The Environment wing of DETR (formerly Department of the Environment, DOE) developed the concept of matrix mapping in order to map their S&T links to the then Department of Transport (DOT) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAFF) as a basis for S&T co-ordination and collaboration.
Matrix mapping is particularly applicable where responsibility for S&T is devolved to customer Directorates. Its purpose is to map the extent of co-ordination at the programme level between two Departments, by providing a summary in tabular form of the level of interaction between all the programmes of one Department with all those of the other. When first prepared, the matrix serves as a basis for reviewing co-ordination. It can then be updated periodically to monitor progress.
HSE first used matrix mapping to look at the links which existed between itself and DOE. However, the principal difficulty in applying this approach to HSE was the fact that our research is not organised along the programme lines that equate to the policy division led programme structure found in DOE. For the DOE/HSE exercise, HSE's Portfolio Research Group / Subject Research Group (PRG/SRG) structure was used, as this offered the most appropriate equivalent to DOE programmes.
Following the formation of DETR from DOE and DOT, it was decided to use the same approach to map HSE against the Transport wing of DETR, thereby completing HSE comparison with the Department. This exercise has now been completed.
Both the Environment and Transport matrices have been useful in providing HSE and DETR with the basis for recognition and maintenance of the existing good links between our organisations and in highlighting those topics of mutual interest, which have potential for co-ordination and collaboration in the future. The value of the exercise will only be realised if the results are used to bring about benefits for both parties. The challenge now is with PRGs and SRGs to make effective use of the matrices in order to further S&T co-ordination.
RSU intends to undertake further matrix mapping exercises with both the Environment Agency and the Department of Health later in the year.
For further information, please contact: Alan Brown, Head of RSU (x 2321).
PEDESTRIAN SLIPPING - CLEANING AND SURFACE TREATMENT
(Contractor: HSL)
It has been shown that the cost to UK industry of slipping, tripping and falling accidents on level ground (STFLs) may be as high as £800 million per year. It is well known that STFL accidents account for a large percentage of all reported accidents - as high as 55% in high risk industries.
Previous HSE-funded work has shown that the consideration of floor surface and of shoe sole roughness profile is of paramount importance to the understanding of slip resistance. It seems likely that the microscopic surface profiles of many floor surfaces may be greatly modified by the use of polish or wax during maintenance. Such modifications will affect slip resistance, but the nature and severity of these changes have not yet been investigated. The slip properties of floor surfaces may be greatly modified by the application of 'anti-slip' surface treatments to existing floors. The effects of such surface treatments have not yet been studied in detail.
The objectives of this work are to identify products which are
commonly used to treat workplace floor surfaces and to study the slip resistance of floors
before and after treatment with such products. Common workplace floor cleaning products
and waxes will be identified and the slip properties and roughness of floors before and
after use of such products will also be studied.
For further information contact: Mr R Morgan (0141 275 3000)
Risk assessment documents are aimed at a technical audience and provide the scientific and technical information which underpins the setting of an occupational exposure limit (OEL) for a specific substance. OELs are set under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) 1994.
The risk assessment document provides a thorough critical assessment of the available information on: the human health hazards for specific substances; occupational exposure to these substances; and the risks associated with their use in the workplace.
The purpose of this project is to provide a detailed review of the
manufacture, use, exposure and control of vanadium and its inorganic compounds in the UK.
The information gathered will be used in the occupational hygiene section of the risk
assessment document. It will also be used to write the occupational hygiene part of the
HSE's EH64 summary for vanadium and its inorganic compounds.
For further information contact: Ms Christine Northage (x 4464)
HSE is currently evaluating the health effects of coal mine dust and
respirable crystalline silica in respect of the definition of exposure limits. The current
evidence relating to exposure to quartz and the development of silicosis is limited and
based on a simple dependence on total culmative exposure, taking no account of any factors
which may complicate the relationship. There is thus a need to further explore existing
data to improve the current models by which pneumoconiosis may be predicted. The
objectives of this work are to: gain more detailed knowledge of the exposure-response
relationship between the patterns of accumulation of quartz exposures and the risk of
developing pneumoconiotic abnormalities; investigate the extent to which knowledge of that
relationship is improved by using dose measures other than simple cumulative exposure or
simple models; and use the best available models to predict risk of exposure in various
scenarios to provide information on the appropriate level for an occupational quartz
standard.
