Case studies

Recent experience

These webpages take account of recent experience, including a large outbreak of respiratory illness linked to metalworking.

• Outbreak of respiratory disease at Powertrain Ltd, Longbridge, Birmingham – Emerging Lessons
• Powertrain Occupational Respiratory Disease Outbreak: Report of Immunological Investigation
• Clinical investigation of an outbreak of alveolitis and asthma in a car engine manufacturing plant. Wendy Robertson et al.
• Koyo Bearings (Europe) Limited, Barnsley
• Martin Baker Aircraft Company Limited, Higher Denham

By following the key messages you will be taking significant steps to manage the risks to health, and to comply with the law on dealing with health risks from metalworking fluids.