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HSE Science and Research Publications 2017

Annual Science Review

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Journal Papers

ANDERSEN, L., FISHWICK, D., ROBINSON, E., WIEZER, N., MOCKAL'O, Z. and GROSJEAN, V. Job satisfaction is more than a fruit basket, health checks and free exercise: cross-sectional sectional study among 10,000 wage earners. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, 2017, 45 (5), 476-484, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1403494817698891 (open access)

ATKINSON, G. Development of heavy vapour clouds in very low wind speeds. Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, 2017, 48 162-172, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jlp.2017.04.011 (open access)

ATKINSON, G. Buncefield: lessons learned on emergency preparedness. Loss Prevention Bulletin, 2017, 254, http://www.icheme.org/lpb/free%20downloads.aspx (open access)

ATKINSON, G., COWPE, E., HALLIDAY, J. and PAINTER, D. A review of very large vapour cloud explosions: cloud formation and explosion severity. Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, 2017, 48 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jlp.2017.03.021 (open access)

BARBER, C., WIGGANS, R., CARDER, M. and AGIUS, R. Epidemiology of occupational hypersensitivity pneumonitis; reports from the SWORD scheme in the UK 1996-2015. Occupational & Environmental Medicine, 2017, 74 (7), 528-530, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/oemed-2016-103838 (open access)

BEATTIE, H., KEEN, C., TAN, E., COLDWELL, M., MORTON, J., MCALINDEN, J. and SMITH, P. The use of bio-monitoring to assess exposure in the electroplating industry. Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology, 2017, 27 (1), 47-55, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/jes.2015.67 (open access)

BEVAN, R., BROWN, T., MATTHIES, F., SAMS, C., JONES, K., HANLON, J. and LA VEDRINE, M. Human biomonitoring data collection from occupational exposure to pesticides. External Scientific Report, 2017, 14 (3), 1185E, http://dx.doi.org/10.2903/sp.efsa.2017.EN-1185 (open access)

BODEL, W., ATKIN, C. and MARSDEN, B. Time of flight measurements of unirradiated and irradiated nuclear graphite under cyclic compressive load. Journal of Nuclear Materials, 2017, 487 50-67, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jnucmat.2016.12.044

BOWEN, J., DAVIES, L., BURDETT, G. and BARBER, C. Managing asbestos-containing materials in the built environment: report of a Health and Safety Executive and Government Office for Science workshop. Annals of Work Exposures and Health, 2017, 61 (1), 16-21, https://doi.org/10.1093/annweh/wxw007 (open access)

BROOKS, A., FRYER, M., LAWRENCE, A., PASCUAL, J. and SHARP, R. Reflections on bird and mammal risk assessment for plant protection products in the European Union: past, present, and future. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 2017, 36 (3), 565-575, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/etc.3719 (open access)

BUTLER, O., CAIRNS, W., COOK, J. and DAVIDSON, C. Atomic spectrometry update - a review of advances in environmental analysis. Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry, 2017, 32 (1), 11-57, http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/C6JA90058E

CARDER, M., DARTON, A., GITTINS, M., STOCKS, J., ROSS, D., BARBER, C. and AGIUS, R. Chest physician-reported, work-related, long-latency respiratory disease in Great Britain. European Respiratory Journal, 2017, 50 (6), 1700961, https://doi.org/10.1183/13993003.00961-2017

CLAY, M. F. Hazard identification - can power engineers learn from the process industries. Loss Prevention Bulletin, 2017, 253 23-26, http://www.icheme.org/lpb/free%20downloads.aspx (open access)

COCKER, J. and JONES, K. Biological monitoring without limits. Annals of Work Exposures and Health, 2017, 61 (4), 401-405, https://doi.org/10.1093/annweh/wxx011 (open access)

CONNOLLY, A., JONES, K., GALEA, K., BASINAS, I., KENNY, L., MCGOWAN, P. and COGGINS, M. Exposure assessment using human biomonitoring for glyphosate and fluroxypyr uers in amenity horticulture.  International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, 2017, 220 (6), 1064-1073, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheh.2017.06.008

CROOK, B. and GYTE, A. Workplace risks from bacterially derived toxic gases. Journal of Infectious Diseases and Therapy, 2017, 5 (6), http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2332-0877.1000344 (open access)

CROOK, B., STAGG, S., BOWRY, A. and FROST, G. Gypsum in animal slurry systems enhances generations of hydrogen sulphide and increases occupational exposure hazard. Science in the Total Environment, 2017, 609 1381-1389, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.08.014 (open access)

CULLINAN, P., MUNOZ, X., SUOJALEHTO, H., AGIUS, R., S., J., SIGSGAARD, T., BLOMBERG, A., CHARPIN, D., ANNESI-MAESANO, I., GULATI, M., KIM, Y., FRANK, A., AKGUN, M., FISHWICK, D., DE LA HOZ, R. and MOITRA, S. Occupational lung disease: from old and novel exposures to effective preventive strategies. The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, 2017, 5 (5), 445-455, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2213-2600(16)30424-6 (open access)

CURRAN, A. and FISHWICK, D. Developing the evidence base for a new health and work strategy for Great Britain. Occupational Medicine, 2017, 67 (3), 172-173, https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqx002 (open access)

DE MATTEIS, S., JARVIS, D., YOUNG, H., YOUNG, A., ALLEN, N., POTTS, J., DARNTON, A., RUSHTON, L. and CULLINAN, P. Occupational self-coding and automatic recording (OSCAR): a novel web-based tool to collect and code lifetime job histories in large population-based studies. Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, 2017, 43 (2), 181-186, http://dx.doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3613