For further information contact: Dr R Rawbone (x 4555)
Colophony or rosin is a natural pine resin used as a flux in soldering wire. Solder fume arising from the use of these fluxes is a known respiratory sensitiser.
The control of solder fume during hand soldering has generally been accomplished by using either bench or tip-mounted local exhaust ventilation or simple blowers. The effectiveness of such systems has been shown to be limited for a number of reasons including clogging of the extraction tip and also the need to locate the extraction system close to the source of the fume, which requires a high degree of training and supervision.
To address these limitations, a push-pull ventilation system will be
developed to provide reliable control of solder fume. Once developed, it is intended that
the system will be piloted in a number of electronics factories.
For further information contact: Mr J Cain (x 3812)
HSE has previously commissioned research into the effects of using immersive virtual reality (VR) systems. The research demonstrated that some users experience VRISE after quite short periods of use. However, little effect was noticed with short duration use of desktop VR systems.
The market for desktop VR systems is expanding much more rapidly than immersive systems, and there are also new developments in projection screen displays which allow VR use by groups.
This project intends to compare different styles of VR environment
presentation with respect to their effects on user health and safety when the systems are
used for extended periods and under different levels of user control. It is also intended
to identify those characteristics of users and features of VR systems which may contribute
to the experience of VRISE.
For further information contact: Mr T Shaw (x 4552)
Fixtures for fitting roll-over protection structures (ROPS) are likely to become a requirement within the next eighteen months for agricultural ATVs as a result of an amendment to the Use of Work Equipment Directive .
The riding technique used with ATVs and strength/weight limitations preclude the use of a fully enclosed protection zone for the rider. ROPS are aimed at reducing the potential for serious crushing injuries arising from overturning through more than 90 degrees. However, there may be some risk in such circumstances of causing additional injuries to the rider because of entanglement between the rider and the ROPS.
The purpose of this work is to assess: the balance between the
benefits and the additional risks resulting from fitting ROPS to an ATV; and the
reliability of the conclusions derived by mathematical modelling work in such scenarios.
For further information contact: Mr A Williams (01203 696518)
The use of water-based paints, inks, lacquers, etc. is advancing rapidly and there is increased usage in various industrial situations. Such products are sold as a more environmentally friendly and safer alternative to traditional solvent-based products, but the majority of these water-based products still contain a proportion of flammable solvent.
The bulk products are classified for storage, transport and supply as non-flammable. However, there is no direct evidence that the potential fire and explosion hazards have been completely (or partially) removed during use, particularly during spray application and drying.
The purpose of this project is to identify the flammability hazards
during the spray application and drying of flammable solvent/water mixtures. The results
of the work will be used to formulate safe operating conditions for such products and in
turn, these may be used as the basis for guidance or standards.
For further information contact: Dr A Fowler (x 3471)
Anhydrous hydrogen fluoride (AHF) is a very toxic and reactive
substance. It is in widespread use throughout the EU and is listed in the SEVESO II
Directive. There is considerable uncertainty in assessing the risks from industrial
releases of AHF, as it exhibits complex thermodynamics. These include: phase changes on
release from pressurised containment; formation of aerosol, etc; the formation of
oligomers - an exothermic process; and the hydrolysis of AHF aerosol with water vapour -
also an exothermic process. These thermodynamic processes have a marked effect on the
dispersion processes in humid atmospheres (such as those of most EU countries), and no
data exists to demonstrate or quantify the effect. This project intends to generate
quality data sets and information to improve the understanding of the dispersion of
industrial releases of AHF and the associated risks to people and the environment. It is
part of a much larger project, which is germane to the implementation of the Seveso II
Directive in EU member states. The EU have provided part funding for the work through the
FP4: Climate and Environment Programme. HSE's Chemical and Hazardous Installations
Division are leading the collaborative work on the project which has partners from the UK,
France, Denmark and Sweden. Industrial funding will be provided for additional work, such
as water spray mitigation strategies.
