The Cabinet Office Publication 'Intellectual Property Rights in the Public Sector Research Base' (HMSO 1992) recommended that Government Departments should publish an intellectual property exploitation plan. Also, the 1993 Government White Paper on Science, Engineering and Technology, 'Realising our Potential', set out the requirement for Government Departments to report the position regarding management of intellectual property rights (IPR), in the context of promoting commercial exploitation of research results, to the Office of Science and Technology (OST).
HSE's Research Strategy Committee has considered a detailed discussion paper on all aspects of intellectual property (IP). It was agreed that, in principle, a uniform policy throughout HSE should be adopted, with retention by HSE of IPR. However, in order to retain some degree of flexibility to select the best provider, a set of criteria has been developed against which a decision to retain or surrender the IPR can be made in certain specified circumstances.
HSE's ability to exploit information arising from its research is affected by its IPR policy. IPR policy is equally important where exploitation is best done through commercial channels. Where HSE has commissioned research with an output which is best put to the market by a commercial company, ownership of IPR gives HSE the power to control exploitation through choosing the most appropriate companies, ensuring that the product meets essential performance criteria and that HSE gets a return on its investment. Where commercial exploitation is not involved, ownership of the IPR gives HSE control over publication and the right to use the material freely e.g. in commissioning further research.
HSE's IP statement and exploitation plan is to be published in Autumn 1997. The document will be a DIAS publication. Copies will be circulated widely by RSU, both within HSE and externally. Diagram taken from a Patent Application.
Effects on infants of intakes of radioactivity by mothers
(Contractor: NRPB)
The Euratom Directive was adopted in 1996 and it established safety standards for the
protection of workers and the public from the dangers of ionising radiation. The Directive
also had requirements relating to the protection of unborn children and also for the child
of a nursing mother. This project intends to use computer modelling to develop a range of
exposure scenarios that might give rise to intakes of radionucleotides by the mother and,
to identify the levels of intake of radioactive substances at work, which would pose a
significant risk to an embryo, foetus or nursing infant. The data will then be used to
provide guidance for employers about what levels of exposure to internal radiation
represent a significant risk to the offspring of pregnant and nursing mothers who are
working with ionising radiation.
For further information contact: Dr J Gill (x 4789)
Fire and explosion hazards from pyrotechnics and propellants.
(Contractor: HSL)
CHID identified the need to gain a better understanding of pyrotechnic and propellant
detonation during manufacture and in intermediate industrial storage.
This newly commissioned research project intends to examine pyrotechnic and propellant substances to assess the effect of self and imposed confinement on their detonability. The TNT equivalence of their detonation will be quantified; the effect of packaging/containment on their potential to detonate will be assessed; the blast and thermal radiation from pyrotechnic articles under conditions of self confinement and when packaged/contained will be measured; and the effects of ignition of a single article when stored with others in bulk in metal bins will also be studied.
The outputs from this work will be used to strengthen the technical
basis from which advice and guidance to the industry is given and will also provide an
improved technical background for assessing licence applications for pyrotechnic and
propellant production facilities.
For further information contact: Dr R Merrifield (x 4804)
A method for assessing the risks arising from fatigue
(Contractor: DERA)
Previous work funded by HSE has developed a Fatigue Index, a prototype method of assessing
the risks arising from fatigue. This was developed as guidance on risk assessment in
support of the Approved Code of Practice on the hours of work of staff undertaking safety
critical work on the railways.
This research project intends
to use the index and will assess its validity in the wider industrial context by applying
it to a range of real life work patterns, in a variety of industrial settings. The
research will also identify the scope for refining or extending the index.
For further information contact: Dr C McKay (x 4565)
The effects of lifting and suspending from rockbolts
(Contractor: Rock Mechanics Technology Ltd)
Through a short programme of field measurements and computer modelling, this research
intends to investigate the uncertainties which surround the use of lifting bolts,
currently used for the lifting and suspension of loads (exceeding 1 tonne) in bolted
roadways of UK mines.
The study will investigate the effect
of oscillating loads and roof movement on the bolts and will look at how bolts and their
imposed loads effect the roof strata and roof behaviour. The study findings will be used
to develop a risk assessment tool.
