UK

AbilityNet: expertise on computing and disability   UK
www.abilitynet.org.uk
AbilityNet is a national charity and the UK's leading provider of expertise on computing and disability. It offers a one-stop shop for need assessment, technical expertise, advice and support. AbilityNet also supply adapted computer equipment for people with a wide range of disabilities. The services are free for those who have no statutory or other funding. AbilityNet, supported by Microsoft, includes My Computer My Way, to this site to help anyone customise their own computer. AbilityNet are working with the University for Industry (Ufi) Learner Services advisors at the learndirect helpline, to advise them on the accessible technology that may be available for their learners with disabilities. Find out more about Ufi/learndirect and what you can achieve with learndirect by visiting this website.

Action on Violence   UK
www.actiononviolence.com
Action on Violence provides best practice examples of violence reduction initiatives. Aimed at those working in the field of violence prevention and reduction, highlights what works when tackling violence and provides ideas for local solutions to raise awareness about the problems of violence, alcohol and the use of weapons.

Aerosol Society                UK
http://www.aerosol-soc.org.uk
The Aerosol Society UK gives details regarding aerosols and its history and also links. A recent event held by the Aerosol Society was on "Transport of Bioaerosols".

Alcohol Concern       UK
www.alcoholconcern.org.uk
The UK Alcohol Concern is the national agency on alcohol misuse. The site contains information about the work of Alcohol Concern, fact sheets, publications, news plus links to useful sites.

Alcoholics Anonymous     AA   UK
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Alcoholics Anonymous details of their activities and contact addresses around the UK.

Arson Control Forum - ACF      UK
www.communities.gov.uk/fire/arsonreduction/arsoncontrolforum
The Arson Control Forum offers as a one-stop shop to help police, fire officers and others to keep up to date with news and developments in the fight against deliberate fire-setting. This UK Government sponsored initiative is a multi-agency partnership.

Arson Prevention Bureau          UK
www.arsonpreventionbureau.org.uk
Contains research, statistics, press releases, publications, bureau publications and advice.

Arthritis Care   UK
www.arthritiscare.org.uk
Arthritis Care in the UK is the biggest voluntary organisation dedicated to supporting people with arthritis has been in 2007 going for 60 years. Nine million Britons, including 12,000 children, currently live with arthritis, the country's biggest single cause of physical disability, and, as the population ages, that figure can only rise. By 2025, the number of over-85s is predicted to have mushroomed by two-thirds, placing the health service under unprecedented strain. The web site covers a wide range of information.

Asbestos Building Inspectors Certification Scheme (ABICS)   UK
www.abics.org
Asbestos Building Inspectors Certification Scheme (ABICS) has been set up by the Faculty of Occupational Hygiene (FOH). FOH is the British professional body for occupational hygienists, who are expert on control of risks to health at work. For many years FOH, and its predecessor the British Institute of Occupational Hygienists (BIOH) has been setting syllabuses and exams for training courses on various hazards, including those from asbestos in buildings. FOH is now part of the British Occupational Hygiene Society, founded in 1953 to bring together those concerned with health risks resulting from work.

Asbestos Register   UK
www.asbestosregister.com
Trade Union Congress UK backed site makes it possible to check whether a building they are about to work in has an asbestos register. Tradesmen can access the site through a PC or a WAP phone and discover any dangers before they enter the building rather than risking disturbing dangerous asbestos fibres.

Asbestos Risk Management Newsletter       UK
www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos
Asbestos information including details of the Asbestos Campaign and other current and planned developments.

Asbestos Safety Association   UK
www.asbestossafety.org.uk
The UK Asbestos Safety Association (ASA) is predominantly a members' only support service, but there are some information sources under "Asbestos World" including conference writeups.

Asbestos Support Groups Forum   UK
www.spodden-valley.co.uk/mesothelioma/asbestosforummembers.htm
The Asbestos Support Groups Forum is open to all groups who share the same aim and objectives; whilst striving to highlight the plight of those affected by an asbestos related disease. If you would like to affiliate your asbestos support group with the Forum and require further information contact: asbestos.gmavsg@virgin.net

Ask a Librarian            UK
www.nls.uk/info/readingrooms/askalibrarian.html
Ask a Librarian brings the resources of the UK public libraries to your desktop. You can email a factual question and enquiries are dealt with as soon as possible, normally within 1-3 weeks.

Association of British Insurers           UK
www.abi.org.uk
Promotes a continuing programme for the prevention and control of arson, includes press releases, briefing materials, statistical service, guides, consumer advice and information, also associated web sites.

Association Group Management           UK
www.associationhouse.org.uk
Links to specialist organisations and trade association in the UK building and construction industry. Also contains services, clients and other contacts.

Association of Insurance and Risk Managers   AIRMIC   UK
www.airmic.com
Association of Insurance and Risk Managers AIRMIC activities include campaigns, conferences, events, meetings, research, training, publications, including some on workplace rehabilitation - AIRMIC and the CBI (Confederation of British Industries) are working together to promote the greater use of workplace rehabilitation by UK employers. Links to other organisations

The Association of Occupational Health Nurse Practitioners     UK
www.aohnp.co.uk
The Association of Occupational Health Nurse Practitioners was founded in 1992 to increase representation and raise the profile of occupational health nurses. Site contains details on the aims of the organisation, Board, Membership, events, publications, news and links.

Association of Specialists Contractors      ARCA      UK
www.arca.org.uk
Association of Specialists Contractors of specialist contractors committed to the safe removal of asbestos and other hazardous materials. News, list of members around the UK and links.

Backcare       UK
www.backcare.org.uk
Backcare is the UK based organisation for healthy backs. The web site aims to help people look after their back and has brought together a range of publications, products, videos, audio tapes, posters. It has a list of practitioners and links to other sites.

Beckley Foundation Drug Policy Programme (BFDPP)   UK
www.internationaldrugpolicy.net
Beckley Foundation Drug Policy Programme (BFDPP) aims to promote objective debate on the effectiveness, direction and content of drug policies at national and international level. This non-governmental initiative brings together senior policymakers, leading academics and practitioners to assess the latest evidence of drug policy effectiveness in a spirit of objectivity and open debate. It does this through a discussion forum, an international "non-governmental organisation (NGO) consortium", an academic think tank, and a series of meetings and seminars. This web site provides access to reports and briefing papers prepared by the BFDPP, as well as information on relevant events and seminars. It also hosts a forum for invited guests to discuss drug policy dilemmas facing policy makers around the world. There are links to other similar sites.

Behavioural Safety              UK
www.behavioural-safety.com
Brings the latest news in the world of Behavioural Safety, Safety Culture and other related topics. The site gives details of books, conference papers, professional magazines, contacts, training courses, links and much more.

British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association         UK
www.bama.co.uk
British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association Trade is the association for the aerosol industry. The members include can and valve makers, propellant and ingredient suppliers, fillers and marketers. Gives information on the industry and on aerosols. Contains links to other similar associations worldwide.

British Airways                UK
www.britishairways.com/travel/health
British Airways air travel health information. What to do before your flight, during your flight and after your flight, jet lag and frequently asked questions.

British Approvals for Fire Equipment           UK
www.bafe.org.uk
Established to raise and maintain high standards of quality in active fire protection products and services. Firms registered with BAFE are all ISO 9000 certificated and have adopted one or more of BAFE registered schemes. Also contains news, resources and links to associated organisations.

British Asbestos Newsletter        BAN      UK
www.lkaz.demon.co.uk/
British Asbestos Newsletter, issued and printed quarterly, has the full text available on their web site. The latest major developments are included in the newsletter plus a round-up of information from around the world, latest publications and conferences and seminars.

British Association of Dermatologists   UK
www.bad.org.uk
British Association of Dermatologists. This Website is provided by the British Association of Dermatologists as a source for members of the public searching for reliable information about the skin and skin diseases. The British Association of Dermatologists is the central and long-established association of practising UK dermatologists, and our aim is to continually improve the treatment and understanding of skin disease. On this site there are information sheets about skin diseases, written and approved by BAD dermatologists, as well as general information about the skin, dermatology in the UK, and current issues in skin disease.

British Automatic Sprinklers Association   UK
www.basa.org.uk
The British Automatic Sprinkler Association is the oldest UK trade association for the industry, celebrating its 30th birthday in 2004. The association represents a significant majority of third-party certified sprinkler installers as well as manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, insurers, the fire service and others with an interest in fire. BASA's primary objectives include providing authoritative information on the benefits of sprinkler systems and how sprinklers can play a significant role in saving life and property from the devastating effects of fire. BASA works closely with the fire service, building control officers, insurers, architects and town planners. The association is dedicated to making sure that sprinkler systems are installed to the highest professional standards.

British Coatings Federation        BCF          UK
www.coatings.org.uk
British Coatings Federation extensive site which contains information, latest news, training, publications, industry facts, frequently asked questions and links to sites worldwide.

