88 resultsResearch ProblemHow do organisations such as companies, occupational health providers or other medical professionals identify work-related factors when determining if an individual is experiencing work-related stress, and managing those factors appropriately?What evidence is needed to inform how we regulate in the future to optimise impact and reduce the ill-health caused by work-related stress and mental ill health?This problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at https://ari.org.uk/ by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to th...Published March 17, 2026, by Health and Safety Executive (UK)Research ProblemWhat are the effective ways to ensure construction workers, designers and building owners (particularly in small businesses) are appropriately engaged with and competent in relevant health and safety matters?How do the diverse construction and building safety sectors build and enhance competence and skills within their sector, ensuring engagement and commitment from employees?This problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at https://ari.org.uk/ by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research rel...Published March 17, 2026, by Health and Safety Executive (UK)Research ProblemHow can workplace exposure and controls intelligence from HSE and industry be enhanced to track trends over time in exposure to respiratory hazards and control measures, with an initial focus on Respiratory Crystalline Silica (RCS) and Asbestos?How can the most relevant health, work and exposure data be utilised and leveraged to develop a compelling case to drive employers towards proactive intervention to reduce work-related ill health?This problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at https://ari.org.uk/ by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are...Published March 17, 2026, by Health and Safety Executive (UK)Research ProblemAre there significant implications for building users and others of new technologies: digital twins, drones and remote monitoring?How can HSE ensure that our regulatory approach in the built environment is fit for purpose for the future?Published March 17, 2026, by Health and Safety Executive (UK)Research ProblemHow can existing and emerging data sources be integrated to inform us about the environments and populations most at risk of asbestos exposure, and to estimate future risks and the burden of mesothelioma?What evidence is needed to inform when to remove asbestos, ensure the effectiveness of ongoing management, and address changing sources of asbestos exposure in the built environment to reduce and prevent long-term health risks?This problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at https://ari.org.uk/ by a UK government organis...Published March 17, 2026, by Health and Safety Executive (UK)Research ProblemHow can comprehensive assessment of airborne asbestos levels (before, during and after removal activities), material degradation, and work practices across diverse building environments inform effective asbestos management strategies, including prioritisation of removal and replacement programmes?What evidence is needed to inform when to remove asbestos, ensure the effectiveness of ongoing management, and address changing sources of asbestos exposure in the built environment to reduce and prevent long-term health risks?This problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at https://ari.org.uk/ by a UK government organis...Published March 17, 2026, by Health and Safety Executive (UK)Research ProblemWhat influences construction activity in the sector, and which have the most impact on a project’s health and safety management (both at the small and larger project scale)?How can regulatory assurance and impact be demonstrated to help secure compliance and positive outcomes?Published May 7, 2025, by Health and Safety Executive (UK)Research ProblemWhat asbestos remains in the built environment, at what rate is this currently being disturbed and how will industry trends impact on this?How can regulatory assurance and impact be demonstrated to help secure compliance and positive outcomes?Published May 7, 2025, by Health and Safety Executive (UK)Research ProblemHow can BSR most effectively baseline and evaluate industry competence levels and also evaluate regulatory competence, including performance with other regulatory interdependencies e.g. the regulatory resource of Building Control Bodies?How do the diverse construction and building safety sectors build and enhance competence and skills within their sector, ensuring engagement and commitment from employees?This problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at https://ari.org.uk/ by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research rel...Published May 7, 2025, by Health and Safety Executive (UK)Research ProblemIs there opportunity to transfer knowledge into and across the diverse construction and building safety sectors to build competence levels aided by appropriate benchmark standards?How do the diverse construction and building safety sectors build and enhance competence and skills within their sector, ensuring engagement and commitment from employees?This problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at https://ari.org.uk/ by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research rel...Published May 7, 2025, by Health and Safety Executive (UK)Research ProblemAre there alternative approaches that build on our regulatory models, which will encourage innovation and further minimise chemical use and regulatory burdens?How can it be ensured that our regulatory approach to chemicals accommodates future changes?Published May 7, 2025, by Health and Safety Executive (UK)Research ProblemWhat are the significant hazards and risks associated with the deployment and scale-up of new and emerging technologies for Net Zero, such as Carbon Capture Usage and Storage (CCUS) and hydrogen?How can it be ensured that GB’s evolving industrial landscape and the built environment doesn’t lead to a higher likelihood of major health and safety incidents?This problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at https://ari.org.uk/ by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to th...Published May 7, 2025, by Health and Safety Executive (UK)Research ProblemHow can the integrity and safety of industrial assets be ensured across their lifecycle?How can it be ensured that GB’s evolving industrial landscape and the built environment doesn’t lead to a higher likelihood of major health and safety incidents?This problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at https://ari.org.uk/ by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to th...Published May 7, 2025, by Health and Safety Executive (UK)Research ProblemWhat can be learned from the deployment and scale-up of more mature industries that will help the management of safety outcomes for the emergence of new technologies?To what extent can the experience, knowledge, and lessons learned from traditional industries be applied to new and emerging technologies in the energy transition with a view to improving health and safety outcomes?This problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at https://ari.org.uk/ by a UK government organisation to ind...Published May 7, 2025, by Health and Safety Executive (UK)Research ProblemWhat are the safety implications of widespread adoption (including retrofitting) across the built environment from low carbon heat solutions including the impact of non-fossil fuel heating and storage systems and the impact of heat pumps on noise/acoustic performance standards and legionella control?How is climate change currently affecting the health and safety of workers, building users and communities, and what methods can be employed to best assess its evolving impact on the healthy and safe operation of residential and industrial assets?This problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at https://ari.org.uk/ by a U...Published May 7, 2025, by Health and Safety Executive (UK)Research ProblemAre there alternative regulatory models, interventions and instruments to improve/encourage innovation and improve workplace safety outcomes whilst minimising regulatory burdens?How can it be ensured that our regulatory approach addresses the growing complexity of workplaces, encourages innovation, enhances safety, and avoids unintentional risk amplification, all while minimising regulatory burdens?This problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at https://ari.org.uk/ by a UK government organisati...Published May 7, 2025, by Health and Safety Executive (UK)Research ProblemHow is social change impacting on change in risks to workforce safety? What competence is required to ensure organisations, managers and supervisors can support the workforce?How can social change, demographic shifts, hybrid working, the gig economy, and broader work landscape contribute to both opportunities and challenges for workforce safety?This problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at https://ari.org.uk/ by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research re...Published May 7, 2025, by Health and Safety Executive (UK)Research ProblemAre there indicators that risk attitudes and/or behaviours are likely to change in the future: and for which groups of workers are they likely to change?How can social change, demographic shifts, hybrid working, the gig economy, and broader work landscape contribute to both opportunities and challenges for workforce safety?This problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at https://ari.org.uk/ by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research re...Published May 7, 2025, by Health and Safety Executive (UK)Research ProblemWhat are the longer-term trends in flexible, hybrid and home working and what are the positive and negative impacts on workforce safety? What are the impacts of potential inequalities across sectors and groups of workers?How can social change, demographic shifts, hybrid working, the gig economy, and broader work landscape contribute to both opportunities and challenges for workforce safety?This problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at https://ari.org.uk/ by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research re...Published May 7, 2025, by Health and Safety Executive (UK)Research ProblemWhat effect does violence and aggression in the workplace have on the health of workers, particularly in terms of work-related stress, anxiety and depression and what controls can be put in place to reduce these risks?What evidence is needed to inform how we regulate in the future to optimise impact and reduce the ill-health caused by work-related stress and mental ill health?This problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at https://ari.org.uk/ by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to th...Published May 7, 2025, by Health and Safety Executive (UK)