Science and research: HSE science team helps power hydrogen aviation breakthrough
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Issued: 22 June 2026

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HSE science team helps power world-first hydrogen aviation breakthrough

HSE has been working with Rolls Royce to decarbonise air travel.

Our science team has played a key role in a major milestone for sustainable aviation, supporting the successful test of the first jet engine to reach full take-off power using 100% hydrogen fuel.

Working with Rolls-Royce, specialists at our Science and Research Centre in Buxton designed and installed high-flow, high-pressure hydrogen supply and monitoring systems for the pioneering 'Engine GH2' test programme.

Our scientists also provided rigorous safety analysis, helping move the project from design to live testing at pace while maintaining robust safety standards.

To find out more about this exciting project:

Infections and biological hazards at work: updated guidance  

HSE has published extensively improved guidance on managing infection risks and biological hazards in workplaces.  

The refreshed guidance will help employers identify biological hazards that may be present in their workplace and provides practical advice on carrying out risk assessments.

The guidance improvements include:

  • an introduction to biological hazards at work  
  • an overview of the law on infections at work  
  • information on preventing incidental exposures to biological agents and infections  
  • guidance on safe deliberate work with biological agents  
  • information for workers on how they should be protected from infection at work  
  • guidance on pandemic preparedness and response  


Visit the refreshed guidance on infections and biological hazards at work.  

Annual meeting: UK and Ireland occupational and environmental epidemiology

19 October 2026, HSE Science and Research Centre, Buxton.

HSE is hosting the 19th annual meeting which will bring together researchers working across occupational and environmental epidemiology.  

Abstract submission is now open. The closing date for submissions is Tuesday 30 June 2026.   

We encourage submissions from researchers at all career stages, and welcome work ranging from study design and methods to preliminary and final findings.  

Visit our website to book your place and find out more: Occupational and environmental epidemiology annual meeting

HSE's 2026 Annual science review

Our annual review illustrates how HSE uses science, engineering and analytical work to protect people and places.  

Case studies in this year's review include:  

  • how HSE is shaping artificial intelligence (AI) safety standards for cutting-edge people detection systems
  • investigating large, potentially environmentally catastrophic releases of highly corrosive acid  
  • research into safer liquid hydrogen refuelling stations  


Download the review on our website: Annual science review.

Free webinar: Achieving safety culture excellence

2 July, 10.30am to 11.30am.

This exclusive webinar from HSE and our publishing partner TSO will focus on improving organisational safety culture. Topics covered will include:

  • the ASCENT programme - a practical, evidence-based approach designed to help organisations build and sustain a strong safety culture
  • an exclusive preview of the latest benchmarking data
  • real-world examples demonstrating how the Safety Climate Tool is being used to deliver measurable improvements in safety culture


The webinar will conclude with a live audience Q&A.

Register for our webinar: Achieving safety culture excellence

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