Survey of Asbestos Workers by Health & Safety Laboratory (on behalf of HSE).

The survey provides data on health surveillance of licensed asbestos workers occupationally exposed to asbestos in order to monitor the effectiveness of regulations to control this. This includes personal identity information; details of the individual’s occupation; and information such as smoking habits to establish exposure to asbestos. The data is captured by Appointed Doctors at the time of the statutory medical examination, through voluntary completion of a survey questionnaire. Among other things, this allows HSE to prioritise inspection activity, monitor competence of those working with this carcinogenic substance. Statistical (non-personal) information is published periodically in Health and Safety Laboratory research reports, etc.