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Welcome to the 15th issue of the HSE Science and Research Outlook (SRO). In this thought provoking issue we have articles on the management of noise and hearing protector use, a joint project with our colleagues from the University of Liverpool and the Health and Safety Laboratory commenting on how to integrate risk concepts into undergraduate engineering courses, and observations on the prevention of workplace violence in retail and licensed premises.
As always your feedback on any of our articles is very welcome - to do so, register for free, and use the interactive feedback space at the bottom of each article. |
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Preventing Violence in Retail and Licensed Premises |
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This report details a comprehensive literature review covering the management and prevention of work related violence in retail and licensed premises. |
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Safety Among Farmers |
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Agriculture, of all UK industries, has the highest rate of fatal accidents. This study funded by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has examined farmers' attitudes, and the underlying influences, to identify how these might be changed to help improve safety in the industry. |
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The Buncefield Explosion Mechanism |
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The Buncefield explosion (11 December 2005) resulted in tremendous damage to the outlying area and huge fires involving 23 large oil fuel tanks. One important aspect of the incident was the severity of the explosion, which would not have been anticipated in any major hazard assessment of the oil storage depot before the incident. |
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A Risky Business |
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This report funded by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) describes a joint project conducted by the Health and Safety Laboratory (HSL) and the University of Liverpool Engineering Department to integrate risk concepts into their undergraduate engineering course. |
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Protect Your Hearing |
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This report funded by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) considers the effectiveness of hearing protectors in everyday work situations. The study was undertaken in two parts. |
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Guidance for directors and board members – An evaluation |
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In late 2007, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Institute of Directors (IoD) jointly published guidance for directors encouraging them to lead on health and safety in their organisations; the publication was entitled 'Leading Health and Safety at Work: Leadership actions for directors and board members' (INDG417). |
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Reaching Out |
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Since 2000 there has been a significant reduction in fatal accidents and other injuries in the construction industry. This reduction has been attributed in part to the focus of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on influencing large firms. |
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Working with the Future |
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Energy topics have formed a large part of our horizon scanning hits recently, and the publication of several government reports recently on a low carbon economy will ensure that this continues. The Futures Team will be contributing to HSE's Emerging Energy Technology Programme, which forms our Topic of the Quarter, over the next couple of months. |
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Involving the Workforce |
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The Worker Involvement Activity forms part of the Noise and Hand Arm Vibration [HAV] programme. The aim of this activity was to reduce occupational ill health related to noise and HAV exposure by introducing worker participation projects. |
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Cleaning and decontamination in the workplace |
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The Canadian Occupational Health and Safety Research Institute (IRSST) has just published a summary of good cleanup and decontamination practices for workplaces where beryllium (Be) is found. |
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Research Projects Directory |
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This article lists a selection of recently completed HSE research projects, with links to full details on the Research Project Directory (RPD). |
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