To increase our understanding of the extent, harm, costs and preventability of work- related ill health. Specifically, focussing on the most common causes of work-related ill health in GB – work related stress, musculoskeletal disorders and respiratory ill health. DWP and DHSC Joint Work and Health Directorate (“the joint unit”) and HSE cooperate and collaborate on matters concerning their respective health responsibilities. This includes matters of mutual interest such as research with employers into demographics, occupational psychology and behavioural science, specific conditions and the workplace, work-related stress and mental health at work and musculoskeletal conditions. DWP, DHSC and HSE also collaborate on horizon scanning and foresight work in terms of considering work-related ill health outcomes.
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This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Using AI to enable quick and inexpensive measurement of worker exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust, a major construction sector occupational health challenge....
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: ETHOS ENVIRONMENTAL LTD.
Partially relevant as it focuses on measurement of worker exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust, but does not address trends over time or control measures.
Construction is considered a dangerous industry but whilst the death rate from falls and machinery has been reducing, workers are still 100 times more likely to die from ill health than an accident in the construction se...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: IDEAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED
The project partially answers the question as it focuses on monitoring exposure to respiratory hazards, but it does not specifically mention Respiratory Crystalline Silica (RCS). The authors have the necessary expertise to competently address the question.
The unique solution combines the use of the only technology to objectively assess the worker's ability to cope with job demands, with an accessible digital referral platform for SME managers and the self employed, and co...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: OXFORD MEDISTRESS LTD
The project focuses on occupational health and worker's ability to cope with job demands, but does not specifically address the feasibility of developing a system for tracking exposure to respiratory hazards and control measures over time.