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Damning report into fire at Atomic Weapons Establishment

Posted by bpeter_101 - 9 June 2011 at 4:13pm - Comments

The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) has published an independent report into a fire which broke out in a building containing explosives at AWE Aldermaston in August 2011.

The report highlights a string of safety failings, including the holding of explosives in the building contratry to safety regulations and a failure to follow proper procedures by stressed staff - who planned to work a 16 hour overnight shift.

Read the full shocking story here.