British Damage Management Association   UK
www.bdma.org.uk
British Damage Management Association (BDMA) was formed on 1 December 1999 and marked a milestone in relations between the insurance industry and those who provide recovery and restoration services. Modern damage management involves highly technical disciplines and the industry is traditionally intensely competitive. The creation of the BDMA indicated the significance damage management practitioners attach to the establishment and maintenance of uniform standards of care and codes of practice, underpinned by technical and corporate training. The BDMA is committed to responding to the insurers' need for contractors to work to recognised standards. With the aim of continually raising industry standards the Association contributes to a number of insurance led think tanks and wider research initiatives. As the certifying authority for recovery and restoration practitioners BDMA members gain professional accreditation through a tiered examination system. This enables them to display the Collective Mark, allowing potential customers and the public in general to identify competent individual technicians and corporate damage management organisations. The site has technical guidelines, standards, and links to other relevant sites.

British Epilepsy Association            UK
www.epilepsy.org.uk
British Epilepsy Association information sources and further details of activities.

British Fire Protection Systems Association BFPSA   UK
www.bfpsa.org.uk
British Fire Protection Systems Association BFPSA is the Trade Association that represents 95% of UK manufacturers and installers of Fire Alarm and Fixed Gaseous Extinguishing systems. Gives information, events, training, publications and links to other organisations.

British Institute of Occupational Hygienists     BIOH             UK
www.bioh.org
British Institute of Occupational Hygienists site list activities, goals and code of ethics.

British Insurance Brokers' Association BIBA   UK
www.biba.org.uk
British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) is the UK's leading general insurance organisation. It represent the interests of insurance brokers, intermediaries and customers, and have partner members from the leading companies in the insurance industry. BIBA is the voice of the industry - advising members, the regulator, consumer bodies and other stakeholders on key insurance issues. In addition, the organisation provides training, unique schemes and facilities, technical advice, guidance on regulation and business support, and is helping to raise, and maintain industry standards.

British Library              BL        UK
www.bl.uk
British Library information sources in the UK and through GABRIEL to Europe. Gateway to scientific, technical and medical information.

British Library Online Public Access Catalogue     UK
www.bl.uk/catalogues/blpc.html
British Library Online Public Access Catalogue allows access to the catalogues of the British Library.

British Library List of Current journals/serials received at the British Library       UK
www.bl.uk/services/document/searchserials.html#current
British Library List of Current journals/serials received at the British Library. Over 64,000 titles listed A-Z under title.

British Lung Foundation         UK
www.lunguk.org
Lung disease, the UK's biggest killer, causes over 25 million working days to be lost each year in the UK. Gives news, events, and explains lung diseases.

British Medical Association   BMA          UK
www.bma.org.uk  
British Medical Association site gives details of news, publications and access to databases including MEDLINE.

British Medical Association    BMA   Best treatments   UK
www.besttreatments.co.uk/btuk/home.jsp
British Medical Association which can tell you which treatments really work and which don't work, based on the best and most up-to-date medical research. BestTreatments is the only website that rates thousands of health and medical treatments, based on how well they work. You'll know the best way to lower your blood pressure, manage your child's asthma and ease your back pain.

British Medical Journal   BMJ          UK
www.bmj.com
British Medical Journal details of news, articles, publications.

British Occupational Health Research Foundation BOHRF   UK
www.bohrf.org.uk
British Occupational Health Research Foundation (BOHRF) is a non-profit making, grant awarding charity established in 1991 to contribute to the best possible physical and mental well-being of employees. BOHRF mission is to bring employers and researchers together to produce robust science and evidence based work of practical value whose application will contribute to the right of people at work to be 'healthy, motivated and at work'. Topics include mild and moderate mental ill-health at work; asthma, hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVs), workplace trauma' destructive interpersonal workplace conflict, detergent enzyme sensitisation and asthma at work and managing attendance at work.

British Occupational Health Research Foundation BOHRF: Asthma   UK
www.bohrf.org.uk/content/asthma.html
British Occupational Health Research Foundation (BOHRF) website on occupational asthma, its identification, management and prevention includes evidence based review and guidelines.

British Occupational Hygiene Society  BOHS      UK
www.bohs.org
British Occupational Hygiene Society is a multidisciplinary learned society, which has members in over 30 countries. Details of activities and events.

British Occupational Hygiene Society   BOHS Directory of Consultants   UK
www.bohs.org/indexTemplate.aspx/Home/Professional/Consultants
British Occupational Hygiene Society BOHS Directory of Consultants lists consultancies able to provide qualified and experienced occupational hygiene support services.

British Pest Control Association  BPCA   UK
www.bpca.org.uk
British Pest Control Association is the trade association representing all those professional involved with the eradication of public health and nuisance pests. The association runs a series of training courses in all aspects of pest control and also offers recognised pest control examinations.

British Pyrotechnists Association (BPA) and CBI Explosive Industry Group (EIG)   UK
www.fireworksafety.co.uk/bpaeig.htm
British Pyrotechnists Association (BPA) and CBI Explosive Industry Group (EIG) together represent the majority of established firework manufactures and importers in the UK, the larger companies belong to both organisations. The two bodies are similar but distinct, and both provide a focus for dissemination of information. The BPA and EIG have jointly produced the guide "Firework safety Handbook". Copies are available from either organisation, and an electronic version is available here in PDF (Acrobat) format.

British Red Cross   UK
www.redcrossfirstaidtraining.co.uk
The British Red Cross has launched a new website offering customers 'real time' information for those booking first aid courses for the workplace - the only organisation to offer this facility. The new website aims to provide customers with easier and more convenient way to book first aid courses. It gives users up-to-date information on the availability and location of courses throughout the UK. It allows customers to take a 'shopping basket' approach, selecting appropriate courses before 'checking out' using the automated payment process. The Red Cross is one of the UK's leading providers of first aid training. It has 175 centres across the country running 800 courses a month. The British Red Cross trains 120,000 people in first aid for the workplace. Money raised through this activity is used to continue the humanitarian work of the Red Cross in the UK and overseas.

British Safety Council         UK
www.britishsafetycouncil.org
British Safety Council offer a wide range of activities, training courses and publications including the monthly magazine Safety Management.

British Safety Industry Federation   BSIF   UK
www.bsif.co.uk
British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) website is designed to give members and non-members of the Federation access to a wide range of useful information. In it you will find details on the BSIF, its structure and activities. There are also useful links to other safety related sites and a full listing of member companies with links to individual company websites where these are available.

British Security Industry Association   BSIA   UK
www.bsia.co.uk
British Security Industry Association BSIA is the trade association for the professional security industry in the UK. Its members provide over 70% of UK security products and services and adhere to strict quality standards.

British Standards Institution    BSI     UK
www.bsi-global.com
British Standards Institution specifications and other information and can be found on the web site. The full text of standards are available on payment for downloading.

British Thoracic Society     BTS      UK
www.brit-thoracic.org.uk
Provides advice, the site has a number of topics including respiratory subjects, control and prevention of tuberculosis and managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. News, events, publications and links are also provided.

British Tinnitus Association    BTA        UK
www.tinnitus.org.uk
Tinnitus is described as a ringing, whistling, buzzing or humming sound. It is a sensation of hearing a noise in the absence of any external sound. British Tinnitus Association can provide you with information sheets and booklets on various subjects on hearing and noise, including research, local support, training, events and links to other sources.

Business Link   UK
www.businesslink.gov.uk
Business Link offers comprehensive occupational safety and health advice, usually with links related to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) publications as well as to the Health and Safety Performance indicator.

BRE Bookshop             UK
www.BREbookshop.com 
BRE Bookshop is the Online service from BRE, the UK's leading centre for construction and fire expertise, providing research, consultancy and information services to customers worldwide. Identifies the publications from leading publishers such as The Stationery Office, Butterworths etc.

Building Research Establishment Ltd   BRE    UK
www.bre.co.uk
Building Research Establishment Ltd is the leading organisation on all aspects, including research, of building, built environment, construction and fire expertise. 

Building Research Establishment Ltd   BRE Fire   UK
www.bre.co.uk
The BRE Group is a world leading research, consultancy, training, testing and certification organisation delivering sustainability and innovation across the built environment and beyond. The Building Research Fire testing, research and consultancy offer world class fire consultancy, research and testing services. Through the sister company LPCB they can provide third party certification on fire products and services - see www.redbooklive.com for details on this. With the most extensive laboratories in the world, a highly qualified team of expert scientists and engineers are able to deliver practical solutions, technical advice and a bespoke service to a wide range of clients.

Building Services Research and Information Association           UK
www.bsria.co.uk
BSRIA offers services, products, bookshop, research programme information, news and links.

Buncefield Oil depot explosion   UK
www.buncefieldinvestigation.gov.uk
A dedicated website of interest to those looking at the outcomes of the investigation into the UK Buncefield Oil depot explosion. Contains progress reports, impressive images and links to key agencies involved.

Business Continuity Institute   BCI   UK
www.thebci.org
Business Continuity Institute BCI provides recognition and professional qualifications for business continuity practitioners. Represented in 19 countries, membership brings significant benefits to professionals, including recognition, networking, education and knowledge. Members also benefit from discounts for conferences, training and workshops, on books and publications. The wider role of the BCI is to promote the highest standards of professional competence and commercial ethics in the provision and maintenance of business continuity management and services.

