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Review on the validity and reliability of self-reported work-related illness
Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) ’selector’ now available online
Workforce ‘wellbeing’ has detracted from traditional construction health issues
New NHS service seeks to promote the benefits of good health at work 
HSE statistics show injuries falling whilst ’cancer registrations’ are high
HSE seek working group members to improve health through supply chain
HSE to launch new industry supply chain project on health issues 
Low levels reported but demolition and cut-off saws may still be a ‘problem’ 
Study report prompts construction trades union to call for decisive action
Article explores why SMEs should invest in occupational health services
Industry Plant Safety Group issues fitness to work consultation document
HSE website highlights need for awareness of hazards, risk and precautions
Putty manufacturer failed to provide adequate washing facilities for workers
Three workman affected by CO fumes in asbestos decontamination unit
Painting spraying operations exposed workman to asthma causing substance 
Report on HSE supply chain initiatives reveals a mixed bag of results 
Use of pneumatic drills and grinders caused permanent loss of hand mobility
HSE and AWD offer free seminars on fume control and worker protection 
Workers affected by fumes generated in mystery chemical reaction on site
HSE Inspectors to take action where RPE face fit testing inadequate
Manual handling aids reduce risk but industry reluctant to adopt devices
Workshop proceedings on health surveillance published
Back pain, skin and breathing problems, noise and stress…
Government launches pilot occupational health advice lines
Construction accounts for 56% of male ’cancer registrations’
‘Fit Notes’ and Health Adviceline to support earlier returns to work
Priorities published for 2009 onwards provide clues for action-
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