The overall aim of this research was to contribute to an understanding of the delivery of support and
Category: Research
HAVS - diagnosing finger systolic blood pressure
Individuals with the vascular component of hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) experience whiteness or blanching of the fingers in cold conditions,
Data mining in a HAVS referral population
The Health and Safety Laboratory (HSL) has provided a HAVS diagnostic service, for individuals under health surveillance, over the past 7 years.
HSE and HSL Job vacancies
Details are available of three new posts in the Health and Safety Laboratory, based in Buxton. Posts are for a GIS Scientist closing date 17 December 2008,
Load security on curtain sided lorries
This report seeks to establish good practice for securing loads on curtain sided lorries across various
Mathematician Modeller vacancy
The Health and Safety Laboratory has a vacancy for a Mathematical Modeller in its Mathematical Sciences Unit (MSU).
Falls from vehicles: Campaign evaluation
This report outlines the quantitative and qualitative research conducted to evaluate the effectiveness
Musicians’ hearing protection: A review
The music and entertainment industry is unique in that high noise levels are often regarded as an
Physiological safety of airfed suit use during nuclear decommissioning
Most decommissioning operations require work to be done by employees working in potentially
BCWE practices within the construction sector
A combined methods approach was used for gathering evidence on Behaviour Change and Worker Engagement (BCWE) practices.
Risk communication specialist
A vacancy is availabe for a Risk communication specialist in the Health and Safety Laboratory based in Buxton, Derbyshire.
Job vacancy - Major Hazards Assessor
Job vacancy details are now available for a Major Hazards Assessor in the Health and Safety Laboratory
Health and Safety Laboratory Job vacancies
Details are available for Mechanical Engineers and an IT Support Officer. Posts will be based in HSL in Buxton Derbyshire,
Social science jobs
Several socials science research vacancies are being advertised, based in Bootle, Merseyside or Buxton, Derbyshire.
Novel slip characteristics of conglomerate tiles
This study found that the slip potential of many conglomerate stone floor tiles changed after comparatively little wear.
Energy saving compact fluorescent lights (CFLs)
The Health Protection Agency has undertaken research which shows that some energy saving light
Risk communication specialist vacancy
Health and Safety Laboratory has a post for a motivated individual to join a small expanding multi-disciplinary team providing research and support to HSE
Engineering risk management specialist vacancy
This post is for a risk management specialist with either substantial engineering experience, or moderate engineering knowledge
Exposure to dust and bioaerosols in poultry farming
Previous studies have tended to provide only an overview of agriculture workers’ exposure to bioaerosols.
NanoAlert - May 08 bulletin
This bulletin aims to provide an overview of publications of studies that have examined the exposure