For further information contact: Mr S Wing (x 4183)
Details of completed projects industry's perception of Occupational
exposure Limits (OELs)
(Contractor: Research International Ltd)
Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs) are used in the Control of Substances Hazardous to
Health Regulations 1994 (COSHH), to determine the adequacy of control by inhalation. HSE
recognised that some larger companies were aware of the role of OELs, but there was no
hard evidence as to how small companies perceived and used them. A study has recently been
undertaken to look at industry's understanding of OELs; the effectiveness of HSE in
communicating risk assessment and risk reduction measures; and the extent to which OELs
are useful to, and influence, industry in controlling exposure levels.
The study involved 1000 interviews within a random cross-section of firms
using chemicals. A further 150 safety representatives were also interviewed in order to
obtain an employee perspective on the issue. The interviews covered basic information on
the chemicals used, whether risk assessment procedures were in place, the risk reduction
measures used, the level of awareness to COSHH and OELs, and their role in influencing the
choice of risk reduction measure. Results showed that the majority of firms have carried
out some assessment of risk and have some risk control measures in place. The
understanding of OELs was very variable, indicating that they have limited direct
influence on the behaviour of small firms.
For further information contact: Ms H Smith (x 6815)
An improved method for the determination of coal tar pitch volatiles
in air
(Contractor: HSL)
Workplace exposure to coal tar pitch volatiles (CTPV) is currently assessed by measuring
the cyclohexane soluble matter that is extracted from inhalable particulate, collected on
filters, as described in MDHS 68. The current method is simple. However, unacceptable
variability is introduced into the method due to the small mass changes involved and the
difficulty in accurately weighing the filters before and after the cyclohexane extraction.
This study was set up to review the procedure set out in MDHS 68 and to establish an analytical method with greater sensitivity and accuracy than that described.
The outcome of the study has resulted in the rejection of the current analytical procedure for measuring CTPV. Other methods, such as UV analysis and evaporative light scattering detection were also evaluated and rejected.
The recommended procedure which has been proposed as a result of
this study involves measurement of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the
inhalable particulate. It is suggested that either pyrene, as a marker, or 11 PAHs, chosen
for their carcinogenicity, should be quantified as an indication of CTPV exposure.
For further information contact: Dr E Gibby (x6257)
Faulty date change software in safety related control systems
(Contractor: Trevarth Consulting)
This study provides a summary of on-going Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
initiatives, which are relevant to the industrial field, to counter problems expected to
arise throughout UK industry and commerce from the 'millennium bug', also known as the
Year 2000 problem or the Century Date Change problem.
This
problem has arisen due to the past practice of hardware, software and system developers
using a two-digit year date (i.e. implied century) to save storage space and ease data
input. The study report details the range of DTI initiatives and activities which are
currently ongoing to address this problem, and which are relevant to the industrial field.
Contact names and addresses are provided.
For further information contact: Mr A Jeffs (x 4623)
The Health Portfolio Research Group (HPRG) is probably the longest established of the four Portfolio Groups.
Although its first meeting was as recently as January 1996 the committee had met for the previous three years as the Committee of Chairs of Occupational Health Subject Research Groups.
Health research was the first area of the HSE's research programme to have formal committees of technical and scientific experts from across HSE. The Committee's main role was to steer and co-ordinate the resulting research portfolio and address the objectives identified by the recently published Health Risk Reviews. It also acted as a forum for the exchange of views on research issues and on the broad balance of the health research portfolio.
The HPRG objectives are to:
Today the HPRG is chaired by Dr Peter Graham, Director of Health Directorate. Its remit is slightly broader in subject matter, including the Ionising Radiation and Hyperbaric SRGs and it challenges as well as co-ordinates the activities of its associated committees.
Eight Subject Research Groups (SRGs) make up the health portfolio (see management structure) meeting twice a year. Their interests range from nasty bugs to crumbling bones, from pesticides to "recreational" drugs, from measuring aerosols in very low wind speeds to measuring vibrations in tractor cabs, from back pain to leukaemia.
There are new areas such as virtual reality systems and post traumatic stress disorder and old areas like asbestos and fume cupboards.
