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Aberdeen hospital staff came into contact with hazardous bacteria

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NHS Grampian failed to ensure the health and safety of workers when laboratory staff in Aberdeen came into contact with hazardous bacteria, BBC Scotland News has learned.

Staff in the microbiology lab at the main Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI) Foresterhill complex were exposed to bacteria from what are known as category three biological agents during the incident in February.

These can cause severe disease in humans and pose a serious hazard to employees working with them in laboratories or clinical settings.

Staff received treatment to prevent any further infection risk. The health board has apologised.

The incident arose because lab staff were not given sufficient information that would have allowed them to take protective measures.

The case emerged after the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) issued an improvement notice.

An investigation highlighted a failure to ensure, so far as was reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of employees.


BBC News

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