'Z files' series, 1998-2005

• Reference:GB 249 OEDA/C/1/3
• Dates of Creation:1993, 1998-2005
• Physical Description:
  4 archive boxes
  Paper including 1 colour photograph

• Scope and Content

  'Z files' were part of a new workflow for triaging queries on asbestos-related disease, implemented in the OEDA office from June 1998. The majority of Z-cases closed with a standard reply. However, a number of them grew into more substantial exchanges including coroner's and/or postmortem reports, clinicians' notes, and compensation and benefits claim information.
  The workflow came with instructions on office procedures for processing 'First reports' to 'Z-cases'.

• Access Information

  Restricted.

• Archivist's Note

  Created by Anna-K Mayer, 30 November 2016

  Sensitive data about potentially living data subjects / akm 22 September 2016

• Custodial History

  From a series of 5 lever arch files inscribed 'New system | Z1-100 | 16-6-98 | AUG ‘98', 'Z files | 101-220', 'Z-file | 221-360', 'Z file | 361-480' and 'Z-files | 481-555 | Also cases referred to others for info'

• Additional Information

  published