It is indeed a huge field and tragically one where the hazards and risks may not be obvious to the victims (or their managers) until it is too late.
Consequently, some of the portfolio is taken up with epidemiological surveys to try and spot where the problems might be and get a handle on their size. Two of largest, covering respiratory disease and skin disease are known to those in the trade as SWORD and EPIDERM.
The portfolio's bread and butter is chemicals and occupational hygiene control and measurement. Spend on these easily dwarfs the rest. In both areas, much work is concerned with the testing and control of new substances.
Newer concerns include neurotoxicity, reproductive health and possible synergistic effects from exposures to several chemicals at once.
Chemical Risks is such an extensive programme that there are eight
sub-groups reporting to the
CR SRG, which acts as a "project board" for the programme. This arrangement has
been in place for less than a year and will be reviewed, but it appears to be working well
at the moment.
The HPRG questioned whether predominance of chemical, monitoring and measurement and hygiene work on its portfolio was right. It was aware that the two highest self-reported causes of ill health resulting from or made worse by work were musculoskeletal disorders and stress. The two relevant SRGs (Ergonomics and Psychosocial risk) were challenged to support policy and field work by developing a complementary research programme. Consequently, spend on musculoskeletal disorders and stress has grown steadily in the past years. There is, indeed, an interesting overlap between the two in that work-related stress can manifest itself as a musculoskeletal problem.
Research projects include: a community based survey of the scale of work-related stress in the Bristol area; intervention studies to assess ways of managing stress; a study of musculoskeletal disorders amongst floor cleaners; and laboratory studies on manual handling in complex and asymmetric postures.
The tools which the HPRG uses to challenge and monitor the portfolio are the ROAMEF statements (see HPRG objectives). All the SRGs and subgroups have adopted ROAMEF statements to help them in decision making.
The HPRG recently asked each of the SRGs to "map" their current projects against the Portfolio group's 12 objectives. When the exercise is completed the committee will be able to see at a glance the weight of projects against each objective and assess whether the balance needs adjusting between objectives.
Another recent initiative of the HPRG has been in the field of prioritisation. This is of growing concern to the group as more proposals are brought forward by the SRGs and resources became scarce. A prioritisation working group was set up in late 1996 and two brain-storming sessions held in which a cross-section of HSE staff involved in research considered what procedure could be used to select projects for funding. It was likened to having to select one person for a job from a shortlist of half a dozen all of whom would be able to do the job effectively. It was suggested that a questionnaire is used as a stimulus to objective thought and discussion, rather like a tender board score sheet. How this panel will fit into the approvals process for research projects has yet to be decided.
The HPRG has experimented with SRG presentations at its own meetings in order to promote a cross-fertilisation of ideas and awareness. It has encouraged SRGs to get more feedback and advice from organisations outside HSE and DoE representatives have attended relevant SRG meetings. It is possible that other departments such as Health will also be invited. Researchers have been invited to give presentations of their ideas on future research to SRGs and subgroups. In the areas of neurotoxicity, musculoskeletal disorders and reproductive health "mini" strategies have been written with the help of workshops involving academics and other stakeholders.
Finally, the HPRG has sought to develop an occupational health research strategy incorporating both in-house and external publications. This is still being drafted and consideration has yet to given to how it will be presented outside HSE.
Health will remain a priority for the Commission and Government for the foreseeable future. The challenge for the HPRG is to continue developing and managing a research portfolio that will make a meaningful contribution to the prevention and control of occupational ill-health in the UK while finding new ways of involving other stakeholders. We expect to do it.
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DETAILS OF COMPLETED PROJECTS THE USE OF CHAIN-MAIL GLOVES IN THE CLOTHING INDUSTRY
(Contractor: SATRA Technology Centre)
Operators of moving machinery are normally advised by employers not to wear gloves because
of the risk of them becoming entangled and drawn into the machine.
However, the conclusions of research carried out on behalf of the Textile, Clothing and Laundries NIG state that useful protection against cuts is offered by chain-mail gloves to operators of smooth-edged fabric cutters, without causing additional risks. This confirms long standing HSE advice on the use of chain-mail gloves in such circumstances.