FAHAD, M., MCNALLY, K., YATES, T., WARREN, N., MARSDEN, B., MUMMERY, P. and HALL, G. Finite element modelling of multilayer advanced gas-cooled reactor bricks and creep interaction. Nuclear Enginneering and Design, 2017, 324 390-401, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nucengdes.2017.09.014

FLINT, S., CRANK, H., TEW, G. and TILL, S. Its not an obvious issue is it? Office-based employees' perceptions of prolonged sitting at work - a qualitative study. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 2017, 59 (12), 1161-1165, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000001130

FUSTER, B., HOUSSIN-AGGOMSON, D., JALLAIS, S., VYAZMINA, E., DANG-NHU, G., BERNARD-MICHEL, G., KUZNETSOV, M., MOLKOV, V., CHERNYAVSKIY, B., SHENTSOV, V., MAKAROV, D., DEY, R., HOOKER, P., BARALD, I., WEIDNER, E., MELIDEO, D., PALMISANO, V., VENETSANOS, A. and DER KINDEREN, J. Guidelines and recommendations for indoor use of fuel cells and hydrogen systems. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2017, 42 (11), 7600-7607, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2016.05.266

GAGLIARDI, D., RONDINONE, B., MIRABILE, M., BURESTI, G., ELLWOOD, P., HERY, M., PASKIEWICZ, P., VALENTI, A. and IAVICOLI, S. The perspective of European researchers of national occupational safety and health institutes for contributing to a European research agenda: a modified Delphi study. BMJ Open, 2017, 7 (6), http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2016-015336 (open access)

GALEA, K., MACCALMAN, L., JONES, K., COCKER, J., TEEDON, P., CHERRIE, J. and VAN TONGEREN, M. Biological monitoring of pesticides exposure in residents living near agricultural land. Outlooks on Pest Management, 2017, 28 (2), 52-54, https://doi.org/10.1564/v28_apr_02

HALL, J., HOOKER, P., O'SULLIVAN, L., ANGERS, B., HOURRI, A. and BERNARD, P. Flammability profiles associated with high-pressure hydrogen jets released in close proximity to surfaces. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2016, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2016.05.113 (open access)

HARDING, A.-H., FOX, D., CHEN, Y., PEARCE, N., FISHWICK, D. and FROST, G. Prospective investigation of pesticide applicators' health (PIPAH) study : a cohort study of professional pesticide users in Great Britain. BMJ Open, 2017, 7 (10), e018212, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2017-018212 (open access)

HARRIS, C. E., PALMER, K. T., COX, V., DARNTON, A., OSMAN, J. and COGGON, D. Mortality from multiple sclerosis in British military personnel. Occupational Medicine, 2017, 67 (6), 448-452, https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqx083 (open access)

HOLTERMANN, A., SCHELLEWALD, V., MATHIASSEN, S., GUPTA, N., PINDER, A., PUNAKALLIO, A., VEIERSTED, K., WEBER, B., TAKALA, E., DRAICCHIO, F., ENQUIST, H., DESBROSSES, K., SANZ, M., MALINSKA, M., VILLAR, M., WICHTL, M., STREBL, M., FORSMAN, M., LUSA, S., TOKARSKI, T., HENDRIKSEN, P. and ELLEGAST, R. A practical guidance for assessments of sedentary behaviour at work: a PEROSH initiative. Applied Ergonomics, 2017, 63 41-52, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2017.03.012

HOOKER, P., HALL, J., HOYES, J. R., NEWTON, A. and WILLOUGHBY, D. Hydrogen jet fires in a passively ventilated enclosure. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2017, 42 (11), 7577-7588, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2016.07.246 (open access)

HOOKER, P., HOYES, J. R., HALL, J. and WILLOUGHBY, D. Experimental studies on vented deflagrations in a low strength enclosure. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2017, 42 (11), 7565-7576, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2016.06.223(open access)

JONES, K., JOHNSON, P., BALDWIN, P., COLDWELL, M., COOKE, J., KEEN, C., HARDING, A.-H., SMITH, D. and COCKER, J. Exposure to diisocyanates and their corresponding diamines in seven different workplaces. Annals of Work Exposures and Health, 2017, 61 (3), 383-393, https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/annweh/wxx006 (open access)

KENNY, L., THORPE, A. and STACEY, P. A collection of experimental data for aerosol monitoring cyclones. Aerosol Science and Technology, 2017, 51 (10), 1190-1200, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02786826.2017.1341620 (open access)

LEESE, E., CLENCH, M., MORTON, J., GARDINER, P. and CAROLAN, V. A. The investigation of unexpected arsenic compounds observed in routing biological monitoring urinary speciation analysis. Toxics, 2017, 5 (2), 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/toxics5020012 (open access)

LEESE, E., MORTON, J., GARDINER, P. and CAROLAN, V. A. The simultaneous detection of trivalent and hexavalent chromium in exhaled breath condensate: a feasibility study comparing workers and controls. International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, 2017, 220 (2, Part B), 415-423, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheh.2016.12.003 (open access)

LEESE, E., STAFF, J., CAROLAN, V. A. and MORTON, J. Exhaled breath condensate: a novel matrix for biological monitoring to assess occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica. Annals of Work Exposures and Health, 2017, 61 (7), 902-906, https://doi.org/10.1093/annweh/wxx047 (open access)

MCNALLY, K., SAMS, C. LOIZOU, G. and JONES, K. Evidence for nonlinear metabolism at low benzene exposures? a reanalysis of data.Chemico-Biological Interactions,2017, 278, 256-268 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbi.2017.09.002 (open access)