For further information contact: Dr S Porter (x 4626)
During consultation for a quinquennial financial and management
review of the Health and Safety Commission and Executive (HSC/E) in 1996/7, Stakeholders
expressed concerns about the consistency of enforcement of health and safety legislation
by Local Authorities. Much work was already in hand to address such concerns, including an
annual exercise to look at the enforcement activity of a sample of Local Authorities. It
is intended that this research project will build on previous work and will be undertaken
under the auspices of the Health and Safety Executive/Local Authority Enforcement Liaison
Committee, HELA. The aim of the work is to: provide a better understanding of the
management of health and safety enforcement in different Local Authorities; identify the
key factors leading to better management and quality assurance of the enforcement process;
and measure the effectiveness of existing measures to ensure consistency.
For further information contact: Mrs E Norman (x 6493)
Work-related stress has become an increasingly important health and safety issue, and an array of research and surveys have indicated an increase in the incidence of reported stress by employees at all levels of organisations and from all employment backgrounds. In an attempt to address work-place stress, Local Authorities in England and Wales have taken a range of approaches in implementing interventions - programmes designed either: to help individuals who are coping with stress; or to ensure that the organisation is able to respond if work-place stress occurs.
While there appears to be a significant amount of evidence of an
increase in the incidence of reported stress, there is little parallel research that
contributes to HSE's understanding of interventions and approaches that can be implemented
to manage and reduce work-related stress. The aim of this project is to identify and
define approaches and interventions, with evaluation measures, that contribute towards
minimising and managing workplace stress in public sector authorities. The work will also
provide a reliable and flexible evaluatory measure to determine the applicability, value
and cost effectiveness of stress interventions.
For further information contact: Ms T Dair (01245 706200)
The EPRG objectives may be summarised as follows:
To provide the Research Strategy Committee with a strategic overview and forward look for all Engineering research by issuing an annual PRG report The Engineering Portfolio Research Group (EPRG) was formed in early 1996 and its first formal meeting was held in April 1996. EPRG is chaired by Mike Fountain, Head of Technology Division (DST(E)). The Group sees its main role as providing HSE's Research Strategy Committee with a strategic overview and forward look for all engineering research areas. This requires the Group to take account of HSE's engineering research in not only HSE's Mainstream Research Programme (which now also includes Offshore Safety Research) but also in the Nuclear Safety Research Programme, and EPRG has benefited from the active participation, expertise and industry-specific information provided by Offshore Safety Division and Nuclear Safety Directorate representatives. In this respect, EPRG is an effective forum for information exchange.
When EPRG was formed, one of its first tasks was to restructure the Subject Research Groups (SRGs) to provide the fewest number which gave complete coverage of engineering research subjects within its remit. There are now four SRGs reporting to EPRG: Control Systems & Electrical Engineering SRG; Engineering Integrity and Materials SRG; Civil, Structural and Construction SRG; and Machinery, Plant Safety and Mechanical Handling SRG, and their interests range across: risk based inspection; safety integrity levels; structural integrity and continued fitness for purpose of safety related computer control systems; the stability and other concerns of mobile plant; and risk assessment in machinery design. EPRG and its SRGs have each prepared ROAMEF statements to cover the scope of their work. Each SRG has also considered its own priorities and has drawn up a list of perceived high priority topics. Prioritisation is of growing importance as resources become tighter and increasing numbers of research proposals are put forward.
The Control Systems & Electrical Engineering SRG
chaired by Ron Bell (Technology Division, DST E1) is concerned with research into
electrical safety, leading to guidance to industry, and includes: safety in the use of
light emitting systems in potentially flammable atmospheres; evaluation of the safety
integrity levels of explosion protected equipment; criteria for electrostatic spraying of
highly flammable liquids; and ignition capability of certain designs of explosion
protected motors.
On the Control Systems side there is an increasing trend in industry to use commercial software packages in safety applications, as opposed to developing special-purpose software. The SRG provides expert review of a joint HSE/MoD research contract to develop practical guidance to industry.
The explosion at the Texaco refinery in Milford Haven in July 1994 highlighted the importance of good alarm handling which reports significant information to operators but without overwhelming them with information. Research was commissioned which led to a contract research report by Bransby Automation Ltd being published. The project aims were to determine the best current practice in the chemical and power industries on the procurement, design and management of alarm systems.
Recent research in a high profile area concerns the risks arising from "Millennium Bug" or "Year 2000 problem", where date change 1999 to is expected cause disruption many computer systems. Three industry guidance documents based on commissioned by DST this have been published: contract report Real Time Engineering Ltd., analysing safety implications and offering method for assessing likely technical management vulnerability of specific system; an HSL advising technically competent users how test if their system suffer Year-2000 failure; free advice leaflet raise awareness SMEs encourage them take timely precautions.
