B2 – Upper Intermediate
Samsung is one of the world’s largest producers of electronic devices. In the latest news, the company has agreed to compensate workers who had fallen ill and died from on-the-job chemical exposure at its South Korean factories after protests at various Samsung sites to pressure the company into the deal.
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https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-46060376
Discussion Questions:
1. Do you think Samsung will stand by its promise to compensate its employees?
2. What are the health effects of chemical exposure?
3. What safety measures should companies have for their employees who are working in a hazardous environment?
4. How can companies replace hazardous chemicals to safer alternatives?
5. Name some companies which has workplace hazards. How can they improve?