Hazardous materials

Here are some selected links you might like to try.

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Asbestos Aware Contractors Scheme (AACS)
The Asbestos Aware Contractors Scheme is a training, education and information initiative designed to help non-licensed UK contractors and tradesmen work safely and within the law.
http://www.asbestosaware.org/|

Asbestos Information Centre (AIC)
The AIC is an independent organisation that provides advice to the general public and others on managing asbestos containing products in buildings to keep the fibre release to the minimum.
http://www.aic.org.uk/|

Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA)
An association of specialist contractors committed to the safe removal of asbestos and other hazardous materials. Includes a directory of registered contractors and consultants.
http://www.arca.org.uk/|

Association for Petroleum and Explosives Administration (APEA)
APEA is a UK based organisation working for a safer environment in the petroleum industry. It represents all sides of the industry and provides a forum for debate and the generation of technical guidance.
http://www.apea.org.uk/|

Biocides
HSE site to help identify biocides and work out whether your products are affected by the laws that govern them. It also explains the process of applying for approval.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/biocides/index.htm|

COSHH and woodworkers - key messages
Provides information specific to the woodworking industry on the Control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH).
http://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/industry/woodworking.htm|

COSHH Essentials
COSHH Essentials provides advice on controlling the use of chemicals for a range of common tasks, eg mixing, or drying.
http://www.coshh-essentials.org.uk/|

REACH
REACH is a new European Community Regulation on chemicals and their safe use (EC 1907/2006). It deals with the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical substances. The new law entered into force on 1 June 2007.
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/chemicals/reach/reach_intro.htm|

REACH : Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals
Resources and advice on REACH, inlcusing legislation and roles and duties.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/index.htm|

Working safely with lead
HSE site provideing access to health and safety information relating to lead at work.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/lead/|

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