Mobile Phones: Employees Should be Warned of Petrol Station Dangers

Civil service union PCS is warning members about the dangers posed by mobile phone use in petrol stations. The union says: "Reps will want to ensure that any member who uses a vehicle for business, and is issued with a mobile phone, or who may use a mobile phone whilst working away from the building, is fully aware of the risks associated with their use in petrol filling stations." PCS points to latest HSE guidance and an alert from oil giant Shell, which has reported three recent incidents where mobile phones have ignited fumes whilst being answered or ringing.
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