MCNALLY, K., WARREN, N., FAHAD, M., HALL, G. and MARSDEN, B. A core-monitoring based methodology for predictions of graphite weight loss in AGR moderator bricks. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 2017, 314 56-66, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nucengdes.2016.12.032

MASON, H., FRASER, S., THORPE, A., ROBERTS, P. and EVANS, G. Reducing dust and allergen exposure in bakeries. Allergy and Immunology, 2017, 1 (4), 194-206, http://dx.doi.org/10.3934/Allergy.2017.4.194 (open access)

MASON, H., GOMEZ-OLLES, S., CRUZ, M.-J., ROBERTS, P., THORPE, A. and EVANS, G. Quantifying dustiness, specific allergens, and endotoxin in bulk soya imports. Environments, 2017, 4 (4), 76, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/environments4040076 (open access)

MASON, H. and WILLERTON, L. Airborne exposure to laboratory animal allergens. AIMS Allergy and Immunology, 2017, 1 (2), 78-88, http://dx.doi.org/10.3934/Allergy.2017.2.78 (open access)

MORTON, J., TAN, E. and SUVARNA, K. Multi-elemental analysis of human lung samples using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology, 2017, 43 63-71, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtemb.2016.11.008 (open access)

NAYLOR, S. The causes of serious injuries to crew on UK commercial fishing vessels: an investigation combining free-text and coded data. International Journal of Population Data Science: Proceedings of the IPDLN Conference (August 2016), 2017, 1 (1), http://dx.doi.org/10.23889/ijpds.v1i1.41 (open access)

PARKER, R., VITALIS, T., WALKER, R., RILEY, D. and PEARCE, H. Measuring wildland fire fighter performance with wearable technology. Applied Ergonomics, 2017, 59 (A), 34-44, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2016.08.018

POOLE, J. The Stockholm Workshop Scale 30 years on - is it still fit for purpose? Occupational Medicine, 2017, 67 (3), 236-237, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqx016

POOLE, C. J. M. and BASU, S. Systematic review: occupational illness in the waste and recycling sector. Occupational Medicine, 2017, 67 (8), 626-636, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqx153 (open access)

RIGBY, N. Construction - is there a better way? Industrial Health, 2017 55 (4), 303-305, http://dx.doi.org/10.2486/indhealth.55-303 (open access)

SAMS, C. Urinary naphthol as a biomarker of exposure: results from an oral exposure to carbaryl and workers occupationally exposed to naphthalene. Toxics, 2017, 5 (1), 3, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/toxics5010003 (open access)

SNODGRASS, R. Ageing Assets - workers get old too! Safety and Reliability, 2017, 37(1-2) 94-105 https://doi.org/10.1080/09617353.2018.1468658 (open access)

STACEY, P., MADER, K. and SAMMON, C. Feasibility of the quantification of respirable crystalline silica by mass on aerosol sampling filters using Raman microscopy. Journal of Raman Spectroscopy, 2017, 48 (5), 720-725, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jrs.5113 (open access)

STEPHENS, R., HOLLOWAY, K., GRANGE, J. A., JONES, K., OWEN, L. and KRUISSELBRINK, D. Does familial risk for alcohol use disorder predict alcohol hangover? Psychopharmacology, 2017, 234 (12), 1795-1802, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00213-017-4585-x (open access)

TODEA, A., BECKMANN, S., KAMINSKI, H., BARD, D., BAU, S., CLAVAGUERA, S., DAHMANN, D., DOZOL, H., DZIUROWITZ, N., ELIHN, K., LIDEN, G., MEYER-PLATH, A., MONZ, C., NEUMANN, V., PELZER, J., SIMONOW, B., THALI, P., TUINMAN, I., VAN DER VLEUTEN, A., VROOMEN, H. and ASBACH, C. Inter-comparison of personal monitors for nanoparticles exposure at work places and in the environment. Science in the Total Environment, 2017, 605-606 929-945, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.06.041

VAUGHAN, J. and RAJAN-SITHAMPARANADARAJAH, B. An assessment of the robustness of COSHH-Essentials (C-E) target airborne concentration ranges 15 years on, and their usefulness for determining control measures. Annals of Work Exposures and Health, 2017, 61 (3), 270-283, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/annweh/wxx002 (open access)

WIGGANS, R. and BARBER, C. Metalworking fluids: a new cause of occupational non-asthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis. Thorax, 2017, 72 (6), 579-580, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/thoraxjnl-2016-208827 (open access)

Conference Papers

ATKINSON, G. Gravity-driven flammable vapour clouds. Hazards 27, Birmingham, UK, 10-12 May 2017, Paper 3, http://www.icheme.org/~/media/Documents/Subject%20Groups/Safety_Loss_Prevention/Hazards%20Archive/XXVII/XXVII-Paper-03.pdf (open access)

BEERS, H. Live long at work and prosper: facts about an ageing workforce. The National Food and Drink Manufacturing Conference 2017, Thame, UK, 10th October 2017 (open access)

BELL, J. and WILLIAMS, J. Evaluation and consolidation of the HEART human reliability assessment principles. International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics: AHFE 2017: Advances in Human Error, Reliability, Resilience and Performance, Los Angeles, California, USA, 17-21 July 2017, 3-12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-60645-3_1

BLANC-VANNET, P., JALLAIS, S., FUSTER, B., FOUILLEN, F., HALM, D., VAN EEKELEN, T., WELCH, S., BREUER, P. and HAWKSWORTH, S. Fire tests carried out in FCH JU Firecomp project, recommendations and applications to safety of gas storage systems. ICHS 2017: International Conference on Hydrogen Safety, Hamburg, Germany, 11-13 Sept 2017

