The latest science and research news from HSE |
| | Wednesday 12 March, 12:00pm Join us for a free seminar to celebrate British Science Week (BSW), which runs from 7 to 16 March. Our series of 5 minute 'Turbo Talks' feature HSE scientists talking about the ways science and evidence is being used to help everyone lead safer and healthier lives. Topics include: maintaining Great Britainâs record as one of the safest countries to work in: training NHS staff in the effective use of PPE for infectious diseases such as Ebola enabling industry to innovate safely in the move to net zero with MultHyFuel: inclusion of hydrogen onto multi-fuel stations the science and evidence supporting the Building Safety Regulator: understanding building safety hazards unique to âmixed-useâ higher-risk buildings reducing work-related ill health: the science and analysis providing evidence in relation to asbestos exposure Register for the BSW 'Turbo Talks' seminar A selection of the latest research reports from HSE: RR1218: The effectiveness of witnessed 4-stage clearances following licensed asbestos removal This research aimed to assess whether standards had improved at licensed asbestos removal sites and whether there was compliance with HSE guidance during 4-stage clearance. RR1219: A study of the effectiveness of guarding to prevent falls through window openings In this study, a scientific evidence literature search was carried out to assess the case for having different guarding heights for different storeys of a building on the basis of risk. | Publications and research It is HSE policy to make the results of research available, wherever possible. View a full list of our latest HSE science and research publications. Follow us on X For the latest news on HSE science follow our Chief Scientific Adviser, Professor Andrew Curran, on X (formerly Twitter). |
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