Buyers Guide             UK
www.shebuyersguide.com
SHE Buyers Guide is the Online Buyers Guide for practitioners who need safety, health, environment, fire, chemicals, protective equipment and other products. Contains two major sources of information - alphabetical list of suppliers and list of products.

Call Centre Management Association UK
www.acousticshock.org
The Call Centre Management Association brings together guidance and advice from a wide range of industry experts, government bodies, workers' rights and call centre organisations. The website offers easy access to information and links to other similar organisations. Also give downloadable examples of the noise that constitutes acoustic shock.

Carole Spiers Group: Stress Management   UK
www.carolespiersgroup.com
Stress at work is one of the biggest challenges facing industry worldwide. Carole Spiers Group can give you the practical skills to help manage stress successfully. Whether you want general information, or need assistance with a particular stress-related problem, you can find the information here. If you're an employer seeking professional staff training on the management of stress; or require the services of an employee counsellor or consultant; this should also be your access point.

Centre for Corporate Accountability   UK
www.corporateaccountability.org
The Centre for Corporate Accountability critical look at health and safety matters.

Chartered Institute of Building   CIOB   UK
www.ciob.org.uk
Chartered Institute of Building information on training, careers, publications, events, groups, research and links to other sites.

Chartered Institution of Building Service Engineers    UK
www.cibse.org
Information on training, careers, publications, events, groups, the Society of Light and Lighting, research, consultants register and links to other sites.

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health CIEH    UK
www.cieh.org
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health extensive information sources covering publications, events, seminars and exhibitions, training services and details on how to become an environmental health officer. List related organisations and activities.

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development CIPD: Absence measurement and management   UK
www.cipd.co.uk/subjects/hrpract/absence
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) information, guidance, practical advice, guidance, surveys, tools on alcohol and drugs.

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development CIPD: Alcohol and drugs   UK
www.cipd.co.uk/subjects/health/drugs
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) information, guidance, practical advice, guidance, surveys, tools on alcohol and drugs.

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development CIPD: Occupational Health   UK
www.cipd.co.uk/subjects/health/occpnhlth
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) information, guidance, practical advice, guidance, surveys, tools on occupational health.

Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy CIPFA: Statistical Information Service   UK
www.cipfastats.net
Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy CIPFA Statistical Information Service contains a range of fire and rescue service statistical information. You need to register/log in first then go to the "Our services" link (a small link just under the site's main banner) select "Statistical Information Service (CIPFAstats.net)" and under site directory select "public protection". You then go to Fire and Rescue Services, where you will find details of all the fire and rescue authorities going back several years. It covers the whole of the UK.

Chemical Hazards Communications Society CHCS     UK
www.chcs.org.uk
Chemical Hazards Communications Society is a very active group which holds meetings, shares information and produces a Newsletter. The site is growing and has many useful links, including a list of relevant European Union Directives.

Chemical Incidents Hotline              UK
www.hpa.org.uk/chemicals
Chemical Incidents Hotline aims to provide a 24 hour, 365 day a year service to receive notification of incidents in the UK and to provide a contact point for Government. This site also aims to alert officials at the Departments of Health for England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales to public health aspects of chemical incidents and to provide information on such incidents.

Chemical Industries Association CIA       UK
www.cia.org.uk
The Chemical Industries Association website contains new, information, details of the CIA, membership details, responsible care and also information about the chemical industry.

Chemistry and Industry  CI      UK
www.chemind.org
Chemistry and Industry Magazine linked with the Society of Chemistry and Industry. Gives details of new editions and also other useful chemical information.

Chief and Assistant Chief Fire Officers' Association   UK
www.fire-uk.org
Contains information for both members and non-members, FINDS database, information and links.

CIRIA see Construction Industry Research and Information Association

Citizens Advice Bureau    CAB         UK
www.adviceguide.org.uk
Citizens Advice Bureau helpful if you cannot go to a Citizens Advice Bureau, the site covers everything from consumers rights, benefits, tax etc.

Combustion Research Group           UK
www.ucl.ac.uk/chemeng/research/combustion
Dedicated to academic research at the University College, London on combustion, includes the Newsletter of the Combustion Institute (British Section)

Communications Workers Union   UK
www.cwu.org/default.asp?step=4&pid=178
Noise is probably the most widespread and underestimated of industrial hazards. As many as 3 million workers are at some risk of suffering permanent noise induced hearing loss. Although people associate noise at work with some of the more traditional heavy industries, CWU members are increasingly being exposed to noise related injuries. The growth of call centre work in the UK means that an estimated 2% of the working population are now employed in call centres. The website gives information on the hazards of acoustic shock and other forms of noise interference have brought suffering to some of these members.

Communities and Local Government CLG: Fire Safety Gateway   UK
www.fire.gov.uk
Communities and Local Government CLG has launched a new 'website gateway' to help the public and businesses access fire safety information and risk assessment material. The project is financed by CLG but CFOA and LGA have been heavily involved in its development. Third sector organisations and other public bodies who work with some of the people most vulnerable to fire hazard are also encouraged to team-up with local fire and rescue services through the gateway.

Communities and Local Government CLG: Fire safety guidance   UK
www.communities.gov.uk/fire/firesafety/firesafetylaw/aboutguides
UK Communities and Local Government guides that are designed so that a responsible person, with limited formal training or experience, should be able to carry out a fire risk assessment. If you read the guide and decide you are unable to apply the guidance then you should seek expert advice. More complex premises will probably need to be assessed by a person who has comprehensive training or experience in fire risk assessment. However these guides will be appropriate for more complex, multi-occupied buildings to address fire safety issues in individual occupancies.

Confederation of British Industries Explosive Industry Group: Fireworks Safety   UK
www.fireworksafety.co.uk
Confederation of British Industries Explosive Industry Group web site to help users of fireworks have a safe and enjoyable celebration. Also information for teachers and enforcers. Links to other authoritative sources.

Construction Confederation and Hire Association Europe (HAE)   UK
www.thecc.org.uk
The Construction Confederation and Hire Association Europe (HAE) comprises a unique combination of trade associations, contractors, manufacturers and hire companies.

Construction Industry Council (CIC)   UK
www.cic.org.uk
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) and is the largest pan-industry body concerned with all aspects of the built environment. Site contains events, news, links and publications.

Construction Industry Research and Information Association CIRIA    UK
www.ciria.org.uk
Construction Industry Research and Information Association aims to share knowledge and best practice in building. List research, publications, events, news releases and related sites.

Construction Industry Research and Information Association CIRIA: Contaminated Land   UK
www.contaminated-land.org
Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA) portal for contaminated land information in the UK. Provides good practice, guidance and information on all aspects of contaminated land. Also has databases of over 200 commonly used contaminated land guidance publications and summaries, standards, technical reports, glossary, training packages and legislation-related documents from relevant organisations.

Construction Industry Research and Information Association: CIRIA: Waste Reduction Control   UK
www.ciria.org/cwr
Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA) has developed a construction waste and resources website for those working in the building and engineering sectors to help them improve resource productivity and achieve waste reduction.
Guidance and advice, case studies of good practice are provided.

Construction Industry Training Board CITB   UK
www.citb.org.uk
Construction Industry Training Board Information on vocational, craft, operative, pre-vocational, technical, supervisory and management training, and health and safety publications.

Continuity Central   UK
www.continuitycentral.com
Continuity Central provides a constantly updated one-stop resource of business continuity information. Gives sources of information, publications including books, links, courses, events.

Continuity Forum   UK
www.continuityforum.org
The Continuity Forum provides independent advice, information and support to the private and public sectors covering all aspects of Business Continuity Management (BCM), Disaster Recovery, Crisis Management, Emergency Planning and Security. An independent non-government organisation (NGO) that specialises in providing practical information, assistance and guidance to organisations of all types needing to create effective BCMt programmes. The Continuity Forum is committed to building the levels of Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Resilience of organisations internationally, regardless of size or sector, through information, education and the promotion of best practice Business Continuity Management (BCM) and the related disciplines of Crisis Management and Disaster Recovery. The Continuity Forum has created an outstanding network of partners from Government, Regulators and the commercial sector through which we work to promote and broadcast the value of Business Continuity Management (BCM) and build the skills and expertise of organisations of all types.

Continuity Insurance and Risk   UK
www.cirmagazine.com
Continuity Insurance & Risk is the UK's leading bi-monthly risk management and insurance journal. Launched in 1996, the magazine has rapidly established itself as a key weapon in the risk and insurance professional's armoury. Continuity Insurance & Risk offers a unique combination of editorial elements to provide an essential, practical tool in today's business environment. Site gives links, events etc.

Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme   CHAS   UK
www.chas.gov.uk
Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme CHAS aims to assess applicant companies' health and safety performance so that clients know that they meet an acceptable standard. Website offers full details of the scheme with Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) Section for members, contractors and designers' section.