One of HSC/E's continuing aims is to promote the application of risk assessment and technological understanding to standard setting and enforcement activities. This requires the identification of trends in science and technology and their likely impact on safety, and the interpretation and application of the outcome of research.
The Engineering Integrity and Materials SRG chaired by Chris Nicholson (HSL) has identified priority topics for research within this specialist area to meet these aims. One of the basic requirements for assessing the integrity of engineering materials and components is the ability to detect defects by non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques. A programme to assess the effectiveness of routine NDT carried out on common industrial components has been contracted; it started in November 1996 and is planned to be completed by October 1999. The programme is being developed in detail by a management committee drawn from a broad range of UK industry. It involves producing test pieces replicating selected industrial components containing defects (an example is shown in the photograph), which will then be inspected by industrial NDT teams using selected techniques. The results will be analysed to provide information about the effectiveness of the NDT techniques together with recommendations for improvements where the work shows that these would be desirable. The programme is being conducted by the Inspection Validation Centre of AEA Technology.
The Civil, Structural and Construction SRG
chaired by Mike Harrison (FOD) has a project within its remit that involves the
development of a novel sensor system to measure the dynamic forces created when a person
strikes an object e.g. by falling from a height onto safety netting or stumbling onto a
fragile roof panel. The final phase of the project will use this information to develop
test methods to mimic the worst-case impacts, to inform the design of various types of
structure. The test rig, (which is shown in the photograph), has been completed and the
next stage will be to move onto the dynamic measurements phase. The project will lead to
production of guidance which will help manufacturers to decide on appropriate test methods
which they can adopt for materials, including roofing sheets and safety netting. This
should help to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries resulting from falls from
height and/or through fragile materials, resulting from inadequate specification of
barriers, netting, fragile roofing materials etc., not only in construction but also in
other industry sectors. It will contribute to HSC's aim to provide appropriate information
and advice and support both FOD's 2 year Key National Objective on falls through fragile
roofing material and HSC's objective of cutting injury rates, particularly in the
agriculture, construction and manufacturing sectors.
The Machinery, Plant Safety and Mechanical Handling SRG chaired by John Lee (Technology Division, DST E2) is concerned with research into the design and use of machinery, equipment and plant. The forthcoming Provision and Use of Work Equipment and Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 cover the use of such plant. Research into mobile machinery stability, visibility and operator restraint is underway and being planned to investigate ways of complying with these Regulations and possible future developments. In addition, changes in the nature of lifting equipment and the ways in which it is used have brought about the need for research into the fatigue resistance of wire ropes and high strength steel chains to ensure that safety standards are maintained.
In the Fairgrounds industry research has been carried out to develop a system for measuring the accelerations associated with modern rides. The system is now being used to evaluate the characteristics of different rides to provide guidance on acceptable design standards and appropriate means of passenger restraint. Currently research is being carried out on the ergonomics of ride controls.
At a more general level work continues on techniques for machinery risk assessment to support the European standard for "Safety of machinery, Principles for risk assessment [EN1050]". This work is identifying and developing techniques to assist designers to address safety in the design process. Also, a research report has been published on "Safety aspects of computerised maintenance management systems".
A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE EXTENT OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
AMONGST FORESTRY CHAINSAW OPERATORS.
(Contractor: University of Wales Aberystwyth.)
The current trend in the forestry industry is towards mechanised harvesting of trees. In Wales however, there are large areas of forest terrain that are unsuitable for mechanised harvesters. Such areas require the use of chainsaws in difficult conditions.
Previous work by HSE has targeted the protection of chainsaw operators from traumatic cuts caused by chainsaw kickback and from the effects of vibration from the saw, which can cause vibration white finger. As a result of this research, operators are now required to wear personal protective equipment and saw designs have been improved in order to reduce the transmission of vibration and also to prevent operator injury if the saw kicks back.
This additional research project was commissioned in order to study the risks associated with chainsaw operators developing musculoskeletal disorders as a result of the physical effort exerted during the course of their work activities. A pilot study involving a questionnaire survey of 36 chainsaw operators within a sector of the Welsh forestry industry was undertaken. The general findings of the study showed significant evidence of musculoskeletal disorders to the lower back, hands and wrists.
