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world1d ago

Academics told university leaders that female students do not feel safe on campus and in university settings.
The concerns were raised directly to university leaders, signaling an institutional response.
The report centers on safety perceptions among female students at Oxford University.
No specific incidents are detailed in the summary, but the concern is described as significant.
The piece references ongoing discussions about safety, inclusivity, and institutional responses.
The context implies leadership accountability for addressing safety concerns.
The article emphasizes the perception of safety rather than detailing crimes.
The topic is positioned within a broader debate on campus safety at leading universities.
The report is attributed to academics rather than official university statements alone.

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health19h ago

Fresh probe finds NHS and university labs exposed workers to formaldehyde, a cancer-linked chemical, prompting safety concerns.
UK limits on workplace formaldehyde exposure are higher than EU limits, raising regulatory concerns.
Robert Mifflin, former Oxford University mortuary services head, retired after exposure and now relies on a walker frame.
NHS Lanarkshire staff described jars of formalin in labs and insufficient ventilation contributing to exposure.
Channel 4 News reports NHS staff receiving settlements after formaldehyde exposure linked to duty-of-care failures.
US EPA and EU regulators have also treated formaldehyde as a health risk, signaling international concern.
Safety authorities say employers must continuously assess risks and reduce exposure to the lowest level practicable.
A pregnant NHS worker in London claimed managers refused PPE and downplayed risks to her unborn baby.
The investigations involve multiple stakeholders across healthcare and education sectors amid debates over investment and safety.
Regulators say employers must assess risks and control exposures, while legal actions highlight gaps in monitoring.

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crime13h ago

Probation officers will receive self-defence training, bleed kits and body-worn cameras as part of new safety measures.
Knife arches and metal-detecting wands will be piloted at selected probation offices to screen for weapons.
The government approved pilot schemes for Spear training, used by police and prison staff, to boost frontline protection.
Bleed kits containing tourniquets and trauma bandages are already being sent to probation offices.
The measures follow two stabbing incidents: in Oxford and Preston, prompting staff safety concerns.
About 244,209 people were under probation supervision as of June, a 2% rise from the previous year.
Thousands released under the SDS40 scheme remain under supervision to ease prison overcrowding.
Ministers say the safety measures show a commitment to protecting probation staff from assaults.
Union leaders have warned of staff crisis and fear at work amid workload and pay disputes.

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