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HSE Science and research ebulletin

Date issued: 26 February 2024

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In this issue we have details on the latest edition of the Approved List of biological agents, news of a government award-winning research report and some recent HSE research publications.

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For further information visit our science, engineering and evidence website.

British Science Week: HSE's ‘Turbo Talks’ seminar

'Turbo Talks' seminar
13 March 12.15 - 1.00pm

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Join us for a free seminar to celebrate British Science Week, which runs from 8 - 17 March.

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Our series of 5 minute 'Turbo Talks' feature HSE scientists talking about the ways our science and evidence is being used to help everyone lead safer and healthier lives.

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Topics include:

Register for the 'Turbo Talks' seminar

Approved List of biological agents: fifth edition published

HSE has approved the revised publication of the Approved List of biological agents

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The Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens (ACDP) Approved List of biological agents provides the classification of biological agents as referred to in the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH).Â

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If you are working with biological agents, it is important that you review the updated Approved List for any changes to ensure that you continue to implement the appropriate control measures in accordance with the hazard group classification.Â

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View the revised Approved List of biological agentsÂ

HSE research report wins 'Analysis in Government Inclusion' award

Building Safety Regulator: Insight into non-English speaking residents of high-rise
buildings

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HSE's Insight and Service Design team have won the award for their work into understanding the needs of non-English speaking and disabled high-rise residents.Â

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Read the research summary in full (.pdf)Â

HSE journal publications

Research on wood dust exposure controls in British manufacturing

New intelligence on occupational exposure to wood dust to gain a better understanding of how to enable organisations to improve their management of exposure.

Read the full paper

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Validation of explosion free in fire self-venting tanks under extreme hydrogen jet fire conditions

High-pressure hydrogen jet fire from a storage tank impinging another tank located nearby is a worst-case incident scenario. This could result in storage vessel rupture with catastrophic consequences.

Read the full paper

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Assessment of germicidal ultraviolet treatment cabinets and carousels using a bacteriophage surface challenge

Modern germicidal ultraviolet C (UVC) equipment can deliver automated UV disinfection treatment by predetermined or self-monitoring cycle. Limited information exists about the performance of such UV systems for treating SARS-CoV-2 and other viral contaminants on surfaces. 

Read the full paper

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Self-reported and urinary biomarker-based measures of exposure to glyphosate and mancozeb during pesticide work

This report aims to showcase the impact of applying 8 different self-reported and urinary biomarker-based exposure measures for glyphosate and mancozeb on the association with sleep problems in a study among 253 smallholder farmers in Uganda.

Read the full paper

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Publications and research

It is HSE policy to make the results of research available, wherever possible.

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View a full list of our latest HSE science and research publications.

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