A machinist working at a refinery was infected with bacteria in cutting fluid at a lathe after immersing his hands into the fluid in order to remove the metal cuttings. » More Details

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Legionnaires' disease, also termed Legionellosis, is a rare, potentially fatal form of pneumonia. It was first recognised in 1976 when an outbreak occurred in a hotel hosting a convention of the Pennsylvania Department of the American Legion. » More Details

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This article describes a case in which three people, all employed on the same factory, but in widely different areas, all caught Legionnaires’ disease within about six months of each other.  » More Details

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This paper provides an introductory overview of the health risks associated with exposure to microbiological hazards.  » More Details

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Between February and June of 2006 an outbreak of Salmonella poisoning is reported to have affected over 30 people in the UK.  » More Details

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Safety case studies and lessons learned from issue 215, October 2010. » More Details

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In November 1975, a major explosion occurred at a blast furnace molten metal offtake torpedo at the Appleby-Frodingham Steelworks, Scunthorpe, UK.  » More Details

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In April 1975, an explosion occurred in an electrolyter at the Laporte Industries Ltd factory at Ilford, Essex, UK. » More Details

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In February 1994, a chemical release followed by a major fire occurred at the Associated Octel Works at Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, England.  » More Details

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An olefin plant was shut down over a period of seven months as the result of an explosion and fire. » More Details

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