Control of the Hazards Associated with the Transport and Bulk Storage of Fireworks CHAF   UK
www.chaf.info
Control of the Hazards Associated with the Transport and Bulk Storage of Fireworks. This website describes a European Union (EU) funded project, CHAF, which aims to provide a better understanding of critical conditions that give rise to explosions in packaged fireworks, and improved methods of predicting performance in large scale storage. Annual sales of fireworks in the EU amount to tens of thousands of tonnes and similar quantities are held in storage. This project will provide a framework for the safe storage of bulk fireworks which will have direct benefits to the EU in terms of improving worker safety and reducing the work-related hazards to which members of the public are exposed. Also, reduction of the severity of large scale fireworks storage accidents will have beneficial environmental effects in terms of minimising the release of toxic fumes and reducing off site blast damage. Has links to other organisations.

Corporate Manslaughter   UK
www.corporate-manslaughter.net
Total Control Risk Management site offers guidance, advice and current state of knowledge on corporate manslaughter. Site lists further information including books.

Croner.CCH Group Ltd                                UK
www.healthandsafety-centre.net
These include Croner's Asbestos Risk Management, Fire Risk Management; Fire Record Keeping Book; Fire Risk Management Folio, Management of Contract Work, Management of Health Risks which includes a loose-leaf guide, amendment service and newsletters. Also Health and Safety at Work; Control of Substances Hazardous to Health COSHH; Health and Safety Training Resources etc and many more products and software services.

Daily Dose   UK
www.dailydose.net
The UK Daily Dose was launched in January 2001 and is now the world's leading news service on drug and alcohol misuse. The web site, updated daily, provides links to a range of relevant material from specialist organizations and the popular media from around the world. Daily Dose currently provides a unique range of free services. In addition to 365 Daily Doses per year, these services include: A Weekly Dose with links to the highlights of the week, A daily and weekly subscription service, An extensive archive for all Daily and Weekly Doses and an archive of links to specialist reports and papers. The site is maintained by WIRED. WIRED was developed four years ago by David Clark, a Professor of Psychology at Swansea University, as a way of empowering people to tackle substance misuse. It aims to: improve the quality of services to people with a substance misuse problem and their families and carers; raise awareness and understanding of substance misuse, the problems it creates and the ways to deal with these problems. Linked to by: World Health Organisation, UK Department of Health, UK Home Office, National Treatment Agency, ONDCP White House USA, Canadian and Australian Governments, Australian Federal Police, Indian Government, Magistrates Association and most of the major Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs).

Deaf 24/7   UK
www.deaf247.co.uk
Deaf 24/7 - Internet resource for all British Sign Language and deafness related information especially in United Kingdom. Non-profit project and receive no outside funding for its maintenance. Information and links.

Department for Communities and Local Government: Fire Kills    UK
www.communities.gov.uk/fire/firesafety/prevention/firesafetycampaigns/pushbutton
Department for Communities and Local Government - Fire Kills website covers the Arson Control Forum, campaigns, fire safety, the Fire Service, Fire Health and Safety Directorate, Fire Research Division including statistics, Her Majesty's Fire Service Inspectorate and links to other UK Government Departments - Health and Safety Executive and the Department of Trade and Industry.

Department for Communities and Local Government: Fire Safety       UK
www.communities.gov.uk/fire
The Fire Service and Fire Safety are the responsibility of the Department for Communities and Local Government. Site gives details of the various units relating to fire, including the Fire and Emergency Planning Directorate, Fire Research Division, Fire Policy Unit, Her Majesty's Fire Service Inspectorate.

Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs    UK
www.defra.gov.uk
List a number of documents on indoor air quality by using the site search facilities.

Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs DEFRA: Air Quality    UK
www.airquality.co.uk
Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs website prepared by NETCEN, part of AEA Technology Group. Regular updates on levels of particulate matter, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, ozone and carbon monoxide which also offers health advice to those who may be particularly sensitive to air pollution. Air pollution is described as "Low (1-3)", "Moderate (4-6)", "High (7-9)" or "Very High (10)" The classifications were chosen on the basis of effects on health and are based on the latest medical and scientific research. Full details of the bands for all the pollutants are available on the DEFRA www.defra.gov.uk

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs DEFRA: Airport Noise   UK
www.defra.gov.uk/environment/noise/ambient.htm
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs DEFRA website of a series of maps showing noise around 18 major airports in England.

Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs DEFRA: Noise Mapping   UK
www.noisemapping.org
The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has launched The Noise Mapping England project that is in the first stage in the development of a National Ambient Noise Strategy for England. The project aims to establish the environmental noise climate across England. Defra has now launched the London Road Traffic Noise Map, which is fundamental to the Noise Mapping England project.

Department of Health: Travel advice    UK
www.dh.gov.uk
Department of Health site offer travel advice for those going to or returning from areas that may be affected by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARs)

Department of Trade and Industry: Fireworks safety   UK
www.dti.gov.uk/fireworks
UK Department of Trade and Industry advice on fireworks safety. From how to use them safely through to protecting children and animals. Plus, what you should know about changes to the UK law and campaign materials.

Department of Trade and Industry: Fireworks safety   UK
www.dti.gov.uk/homesafetynetwork/fw_intro.htm
Department of Trade and Industry fireworks safety web pages.

Department of Trade and Industry: Mobile Phones   UK
www.dti.gov.uk/sectors/telecoms/telecomsmobilephones/page10033.html
Department of Trade and Industry UK gives details on mobile phones, health and the environment. Discusses the findings of the Stewart Report which is the result of the Independent Expert Group work.

Department of Trade and Industry: SCAMs    UK
www.dti.gov.uk/ccp/scams/page1.htm
Department of Trade and Industry's guide to SCAMs and rip-offs. Whilst not strictly health and safety it will be of interest to those who are plagued with scams and rip-offs. Contact pages and links to organisations that can help.

Department of Trade and Industry: Work Life Balance    UK
www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/layer?topicId=1074409708
Department of Trade and Industry's guide to work-life balance campaign. Contains details of what is work-life balance what it is, case studies and Frequently Asked Questions.

Department for Transport (DfT): Drugs and driving    UK
www.drugdrive.co.uk
Department of Transport web site on educating drivers and their passengers about the dangers of driving after using drugs. Gives information on the effects of different drugs and their impact on driving including their effect on a driver's judgement and co-ordination.

Department for Transport (DfT): Road Safety   UK
www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roadsafety
The UK Department for Transport website contains information on the Government's Road Safety Strategy and its targets for reducing the number of road deaths and injuries by 2010. In addition there is information about Government policies and initiatives and advice for all road users.

Department for Transport (DfT): Road Safety   UK
www.ukroadsafety.com
The UK Department for Transport website for road safety practitioners. Includes articles, circulars, Transport Notes, papers e.g. Road Safety Good Practice Guide.

Department for Transport (DfT): Road Safety: Highway Code   UK
www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelandTransport/Highwaycode
UK Department for Transport (DfT) Highway Code on the website has been adapted for online use from the Department for Transport's current printed version of the Highway Code. In any proceedings, whether civil or criminal, only the Department for Transport's current printed version of the Code should be relied upon.

Department for Transport (DfT): Road Safety: Medical aspects of fitness to drive   UK
www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roadsafety/research/newsletters
Department of Transport Medical aspects of fitness to drive Part 2: Medical aspects of fitness to drive. Spring 2003 which has some recently completed project summaries.

Department for Transport (DfT): Road Safety: Statistics   UK
www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/statistics
UK Department for Transport (DfT) web site collects, analyses and publishes a wide range of statistics covering all forms of transport. You can search here for the data you want by topic, and also find information about recent and forthcoming statistical releases and publications. The statistics mainly refer to personal injury accidents on public roads attended by police officers or reported to the police.

Department for Transport (DfT): Transport of Dangerous Goods   UK
www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/freight/dgt1
UK Department for Transport (DfT) web site collects, analyses and publishes a wide range of information covering transport of dangerous goods by rail, road and water freight.

Diabetes UK: Diabetes at Work   UK
www.diabetes.org.uk
Diabetes UK is the largest organisation in the UK working for people with diabetes. Information, guidance and advice to help people manage their diabetes and take steps toward reducing risks for related complications, such as heart disease.

Directors' Responsibility for Health and Safety     UK
www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg343.pdf
The UK Health and Safety Executive guidance on the responsibilities for health and safety of directors of companies

Driving and Licensing Authority DVLA: Road Safety: Medical aspects of fitness to drive   UK
www.dvla.gov.uk/medical/ataglance.aspx
Driving and Licensing Authority DVLA At a Glance - Contents - advises members of the medical profession on the medical standards which need to be met by individuals to hold licences to drive various categories of vehicle.

Edinburgh Engineering Virtual Library EEVL       UK
www.eevl.ac.uk
Edinburgh Engineering Virtual Library Engineering information provides an excellent gateway to many validated websites.

Edinburgh Engineering Virtual Library EEVL Chemical Sources           UK
www.intute.ac.uk/sciences/chemistry
Edinburgh Engineering Virtual Library provides an excellent gateway to quality chemical and chemical engineering information, over 400 links listed.

Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA)   UK
www.eca.co.uk
The Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) UK, working closely with the HVCA and SELECT, is a leading player on health and safety. It works with a range of other partners, including HSE and Amicus, to enable ECA members to comply with health and safety law and win the business benefits of cost-effective health and safety management. See also www.eca.co.uk/IndustryGuidance/HealthAndSafety - health and safety section directs you to ECA's pick of the other internet sites. These sites provide high quality, free health and safety advice and information, including information of particular relevance to electrical contracting work.

Emergency Planning College    UK
www.epcollege.gov.uk
The Emergency Planning College is situated at the heart of UK Government, within the Civil Contingencies Secretariat of the Cabinet Office. Since 1989, it has been the Government's centre of excellence for running short seminars, workshops and courses on an inter-agency basis in the field of crisis management and emergency planning. Its diverse and dynamic programme attracts in excess of six thousand delegates per year from a wide range of backgrounds providing a national forum for discussion and the sharing of good practice.

Emergency Planning Society   UK
www.the-eps.org
The Emergency Planning Society was formed in 1993 through the merger of the Emergency Planning Association and the County Emergency Planning Officers Society. The business of the Society is managed by a Board Of Directors comprising of elected officers. There are six levels of membership, three of which members can pass through by application to a Qualification Board. The Society, its branches and its various groups organise conferences, workshops, working parties, studies and seminars to examine emergency planning practice and experience, and to develop advice on good practice. Information and reports are disseminated throughout the emergency planning community.

Engineering Employers Federation (EEF)   UK
www.eef.org.uk
Engineering Employers Federation services reflect the breadth and depth of their knowledge: Human Resources (HR) and Legal; Health and Safety; Environmental Services; Training and Development; Policy and Representation; and Information and Research. The OSH (Occupational Safety and Health) Benchmarking tool www.eef.org.uk/eef/ohskpi allows member companies to compare their occupational health and safety performance for against other member companies who have also entered their annual OH&S performance results. By responding to these questions, you will be able to get an immediate report that compares your performance against the data gathered so far.

ENTO   UK
www.ento.co.uk
ENTO is a UK self financing commercial organisation responsible for the development of a range of National Occupational Standards, related qualification structures and support products and services. In addition ENTO is responsible directly to the DfES for the promotion and marketing of the matrix standard and for the recruitment, training and CPD of advisors and assessors for the standard.

Environment Data Services    ENDS         UK
www.ends.co.uk
Environment Data Services very useful environment site. Contains first daily news service for professionals interested in European environmental affairs, high quality and timely news of developments; Environmental Consultants Directory; more than 400 carefully selected links to environmental sites; online example of the monthly journal 'The ENDS Report'; plus Diary of Events.

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Department  DEFRA         UK
www.defra.gov.uk
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Department site to a large and growing amount of UK Government Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs information, including daily press releases. Links to other sites.

Environment Agency     EA           UK
www.environment-agency.gov.uk
Environment Agency new information is constantly appearing including full text data, guidance and technical advice, particularly on integrated pollution prevention control. Contains the Chemical Release Inventory.

Environment Protection Agency, Scottish SEPA            UK
www.sepa.org.uk
Environment Protection Agency, Scottish Prevention of pollution and protection of the environment in Scotland. Groundwater regulations and list of contacts.

Envirowise   UK
www.envirowise.gov.uk
Envirowise is a UK government find scheme that provides free advice to UK businesses to help them increase profitability and reduce environment impact.

Ergonomic Abstracts - Taylor and Francis          UK
www.tandf.co.uk
Ergonomics Abstracts from Taylor and Francis, premier ergonomics source of information from worldwide sources.

Ergonomics Society   UK
www.ergonomics.org.uk
The Ergonomics Society was formed in 1949 as the Ergonomics Research Society. Over the years it has developed to accommodate the needs of its increasing membership in the UK and worldwide. Site give publications, events etc.

ES-UK   UK
www.electrosensitivity.org
ES-UK is the association for the electrically hypersensitive (EHS). As a charity, it supports those made ill by electromagnetic fields/RF/microwaves and campaign for recognition of this illness. Site regularly updates with news etc.

EurOhs: magazine for European Occupational Heath and Safety incorporating Software Focus     UK
www.eurohs.eu.com
EurOhs is a full text magazine providing a voice for the industry across Europe, includes legislation updates, new product/technology, latest research. The Software Focus assess software packages available to health and safety management.

European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products   UK
www.emea.europa.eu
European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products is based London, UK.

European Fire Sprinkler Network   UK
www.eurosprinkler.org
European Fire Sprinkler Network connects those in Europe who share its aim to improve fire safety through the greater use of fire sprinklers. Members regularly receive email updates on items of common interest, and can call on the Network for information and data to support local campaigns. The Network also supports this web site, which acts as a resource of information on fire sprinklers. Working with its members, the Network establishes contacts with those responsible for fire safety at a European level, so as to inform and educate them about the benefits of fire sprinklers.

European Information Association   UK
www.eia.org.uk
European Information Association (EIA) very informative website covers EIA publications, training events, European Union basic information and information policy and databases.

Explosive Industry Group, CBI   UK
www.fireworksafety.co.uk
These pages have been prepared by the Explosive Industry Group of the CBI to help users of fireworks have a safe and enjoyable celebration . You will also find information for teachers and enforcers on this site.

Faculty of Occupational Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians   UK
www.facoccmed.ac.uk
The Faculty Occupational Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians was set up in 1978 to provide a professional and academic body empowered to develop and maintain high standards of training, competence and professional integrity in occupational medicine. Its objectives are to act as an authoritative body for consultation in matters of education and public interest concerning occupational medicine; promote for the public benefit the advancement of education and knowledge in the field of occupational medicine; develop and maintain for the public benefit the good practice of occupational medicine, providing for the protection of people at work by ensuring the highest professional standards of competence and ethical integrity.

Federation of British Fire Organisations (FOBFO)   UK
www.fobfo.org.uk
Federation of British Fire Organisations (FOBFO) provides a forum for discussion and co-operation between United Kingdom fire interests, promoting activities aimed at the prevention and mitigation of loss of life and property by fire. It is therefore an "umbrella" organisation under which members can form alliances and make representations under a common banner. It is also the National Committee supporting the Comite International Technique de Prevention et D'extinction du Feu (CTIF), thus helping to promote "UK Fire" abroad in pan-European issues. In partnership with the FIC Export Focal Point and UK Trade & Investment, it continues to support UK industry at exhibitions and seminars abroad. Site give events, articles, news and links.

Federation of Occupational Health Nurses within the European Union    FOHNEU    UK
www.fohneu.org
The Federation of Occupational Health Nurses within the European Union FOHNEU is a non profit making organisation for scientific purposes and represents the 45,000+ occupational health nurses working in the European Member States. Gives details of its aims, membership, meetings etc.

Federation of Small Businesses   UK
www.fsb.org.uk
Federation of Small Businesses UK has an occupational safety and health committee that is primarily a lobbying body. Has pages devoted to safety and health topics.

Fire and Blast Information Group          UK
www.fabig.com
Contains an wide range of information, activities, meetings.

Fire and Rescue Service: England
www.fire.org.uk/england.htm
Fire and Rescue Services in England - list of names, addresses, telephone numbers and some web sites.

Fire and Rescue Service   UK
www.communities.gov.uk/fire
Department for Communities and Local Government Fire and Rescue Service UK website containing details, factsheets and related links

Fire Brigades' Union   UK
www.fbu-ho.org.uk
Represents all uniformed employees of local authority fire brigades. Contains details of meetings and publications.

Fire Extinguishing Trades   UK
www.feta.org.uk
The UK trade association of manufacturers and maintainers of portable firefighting equipment.

Fire Information Group FIG    UK
www.figuk.org.uk
Fire Information Group is a UK based network of people working in fire industry as fire information specialists, consultants, fire and forensic experts.

Fire Kills   UK
www.firekills.gov.uk
UK Government web site that gives details of advice and guidance on the dangers of fires. Links to campaigns, The Fire and Rescue Service, leaflets and other details.

Fire Protection Association FPA         UK
www.thefpa.co.uk
The Fire Prevention Association is the national fire safety organisation in the UK, one of twenty similar bodies existing worldwide for the promotion of great fire safety. It is supported by the Association of British Insurers and Lloyd's. Offers training, advice, consultancy, and publishes the journal 'Fire Prevention' which disseminates information about the widest possible range of fire safety matters. It publishes other guidance, advice, recommendations, codes of practice and videos. Collects, analyses and publish statistics, identifying trends and promotes research.

Fire and Risk Sciences FRS of BRE Ltd        UK
www.bre.co.uk/frs
Fire and Risk Sciences FRS of BRE Ltd is one of the largest fire testing laboratories in Europe, is the UK's leading multi-disciplinary centre for research based consultancy on all aspects of fire safety and security.

