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What is the feasibility of developing an Occupational Exposure and Control system
to provide intelligence on trends over time in exposure to respiratory hazards and
control measures, with a particular focus on Respiratory Crystalline Silica (RCS)?

Background

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:

HS Es Areas of Research Interest ARI 2023

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