HSE has been part of a major investigation led by Cumbria Police and with a key role by the Health Protection Agency. Read the HSE statement
Daily archives: Friday, August 4, 2006
Self-reported work-related illness in 2004/05: Results from the Labour Force Survey
A report providing results from a survey of self-reported work-related illness undertaken in 2004/05 to gain a national view of work-related illness based on individuals’ perceptions. Read the report about self reported illness [PDF 2.7MB]
Scientific Advisory Committee on Genetic Modification – agendas and minutes
SACGM (CU) replaces the esteemed Advisory Committee on Genetic Modification (ACGM) together with its Technical Subcommittee (TSC). ACGM, and latterly TSC, played a key role in the development of the comprehensive and highly successful legislation now in place for the contained use of GMOs. Read the meeting agendas and minutes
Development of cracks in the graphite moderator bricks at Hinkley Point B power station
Information has been released following development of cracks in the graphite moderator bricks at Hinkley
Research Report RR483 – Survey of tools and resources available to employers to manage, record and monitor sickness absence
This study was established under the Government Setting an Example (now part of the wider Public Services Programme) programme of work set up by the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) as part of their commitment to improving health and safety management in the public sector. The report provides an essential guide to sickness absence recording [...]
Research Report RR470 – Coal mine dust as a benchmark for standards for other poorly soluble dusts
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) requested a position paper that explores the potential to use coal mine dust as a benchmark for developing generic standards for poorly soluble dusts in general. See Report RR470

