Health & safety
 

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Health and Safety Executive
Gives guidance on how to avoid a variety of workplace risks, along with national statistics on the numbers and types of incidents resulting from the failure to adequately control workplace risks. Details of research and current events is also given.

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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/

Association for Project Safety (APS)
The Association for Project Safety (APS) is a multi-disciplinary membership body for those who operate in, or have an interest in, health and safety risk management in the construction industry. Includes a directory of practices and register of members.
https://www.aps.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

BRE Radon Advice
Independent impartial advice on how to reduce radon levels in buildings.
http://www.bre.co.uk/radon/

British Safety Council (BSC)
The British Safety Council is one of the world's leading occupational health, safety and environmental organisations. Includes information on safety audits, and training courses.
http://www.britsafe.org/home.aspx

Constructing Better Health
Constructing Better Health is the national scheme for the management of occupational health in the construction industry, the aim of which is to improve the health of the industry workforce.
http://www.constructingbetterhealth.co.uk/

Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS)
CHAS is run by a number of UK Local Authorities. The scheme may be used by any public body to find information about contractors who have been assessed within the framework of the scheme. The database provides information about companies who have passed or failed a health and safety assessment or failed to re-submit following failure. Membership of the scheme is extended to the public sector including local and health authorities, health trusts, housing associations, voluntary organisations, etc.
http://www.chas.gov.uk/

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/

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work was set up to make Europe's workplaces safer, healthier and more productive, and in particular to promote an effective workplace prevention culture. Includes information on European legislation, good practice, campaigns, research and statistics.
http://osha.europa.eu/en

Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training (FASET)
FASET is a trade association and training body in the fall arrest industry. The FASET card is proof that a person has undergone extensive training in the proficiency of fall arrest safety equipment training and has achieved the required industry standard.
http://www.faset.org.uk/

Health and Safety Executive
Gives guidance on how to avoid a variety of workplace risks, along with national statistics on the numbers and types of incidents resulting from the failure to adequately control workplace risks. Details of research and current events is also given.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/

Health Protection Agency
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is an independent body that protects the health and well-being of everyone in England and Wales. Includes an A-Z topic list, and detailed ifnormation on chemicals and poisons and radiation, including radon.
http://www.hpa.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

Safetynews
Safetynews provides regularly updated information for anyone with an interest in workplace safety and health.
http://www.safetynews.co.uk/

Ukradon
UK reference site on radon, from Health Protection Agency.
http://ukradon.org/

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