The report produced on the research also describes 1.5 second a
minimum cut through time criterion. The NIG are working with glove manufacturers to seek
the recognition of this criterion and the possible adoption of standard testing procedures
for protective gloves sold to the clothing industry .
For further information contact: Mr P Purkis, Tel 0113 283 4200
HUMAN HEALTH RISKS FROM ANIMAL WASTE SPREADING ON AGRICULTURAL
LAND
(Contractor: WRc)
A review of the microbiological risks to human contacts (operators, farm workers and the
public) caused by the landspreading of wastes has recently been completed on behalf of
HSE.
The wastes concerned are spread on farmland as organic fertilisers, soil conditioners or for irrigation and are identified as sewage sludge, farm animal waste and wastes exempted for landspreading under the Waste Management Licensing Regulations (1994).
The review has considered the pathogens likely to be present in
these wastes, the quantities of the waste spread on the land , the route of infection to
humans, the die-off of pathogens in the environment and the rules and regulations in place
to prevent disease transmission from landspreading of wastes.
For further information contact: Mr K Ashley (x 4912)
PERIODIC INSPECTION OF VESSELS FROM THE OUTSIDE ONLY
(Contractor: Matsui Babcock Energy Ltd.)
Pressure vessels and transportable gas containers require periodic in-service inspection.
The work carried out on this joint sponsored research project has been to establish
non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques, which enable vessels to be inspected from the
outside only (i.e. non-invasively).
Through practical work, utilising mainly ultrasonic techniques as well as other potential inspection methods, guidelines for inspection procedures have been produced. The guidelines have been qualified by their application to testpieces, and they provide details of the inspection techniques developed and recommendations on how they should be applied.
The work conducted on this research has additionally examined the
basic design of such vessels. This has included work to investigate how vessel design and
construction may be optimised to improve the potential for inspection by non-invasive
techniques.
For further information contact: Mr K Woodward (x 4514)
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| Newly Commissioned Projects | ||
|---|---|---|
| Project Title |
Project Officer |
Tel. Contact Number |
| Pyrotechnics and Propellant Hazard During Manufacture Pressure Rating of Bag Filters Timber Scaffold Boards Under Dynamic Loading Comparison: Machine Graded 'v' NASC Graded Boards Effects on Infants of Intakes of Radioactivity by Mothers Interaction of Retroviruses and Endogenous Retroviruses Sources of Hand/Arm Vibration in Foundries Telephone Reporting of RIDDOR Accidents Probability of Multiple Fatality Railway Accidents LAE 1 Estimation Methods Further Developments of the Spinning Disc Reactor The Effect of Lifting and Suspending from Rockbolts The Maintainence, Examination and Testing of LEV Revision of EH22 - Ventilation of the Workplace Guidance Access Project Scoping Study Secondary Genotoxicity via Lipid Peroxides Display Screen Equipment Health Problems - Phase 1 A Method for Assessing the Risks Arising from Fatigue Implementation of Core-Data A Generic Analysis of Pipework Explosions Dust Explosion Risks from Unenclosed Sock Filters Transport of Steel Magazines to Australia Risks Surrounding Commercial Explosives Facilities Study of Health Effects of Exposure to Grain Dust Duty to Survey for Asbestos in Workplace Buildings Portfolio Evaluation of Research on Zoonoses Portfolio Evaluation of Research on Noise Safety of Hydraulic Gantry Lifting Systems Safety Assessment/Reinforced Concrete Constructions Development of the Knowledge Based System (KBS) Serum LDH C4 as a Marker of Testicular Damage The Cost of Accidents in Agriculture Review of Blast Injury Data and Models URAHFREP - Project Co-ordination |
