A PDF copy of IIAC's Command paper no. Cm 7740 - Chromium and sino-nasal cancer, 8th December 2009 can be found here.
A PDF copy of IIAC's Position Paper No.27 - Beryllium and lung cancer, 8th December 2009 can be found here.
A PDF copy of IIAC's Position Paper No.26 - Laryngeal cancer and strong acid mists, 8th December 2009 can be found here.
A PDF copy of IIAC's Position Paper No.25 - The association between shift working and (i) breast cancer (ii) ischaemic heart disease, 8th December 2009 can be found here.
Preliminary review of the evidence in relation to ionising radiation and ischaemic heart disease.
IIAC undertook a preliminary review of the evidence in relation to ionising radiation and ischaemic heart disease. The report presents the Council's current position that the evidence does not warrant a full review.
Proceedings of the 8th Public Meeting in Bristol, 25th June 2009 published
A PDF copy of IIAC's Proceedings of the 8th Public Meeting in Bristol, 25th June 2009 can be found here.
IIAC's Position Paper on Pleural Plaques is published 30 June 2009
A PDF copy of IIAC's Position Paper on Pleural Plaques can be found here.
IIAC invites expressions of interest for commissioned reviews relating to Occupational Health Risks in Firefighters and Occupational Cancer Risks in Painters by 7 August 2009.
The Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (IIAC) is a scientific advisory body that provides independent advice to the Secretary of State for the Department for Work and Pensions and the Department of Social Development in Northern Ireland on matters relating to the Industrial Injury Disablement Benefit scheme.
The Council’s role is to advise the Secretary of State on:
The Council is a non-executive body and has no power or authority to become involved in individual cases or in the decision-making process.
IIAC usually meets 4 times each year.