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How we work

HSE is organised into a number of directorates of which the largest is the Field Operations Directorate (FOD). FOD is the main ‘operational arm’ of HSE and includes HSE operational inspectors.

We need to find out as much as possible about the causes of accidents and ill health, and learn from the experiences of those who work in the industry. We look carefully at the findings of inspections and incident investigations, engage with the industry, particularly through the Quarries National Joint Advisory Committee (QNJAC), and support or commission relevant research.

As well as concentrating on the HSC’s priority programmes, inspectors visiting quarries are also carrying out a programme of topic inspections which support the objectives of Target Zero – a World Class Industry.

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Updated 2011-08-17