BUTLER, C. and BELL, J. Worker fatigue risk management in practice: benefits and challenges. Hazards 27, Birmingham, UK, 10-12 May 2017, Paper 28, http://www.icheme.org/~/media/Documents/Subject%20Groups/Safety_Loss_Prevention/Hazards%20Archive/XXVII/XXVII-Paper-28.pdf (open access)

CHAMBERS, C., HOOKHAM, S. and CLAY, M. EU type certification of non-standard Electronic Initiations Systems used in blasting in mines and quarries. 43rd Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique, ISEE 2017, Orlando, Florida, USA, 29 Jan- 1 Feb 2017. ( open access)

COLDRICK, S. How do we demonstrate that a consequence model is fit-for-purpose? Hazards 27, Birmingham, UK, 10-12 May 2017, Paper 1, http://www.icheme.org/~/media/Documents/Subject%20Groups/Safety_Loss_Prevention/Hazards%20Archive/XXVII/XXVII-Paper-01.pdf (open access)

GANT, S. and TUCKER, H. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modelling of atmospheric dispersion for land-use planning around major hazards sites in the UK. 18th International Conference on Harmonisation within Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling for Regulatory Purposes (Harmo-18), Bolgna, Italy, 9-12 October 2017, http://www.harmo.org/conferences/proceedings/_bologna/downloaditem.asp?CID=H18-056 (open access)

GARCIA, M., WARDMAN, M. and WILDAY, A. J. Novel application of the bow tie technique for the analysis of the NFPA 59A standard. Hazards 27, Birmingham, UK, 10-12 May 2017, Paper 45

GOFF, R. and HOLROYD, J. Development of a creeping change HAZID methodology. Hazards 27, Birmingham, UK, 10-12 May 2017, Paper 61, http://www.icheme.org/~/media/Documents/Conferences/Hazards%2027/Presentations/Friday/1405%20GOFF.pdf (presentation open access only)

GORHAM D. & STEWART J.R. LNG Model Evaluation Protocol (MEP) and Validation Database Update. NFPA Conference & Expo, Boston, USA, 4-7 June 2017 https://www.nfpa.org/~/media/BB51173392704BCFA6E106CC629B08E3.pdf (open access)

MCKENNA, B., GARCIA, J., GANT, S., MCGILLIVRAY, A., BATT, R., WARDMAN, M., TUCKER, H., TICKLE, G. and WITLOX, H. Jack Rabbit II 2015 trials: preliminary comparison of the experimental results against Drift and Phast dispersion model predictions. Hazards 27, Birmingham, UK, 10-12 May 2017, Paper 4

NAYLOR, S. The causes of serious injuries to crew on UK commercial fishing vessels: an investigation combining free-text and coded data. International Journal of Population Data Science: Proceedings of the IPDLN Conference (August 2016), 2017, 1 (1), http://dx.doi.org/10.23889/ijpds.v1i1.41(open access)

POTTER, R. and HOLROYD, J. Offshore critical barrier identification: management of their continuing suitability and their verification. Hazards 27, Birmingham, UK, 10-12 May 2017, Paper 40, http://www.icheme.org/~/media/Documents/Subject%20Groups/Safety_Loss_Prevention/Hazards%20Archive/XXVII/XXVII-Paper-40.pdf (open access)

SKJOLD, T., HISKEN, H., LAKSHMIPATHY, S., ATANGA, G., CARCASSI, M., SCHIAVETTI, M., STEWART, J. R., NEWTON, A., HOYES, J. R., TOLIAS, I., VENETSANOS, A., HANSEN, O. R., GENG, J., HUSER, A., HELLAND, S., JAMBUT, R., REN, K., KOTCHOURKO, A., JORDAN, T., DAUBECH, J., LECOCQ, G., HANSSEN, A. G., KUMAR, C., KRUMENACKER, L., JALLAIS, S., MILLER, D. and BAUWENS, C. R. ID225, Blind-prediction: estimating the consequences of vented hydrogen deflagrations for homogeneous mixtures in a 20-foot ISO container. International Conference on Hydrogen Safety: ICHS2017, Hamburg, Germany, 11-13 Sept 2017

STEWART, J.R. & KELSEY, A. Numerical simulations of mechanically ventilated multi-compartment fires. 15th International Post-Conference Seminar on Fire Safety in Nuclear Power Plants and Installations, October 4-5th 2017, Bruges, Belgium. https://www.grs.de/sites/default/files/pdf/grs-a-3912_0.pdf (open access)

THORPE, A. and PABBY, S. Effectiveness of oil mist detectors in relation to oil mist droplet size and concentration. Hazards 27 Birmingham, UK, 10-12 May 2017, Paper 21, http://www.icheme.org/~/media/Documents/Subject%20Groups/Safety_Loss_Prevention/Hazards%20Archive/XXVII/XXVII-Paper-21.pdf (open access)

TOLIAS, I., GIANNISSI, S., VENETSANOS, A., KEENAN, J., SHENTSOV, V., MAKAROV, D., COLDRICK, S., KOTCHOURKO, A., REN, K., JEDICKE, O., MELIDEO, D., BARALDI, D., SLATER, S., DUCLOS, A., VERBECKE, F. and MOLKOV, V. ID233, Best practice in numerical simulation and CFD benchmarking. Results from the Susana Project. International Conference on Hydrogen Safety 2017. ICHS2017, Hamburg, Germany, 11-13 Sept 2017, https://www.hysafe.info/wp-content/uploads/2017_presentations/3_Day_130917/3_Floor_Zolllager/3_Session_RA/4_ID233.pptx

