NHS Grampian said a beam was knocked resulting in a 'small number of staff' being exposed.
Laundry staff at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary are being supported after what is being described as an "isolated asbestos incident."
NHS Grampian said a "small number of staff" were in the unit when a beam was knocked during the installation of a new hydraulic press on 7 July. Chief executive Caroline Hiscox told staff it could be two weeks before the laundry is fully operational again.In an effort to prevent laundry shortages staff are being asked to use paper to clean spills instead of towels, to wear scrubs only when appropriate and to only change beds when needed within a seven-day window.
"A small number of staff and contractors were in the unit at the time and have been identified and supported. "Contingency plans are currently in place with support from other boards. Our laundry team has worked tirelessly to keep the service running smoothly until everything is fully safe and operational in the next few weeks."Monitoring of the risk is continuing and the room has been isolated.
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