Tomorrow's world: all gas and vapours

Article Abstract:

The Occupational Medecine and Hygiene Laboratory (OMHL) of the UK Health and Safety Executive focuses on developing methods and equipment to monitor and analyse gases and vapours in the workplace and expert systems to predict hazardous effects of chemicals and processes. The laboratory has developed a simple system of passive monitoring which can be worn on a lapel as a small badge. It has also developed a user-friendly portable gas chromatograph, the Delta and 2 hand-held monitors for coal mine use. The laboratory has developed computer systems to predict the toxicity of unknown substances.

Research, United Kingdom. Health and Safety Executive, Occupational health and safety, Occupational safety and health, Industrial research

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Seasonal affective disorder

Article Abstract:

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is caused by lower levels of sunlight typical of autumn and winter. The condition was identified in the 1980s by American Herb Kern and it is now gaining increasing recognition among GPs. Richard Gwilt is a sufferer of the condition, which he now regulates with the use of a light box and a winter holiday. Other treatments include psychotherapy and anti-depressant drugs.

Case studies, Seasonal affective disorder

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Keeping on the rails

Article Abstract:

London Underground is establishing a support system to assist drivers who experience somebody attempting suicide by throwing themselves on the track in front of the train. The scheme will be run by the London Underground counselling department, but will be based on train drivers helping each other.

Human resource management, Services, Employee counseling, London Underground Ltd.

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