Watchdog warned air corps about safety risks

The air corps was told three months ago it needs to monitor its workers’ exposure to harmful substances, observe their health for early detection, and give them the equipment to protect themselves against chemical exposure.

The five-page report from the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) was issued to the air corps last October. Inspections took place in February, April, and September 2016.

While the HSA report does not state what prompted the inspection, it entailed observation of workplaces, discussions with employees, and “investigation of an incident that was brought to our attention”.