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About Us - Where Are We?
 HSL's
main location is a 550 acre site near Buxton, Derbyshire, UK. We
also have a number of field stations across Great Britain.
Click
here for Buxton location map (PDF format, 227 KB)
Our Buxton site is home to a new purpose-built laboratory, completed
in November 2004.
As well as analytical laboratories for chemical, microbiological,
occupational health, occupational hygiene and fire and explosion
work, the building houses specialist facilities for studying thermal
stress, personal protective equipment and pedestrian safety, an
anechoic chamber for noise and vibration work, a biomechanics laboratory
and a customised suite for human volunteer studies. The engineering
block includes the largest and most versatile Universal Test Bed
(UTB) in the country.
We also have extensive trials areas on the Buxton site where we
are able to undertake large-scale experiments, particularly in the
areas of fires and explosion safety. The facilities include the
biggest impact track in Europe; one of the largest open air test
ranges; two large tunnels for studies of explosions and fires; a
purpose-built jet fire facility; drop weight facilities; a temporary
structures rig; and wire rope fatigue testing equipment.
These facilities, together with our new state-of-the art laboratory,
will enable HSL to maintain its position at the forefront of research
in work-related accidents and ill-health.
To view pictures showing
various stages of construction of the new laboratory please click
here
| General Enquiries |
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| To contact individuals within HSL, please contact the HSL Switchboard on: |
| Telephone: |
(+44) 01298 218000 |
| General Fax: |
(+44) 01298 218590 |
| Business Enquiries |
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| For more information on how HSL can work with you to resolve your health and safety issues and meet your requirements, please contact the Business Enquiry Line on: |
| Telephone: |
(+44) 01298 218218 |
| Fax: |
(+44) 01298 218822 |
| Email: |
hslinfo@hsl.gov.uk |
or post to:
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Business Development Group
Health & Safety Laboratory
Harpur Hill
Buxton
Derbyshire SK17 9JN
UK |
Formal Opening of New Laboratory
A formal opening ceremony took place in May 2005, along with
visitor days aimed at HSL's customers and others.
For further information about
HSL's opening ceremony and open days please click here
Useful Address:
Buxton Tourist Information Centre
The Crescent
Buxton
SK17 6BQ
Derbyshire
Tel. (+ 44) 01298 25106
Useful Link:
www.peakdistrict-tourism.gov.uk
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