Fire Safety Gateway - Communities and Local Government CLG   UK
www.fire.gov.uk
Communities and Local Government CLG has launched a new 'website gateway' to help the public and businesses access fire safety information and risk assessment material. The project is financed by CLG but CFOA and LGA have been heavily involved in its development. Third sector organisations and other public bodies who work with some of the people most vulnerable to fire hazard are also encouraged to team-up with local fire and rescue services through the gateway.

FireNet            UK
www.fire.org.uk
FireNet's extensive site contains What's New, Aviation Fire Journal, Information Exchange, including Bulletin Board System, Advice and links to national and international fire service departments.

Fire Service College           UK
www.fireservicecollege.ac.uk
Extensive site containing information on courses, national and international, consultancy, library services, research, higher education and online shop.

Fire Service Development Group           UK
www.fsdg.org.uk
Details of mission, burning issues, All Party Group, Who's Who, Conference report, forthcoming events.

First Aid Cafe         UK
www.firstaidcafe.co.uk
First Aid Cafe offer general information, links to over 500 sites, general first aid for the public, for employers and workplace first aiders, first aid training providers.

Fit builder   UK
www.fitbuilder.com
Constructing Better Health, the UK Leicestershire based occupational health support pilot for the construction sector website gives advice for workers, employers, designers, clients. It has a number of health topic pages a, resources and frequently asked questions FAQs.

Fleet Safety Forum and Interactive Driving Systems   UK
www.fleetsafetybenchmarking.net
UK Fleet Safety Forum and Interactive Driving Systems where you can anonymously benchmark your company's crash data and safety standards; access up-to-the minute, independent advice on reporting and recording crash data; find out why crash analysis and benchmarking is so important; conduct self-audits to help you assess your road risk and access best practice case studies and a members' notice board.

Food and Drink Federation   UK
www.fdf.org.uk
UK Food and Drink Federation represents and promotes the interests of the UK food and drink manufacturing industry and plays its part in every aspect of food and drink manufacturing. Gives membership, press, information, publications and events. Also links to other sources of information.

Food and Drink Federation   UK
www.foodlink.org.uk
Food and Drink Federation web site containing A-Z of food safety, food poisoning, hygiene, food storage and preparation.

Food Standards Agency   UK
www.foodstandards.gov.uk
Food Standards Agency - the government body web site provides news, diet and health, hygiene, safety, BSE, labelling, GM and other details.

Food Standards Agency: Food Hygiene   UK
www.foodstandards.gov.uk/foodindustry/regulation
The UK Food Standards Agency food hygiene web pages aiming to help the catering sector covering cleaning, cooking, chilling and cross-contamination.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office Travel advice   UK
www.fco.gov.uk/en/travelling-and-living-overseas/staying-safe/terrorism-abroad
UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office Travel advice on the Risk of Terrorism when travelling overseas. The Travel Advice is designed to help you avoid trouble by providing information on threats to personal safety arising from terrorist activities, political unrest, lawlessness, violence, natural disasters, epidemics, anti-British demonstrations and aircraft/shipping safety. It is also designed to help you make informed decisions about whether or not to travel to a particular country.

Forensic Science Service     FSS      UK
www.forensic.gov.uk
Forensic Science Service offers a wealth of experience and information. Produces the FORS CD-ROM which is multidisciplinary and covers literature relevant to the examination of evidential materials, analytical methods and the presentation and interpretation of findings. FORS contains more than 50, 000 records which are not publicly available elsewhere in the world. FORS uses SilverPlatter software. There are also press releases and links to other worldwide forensic sites.

Forum of Arson Investigators    UK
www.fire.org.uk/fi-forum.htm
The UK Forum of Arson Investigators was established as a practitioners arm of the Arson Prevention Bureau.

Friends of the Earth   FOE    UK
www.foe.co.uk
Friends of the Earth extensive and useful site containing environment information from non-governmental sources and links to other environmental sites.

Friends of the Earth Factorywatch        UK
www.foe.co.uk/factorywatch
Comments by Friends of the Earth on pollution from factories.

GLASS Charter - Health & Safety Initiative for the UK Glass Industry   UK
www.glasscharter.co.uk
The GLASS Charter Initiative provides Health and Safety guidance and information for the whole of the UK Glass Industry - from Manufacturers to Window Fitters; providing a central point through which issues can be raised in the regular Safety Committees. The site provides information and guidance through a wide range of publications including regular newsletters, industry-specific legislation updates and codes of practice.

Global Crisis Center    GCC    UK
www.globalcrisiscenter.com
Global Crisis Center is aimed at people and organisations who have to deal with all natures of crises. It aims to provide "one Vital Link for Critical Times". Its unique facilities are being developed to encompass 5 primary design functions and objectives to assist in improving emergency incident responses. These are to provide information and intelligence, access to Executive Command Level ECL critical Crisis Management Software, access to simulation command training, develop new modules of ECL for other emergency situations and to conduct analysis and advocacy on disaster management etc.

Going Public on Performance    UK
www.gopop.org.uk
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) new report Going Public on Performance that looks at the websites of Britain's top 350 companies and found that only 129 included health and safety information (excluding data in website annual reports). Of those, 123 reported on policies and principles, 77 on performance data and 64 on their health and safety targets. Only 13 of these sites was the information judged "very easy to find".

Gone to Lunch   UK
www.gone2lunch.com
Gone2Lunch is a UK campaign to make sure you get your proper entitlement of a stress-free, private lunch hour at work. It is a fact that the British work harder and longer than any other nation in the European Union. Not only that, the culture has resulted in the creation of a working environment where lunch is deemed only for "wimps", and a well-earned breather dismissed as little more than "slacking off". Aggressive management and the boom in out-of-town business parks confine more and more people to their desks. Little wonder that the last refuge of relaxation is a quick Web surf or email session during a snatched 5 minutes here or there. Now even this is under threat as "Big Brother"-style employers remove these rights of Internet/email access, subjecting employees to constant surveillance and invasions of privacy.

Government Information Sources     UK
www.direct.gov.uk
Government Information Sources site provides links to UK government departments and agencies.

Graphical, Paper & Media Union (GPMU)    UK
www.amicustheunion.org/Default.aspx?page=1648
The GPMU has now merged with Amicus.

Hazards Centre: Cancer prevention   UK
www.hazards.org/cancer/preventionkit
The UK Hazards Centre web site contains a work cancer prevention kit. Divided into five parts, the kit provides a briefing to occupational cancer, advice on organising a union workplace campaign, practical advice on reducing risk of exposure to the top ten cancer causing substances, further resources and information, plus a single page overview that can be easily printed .

Hazards Centre: Women's Health and Safety   UK
www.hazards.org/women
The UK Hazards Centre web site. Women's work has lots of risks and little work protection. Women's health and safety is neglected, say unions - and something must be done about it. Contains list of relevant resources from other organisations.

Hazards Magazine: Nanotechnology   UK
www.hazards.org/nanotech
Hazards Magazine website for nanotechnology - which is engineering on a very small scale. Presents warnings and links to other sites.

Hazards Magazine: Safety Representatives   UK
www.safetyreps.org
Hazards magazine has setup this website specifically for safety reps, that gives information on rights and roles not just in the UK but in other countries such as the US, Australia and New Zealand. Links to other union safety related website, training and resources. Also links to a wide range of topics such as drinks and drugs policy, women and hazards, SARS, smoking etc.

Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Department for Transport (DfT): Road Safety   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg382.pdf
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Department for Transport (DfT) have published guidance for employers entitled, 'Driving at Work'.

Health and Safety Executive Information Service HSE       UK
www.hse.gov.uk
Health and Safety Executive Information Service extensive site, gives information about news, guidance notes, press releases, publications, special projects, prosecutions, contact details and addresses, related sites, and other information. The Information Service is the ILO Health and Safety Information Centre.

Health and Safety Executive: Advice on chronic fatigue syndrome   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/chronicfatigue
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published advice on chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) for employers and employees. The advice comes from NHS Plus, a network of occupational health services based in NHS hospitals. It defines CFS as being characterised by severe and disabling fatigue lasting at least six months. CFS affects mental and physical functioning and can be accompanied by musculoskeletal pain, sleep disturbance, impaired concentration and headaches. Some people with CFS have concomitant depression and anxiety. NHS Plus has published four advice documents on: national guidelines on occupational aspects of the management of CFS; guidance for healthcare professionals on occupational aspects of the management of CFS; guidance for employees on occupational aspects of the management of CFS and guidance for employers on occupational aspects of the management of CFS.

Health and Safety Executive: Air quality measurements in commercial kitchens     UK
www.hse.gov.uk/research/crr_pdf/2002/crr02449.pdf
UK Health and Safety Executive air quality measurements in commercial kitchens Contract Research Report No. 499/2002 prepared by Advantica Technologies Limited.

Health and Safety Executive: Alcohol at Work      UK
www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg240.htm
The UK Health and Safety Executive Don't Mix It! is a guide for employers on alcohol at work. It provides a basic understanding of the problem, the effects on the individual, the legal position, what can be done, screening and what is involved, case studies, sources of advice and information and further references. It also provides a model alcohol policy outline.

