Considering evidence: The approach taken by the Hazardous Substances Advisory Committee in the UK.

Collins, CD; Baddeley, M; Clare, G; Murphy, R; Owens, S; Rocks, S

Considering evidence: The approach taken by the Hazardous Substances Advisory Committee in the UK.

Collins, CD Baddeley, M

Clare, G Murphy, R Owens, S Rocks, S

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Environ Int, 2016, 92-93, pp. 565-568
Issue Date:: 2016-07

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dc.contributor.author	Collins, CD
dc.contributor.author	Baddeley, M https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7884-0374
dc.contributor.author	Clare, G
dc.contributor.author	Murphy, R
dc.contributor.author	Owens, S
dc.contributor.author	Rocks, S
dc.date.accessioned	2022-08-13T21:03:14Z
dc.date.available	2016-01-11
dc.date.available	2022-08-13T21:03:14Z
dc.date.issued	2016-07
dc.identifier.citation	Environ Int, 2016, 92-93, pp. 565-568
dc.identifier.issn	0160-4120
dc.identifier.issn	1873-6750
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/160096
dc.description.abstract	The Hazardous Substances Advisory Committee (HSAC) provides expert advice to UK officials, Ministers and other relevant bodies on the protection of the environment, and human health via the environment, from potentially hazardous substances and articles. Hazardous substances are often the subject of controversy, on which individuals, and different groups in society, hold divergent views. This paper details the approach taken by HSAC when considering the evidence to provide advice on hazardous substances. Firstly HSAC reviews the range of evidence and determines its quality considering: transparency of aims, the methodology and results, completeness, independent review and accessibility. HSAC does not follow one explicit methodology as the wide range of hazardous substances we consider means they need to be addressed on a case by case basis. Most notably HSAC considers the evidence in the wider context, being aware of factors that influence individuals in their decision making when receiving a HSAC opinion e.g. trust in the source of the evidence, defensibility, conformity to a 'world view' and framing. HSACs also reflect on its own perspectives with the aim of addressing bias by the diversity of its membership. The Committee's intention, in adopting this rounded approach, is to reach opinions that are robust, relevant and defensible.
dc.format	Print-Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
dc.relation.ispartof	Environ Int
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dc.subject.classification	Environmental Sciences
dc.subject.mesh	Advisory Committees
dc.subject.mesh	Decision Making
dc.subject.mesh	Environment
dc.subject.mesh	Hazardous Substances
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Risk Assessment
dc.subject.mesh	United Kingdom
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Hazardous Substances
dc.subject.mesh	Risk Assessment
dc.subject.mesh	Decision Making
dc.subject.mesh	Environment
dc.subject.mesh	Advisory Committees
dc.subject.mesh	United Kingdom
dc.title	Considering evidence: The approach taken by the Hazardous Substances Advisory Committee in the UK.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	92-93
utslib.location.activity	Netherlands
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
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The Hazardous Substances Advisory Committee (HSAC) provides expert advice to UK officials, Ministers and other relevant bodies on the protection of the environment, and human health via the environment, from potentially hazardous substances and articles. Hazardous substances are often the subject of controversy, on which individuals, and different groups in society, hold divergent views. This paper details the approach taken by HSAC when considering the evidence to provide advice on hazardous substances. Firstly HSAC reviews the range of evidence and determines its quality considering: transparency of aims, the methodology and results, completeness, independent review and accessibility. HSAC does not follow one explicit methodology as the wide range of hazardous substances we consider means they need to be addressed on a case by case basis. Most notably HSAC considers the evidence in the wider context, being aware of factors that influence individuals in their decision making when receiving a HSAC opinion e.g. trust in the source of the evidence, defensibility, conformity to a 'world view' and framing. HSACs also reflect on its own perspectives with the aim of addressing bias by the diversity of its membership. The Committee's intention, in adopting this rounded approach, is to reach opinions that are robust, relevant and defensible.

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