From the various work tasks the chainsaw operators were involved
with, tree felling was found to be the activity responsible for the highest incidence of
injury in the survey group. All but one of those surveyed had been trained in organised
felling techniques, and yet only half of the group used these techniques in practice.
However, there was little difference in the range of musculoskeletal disorders between
those that had implemented organised felling techniques and those that had not. Finally,
little evidence was found to suggest that recreational activities exacerbated the
musculoskeletal injuries found in the group of operatives surveyed.
For further information contact: Mr G Roberts (01342 334200)
THE EFFECTS OF LIFTING AND SUSPENDING FROM ROCKBOLTS
(Contractor: Rock Mechanics Technology Ltd)
This work was aimed at investigating the effects on coal mine roofs of lifting and suspending loads from rockbolts. Standard rockbolts, used to support roadways, are precluded from use as lifting bolts but may be used to suspend loads up to a maximum of 1 tonne. To enable the lifting and suspension of loads greater than 1 tonne (where rockbolting is the means of support), special purpose anchor bolts have been produced.
The investigation examined the effects of lifting bolt loads on the surrounding rock and rockbolt support systems, and possible long term and cyclic loading effects. The results of field test studies were also simulated using computer modelling in order to confirm agreement between theoretical models and actual results obtained.
The study confirmed that loads applied to anchor bolts have negligible effects on surrounding roof strata. A roof fall caused by loading of properly installed bolts is most unlikely to occur. The most probable cause of failure of anchor bolts (used for lifting) is bond failure. This is due to poor installation or loss of resin on installation caused by a highly deformed roof. Anchor bolt failure due to bolt deformation, caused by subsequent roof movement, is also possible. This is particularly likely where immediate roof shear results in significant bolt bending.
Operational loading of lifting bolts, used to suspend coal face-end equipment, varied widely. A system of monorail suspension which was encountered was thought to need improvement in order to allow better distribution of loads between the lifting bolts.
It was concluded that the guidance on the use of anchor bolts used
for lifting should be reviewed and that records of bolt installation details, of testing
and of bolt deformation history (for those occasions when bolts are to be reused) should
be retained.
For further information contact: Mr S Wing (x 4130)
IN VITRO MODELS FOR THE PREDICTION OF DERMAL ABSORPTION OF
CHEMICALS
(Contractor: University of Newcastle upon Tyne)
In carrying out human health risk assessments in respect of its regulatory activities for hazardous substances, HSE has to deal with a wide range of chemicals and potential exposure scenarios. Uptake of substances via the skin is well recognised as being important in many occupational situations but the information available for assessing quantitatively the amount likely to be taken up under given conditions is often very limited or unavailable. Obtaining this type of data from studies in humans or animal models has ethical and resource constraints and so the development of alternative predictive techniques is becoming of increasing importance. This project aimed to develop systems which could be used to help predict uptake quantitatively and to provide information for the development and validation of an expert-based software model to be used for predicting skin uptake. A static diffusion system using ethanol/water as a receptor fluid was used to determine the absorption profile of a range of substances across skin derived from rat, pig and human in vitro . Tissue culture techniques were used to artificially produce skin samples in vitro. The group of 18 substances chosen for study covered a wide range of lipophilicities as reflected in the octanol/water coefficients (log p) ranging from -3.3(low lipophilicity) to 5.1 high.
Rat skin predicted human skin permeability more effectively for the more hydrophilic chemicals (log P 'lees than' 2) when applied in water. Pig skin more closely predicted human skin permeability than did rat skin for all chemicals applied in acetone. for human skin, absorbtion from water was faster than from acetone only for the lipophilic chemicals (log P 'greater than' 2) . For more hydrophilic substances, there was good agreement between the absorbtion rates from either vehicle. A 10 fold change in the applied concentration of urea in water did not affect the absorbtion through rat skin in vitro. however, larger increases in applied concentration in acetone for the lipophilic chemivcals testosterone and chloropyrifos methyl resulted in a large decrease in the amount absorbed through rat skin. This was also observed for pig skin for chlorpyrifos methyl. Acetone reduced the absorbtion of ureathrough rat skin relative to the same applied concentration in water, but did not greatly affect the absorbtion of a range of chemicals although the choice of model skin, vehicle and dose were important considerations. This data obtained from these studies is now being used to develop further and validate the knowledge- based system for predicting skin absorbtion developed at HSL.