Health and Safety Executive: Alcohol at work       UK
www.hse.gov.uk/alcoholdrugs
The UK Health and Safety Executive Health Directorate gives advice on developing an alcohol policy at work in consultation with staff. Lists sources of further information.

Health and Safety Executive: Asthma       UK
www.hse.gov.uk/asthma
The UK Health and Safety Executive Health Directorate occupational asthma and respiratory sensitisers guidance and advice. Gives details of relevant publications and links.

Health and Safety Executive: Asbestos Information       UK
www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/asbindex.htm
This is a specific listing of asbestos publication produced by the Health and Safety Executive. A simple search for asbestos on the HSE website brings up over 60 documents. As part of the newly launched Health and Safety Executive Asbestos Campaign, (October 2001), the revised edition of Managing asbestos in premises (INDG223 (rev2)) is available free and full text on the HSE web site. Aimed at people who own, occupy, manage or have responsibilities for premises which may contain asbestos and explains a new duty to manage these premises under the revised Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations (due to come into force in 2002). It advises how to identify, assess and manage any asbestos-containing materials in premises to protect the health of workers or others who may use the premises. A checklist is included. Also available on the same web site for free, are a number of other publications.

Health and Safety Executive: Avian Influenza   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/biosafety/diseases/avianflu.htm
The UK Health and Safety Executive web pages on Working with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus gives advice, guidance, questions and answers. Details of infections such as influenza, SARS, Legionella. Anthrax, Zoonoses, Enteric pathogens and BSE. Has links to other resources.

Health and Safety Executive: Back Pain   UK
www.betterbacks.hse.gov.uk
The UK Health and Safety Executive guidance that supports and supplements HSE's Better BACKS campaign launched in June 2005, which promoted practical tips to employees and businesses on managing back pain.

Health and Safety Executive: Back Pain and catering staff   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/cais24.pdf
The UK Health and Safety Executive guidance for catering staff that supports and supplements HSE's Better BACKS campaign launched in June 2005, which promoted practical tips to employees and businesses on managing back pain.

Health and Safety Executive: Better Business   UK
www.betterbusiness.hse.gov.uk
Health and Safety Executive Better Business web site shows that besides the possible legal costs involved in a work-related accident, it is the hidden ones of covering absences, recruitment, training and production losses that really swallow a company's profits. With a few cost-effective health and safety steps your business can benefit from substantial savings. Here are some ways in which you can save yourself some money by reducing minor injuries, reported injuries, recruitment costs, absenteeism. downtime, insurance claims and premiums. Much more on the web site.

Health and Safety Executive: Biocides and Pesticides   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/biocides
UK Health and Safety Executive website on biocides and pesticides, that are used by workers in a wide variety of industries to control harmful or unwanted organisms, such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, insects and animals. Biocides and pesticides can also be used by members of the public and we are all likely to come into contact with biocides and pesticides, or products that have been treated with them, either in our workplaces, in shops or leisure premises or in our own homes and gardens. As biocides and pesticides are intended to control harmful or unwanted organisms, it is important that there are safeguards to ensure that these products can be used without causing harm to people, the environment or wildlife.

Health and Safety Executive: Biodiesel: domestic production: health and safety warning   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/biodiesel.htm
The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) information on biodiesel that is a relatively new synthetic fuel made from vegetable oils, and its domestic production raises serious health and safety concerns. The information on the website describes some of the hazards and contains advice from HSE that biodiesel should not be produced at home. Biodiesel is produced commercially and can be bought from some petrol stations. However there are 'recipes' available on the internet for the domestic production of biodiesel. These usually involve mixing methanol with sodium hydroxide (also known as caustic soda or lye), and pouring the resulting mixture into vegetable oil. Home production raises serious health and safety concerns, as it involves hazardous chemicals and the risk of fire and explosion. Making biodiesel is a potentially hazardous process that should only be carried out in controlled conditions by people with the proper training and experience. At the very least a poorly made product could seriously damage a vehicle engine. See also Safe working with flammable substances (INDG227) PDF [65kb] Basic safety principles when working with flammable liquids (ISBN 0 71761154 X) Free leaflet - How safe is your workplace? A short guide to the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (INDG370) PDF [400kb] ISBN 0 7176 2589 3. Also available from HSE Books - The safe use and handling of flammable liquids (HSG140) More detailed guidance on flammable liquids (ISBN 0 7176 0967 7) and Designing and operating safe chemical reaction processes (HSG143) Guidance on chemical reactions (ISBN 0 7176 1051 9, price £12.50). HSE publications are obtainable from HSE Books, telephone +44 (0)1787 881 165.

Health and Safety Executive: Biological Hazards    UK
www.hse.gov.uk/biosafety/information.htm
Health and Safety Executive Health Directorate Biological Hazards index. Worth looking at give activities and also biological agents publications.

Health and Safety Executive: Books            HSEBooks           UK
www.hsebooks.co.uk
HSE Books is the publications sales office and has an extensive range of priced titles and some free ones.

Health and Safety Executive: Bullying   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/research/hsl_pdf/2006/hsl0630.pdf
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the UK reminds employers to step up procedures to tackle the growing problem of bullying in the workplace. Bullying costs employers 80 million working days and up to £2 billion in lost revenue every year. Nearly half a million people in Britain experience work-related stress at a level they believe is making them ill and the financial costs to society are estimated at £3.8 billion a year. The Health and Safety Laboratory report Bullying at work: a review of the literature discusses definitions of bullying at work, and highlights and reviews current publications and research in the area of bullying at work. Bullying is a big contributor to work related stress that affects one in six people in Britain (source: The Psychosocial Working Conditions (PWC) survey). Bullying is a form of organisational violence and if not dealt with properly is a potential source of work-related stress (WRS) and can take many different forms, from actual physical violence and threats of violence - to name calling, sarcasm and teasing. Employers should review whether they are doing enough to secure the well being of their employees and the effective performance of their business. HSE's Management Standards for Work-Related Stress represent a widely adopted, practical and usable approach to taking the necessary steps to manage stress and improve well-being in the workplace. It is important that a dialogue between employers and employees is setup to find a way to manage this growing problem. HSE's Stress Management Standards apply to six aspects of work design that research has shown as potential stressors: control; demands; support; relationships, role and change. The Relationships standard covers bullying. The Management Standards, guidance and comprehensive supporting toolkit are available, free of charge, from the HSE website www.hse.gov.uk/stress/standards.

Health and Safety Executive: Business Case Studies   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/businessbenefits/index.htm
The UK Health & Safety Commission (HSC) has published a series of case studies setting out the business case for good health and safety management. They demonstrate business and social benefits of health and safety improvements in a variety of organisations, including FTSE 100 and FTSE listed companies, global businesses and public bodies. The 19 case studies, compiled by risk management consultants Greenstreet Berman Ltd, span a wide range of industry sectors and public service Each study describes an initiative or programme and its benefits, in both health and safety and business terms.

Health and Safety Executive: Call Centres        UK
www.hse.gov.uk/lau/lacs/94-2.htm
Advice on the management of Call Centres aimed at both employers and health and safety inspectors. Gives information about rest breaks, correct selection and use of telephone headsets and ways of preventing occupational health problems, such as work-related stress, verbal abuse and musculoskeletal disorders.

Health and Safety Executive: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning       UK
www.hse.gov.uk/gas
The Health and Safety Executive and Department of Health carbon monoxide poisoning web site show the steps people should take to protect themselves from gas.

Health and Safety Executive: Catering and hospitality     UK
www.hse.gov.uk/lau/lacs/31-10.htm
UK Health and Safety Executive, Local Authorities Enforcement Liaison Committee (HELA) Local Authority Circular Subject: Food Industry LAC Number: 31/10 Revitalising actions in catering and hospitality.

Health and Safety Executive: Chemical   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/chindex.htm
The UK Health and Safety Executive's full text list of publications on chemicals, substances hazardous to health, labelling, packaging, transport advice and Chemical Hazards Alert Notices (CHANs). Helps people to identify hazards and control risks, and sets out essential steps for achieving good health and safety standards.

Health and Safety Executive: Construction Design and Management   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/construction/cdm.htm
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) construction pages of the HSE website that gives more information for the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007 (CDM 2007) came into force on 6 April 2007. Covers a range of information: Improve health and safety in your industry; having the right people for the right job at the right time to manage the risks on site; Focus on effective planning and managing risk - manage the risk not the paperwork. Learn more about what the new CDM Regulations mean for you, including; the business benefits, your roles and responsibilities and practical advice.

Health and Safety Executive: Construction Industry      UK
http://wwt.uk.com
The UK Health and Safety Executive's easy-to follow health and safety advice for the construction industry. Helps people to identify hazards and control risks, and sets out essential steps for achieving good health and safety standards.