Dr R Merrifield Mr A Tyldesley Mr A Maitra Mr A Maitra Dr J Gill Dr P Logan Mr P Pitts Mr K MacDonald Mr R Short Mr T Eldridge Ms J Etchells Mr S Wing Mr J Cain Mr J Cain Ms S Molloy Mr G Cartlidge Mr N Watson Dr C MacKay Dr D Lucas Dr M Gregson Mr A Tyldesley Dr R Merrifield Dr R Merrifield Dr R Elliot Mr R Andrews Ms G Lowe Ms G Lowe Mr R Blogg Mr M James Ms E Ball Dr P Ridgway Mr M Sebastian Dr A Franks Dr S Porter |
0151 951 4804 0151 951 4769 0151 951 4634 0151 951 4634 0151 951 4789 0151 951 4767 0114 289 2081 0151 951 3656 0171 717 6539 0151 951 4608 0151 951 4764 0151 951 4183 0151 951 3812 0151 951 3812 0171 717 6188 0151 951 3820 0171 717 6284 0151 951 4565 0151 951 3845 0151 951 3678 0151 951 4769 0151 951 4804 0151 951 4804 0151 951 3835 0171 717 6391 0114 289 2365 0114 289 2365 0151 951 3307 0151 951 4529 0151 951 3400 0151 9513222 01203 696518 0151 951 4193 0151 951 4626 |
| Risk Ranking Methodology for Small to Medium Enterprise Workplaces | Ms A Lees | 0181 459 8855 |
| Use of Merseyside Accident Information Model in Collecting Manual Handling Accident Data | Dr C Dickinson | 0151 951 3517 |
| Confidential Human Factors Reporting System: Scotsrail Railways | Mr R Lattimer | 0171 717 6972 |
| Characteristics of Fireballs by the Ignition of Propellants | Dr R Merrifield | 0151 951 4804 |
| EIDAS: Explosive Incidents Database Advisory Service | Dr Q Khan | 01772 836200 |
| RF Induced Currents in Firing Circuits within Buildings | Mr D Burstow | 0161 952 8200 |
| Update of the Manual for the Operation of MHIDAS Database | Mr A Lelland | 0151 951 4134 |
| Fatigue life of Crane Ropes over Small Deflector Sheaves | Mr D Butterwoth | 0151 951 3426 |
| Nongenotoxic Carcinogens: Intercellular Communication | Dr A Smith | 0151 951 3404 |
| Indicative LA Hazard/Risk Score for Generic Premises Types | Mr I Greenwood | 0171 717 6493 |
| Explosives Quantity-Safety Distances for Steel Magazines | Dr R Merrifield | 0151 951 4804 |
| Structural assessment of Rail Bridges - Standards and Practices | Mr N Beale | 0151 951 4362 |
| Year 2000 - Effect on Real-Time, Safety Related Control System. | Mr A Jeffs | 0151 951 4623 |
| Criteria for Monitoring Programmes of Internal Radiation | Dr J Gill | 0151 951 4789 |
| Hazards from Cleaning Chemical Use in the Catering Industry | Mr G Allen | 0171 717 6527 |
| Local Authority H&S Enforcement Officers Standards of Competence | Mr T Woolmer | 0171 717 6441 |
| Limiting the Incidence of Flyrock from Quarry Operations | Mr R Crabbe | 0122 263000 |
| Tube Rupture Experiments on a Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger | Mr G Bankes | 0151 951 3150 |
| Ignition Risk Assessment of Potentially Explosive Atmospheres | Mr A Tyldesley | 0151 951 4769 |
| Mark 1 Rolling Stock Crashworthiness Testing, Stage 2 | Mr R Lattimer | 0171 717 4769 |
| Comparing the Effectiveness of Different Types of Safety Net | Mr M James | 0151 951 4529 |
| The Effects of Copper Sulphide on Gas Appliances - Phase 2 | Mr A Jones | 0151 951 3273 |
| Ergonomics of Amusement Device Controls and Procedures | Mr J Mac Donald | 0151 951 4523 |
| Evaluation of HSC's Health and Safety Training Initiative | Ms J Hanley | 0171 717 6920 |
| Analysis of Planning Appeal Inspectors' Decision Reports | Mr R Greenwood | 0151 951 4748 |
| Upgrade of Windows Version of the EASE Model to Windows 2 | Dr J Friar | 0151 951 4826 |
