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Papers and correspondence re the work of the Health & Safety Commission's (HSC) Advisory Committee on Asbestos (ACA), in reverse chronological order.

ACA was chaired by the Scottish trade unionist and political activist, William (Bill) James Simpson (hence 'Simpson Committee). Simpson was HSC chairman 1974-1983.

ACA's terms of reference were: "To review the risks to health arising from exposure to asbestos or products containing asbestos including: persons exposed at work; members of the public exposed to asbestos generated from work activities; members of the public exposed to asbestos from consumer products and from asbestos waste; [and] To make recommendations as to whether any further protection is required."

For a copy of the final report of the Committee (‘Asbestos: vol. 1: final report of the advisory committee’, 1979), consult University of Strathclyde Special Collections at http://suprimo.lib.strath.ac.uk/.

Correspondence and papers re benefits leaflets and forms, the majority issued by DHSS / DSS / DWP.

The Department of Health and Social Security (DHSS) separated during 1988 to form two departments, one of which was the Department of Social Security (DSS). In 2001, the DSS was largely replaced by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), with the other responsibilities of the department assumed by the Treasury and the Ministry for Defence.

Roughly in alphabetical order.

Correspondence and papers re SPAID management reviews by the Charities Effectiveness Review Trust (CERT) and HB Consulting.

One of the conclusions of the reviews was that Nancy Tait should hand over to a salaried director within a year.

Correspondence and papers re the activities of the OEDA Working Party, in particular the preliminary report and action plan delivered by management consultant Michael Anderson, 1993.

Correspondence and papers re an OEDA leaflet sponsored by IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) and by Sypol Noise & Pollution Consultants Ltd.

OEDA awareness leaflet "Asbestos in your home" was designed to alert builders, electricians, plumbers, engineers, DIYers and anyone working in houses to the potential dangers of asbestos in buildings. It includes simple advice on steps to protect oneself, statistics on asbestos related cancer deaths, and information on obtaining industrial injuries benefits and compensation.