The Buncefield explosion (11 December 2005) resulted in tremendous damage to the outlying area and huge fires involving 23 large oil fuel tanks.
Category: Research
Guidance for hydrogen and fuel cell stationary applications
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
The HYPER project, a specific targeted research project (STREP) funded by the European Commission under the
HSE publications during May 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
The details of publications published by The Health and Safety Executive during May 2009 is now available.
Research Ethics Committee members
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
The list of members of the HSE Research Ethics Committee has been updated.
Research Ethics Committee agenda
Monday, June 15, 2009
The agenda for the forty-ninth meeting of the Research Ethics Committee in Rose Court, London on 2 June 2009 is now available.
New research - surprising attitudes towards health and safety
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
New research demonstrates that employers and workers recognise that providing a safe workplace makes sound
Engaging arboriculture clients: Safety and Health Awareness Days
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
This research was aimed at adapting and deploying a ‘cultural barometer’ to assist the HSE agriculture team in
RR708 - Evidence-based review of the current guidance on first aid measures for suspension trauma
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
In 2002 the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) published a review entitled ‘Harness Suspension: Review and Evaluation of Existing Information’.
HSL Business Development Manager
Friday, May 22, 2009
The Health and Safety Laboratory has a vacancy for a Business Development Manager, based in Buxton, Derbyshire.
Developing an assessment tool for repetitive tasks of upper limbs
Friday, May 22, 2009
There was a demand for a tool that Inspectors can use to screen frequent handling of light loads or other
Review of literature relevant in the diagnosis of HAVS
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Health surveillance for those exposed to hand-arm vibration, and the diagnosis of hand-arm vibration syndrome
Noise and vibration worker involvement pilot - feedback
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Worker involvement projects were considered to have been effective, beneficial and reasonably successful in
Lower limb musculoskeletal disorders
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Research - there is evidence for kneeling / squatting, climbing stairs or ladders, heavy lifting, walking /standing, and
Understanding and influencing farmers’ attitudes
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Agriculture has the highest rate of fatal accidents of all UK industries. This study has examined farmers’ attitudes, and
International committee for regulatory authority research and development (ICRARD)
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
This SPC provides information on the purpose of ICRARD and its main feature, the ICRARD website. This SPC replaces SLC 2008/01 which has been withdrawn.
Societal Risk: Initial briefing to Societal Risk Technical Advisory Group
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
The Societal Risk Technical Advisory Group is made up of a small number of academic, industry and government
Footwear - new updated testing table
Thursday, April 23, 2009
A new footwear samples table update to the report ‘HSL/2007/33 Further slip-resistance testing of footwear for use at work’ is now available for download.
RR702 - Integrating risk concepts into undergraduate engineering courses
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
This report describes a joint project conducted by HSL and the University of Liverpool Engineering Department
Management of risk of violence in licensed and retail premises
Thursday, March 26, 2009
This report details a comprehensive literature review covering the management and prevention of workrelated
Evaluation of guidance for directors and board members
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Research report to establish the effectiveness of guidance published In late 2007 for directors encouraging them to
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