| HSE Annual Accident Questions in the Labour Force Survey | Mr T Eldridge | 0151 951 4608 |
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| Recently Completed Projects | ||
|---|---|---|
| Project Title |
Project Officer |
Tel.Contact Number |
| Construction, Design and Management Guidance for Designers | Mr D Lamont | 0151 951 4818 |
| Land Use Planning in the Context of the Seveso Directive | Mr J Brazendale | 0151 951 3432 |
| Case IED1508; Functional Safety , Safety Related Systems | Mr J Brazendale | 0151 951 3432 |
| Markov Modelling of Redundant Reparable Safety Systems | Mr S Went | 0151 951 4636 |
| Validation of a Passive Sampler in Industry | Dr R Brown | 0114 289 2505 |
| Full Facemask Negative Pressure Respirators Performance | Mr P Evans | 0151 951 3281 |
| Method Development - Sampling/Analysis of Airborne Metal Working Fluid | Dr M Piney | 01905 723406 |
| Improved Methods for the Determination of Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles in Air | Dr E Gibby | 0171 717 6257 |
| Revision of Sampling of Hexavalent Chromium in Air | Mr A Lake | 01342 334200 |
| Industry's Perception of Occupational Exposure Limits in Risk Reduction | Mrs H Smith | 0171 717 6815 |
| Psychosocial Modifiers of Non-Specific Symptamotology in Occupational and Environmental Syndromes | Mrs H Smith | 0171 717 6815 |
| Manual Handling of Live Animals: An Ergonomic Investigation | Mr M Sebastian | 01203 696518 |
| Manual Handling in Construction Case Studies | Mrs H Smith | 0171 717 6815 |
| Neurovascular Pathophysiology (Vibration White Finger) | Mrs H Smith | 0171 717 6815 |
| Accident Cost/ Ill Health/Preventative Measures in Small/Medium Enterprises | Mr A Gay | 0151 951 4423 |
| NVQs for Diving | Ms R Banner | 0171 717 6308 |
| Compliance with Reg. 35 of Gas Safety Regulations 1994 | Mr L Philpott | 0171 717 6328 |
| Enlagement of the EU Health and Safety Policies of New Member States | Mr M Johns | 0171 717 6574 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Needs of Minority Ethnic Workers | Mr J Holland | 0171 717 6496 |
| Transco Mains and Service Pipe Replacement Strategy | Mr M Bilio | 0151 951 3213 |
| A Version of DRIFT for Windows | Mr K Cassidy | 0151 951 4758 |
| Fluid Mechanics of Contaminant from Fume Cupboards | Mr B Fletcher | 0114 289 2510 |
| Quantities of Pollutants during Laser Cutting of Plastics | Dr D South | 0151 951 4773 |
| Anthrax Testing | Mr A Porter | 0113 283 4200 |
| Elimination of Manual Lubrication of Forming Moulds in Glass Container Manufacture | Mr D Faulkner | 0151 479 2200 |
| Investigation of Occupational Respiratory Sensitisation to Low Molecular Weight Chemicals | Dr A Curran | 0114 289 2689 |
| Interfacing 'GASP' and 'DRIFT' | Mr A Mercer | 0114 289 2408 |
| Periodic Inspection of Pressure Vessels from Outside Only | Mr K Woodward | 0171 717 4514 |
| Refurbishment of Air Conditioned Buildings for Natural Ventilation | Mr A Mulhall | 01582 444200 |
| Dustiness of Powders and Materials in Industrial Use | Dr K Chung | 0114 289 2709 |
| UK Info. Network to Support European Agency for H&S at Work | Mr R Lewis | 0114 289 2342 |
| Further Work on Auditing and Safety Management | Dr N Hurst | 0114 289 2416 |
| Local Authority Training for H&S Enforcement | Mr T Woolmer | 0171 717 6441 |
| Fume in Arc Welding : multi Media Training Package | Ms C Northage | 0151 951 4464 |
| Design/Procurement/Installation of Pilot Geographical Information Systems | Ms A Brazier | 0151 951 4896 |
| Investigation of Filters by Confocal Microscopy | Ms H Smith | 0171 717 6815 |
| Occupational Health Training for Agriculture/Horticulture | Mr J Russell | 0171 717 6343 |
