British commercial radio stations will switch on blue "obit lights" to alert DJs to switch to the news imminently and play inoffensive music in the lead-up.
" The measure is activated when levels of harmful nitrogen dioxide in the atmosphere go above 200 microgrammes per cubic metre in at least two measuring stations for two days running and if the air is unlikely to clear imminently.
If you feel you are going to be fired imminently, have a frank, respectful conversation instead of avoiding the issue.