The anecdotal experience of new entrants in the UK offshore industry is that they are not, as a group, safer or less safe than established organisations.
Category: Research
Validation of the Shallow Water model “SPLOT” against experimental data on bund overtopping
The objective of this work was to validate SPreading Liquid Over Terrain (SPLOT), LSMS and OVERTOP against experimental bund overtopping data,
Review of occupational hygiene reports on suitability of RPE
This report provides an evidence-base for factors influencing the use (or non-use) of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) in the workplace
Slip and trip workshops for NHS staff
During the period 2004 - 2007, HSE carried out a targeted initiative to reduce slips and trips accidents in NHS Trusts.
Assessment of slips safety information/literature provided by flooring and footwear suppliers
Nearly 11,000 workers suffered serious injury as a result of a slip or trip in 2007. A key element of HSE’s work to reduce slips and trips is to raise awareness
Review of sickness absence data in the waste and recycling industry
While injury rates have been calculated and reduced in the waste and recycling industry in recent years (HSE Research Report 701), little is known about the prevalence of ill health for this industry.
Automated system for indicating spray clearance times of MVR spray booths/rooms
This report describes the design and assembly of an automated device that will alert sprayers of isocyanate based paints
A Monte Carlo approach to joint probability of wave, tide and surge in EWL calculations
Extreme Water Level (EWL) is the total level of the water arising from wave crest, storm surge and tidal level acting in combination with each other throughout an extreme event.
Comparing subsurface migration of LPG with natural gas
A programme of experiments assessed differences in behaviour between leaks of natural gas and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) from buried pipes,
RR737 - COSHH and current practice
Guidance on the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) has been recently revised (INDG136 Rev4).
Leading indicators for assessing reduction in risk of long latency diseases
The HSE need meaningful ‘leading indicators’ that provide a real-time measure of progress in reducing long latency occupational disease.
Building firms fined after scaffolder burnt by power cables
HSE is warning builders to be careful when working near overhead power cables after a scaffolder was seriously injured on a site in Worcestershire.
RR730 - The Asbestos Survey
The Asbestos Survey was established to monitor the long-term health of workers covered by regulations to control occupational exposure to asbestos.
RR729 - Establishing the requirements for internal examination of high hazard process plan
This report centres on how low pressure cryogenic storage vessels are routinely left in service for long periods of time
Projection of mesothelioma mortality in Great Britain
There has been an increase in mesothelioma mortality in Great Britain, with 1705 deaths recorded in 2006. In 2005, a
MALDI/TOF/MS analysis of isocyanates and other hazardous workplace chemicals
Mass spectrometry is the most widely used analytical detector in forensic science,industry and research.
The usefulness of Critical Incident Technique (CIT) in eliciting plant competencies
The research was contracted to examine the relationship between competencies and the reasons for accidents and incidents involving construction plant operators.
Real world use and performance of hearing protection
This report considers the effectiveness of hearing protectors in everyday work situations., the study was undertaken in two parts.
Influences on safe/unsafe practices
In order to understand more about the influences on safe and unsafe farming practices BOMEL was commissioned to
Horizon scanning short report on globalisation
Globalisation is the growing interdependence between the economies and businesses of different countries.