WARDMAN, M., WILDAY, J. and CUSCO, L. Development of the Singapore QRA Guidelines. Hazards 27 Birmingham, UK, 10-12 May 2017, Paper 54, http://www.icheme.org/~/media/Documents/Conferences/Hazards%2027/Presentations/Friday/1055%20WARDMAN.pdf (presentation open access only)

Conference Abstracts & Posters

ATKINSON, R. Control of respirable crystalline silica in construction work. BOHS 2017, Harrogate. UK, 24-27 April 2017, http://www.oh-2018.com/files/2017/05/Session-8b-Atkinson-26.04.17-11.20.pdf

BALDWIN, P., CROOK, B. and HALL, S. Improving international health risk control. BOHS 2017, Harrogate, UK, 24-27 April 2017, http://www.oh-2018.com/files/2017/05/Session-5a-Baldwin-25.04.17-15.30.pdf

BALDWIN, P. and JONES, K. Methods to assess diesel engine emission (DEEE) exposure. IPXII : Inhaled Particles XII, Glasgow, UK, 25-27 September 2017, https://ipxii.mira.cx/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2017/10/Peter-E-J-Baldwin-.pdf

BARBER, C., FISHWICK, D. and HARDING, A.-H. (2017) Farmer's lung disease in a cohort of British Agricultural Workers. European Respiratory Journal: ERS : European Respiratory Society Annual Conference 2017, 50 (Suppl 61), PA1216, http://dx.doi.org/10.1183/1393003.congress-2017.PA1216 (open access)

BESWICK, A. Multiple uses of a controlled atmospheric chamber; decontamination methods and cleaning devices. Airmon 2017: 9th International Symposium on Modern Priniciples of Air Monitoring and Biomonitoring, Dresden, Germany, 11-15 June 2017, 57, http://www.dguv.de/medien/ifa/en/vera/airmon-abstracts-gesamt-web.pdf (open access)

BRADSHAW, L., SUMNER, J., DELIC, J. and FISHWICK, D. P225 Personal perception and impact of work aggravated asthma. Thorax 72 (Suppl 3), A206 : British Thoracic Society Winter Meeting 2017 6-8 Dec 2017, Dec 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/thoraxjnl-2017-210983.367

CHAPLIN, Z., CRUSE, H., TICKLE, G. and TUCKER, H. Modelling flammable chemical major hazards using DRIFT 3 dispersion model. Hazards 27, Birmingham, UK, 10-12 May 2017, Posters 2, http://www.icheme.org/~/media/Documents/Subject%20Groups/Safety_Loss_Prevention/Hazards%20Archive/XXVII/XXVII-Poster-02.pdf (open access)

CHEN, Y., FISHWICK, D. and CURRAN, A. 0433 Towards an ideal national work-related ill health surveillance system in Great Britain. Occupational & Environmental Medicine: Eliminating Occupational Disease: Translating Research  into Action, EPIOCH 2017 28-31 August 2017, Edinburgh, UK, Aug. 2017, A137, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/oemed-2017-104636.358 (open access)

CLAYTON, M. Future RPE standards - changes and challenges. OH2017, Harrogate, UK, 24-27 April 2017, http://www.oh-2018.com/files/2017/05/Session-4b-Clayton-25.04.17-14.00-NEW.pdf

CLAYTON, M. Improving the quality of respiratory fit testing. BOHS 2017, Harrogate. UK, 24-27 April 2017, http://www.oh-2018.com/files/2017/05/Session-15a-Clayton-NEW-1.pdf

COCKER, J. and JONES, K. Biological monitoring without limits. Airmon 2017: 9th International Symposium on Modern Principles of Air Monitoring and Biomonitoring, Dresden, Germany, 11-15 June 2017, Session 4: Biological monitoring - Bioaerosols, 20,  http://www.dguv.de/medien/ifa/en/vera/airmon-abstracts-gesamt-web.pdf (open access)

CUMMINGS, K., REYNOLDS, C., VINNIKOV, D., MURGIA, N., ANNESI-MAESANO, I., BALMES, J., FISHWICK, D., MIEDINGER, D., NAIDOO, R., REDLICH, C., SIGSGAARD, T., TOREN, K. and BLANC, P. D. Occupational contribution to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine: ATS 2017, American Thoracic Society 2017 International Conference, Washington, USA, 19-24 May 2017, May 2017, A7009,

DE MATTEIS, S., JARVIS, D., DARNTON, A., RUSHTON, A. G. and CULLINAN, P. The occupations at increased COPD risk in the large population-based UK biobank cohort. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine: ATS 2017, American Thoracic Society 2017 International Conference, Washington, USA, 19-24 May 2017, May 2017, A1749,

GIBSON, M. Asbestos analysts inspection programme 2014/2015. BOHS 2017, Harrogate. UK, 24-27 April 2017, http://www.oh-2018.com/files/2017/05/Session-7a-Gibson-26.04.17-09.45.pdf

GRIFFIN, P. Fit testing guidance. OH2017, Harrogate, UK, 24-27 April 2017, http://www.oh-2018.com/files/2017/05/Session-4b-Griffin-25.04.17-2pm.pdf

HALL, S. An assessment of occupational exposure to metal powders used for additive manufacturing (AM). BOHS 2017, Harrogate. UK, 24-27 April 2017,

HALL, S. Evidence based evaluation of category 4 PPE protection for IDU staff. "Don't panic!" Practical aspects of infection control, The Workstation, Sheffield, UK, 19th-20th June 2017 https://www.ips.uk.net/event/dont-panic-practicalaspects-infection-control/

