Additional information has been added to a number of the managing human performance topics, these will be
Category: Chemicals
Inhalable particles - IPX conference
Manchester: 23-25 September 2008 - understanding inhalable particles and their effects on workers.
An evaluation of disinfecting agents used in endoscopy suites
This research report looks at alternatives to glutaraldehyde for the disinfection of endoscopy suites in the
New legislation from 1 October
Two changes to health and safety law commence from 1 October 2007:
Buncefield Investigation Board response to consultation
The Buncefield Major Incident Investigation Board has issued its response to the consultation issued by the COMAH
Emergency relief systems for chemical reactors
Research - the AWARD (Advanced Warning and Runaway Disposal) Project addressed the needs to detect runaway
Response to The ICL/Stockline Disaster report
HSE is aware that a multidisciplinary group have published a report (entitled ‘The ICL/Stockline Disaster’)
New REACH leaflets
New leaflets are now available giving basic information on REACH
GHS chemicals consultation document - revised
Originally published on 16 August 2007, this consultation document was revised on 24 August 2007.
HSC launches chemical classification and labelling consultation
The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) has launched a 12 week consultation
GHS chemicals consultation document
This document seeks comments on the Regulation proposed by the European Commission (EC)
Biological hazards seminar 19 September 2007
The seminar will be held in London and concentrate on the hazards and risks from bioaerosols, bringing
Science and research outlook newsletter
The August 2007 edition of the newsletter is now available. Subjects covered in this issue
Societal risk and responsibility event
‘Societal Risk and Responsibility - Buncefield and Texas City’ 15th Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH)
Maggot-bait-breeding establishments – Health problem
This Operational Circular (OC) describes the main health hazards in the maggot-bait-breeding industry.
Ammonium nitrate materials regulations 2003
This Operational Circular (OC) provides an overview of these regulations, which are primarily enforced by
Hydrogen cyanide hazards
This Operational Circular (OC) contains a summary of the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE’s) opinions
HSE bid to reduce exposure to chemical carcinogens
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has invited technical experts, academics, union representatives,
Hydroquinone leaflet updated
An updated version of the web only leaflet MDHS 98, ‘Hydroquinone in air - Laboratory method using high performance
HSC calls for a stronger health and safety agenda in boardrooms
Bill Callaghan, Chair of the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) today, (Tuesday 22nd May) called on leaders in the

