NHS staff face health risks from formaldehyde exposure

NHS staff are being exposed to dangerous levels of formaldehyde, a cancer-causing chemical, leading to severe health issues and job loss. Experts warn regulators and NHS trusts are failing to protect thousands from formaldehyde, a chemical used widely in labs and other industries, with UK exposure limits significantly higher than EU standards. The UK's formaldehyde exposure limit is seven times higher than the EU's, and despite warnings, the government has not aligned with stricter international safety standards.