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Health, Safety & Environmental Bulletin No 532

08 September 2016

Stings

Please see enclosed bulletin regarding stings, shared with us by ExxonMobil.

Although most insects in the UK do not pose a serious health risk, some people do experience
significant allergic reactions to wasp and bee stings. False widow spiders are also becoming more
common in the UK (see http://xmostrata.com/false-widow-spiders-3/ ).

If you see an insect nest, keep clear of it and warn others of its location. Contact your line manager if
you need to work in the area so that it can safely be removed by specialist contractors. Never attempt
to move a nest yourself.

If you are stung, even if you suffer no significant reaction, always report the incident to your line
manager.

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