One of the problems in the construction industry is that much of the workforce at site
Category: Research
SME Case studies - Business benefit
Monday, October 16, 2006
This report describes the research undertaken to provide information on the business
Violence management - effective trainers research report
Thursday, October 12, 2006
This report sets out to identify the competencies that make for an effective violence management trainer
Migrant worker research published - E099:06
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
New research revealing the risks faced by migrant workers in England and Wales was
Evaluation of the reallocation of corporate topic group resources to strategic programmes and front-line delivery: Pilot investigation of Process Safety Unit - HSL/2006/84
Monday, October 2, 2006
Evaluates the impact of the reallocation of Corporate Topic Group resources from proactive core (business enabling) work to Strategic Programme and front-line activities.
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Analysis of RIDDOR machinery accidents in the UK printing and publishing industries 2003-2004 - HSL/2006/83
Monday, October 2, 2006
These accidents related to employees’ contact with moving machinery, in the Printing and Publishing Industry, as reported to HSE and Local Authorities in 2003-2004. The purpose of the analysis was to identify the causes and understand the factors that contributed to these accidents.
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Cost benefit studies that support tackling musculoskeletal disorders - RR491
Monday, October 2, 2006
Twenty nine case studies are presented in this report, demonstrating ergonomics interventions carried out in organisations to reduce the risks of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The case studies illustrate ways in which investments in reducing musculoskeletal risks have resulted in financial benefits to the company through cost savings, or increased productivity and quality of output.
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Standard unmanned testing procedures for open-circuit ‘Octopus’ systems - RR492
Monday, October 2, 2006
Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) often use an ‘Octopus’ system as an alternative air supply. The proposed procedure should be considered for inclusion in future diving apparatus standards including the next revision of BS EN 250.
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Further development of health and safety performance management index - RR490
Monday, October 2, 2006
This report outlines the process undertaken in 2005 to further develop a web-based reporting tool on occupational health and safety. The Corporate Health and Safety Index (CHaSPI) has been designed for organisations with more than 250 employees operating in the UK within any business, public or charity/volunteer sector.
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Structural strengthening of offshore topsides structures as part of explosion risk reduction methods - RR489
Thursday, September 28, 2006
This report deals with the re-assessment and strengthening methods for blast walls, decks and floors on offshore structures.
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The costs and benefits of active case management and rehabilitation for musculoskeletal disorders - RR493
Thursday, September 28, 2006
This study sought to identify the evidence on cost-effective case management and rehabilitation principles for MSDs that could be applied by employers and healthcare providers to help those with MSDs stay in work or return to work.
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The significance of stress redistribution effects on structural reliability of deepwater jackets - RR494
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Three different deep water jacket models were developed. The jackets were based on the same baseline structure and designed for the same Northern North Sea location but with different bracing configurations, namely X-braced, K-braced and diamond braced.
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Cleaning activities and slip and trip accidents in NHS Acute Trusts - a scoping study - HSL/2006/80
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
This research project explores cleaning operations as a contributory factor to slip and trip accidents. Staff at five NHS Acute Trusts were interviewed in order to gain an initial understanding to meet the objectives of the research.
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Occupational Respiratory Diseases: Review of HSE’s Strategy - HSL/2006/73
Monday, September 25, 2006
July 2004 workshop to discuss whether or not there is adequate justification for devoting resource to a programme of work aimed at reducing the incidence of non-asthma forms of occupational respiratory disease, and in particular, whether or not work-related COPD should be a priority within such a programme. This paper provides a summary of the [...]
Evaluation of the Kirchberg rolling slider and SlipAlert slip resistance meters - HSL/2006/65
Monday, September 18, 2006
To evaluate the ability of roller coaster type tests to accurately measure the slip resistance of contaminated floor surfaces. And to evaluate the Kirchberg rolling slider and SlipAlert to ascertain whether data generated compares closely with current United Kingdom Slip Resistance Group (UKSRG) test methods.
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Ramp testing natural and man made stone - HSL/2006/47
Monday, September 18, 2006
Characterising a range of natural and man made stone flooring materials, by both the portable test methods routinely used during forensic site investigations, i.e. Rz surface roughness and pendulum tests, and the HSL ramp test which is a purely laboratory based test method.
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Evaluation of the Slips Assessment Tool (SAT) - analysis of user questionnaires - HSL/2006/76
Monday, September 18, 2006
The SAT is a freely downloadable computer software package that allows an operator to assess the slip potential of pedestrian walkway surfaces. An online questionnaire was developed and hosted on the SAT website in order to assess the usefulness of the SAT and identify any user suggested improvements.
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Slips and Trips Priority Programme: Baseline evaluation of awareness, knowledge and attitudes held by industry to inform slips and trips priority programme evaluation - HSL/2006/71
Monday, September 18, 2006
This work forms the initial stage of an evaluation that will look at the effectiveness of the projects falling within HSC/HSE’s Slip and Trip Priority Programme, in raising awareness of slip and trip issues across industry and their effectiveness in influencing employers to implement strategies to reduce slip and trip incidents.
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Elastomeric seals for rapid gas decompression applications in high-pressure services - RR485
Monday, September 18, 2006
Seal damage and observed gas leaks to atmosphere caused by Rapid Gas Decompression (also known as Explosive Decompression) in elastomeric seals have been reported in many types of equipment in the oil and gas industry. These failures have had costly financial, safety and environmental implications for the operators and equipment suppliers.
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HSE’s new Chief Scientist takes up post
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Patrick McDonald has taken up post as the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) Chief Scientist, he replaces Dr Paul Davies who recently retired. Patrick joins HSE from the Department for Trade and Industry where he was the Technology Director.
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