A potential safety breach on London Underground could have left hundreds of workers unprotected from asbestos exposure for nearly two decades, according to newly reviewed documents. Safety regulations introduced in 2002 mandate that employers provide individually fitted face masks to staff handling hazardous materials, yet evidence suggests these measures may not have been consistently enforced. The findings raise concerns about long-term health risks for those involved in maintenance and other high-risk roles. Full details on the alleged oversight and its implications are available in the full report.
Hundreds of staff may have worked without legally required face-fitted masks over 20 yearsHundreds of London Underground workers could have been exposed to asbestos for almost 20 years without protection required under safety regulations, according to documents seen by the Guardian.Under 2002 rules on controlling asbestos and other hazardous materials, employers are required to take a series of precautions, including ensuring exposed workers are given individually fitted face masks to prevent inhalation of toxic dust. Continue reading...