| Management of the Flow of Gas and Gas supply Emergencies | Miss S Thompson | 01179 886000 |
| Bioefficiency of Personal Aerosol Samplers and Substrate | Dr B Hoult | 0161 952 8200 |
| Determination of Incombustable Matter in Mine Road Dust | Dr P Walsh | 0114 289 2533 |
| Aids for Assessing Major Chemical Hazards Installations | Dr S Welsh | 0151 951 4784 |
| Pesticide Equipment/Assessment of New Technology | Dr D Rimmer | 0114 289 2704 |
| Development of NDT Methods for Rock Reinforcement Tendons | Mr B Rowland | 0151 951 4517 |
| 'Signal Passed at Danger' Rate in Relation to Signal Type | Mr R Short | 0171 717 6539 |
| Computer Assisted Analysis of Safety Related PLC Software | Mr S Went | 0151 951 4636 |
| Production of Reference Fibres for Toxiological Research | Ms H Smith | 0171 717 6815 |
| Case Studies of Human Factors in Industrial Safety | Dr D Lucas | 0151 951 3845 |
| Review of Cognitive Assessment Tests | Dr D Lucas | 0151 951 3845 |
| Improvement of Mark 1 Rolling Stock Couplers and Bogie Pins | Mr R Lattimer | 0171 717 6972 |
| Safety Integrety of Low Complexity Safety Related Systems | Mr S Went | 0151 951 4636 |
| Pilot Study for a Quality Policy Framework for HSE | Mr B Ledsome | 0171 717 6404 |
| Confocal Microscopy Measurements of 3D Filter Structures | Dr G Burdett | 0114 289 2603 |
| Faulty Date Change Software - Current Techniques | Mr A Jeffs | 0151 951 4623 |
| HSE's Annual Accident Questions in the Labour Force Survey | Mr T Eldridge | 0151 951 4608 |
| Use and Improvements in the Micronucleus Assay | Ms H Smith | 0171 717 6815 |
| Predicted Consequences of Germ Cell Injury | Dr E Gibby | 0171 717 6257 |
| Statistical Evaluation of Health Effects: Nuclear/Chemical Plants | Ms H Smith | 0171 717 6815 |
| Dynamics of Impinging Fire Plumes | Dr S Jagger | 0114 289 2042 |
| Interfacing Non-Destructive Testing Pressure Systems | Mr K Woodward | 0151 951 4514 |
| Health and Safety Implications of Virtual Reality Systems | Ms H Smith | 0171 717 6815 |
| Use of Chain Mail Gloves/Protection Against Powered Blades | Mr P Purkis | 0113 283 4200 |
| Assessment of Individual and Societal Risks Associated with Gasoline Pipelines | Mr J Barrett | 0151 951 4819 |
| Evaluation of the Breathe Freely Campaign | Ms H Smith | 0171 717 6815 |
| Health Risks from Sewage, Sludge and Animal Slurry on Agricultural Land | Mr K Ashley | 0151 951 4912 |
| Training of Appointed Doctors by Distance Learning | Dr A Leach | 0113 283 4200 |
| Childhood Leukaemia in Offspring of Sewing Machinists | Ms H Smith | 0171 717 6815 |
| Individual Differences and Liability to Human Failures | Dr D Lucas | 0151 951 4845 |
| Effects of Blasts on Buildings and their Occupants: Phase 2 | Dr A Franks | 0151 951 4193 |
| Design Specification for Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Development for Rock Bolts | Mr B Rowland | 0151 951 4517 |
| Review of Violent Incidents in the Workplace | Dr D Lucas | 0151 951 3845 |
| Quality Control in Upgrading the Expert System EASE for DOS | Mr J Friar | 0151 951 4826 |
| The Effects of Copper Sulphide on Gas Appliances | Mr A Jones | 0151 951 3273 |
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| Contract Research Reports | |
|---|---|
| Series No. | Title |
| CRR 133 | The Implications of Dispersion in Low Wind Speed Conditions for Quantified Risk Assessment. |
| CRR 134 | High Acceleration Events in Industrial Exposure to Whole Body Vibration. |
| CRR 135 | European Grinder Vibration Test Code: A Critical Review |
| CRR 137 | Efficacy of Water Spray Protection Against LPG Jet Fires Impinging on Storage Vessels |
| CRR 138 | Uses and Resources of Natural Gas |
| CRR 140 | SCUBA Diving |
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