Health and Safety Executive: Construction Occupational Health Management Essentials   COHME   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/construction/healthrisks
The UK Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) web site based tool to help contractors understand and manage occupational health risks more effectively. The tool is called the Construction Occupational Health Management Essentials (COHME for short) that describes a framework to manage occupational health risks in general. COHME is intended to assist clients, designers and contractors and deals with 7 priority risks: Hand-arm vibration; Musculo-skeletal disorders; Dermatitis; Noise; Stress; Respiratory disease; and Asbestos.

Health and Safety Executive: Conveyor Belt   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/waste/conveyorbelt.pdf
The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) conveyer belt sorting guidance. Further information on back pain can also be found at the website at www.hse.gov.uk/msd/backpain

Health and Safety Executive: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health - COSHH   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/index.htm
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Control of Substances Hazardous to Health - COSHH advice and guidance. Using chemicals or other hazardous substances at work can put people's health at risk. So the law requires employers to control exposure to hazardous substances to prevent ill health.

Health and Safety Executive: Costs of Accidents at Work      UK
www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg355.pdf
The UK Health and Safety Executive Incident Cost Calculator is available as a full text guidance and advice leaflet in Reduce Risks - Cut Costs: The Real Costs of Accidents and ill Health at Work.

Health and Safety Executive: Costs of ill-health   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/costs/ill_health_costs/ill_health_costs_intro.asp
The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) information on cost of ill health to industry can be found on these HSE's revitalising health and safety webpages.

Health and Safety Executive: Drugs      UK
www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg91.pdf
The UK Health and Safety Executive Drugs Misuse at Work: guidance for employers produced in partnership with the Home Office and others. It provides a basic understanding of the signs, effects and risks of drug misuse. It also sets out a best practice approach to dealing with drug-related problems at work.

Health and Safety Executive: e-COSHH Chemical Safety   UK
www.coshh-essentials.org.uk
The UK Health and Safety Executive free internet tool e-COSHH, gives advice on the hidden dangers of working with chemicals and explains what employers and employees can do to protect themselves. Users can run through an assessment of the chemicals and the handling procedures they use

Health and Safety Executive: Electrical injuries   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/electricity
The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) pages on the main types of electrical injury and their effects. Also what the HSE is doing to reduce the accident rate and how to prevent electrical injuries. Also lists frequently asked questions and other information.

Health and Safety Executive: Electrical safety in quarries   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/quarries/electricity.htm
The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published electricity safety guidance on its website for all those involved in managing quarry sites. The web based guidance, Electrical Safety in Quarries explains the risks posed by electricity in quarries and gives practical guidance on equipment suitability, installation, cable management, isolating equipment, inspections and test and examination frequency. The guidance is aimed at quarry managers, rather than electrical experts and reflects the requirements of current health and safety legislation, particularly the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and Quarries Regulations 1999. It does not cover offices or other lower risk parts of quarries, where hazards are comparable to other workplaces. Further information on health and safety issues pertinent to working in quarries including quarry regulations can be found on www.hse.gov.uk/quarries/information.htm.

Health and Safety Executive: Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs)    UK
www.hse.gov.uk/radiation/nonionising
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Health Directorate has published a contract research report on emfs in the workplace: Assessment and management of the exposure of workers to electromagnetic fields in the workplace' by Microwave Consultants Ltd. Contract Research Report CRR 226/1999. This addresses the application of the National Radiological Protect Board guidelines in the workplace. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Health Directorate has published a contract research report on emfs in the workplace: Assessment and management of the exposure of workers to electromagnetic fields in the workplace' by Microwave Consultants Ltd. Contract Research Report CRR 226/1999. This addresses the application of the National Radiological Protect Board guidelines in the workplace. HSE expects employers to prevent established adverse health effects from exposure to EMFs occurring by complying with the NRPB guidelines. In the light of advice from NRPB and international bodies that there is no firm evidence of long-term health risks HSE does not consider it appropriate to recommend further restrictions or protection measures against low-level EMF exposures. There are a number of documents (referenced also on the NRPB web site) which give further information.

Health and Safety Executive: European Week 2005 - Noise Campaign   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/campaigns/euroweek
European Week 2005 will run from the 24th - 28th October 2005 and will focus on noise in the workplace. For the 2005 campaign, the Health & Safety Executive is working in partnership with the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) on the campaign's flagship event, the Sound Off - Noise Reduction at Work Conference. This will take place in the run-up to European Week, on the 11th and 12th October at Earls Court, UK. Information on this year's European Week, the Sound Off conference and how you can order an Action Pack.

Health and Safety Executive: European Week 2006 - Young worker safety and health   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/campaigns/euroweek
Health and Safety Executive European Week 2006: Young people at work website. This year's campaign slogan is 'Safe Start' and is dedicated to the occupational safety and health of young people. These webpages contain helpful information for young people, employers, parents and supervisors of young people. European Week 2006 will run from 23 - 27 October 2006.

Health and Safety Executive: Fall Arrest Equipment     UK
www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/fallindx.htm
The Health and Safety Executive's leaflet Inspecting fall arrest equipment made from webbing and rope is available under the heading Falls from Heights. Gives details of what to look for in the equipment.

Health and Safety Executive: Fall Arrest Equipment     UK
www.hse.gov.uk/research/hsl/engineer.htm
The Health and Safety Executive's research Assessment of the factors that influence the tensile strength of safety harnesses and lanyard and webbing also has a supplementary report.

Health and Safety Executive: Fall Arrest Equipment      UK
www.hse.gov.uk/RESEARCH/crr_htm/2002/crr02451.htm
The Health and Safety Executive's CRR 451/2002 Harness suspension: review and evaluation of existing information objective was to review, locate and study literature dealing with the effects of being suspended in a harness and evaluate and report on them, together with attendant issues regarding various types of harnesses, including the position of their attachment points. In addition, selected harness standards were to be examined to see if and how they addressed the topic of suspension Over 50 documents were located from sources in the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Australia and the Internet. These form the basis of the report.

Health and Safety Executive: Falls From Height   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/falls/index.htm
Health and Safety Executive Falls from height pages give details of publications, programme of work, research, and links. Falls from heights are the most common cause of fatal injury and the second most common cause of major injury to employees, accounting for 15% of all such injuries in the UK. All industry sectors are exposed to the risks presented by this hazard although the level of incidence varies considerably.

Health and Safety Executive: Falls From Vehicles   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/fallsfromvehicles
Health and Safety Executive Falls from Vehicle pages give details of information sheets, case studies, posters and links.

Health and Safety Executive: Fire Index    UK
www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/flamindx.htm
The UK Health and Safety Executive is concerned with process fire precautions, such as working with flammable substances. A number of leaflets, in full text, concerning fire, explosions, and also construction site fire safety.

Health and Safety Executive: Fire and Explosions    UK
www.hse.gov.uk/lau/lacs/a_f.htm
The UK Health and Safety Executive Local Authorities Enforcement Liaison Committee - HELA Fire and Explosions pages contain a number of publications on fire safety.

Health and Safety Executive: First Aid   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/firstaid
The UK Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) web site on first aid provision in the workplace. Gives details on advice basic first aid as well as a range of HSE advice sheets covering specific situations such as electric shock. Includes a Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) Section as well as legal requirements for both trainees and trainers.

Health and Safety Executive: Flexible working and employment patterns   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/horizons/precwrkreport.pdf
HSE Horizon Scanning Short Report - SR003 - Flexible Working and Employment Patterns.

Health and Safety Executive: Hand-arm vibration: Health risks   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg175.pdf
The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) vibration free leaflets IndG175 - Health risks from hand-arm vibration: advice for employers

Health and Safety Executive: Hand-arm Vibration: Health risks: Vibration White Finger (VWF)   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/vibindex.htm
The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) vibration free leaflets.

Health and Safety Executive: Hazardous Substances    UK
www.hse.gov.uk/lau/lacs/g_l.htm
The UK Health and Safety Executive Local Authorities Enforcement Liaison Committee - HELA Hazardous Substances pages contains a circular on polychlorinated biphenyls in fires.

Health and Safety Executive: Health and safety policy   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg259.pdf
Health and Safety Executive leaflet "An Introduction to Health and Safety" describes how to write a health and safety policy.

Health and Safety Executive: Heat Stress   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/temperature
The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) advice on working in hot environments, including working during periods of hot weather.

Health and Safety Executive: Heat stress assessment methodology     UK
www.hse.gov.uk/research/index.htm
The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published an important research report developing a method for assessing stress caused by exposure to heat in the in the workplace. The research concludes that large parts of UK industry have difficulty in managing and assessing heat stress. It has long been known that work related heat stress could compromise health and safety and lead directly or indirectly to worker injury and death. As a result the HSE sponsored a research project to ensure that developments in heat stress assessment were evaluated and documented in a valid and usable methodology. A framework was formulated for the design, development and evaluation of such a methodology. This framework consisted of three stages; an Exploratory Stage, a Design and Development Stage and an Evaluation Stage. This resulted in the development of a practical heat stress assessment methodology. Copies of The development of a practical heat stress assessment methodology for use in UK industry RR 008 ISBN 0 7176 2533 8, price £25, are available from HSE Books, PO Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10