Microelectronics firms in Britain have neglected health risks to workers, tampered with crucial safety alarms and have shown no consideration of the risks faced by entire groups of workers, an official report has found. An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) uncovered “weaknesses”, “misunderstandings” and poor practices in vital safety procedures across the sector.

Rob Edwards’ website. Control and management of hazardous substances in semiconductor manufacturers in Great Britain in 2009, HSE, July 2010. Risks 464.