HUTCHINGS, S., RUSHTON, L., SADHRA, S. and FISHWICK, D. 0365 Estimation of the burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease due to occupation in Great Britain. Occupational & Environmental Medicine: Eliminating Occupational Disease: Translating Research  into Action, EPIOCH 2017 28-31 August 2017, Edinburgh, UK, 2017, 74 (1 Supp 1), A114, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/oemed-2017-104636.300

KEEN, C., BEATTIE, H. and GYTE, A. Dust exposure associated with industrial cleaning activities. BOHS 2017, Harrogate. UK, 24-27 April 2017, http://www.oh-2018.com/files/2017/05/Session-5c-Keen-25.04.17-15.30.pdf

PENGELLY, I. Development of an air monitoring method for diacetyl in the workplace. Airmon 2017: 9th International Symposium on Modern Principles of Air Monitoring and Biomonitoring, Dresden, Germany, 11-15 June 2017, 40,  http://www.dguv.de/medien/ifa/en/vera/airmon-abstracts-gesamt-web.pdf (open access)

RAJAN, B. Applying exposure intelligence - new ways of thinking for a better return on investment. BOHS 2017, Harrogate. UK, 24-27 April 2017, http://www.oh-2018.com/files/2017/05/Session-14b-Rajan-27.04.17-13.40.pdf

SMITH, G. Galvanising: health risks and assessment. BOHS 2017, Harrogate. UK, 24-27 April 2017, http://www.oh-2018.com/files/2017/05/Session-12c-Smith-WIDESCREEN-27.04.17-09.30.pdf

STACEY, P. How much wood is in that dust? the determination of wood in construction dusts. BOHS 2017, Harrogate. UK, 24-27 April 2017, http://www.oh-2018.com/files/2017/05/Session-8b-Stacey-26th-April-17-1120_1240-Wood-Dust.pdf

STACEY, P. A miniture sampler for in-mask workplace measurements: first pilot test and site visit experiences. BOHS 2017, Harrogate. UK, 24-27 April 2017, http://www.oh-2018.com/files/2017/05/Session-15a-Peter-Stacey-27th-April-2017-RPE-Presentation.pdf

WIGGANS, R., SUMNER, J., ROBINSON, E. and BARBER, C. S105 Respiratory symptoms, lung function and sensitisation across different exposure groups of British woodworkers. Thorax. Winter BTS 2017, , Queen Elizabeth II Centre, London, UK, 6-8 Dec 2017, A63-A64, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/thoraxjnl-2017-210983.111 (open access)

Trade and Professional Magazine Articles

BISHOP, B. Editorial: Building a culture of evaluation.  The Evaluator, 2017, 3-4

CLAYTON, M. Focus on PPE: breathe easy with RPE.  Health and Safety at Work, 2017 https://www.healthandsafetyatwork.com/dust-protection/breathe-easy-rpe

CODLING, A. and FOX, D. Current practices in noise health surveillance Occupational Health at Work, 2017, 14 (2), 31-35,

COLDRICK, S. Development of a model evaluation protocol for hydrogen applications. FABIG Newsletter, 2017, 70 26-31

CURRAN, A. Raising the profile of Science and Engineering in HSE. Government Science and Engineering Blog 18 July 2017  https://governmentscienceandengineering.blog.gov.uk/2017/07/18/raising-the-profile-of-science-and-engineering-in-hse/ (open access)

GOFF, R. What to do about creeping change?  The Chemical Engineer, 2017, 917  https://www.thechemicalengineer.com/features/what-to-do-about-creeping-change/

National Statistics Publications 2017

Annual offshore statistics and regulatory activity report 2016 http://www.hse.gov.uk/offshore/statistics.htm

Exposure to lead in Great Britain 2015/16 (accessed 9 May 2018)  https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/exposure-to-lead-in-great-britain-201516

Fatal injuries in the workplace in Great Britain to March 2017: annual release (accessed 4 July 2018) http://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/fatals.htm

Health and Safety Statistics: 2016/17 annual release (accessed 4 July 2018)     http://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/

Mesothelioma mortality in Great Britain 1968-2016: (accessed 4 July 2018)  www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/causdis/asbestos.htm

Occupational exposure to ionising radiation, 2015 http://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/ionising-radiation/index.htm

Pesticide usage survey:soft fruit in the United Kingdom, 2016 (accessed 4 July 2018) https://secure.fera.defra.gov.uk/pusstats/surveys/2016surveys.cfm

Pesticide usage survey:orchard crops in the United Kingdom, 2016 (accessed 4 July 2018) https://secure.fera.defra.gov.uk/pusstats/surveys/2016surveys.cfm

Pesticide usage survey:arable crops in the United Kingdom, 2016 (accessed 4 July 2018) https://secure.fera.defra.gov.uk/pusstats/surveys/2016surveys.cfm

Violence at work: findings from 2015/16 Crime Survery for England and Wales (accessed 4 July 2018):http://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/causinj/violence/index.htm

Book chapters

BARBER, C., HANSELL, D. and MCSHARRY, C. Extrinsic allergic alveolitis. In: A.N. Newman, P. Cullinan, P. Blanc, A. Pickering, ed, Parkes' Occupational Lung Disorders, 4th ed, CRC Press, 2017,  277-298

FISHWICK, D. Cotton Dust. In: A.N. Newman, P. Cullinan, P. Blanc, A. Pickering, ed, Parkes' Occupational Lung Disorders, 4th ed, CRC Press, 2017,  393-414

Other External Published Material

GOFF, R., HOLROYD, J. Guidance on applying a creeping change hazard identification (CCHAZID) methodology. Energy Institute, 2017. ISBN 9780852938362 http://publishing.energyinst.org/topics/process-safety/risk-assessment/guidance-on-applying-a-creeping-change-hazard-identification-cchazid-methodology

