Over 20 workers ill at SSAB Luleå construction site
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5 questionsElevated levels of vanadium and PAHs are a potential cause of the illnesses.
According to SVT NyheterCarbon monoxide poisoning was a theory, but latest test results show no elevated CO levels, and the cause remains unclear.
According to Kuriren (10 April), Dagens NyheterContext: The disagreement on the cause affects the direction of the investigation and the measures needed to ensure worker safety. If vanadium is the cause, remediation of soil contamination may be required; if it's gas exposure, ventilation and monitoring might be the focus.
SSAB first received information about the illnesses at the end of February and took immediate action.
According to Dagens NyheterWorkers had been raising alarms about health risks earlier without being taken seriously by management.
According to ExpressenContext: This contradiction raises questions about whether SSAB responded promptly to worker complaints or if there was a delay in addressing health risks, which could have implications for the police investigation into workplace safety violations.