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Health and Safety duties for the Defence Estate

The aim of this guidance is to expand the knowledge of MOD Managers who have health and safety duties associated with the construction, use and maintenance of the Defence Estate.


Date: 13 Oct 09

Radiation Worker Counselling

This profile contains information for workers, former workers & families about concerns over health effects arising to exposure to radiation during MOD employment.


Date: 21 Feb 08

The Compensation Scheme for Radiation Linked Diseases

Agreement was reached in July 1994 for the Ministry of Defence and its trade unions to join the Compensation Scheme for Radiation Linked Diseases. The Scheme is a joint initiative between the participating employers and their trades' unions.

It is managed on a day-to-day basis by an independent Executive Secretary on behalf of all participants. The Ministry of Defence, AWE plc, DML, Babcock Rosyth, Babcock Naval Services, BNFL, UKAEA, British Energy Generation and British Energy Generation (UK) Ltd are all Scheme members.


Date: 26 Nov 07

Health & Safety Functional Competencies (HSFC)

The attachment details the functional competence level expected of MOD staff involved in the Health and Safety Function.

Competence Area 1: Acquiring and developing specialist knowledge and skills in Health and Safety Management.

Competence Area 2: Applying Specialist Knowledge in Health and Safety.

Competence Area 3: Practical Application of Specialist Skills in Health and Safety.


Date: 2 Oct 06