Published Interviews with HSE Scientists and Analysts

CHAMBERLAIN, J. Improving respiratory health. Global Exposure Manager, March 2017, Iss 4, 7-8. An Interview with Mike Clayton, Technical Team Lead for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

WINFIELD, G. Fit for Purpose. CBRNe World, February 2017, 50-53.  An Interview with Mike Clayton, Technical Team Lead for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Reports by HSE Scientists and Expert Committees

Annual science review 2017. HSE, 2017. http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/content/science-review-2017.pdf

ATKINSON, G., NEWTON, A. The Deepwater Horizon incident: fire and explosion issues. HSE, 2017. (RR1122) http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr1122.htm

ATKINSON, G., HALL, J., McGILLIVRAY, A. Review of vapour cloud explosion incidents. HSE Books, 2017. (RR1113) http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr1113.htm

BEERS, H., JOHNSON, S., DAY, N. Occupational health and extended working lives in the transport sector. HSE, 2017. (RR1104) http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr1104.htm

BETTIS, R., BURRELL, G., GANT, S., COLDRICK, S., MOUZAKITIS, K., GILES, A. Area classification for oil mists - final report of a Joint Industry Project. HSE, 2017. (RR1107) http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr1107.htm

BRADLEY, I. A review of the applicability of the jet fire resistance test method to severe release scenarios. HSE, 2017. (RR1120) http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr1120.htm

BURRELL, G., GANT, S. Liquid classification for flammable oil mists. HSE, 2017. (RR1108) http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr1108.htm

COLDRICK, S., GANT, S. CFD modelling of oil mists for area classification. HSE, 2017. (RR1111) http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr1111.htm

COLDRICK, S. Evaluation of the DRIFT gas dispersion model version 3.6.4. HSE Books, 2017. (RR1100) http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr1100.htm

COLDRICK, S. Review of consequence model evaluation protocols for major hazards under the EU SAPHEDRA platform. HSE Books, 2017. (RR1099) http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr1099.htm

COOKE, J., SIMPSON, A., YATES, T., LLEWELLYN, D. Exposure to substances hazardous to health in foundries. HSE Books, 2017. (RR1115) http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr1115.htm

CROOK, B., STAGG, S., PATEL, K., COLLINS, S., STEVENSON, D., WALKER, J., HANY, U., LEWIS, E., ADAMS, I. The microbiology of paper mill process waters. HSE, 2017. (RR1105) http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr1105.htm

CRUSE, H., LAMB, A., McGILLIVRAY, A. Modelling the dispersion of vapour from pools of toxic liquids using DRIFT 3. HSE, 2017. (RR1101) http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr1101.htm

DAY, N. Multi-site delivery issues for heavy goods vehicles. HSE Books, 2017. (RR1088) http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr1088.htm

EVANS, G. Summary of evidence - solvent-based hydrophobic coatings and risks for acute respiratory toxicity. HSE Books, 2017. (RR1112) http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr1112.htm

Foresight report 2016. HSE, 2017. http://www.hse.gov.uk/horizons/assets/documents/foresight-annual-report-1617.pdf

FOX, D., HARDING, A.H., FROST, G. The Prospective Investigation of Pesticide Applicators' Health (PIPAH) Study: baseline volunteer cohort. HSE, 2017. (RR1119) http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr1119.htm

FOX, D., HARDING, A.H., FROST, G. The Prospective Investigation of Pesticide Applicators' Health (PIPAH) Study: background, rationale and design. HSE, 2017. (RR1103) http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr1103.htm

GANT, S., PURSELL, M., McGILLIVRAY, A., WILDAY, J., WARDMAN, M., NEWTON, A. Overview of carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects at HSE's Buxton Laboratory. HSE, 2107. (RR1121) http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr1121.htm

GUNAWAN, O., MOONEY, J., ALDRIDGE, T. Natural Hazards Partnership hazard impact framework: first edition. Natural Hazards Partnership, 2017. http://www.naturalhazardspartnership.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Hazard_Impact_Framework_1st_ed.pdf

HARE, J., GOFF, R., BURRELL, G., McGILLIVRAY, A. Offshore accident and failure frequency data sources - review and recommendatons. HSE, 2017. (RR1114) http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr1114.htm

HEALTH AND SAFETY LABORATORY. Review of the 2015 Shoreham Airshow air display risk assessment. Published as Appendix J in  "Report of the accident to Hawker Hunter T7, G-BXFI near Shoreham Airport on 22 August 2015", Air Accidents Investigation Branch, 2017. https://www.gov.uk/aaib-reports/aircraft-accident-report-aar-1-2017-g-bxfi-22-august-2015

HEALTH AND SAFETY LABORATORY. Review of the risk assessment sections of CAP 403. Published as Appendix K in "Report of the accident to Hawker Hunter T7, G-BXFI near Shoreham Airport on 22 August 2015", Air Accidents Investigation Branch, 2017. https://www.gov.uk/aaib-reports/aircraft-accident-report-aar-1-2017-g-bxfi-22-august-2015

HSE WORKPLACE HEALTH EXPERT COMMITTEE (WHEC). Silica and lung cancer. Evidence review paper. HSE, 2017. https://webcommunities.hse.gov.uk/connect.ti/WHEC/view?objectId=654469&exp=e2

HSE WORKPLACE HEALTH EXPERT COMMITTEE (WHEC). Risks of bakery work: the adverse effects of working in high temperatures and of occupational asthma. Evidence review paper. HSE, 2017. https://webcommunities.hse.gov.uk/connect.ti/WHEC/view?objectId=654565&exp=e2