| NEWLY COMMISSIONED PROJECTS: APRIL 1998 - JUNE 1998. | ||
|---|---|---|
| Project Title | Project Officer | Contact Number |
| Tests for Stranded Ground Reinforcements in Mines | Mr J Arthur | 01302 368165 |
| Gas Ignition Test for Heavy Current Low Voltage Circuits | Mr B Forbes | 0151 951 3991 |
| Pedestrian Slipping - Cleaning and Surface Treatment | Mr R Morgan | 0141 275 3000 |
| Follow up on Riddor: Extent and Nature of Reporting | Mr G Stevens | 0151 951 4607 |
| Foresight in Relation to Health and Safety | Mr S Wright | 0151 951 4774 |
| VRISE in the use of Screen Display Systems | Mr T Shaw | 0151 951 4552 |
| Information-Based Approach to Health and Safety Management in Small Firms | Mr G Piggott | 0151 951 4631 |
| Good Practice by Small and Medium Sized Enterprises in Assessing Workplace Risks | Ms J O'Shea | 0171 717 6671 |
| Improvement of the I CHEM E Accident Database | Mr D Painter | 0151 951 3570 |
| Trial of the CDF Code Fluidyne Panache for Dense Gas Dispersion | Dr S Porter | 0151 951 4626 |
| Mixing Indoors from a Dense Gas Release | Dr S Porter | 0151 951 4626 |
| Hazards of Flammable Solvent/Water Mixtures | Dr A Fowler | 0151 951 3471 |
| Study of Fire Growth of Thermoplastic Foams and Textiles | Dr A Tyldesley | 0151 951 4769 |
| Scaffold Board Quality Control (Maket Survey) | Mr A Maitra | 0151 951 4634 |
| A New Type of Ventilation System to Control Solder Fume | Mr J Cain | 0151 951 3812 |
| Central Index of Dose Information | Mr MK Williams | 0171 717 6837 |
| Site of Contact Mutagenicity Testing | Dr A Smith | 0151 951 3404 |
| Review of Vanadium and its Inorganic Compounds | Ms C Northage | 0151 951 4464 |
| The Neurotoxicity of Paint Solvents | Dr R Elliott | 0151 951 3835 |
| Ergonomic Study of Quarry Vehicle Access and Egress | Mr R Pearce | 01222 263000 |
| Application of the FORM / SORM Methodology to QRA | Mr IL Hirst | 0151 951 3526 |
| Methods for the Assessment of Asbestos Removal Operations | Mr D Stear | 0151 951 4656 |
| HSE's Relationships with Intermediaries to Aid Small Firms | Mr G Crick | 0151 951 4944 |
| Risk Assessments for Lung Function Deficits in Coal Miners | Dr R Rawbone | 0151 951 4555 |
| Exposure to Respirable Quartz and Silicosis Risks | Dr R Rawbone | 0151 951 4555 |
| The CHID COMAH Safety Report Assessment Guide | Dr S Welsh | 0151951 4784 |
| A Prototype EXPERT System for Pedestrian Slipping | Mr R Morgan | 0141 275 3000 |
| Mathematical Modelling of ATV and Rider in an Overturn | Mr A Williams | 01203 696518 |
| The Management of Health and Safety Enforcement in Local Authorities | Ms E Norman | 0171 717 6493 |
| Research into the Effectiveness of Stress Interventions | Ms T Dair | 01245 706200 |
| Dispersion of Anhydrous Hydrogen Fluoride in Humid Atmospheres | Dr S Porter | 0151 951 4626 |
| Project title | Project office | Contact number |
|---|---|---|
| Microsensors for Toluene Di-isocyanate (TDI) | Dr SC Thorpe | 0114 289 2626 |
| In-Vitro Model for the Prediction of the Dermal Absorption of Chemicals | Dr JI Delic | 0151 951 3593 |
| Major Hazard Incident Data Service (MHIDAS) | Dr DM Painter | 0151 951 3570 |
| Structure Activity Relationships for the DEREK System | Mr R Cary | 0151 951 4820 |
| Development of a Diagnostic Tool to Assess Safety Culture | Dr N Byrom | 0151 951 4336 |
| The Performance of Rock Bolts Under Shock Load | Mr P McGuinness | 01302 368165 |
| Six-Pack Regulations - Evaluation Project | K. Pritchard | 0114 2892171 |
