
- in fact (phrase) – actually, in reality, as a matter of fact, truly.
- rarely (adverb) – seldom, hardly ever, infrequently, scarcely.
- in the sense of (phrase) – meaning, referring to, implying, signifying.
- unforeseeable (adjective) – unpredictable, unexpected, unanticipated, unpreventable.
- safety management (noun) – the systematic administration of safety protocols; risk management, occupational health administration, accident prevention protocol, hazard control.
- recurrence (noun) – repetition, reappearance, return, happening again.
- speak to (phrasal verb) – indicate, highlight, point to, signify.
- persistence (noun) – continuation, endlessness, constancy, endurance.
- likewise (adverb) – similarly, equally, in the same way, identically.
- steelmaking (noun) – the process of producing steel; metalwork, metal production, heavy industry.
- intrinsically (adverb) – fundamentally, naturally, essentially, inherently.
- pressurised gas (noun) – gas stored or maintained under high pressure; compressed gas, pressurized vapor, contained emission.
- enormous (adjective) – huge, massive, colossal, gigantic.
- heat energy (noun) – thermal energy, heat, thermal power.
- hazard (noun) – danger, risk, peril, threat.
- pose (verb) – constitute, present, create, cause.
- further (adverb) – additionally, furthermore, moreover, also.
- relatively (adverb) – comparatively, moderately, fairly, somewhat.
- result in (phrasal verb) – cause, bring about, lead to, give rise to.
- casualty (noun) – victim, fatality, loss, death.
- extend (verb) – broaden, expand, prolong, continue.
- persistent (adjective) – continuous, constant, unending, relentless.
- allege (verb) – claim, state, contend, accuse.
- staffing (noun) – workforce, human resources, employees, manpower.
- deferred (adjective) – delayed, postponed, put off, suspended.
- dependence (noun) – reliance, leaning, need, dependency.
- contractual labour (noun) – workers employed on a contract basis rather than permanently; temporary workforce, gig workers, outsourced labor, freelance workers.
- face (verb) – encounter, confront, experience, tackle.
- following (preposition) – subsequent to, as a result of, coming after, in the aftermath of.
- divestment (noun) – the action or process of selling off subsidiary business interests or investments; privatization, asset sale, unbundling, disinvestment.
- resulting (adjective) – consequential, ensuing, subsequent, following.
- however (adverb) – nevertheless, nonetheless, yet, but.
- central to (phrase) – crucial to, vital to, essential to, key to.
- occupational safety (noun) – safety measures and conditions related to the workplace; workplace safety, industrial health, occupational health, worker protection.
- consistently (adverb) – uniformly, steadily, regularly, dependably.
- fragmented (adjective) – split, divided, separated, broken.
- accountability (noun) – responsibility, liability, answerability, transparency.
- gradual (adjective) – slow, steady, incremental, step-by-step.
- uneven (adjective) – unequal, irregular, asymmetrical, disproportionate.
- implementation (noun) – execution, application, enforcement, carrying out.
- occupational safety framework (noun) – the structural set of rules and guidelines to ensure workplace safety; workplace safety guidelines, industrial safety regulation, labor safety code, health and safety protocol.
- highlight (verb) – emphasize, draw attention to, underline, underscore.
- invisible (adjective) – unseen, hidden, unnoticeable, concealed.
- anchor (verb) – attach firmly, secure, hold, ground.
- manpower (noun) – workforce, personnel, staff, human resources.
- shortage (noun) – lack, scarcity, deficit, inadequacy.
- caste- and class-based (adjective) – relating to social stratification based on birth, hereditary occupation, or economic status; structurally biased, socially hierarchical, discriminatory, socially stratified.
- exposure (noun) – risk, vulnerability, subjection, susceptibility.
- hazardous labour (noun) – dangerous work, risky employment, unsafe job, perilous work.
- cost over safety (phrase) – prioritizing financial savings at the expense of protective measures; profit-driven disregard, financial prioritization, safety compromise, penny-pinching.
- mindset (noun) – attitude, way of thinking, mentality, outlook.
- stressed (adjective) – under financial pressure, burdened, strained, distressed.
- units (noun) – establishments, enterprises, manufacturing plants, factories, facilities.
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