HSE WORKPLACE HEALTH EXPERT COMMITTEE (WHEC). Work-associated musculoskeletal pain: the role of HSE. Position paper. HSE, 2017. https://webcommunities.hse.gov.uk/connect.ti/WHEC/view?objectId=654501&exp=e2

HSE WORKPLACE HEALTH EXPERT COMMITTEE (WHEC). Work-related stress and psychological health. Position paper. HSE, 2017. https://webcommunities.hse.gov.uk/connect.ti/WHEC/view?objectId=654533&exp=e2

JUAN Y SEVA GUEVERA, B., SZYSZKO, M., BRERETON, P. PATEL, J., WU, T., KORVER, D., KURTZ, P., JACQUES, C., MAUJEAN, C., NYGARD, ST. Guide for manufacturers: on how to report noise emission in instruction manuals and other liteature. Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin, 2017. https://www.baua.de/EN/Service/Publications/Report/NOMAD-Guide.html

 

LEKKA, C., BEARDS, P., BELL, N., BINCH, S., SMITH, P. Dutyholder evidence. Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012: Post Implementation Review. HSE Books, 2017. (RR1106) http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr1106.htm

LEKKA.C., GREAVES, D., HEALEY, N., MELLOR, N. Leadership and worker engagement in the ports industry. HSE Books, 2017. (RR1089) http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr1089.htm

PATEL, J., BRERETON, P. A critical review of the standard methods used to determine emission sound pressure level, peak sound pressure level and sound power level as required by Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. HSE, 2017 (RR1116) http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr1116.htm

PITTS, P., KAULBARS, U., LINDELL, H., GRETARSSON, S., MACHENS, M., BRAMMER, A. J., YU, G., SCHENK, S. and HAAS, F. Hand-arm vibration: exposure to isolated and repeated shock vibrations - Review of the  International Expert Workshop 2015 in Beiging. (IFA Report 5/2017e) DGUV, Berlin, Germany, 2017, ISBN (online) 9783864231988  http://www.dguv.de/medien/ifa/en/pub/rep/pdf/reports-2017/rep0517e.pdf (open access)

ROBINSON, E., SUMNER, J., GYTE, A., EVANS, G. A literatue review of evidence on cleaning products and occupational risks for asthma. HSE, 2017 (RR1117) http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr1117.htm

SHANKS, E., FROST, G., PATEL, J. Control of noise risk in the printing industry. HSE, 2017. (RR1102) http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr1102.htm

STACEY, N., ELLWOOD, P., BRADBROOK, S., REYNOLDS, J., WILLIAMS, H. Key trends and drivers of change in information and communication technologies and work location. European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, 2017. ISBN 9789294963826 https://osha.europa.eu/en/tools-and-publications/publications/key-trends-and-drivers-change-information-and-communication/view

WALSH, P., KELSEY, A. Fixed flammable gas detector systems on offshore installations: optimisation and assessment of effectiveness. HSE, 2017. (RR1123) http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr1123.htm

WILLERTON, L., CROOK, B. Legionella control in evaporative cooling systems: underlying causes of breaches in health and safety compliance. HSE, 2017. (RR1118) http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr1118.htm

Reports Prepared for HSE by Other Organisations

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY GAS TURBINE RESEARCH CENTRE. Experimental investigation of oil mist explosion hazards (Phase 1). HSE, 2017. (RR1109) http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr1109.htm

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY GAS TURBINE RESEARCH CENTRE. Experimental investigation of oil mist explosion hazards (Phase 2). HSE, 2017. (RR1110) http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr1110.htm

GL NOBLE DENTON. Mooring Integrity for Floating Offshore Installations Joint Industry Project: Phase 2 summary. HSE, 2017. (RR1090) http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr1090.htm

GL NOBLE DENTON. Remote operated vehicle (ROV) inspection of long term mooring systems for floating offshore installations. Mooring Integrity Joint Industy Project Phase 2. HSE, 2017. (RR1091)  http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr1091.htm

GL NOBLE DENTON. Practical method for calculating mooring chain wear for floating offshore installations. Mooring Integrity Joint Industy Project Phase 2. HSE, 2017. (RR1092) http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr1092.htm

GL NOBLE DENTON. An assessment of proof load effect on the fatigue life of offshore mooring chain for floating offshore installations. Mooring Integrity Joint Industy Project Phase 2. HSE, 2017. (RR1093) http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr1093.htm

GL NOBLE DENTON. Microbiologically influenced corrosion of mooring systems for floating offshore installations. Mooring Integrity Joint Industy Project Phase 2. HSE, 2017. (RR1094) http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr1094.htm

GL NOBLE DENTON. Guidelines for monitoring the service and behaviour of mooring systems for floating offshore installations. Mooring Integrity Joint Industy Project Phase 2. HSE, 2017. (RR1095) http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr1095.htm

GL NOBLE DENTON. The effect of wear and corrosion of steel components on the integrity of mooring systems for floating offshore installations. Mooring Integrity Joint Industy Project Phase 2. HSE, 2017. (RR1096) http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr1096.htm

GL NOBLE DENTON. Mooring failure detection systems for floating offshore installations. Mooring Integrity Joint Industy Project Phase 2. HSE, 2017. (RR1097) http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr1097.htm

GL NOBLE DENTON. Degradation of mooring chains of floating offshore installations: chain measurement, estimation of wear, corrosion rates, and their effect on break load. Mooring Integrity Joint Industy Project Phase 2. HSE, 2017. (RR1098) http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr1098.htm

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