| Cost Effectiveness Methodology for Health and Safety Management | Mr N New | 0151 951 4600 |
| Chlorine Dioxide to Control Legionella in Water Systems | Mr J Newbold | 0151 951 3622 |
| RARE Database - Maintenance and Development | Mr G Wells | 0171 717 6973 |
| Coupler Tightening Torque on Thin-Walled Scaffolding Tubes | Mr A Maitra | 0151 951 4634 |
| Dust Explosion Risks from Unenclosed Sock Filters | Mr A Tyldesley | 0151 951 4769 |
| Factors Motivating Proactive Health and Safety Management | Ms J Manson | 0171 717 6229 |
| Safety of Storage Systems in Steel Stockholders | Mr N Hammond | 0171 717 6431 |
| Capillary Electrophoresis of Hazardous Industrial and Agricultural Chemicals | Dr RH Brown | 0114 289 2717 |
| Validation of Predictive Tests for Respiratory Allergens | Dr P Evans | 0151 951 4454 |
| Musculoskeletal Disorders amongst Forestry Chainsaw Operators | Mr G Roberts | 01342 334200 |
| Pilot Study: The Evaluation of Loads in Struts by Measuring Frequency | Mr A Maitra | 0151 951 4634 |
| Effects of Temperature: Explosive Sensitiveness | Dr A Train | 0151 951 4945 |
| Refinement and Correlation of UN Sensitiveness Tests | Dr R Wharton | 0114 289 2947 |
| Optical Gas Sensors based on Immobilised and Thin Films of Organometallic Complexes | Dr S Thorpe | 0114 289 2626 |
| The Development of Personal Bioaerosols | Dr B Hoult | 0161 9528200 |
| Pedestrian Slipping - Second Phase | Mr FJ Rowland | 0114 289 2496 |
| Pedestrian Slipping - Third Phase | Mr S Taylor | 0151 951 4603 |
| Validation of a Passive Dust Sampler in Industry | Miss P Kaur | 0121 607 6200 |
| Further Evidence on Factors Affecting Underfoot Safety | Mr FJ Rowland | 0114 289 2496 |
| Selected Ion Flow Tube for Air Monitoring: A Feasibility Study | Dr R Rajan | 0151 951 3318 |
| Evaluation of Ionisation to Control Legionella in Hot Water Systems | Mr J Newbold | 0151 951 3622 |
| Evaluation of Engineering the Consequences of a Design | Mr A Maitra | 0151 951 4634 |
| Safety-Related Control Systems in the Chemical Industry | Mrs M Wilson | 0151 951 3252 |
| Occupational Exposure Forward Look | Ms S Molloy | 0171 717 6188 |
| Comparison of Machine Graded 'v' NASC-Graded Scaffolding Boards | Mr A Maitra | 0151 951 4634 |
| The Effects of Lifting and Suspending from Rock Bolts | Mr S Wing | 0151 951 4130 |
| Fatigue: Assessment of Working Time Changes | Dr D Lucas | 0151951 3845 |
| Survey of Respiratory Illness in Radiographers - Phase 2 | Ms S Curtis | 0151 951 4456 |
| Determination of Incombustible Matter in Mine Road Dust | Dr P Walsh | 0114 289 2533 |
| Evaluation of the Sun Safety Perceptions by Outdoor Workers | Mr N Smith | 0171 717 6277 |
| Revision of the Guide to Health and Safety at Pop Concerts, etc. | Mr M Thomas | 0171 717 6686 |
Contract Research Reports
| Series No. | Title |
|---|---|
| CRR 161 | Effectiveness of non-agricultural pesticide labelling |
| CRR 168 | Pressure test safety |
| CRR 169 | An experimental study of the build-up and dispersal of natural gas in a house |
| CRR 170 | Workplace trauma and its management |
| CRR 171 | Valuing health and safety controls |
| CRR 172 | A review of electromagnetic fields associated with motorised appliances |
| CRR 174 | Development of a framework for participating ergonomics |
| CRR 175 | Individual differences in accident liability: A review |
| CRR 176 | Dust explosion risks from unenclosed sock filters |
| CRR 177 | Evaluation of the six pack regulations 1992 |
All these titles are available as priced publications from HSE Books.
Added to the web 29th July 1998