Millions endangered by toxins in workplace

Thirty-two million people, one fifth of workers employed in the EU, are working in offices or places that harbour cancer-causing chemicals and toxins. During about two thirds of their working time, twenty-two per cent of employees breathe in toxic smoke and vapours, reports the European Agent for Safety and Health at Work (OSHA) http://europe.osha.eu.int . The agency has now submitted a campaign to the EU parliament to minimise the use of chemicals, biological substances and other dangerous matter in the work place.