A whistleblower who previously worked for London Underground says passengers should be aware of risks from dust exposure across the network. Micky Steeds, a former cleaner who began work in 2018, raised concerns about potentially toxic dust while cleaning areas including vents, lift shafts and “inverts” — confined channels beneath station platforms used for cabling. He said he was exposed to decades of accumulated dust during cleaning activities.
Steeds reports that an employment tribunal has supported his claims. The tribunal findings described his sacking as unfair after he raised concerns about dangerous working conditions, which he links to exposure to substances including asbestos and other toxic dust. After the tribunal decision, Steeds says his case has revealed hazards that tube users should know about. Coverage describes him urging greater awareness of the potential health impact of dust, while public-facing details of any testing, monitoring results, or specific levels of contamination are not provided in the articles supplied.
