London Underground Whistleblower Wins Tribunal, Warns of Hidden Hazards on the Tube. A former London Underground cleaner, who was unfairly fired after speaking out about his concerns over exposure to toxic substances, has been vindicated by a tribunal. Micky Steeds, a former professional boxer, had been working on the network since 2018, cleaning up decades of dust from hidden areas of the stations, including vents, lift shafts, and inverts - narrow channels underneath platforms. Steeds' concerns about asbestos and other hazardous materials have been validated, raising fears for the safety of thousands of passengers who use the tube network every day. His case has shed light on the potential health risks faced by workers and commuters alike, and Steeds is now calling for greater awareness and action to protect the public.
Former tube network cleaner says tribunal vindicated his health concerns, including about asbestos, that could affect publicA London Underground worker who was unfairly sacked after whistleblowing about his concerns over exposure to asbestos and other toxic dust has said he wants all tube passengers to know about the potential hazards his case has revealed.Micky Steeds, a former professional boxer from Aveley in Essex, started working for London Underground in 2018 cleaning up decades of dust from vents, lift shafts and inverts – confined channels underneath station platforms for cabling. Continue reading...
