Whistleblower urges London Underground users to be aware of toxic dust

Environment
18 Jul 2026 • 7:06 PM MYT
The Independent
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Whistleblower urges London Underground users to be aware of toxic dust

  • A London Underground worker, Micky Steeds, was unfairly dismissed after raising concerns about exposure to asbestos and other toxic dust across the network.
  • Mr Steeds, who cleaned vents and lift shafts, discovered the dust he was exposed to contained dangerous levels of substances including asbestos, chromium, arsenic, silicates, and iron oxide.
  • He won an employment tribunal earlier this year, which found his dismissal was unfair due to his "genuine and reasonable" belief that he and colleagues were in danger.
  • Mr Steeds now believes all tube users should be aware of the risks, stating that hazardous waste was sometimes dumped on tracks and breathed in by passengers.
  • Transport for London (TfL) maintains strict controls are in place to ensure safety from asbestos exposure and is currently considering the tribunal's findings.

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