Sandra Ling has to deal with an emergency at her factory when a worker suffers life threatening injuries when equipment malfunctions and sprays him with the dangerous chemical phenol. The malfunction was no accident and was caused by another worker's sabotage. Meanwhile both Jo Longhurst and Shirley Brent are having uneasy relationships with more senior staff. Jo feels constantly criticised by Sister Ashton while Shirley's motives for working on the Psychiatric Ward are questioned by Dr. Berry.
—Alan Briscoe