CSO staff sent home

Health officials this morning sent home workers at the Central Sorting Office at the Post and Telecoms Department, to allow for extensive clean up of the building.

Staff who turned up for work today complained they were still feeling the effects of yesterday’s noxious fumes.

A team from the Kingston and St. Andrew Health Department visited the office this morning and held a meeting with the staff.

Medical Officer with responsibility for Environment Dr Sandra Chambers explained that residue from the fumes were still in the building.

Dr. Chambers said the poor ventilation contributed to the situation and advised that staff be sent home while the matter is addressed.

Yesterday, the building had to be evacuated and the area cordoned off after staff members became ill because of a foul odor in the building.



More than 40 persons had to seek medical attention.

Dr. Chambers said the building was checked and the source of the fumes was not found inside the office.

She said the team investigating the matter will turn its attention to nearby sites as they search for the source of the fumes.

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