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HSE’S RESEARCH PORTFOLIO

At the end of last year HSE published an excellent document outlining its scientific evidence and research summaries https://www.hse.gov.uk/ research/content/science-evidenceresearch-summaries.pdf

It will be of interest to members for many reasons, not least its signalling of where HSE are detecting issues and the need for better evidence. It is based on HSE’s Science and Evidence Strategy 2016-2021 and the document draws attention to their http://www. hse.gov.uk/research/. The publication is instructive in highlighting the programme of work that their science hub is undertaking including:

• Research to explore the use of initial commissioning information when performing TExT and aims to understand how dutyholders use

TExT and commissioning data to manage LEV systems.

• Research, in collaboration with LEV industry professional bodies and trade associates, to increase HSE’s knowledge of what recirculating LEV systems are currently being used and how they are being tested and maintained.

• Research to build up knowledge providing HSE and industry with a one stop pointer to relevant legislation, standards and guidance for machine control systems, so that when using these new systems and methods, industry can do so safely and within a recognised legal framework.

• New research to investigate whether emissions from desktop 3D printers in other environments (such as offices or workshops) are raised to hazardous levels, particularly when a larger number of printers are used in the same space and in relation to metal powders disposal.

• Research to investigate how to detect and quantify tiny carbon particles released into the air and determine whether the proposed monitoring methods are practical for day-to-day use in manufacturing environments.

• Research to investigate the potential for workplace sensing technologies, data communication and data analysis tools, to enhance and complement standard methodologies and strategies currently used for workplace health and safety monitoring.

• Conducting and publishing a literature review on safety knowledge in relation to resonant acoustic mixing (RAM)

Full details are worthy of reading and there are other fascinating projects listed. In addition to these, a range of COVID-19 research projects are being undertaken. Together, these form an interesting backdrop to the future concerns for occupational hygiene and hygienists.

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