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Abbreviations and Acronyms - International     SWITZERLAND
www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safework/cis/products/safeytm/acronym.htm
Produced by the International Labour Office ILO Occupational Safety and Health Information Centre (ILO/CIS) in Geneva. It contains worldwide acronyms, abbreviations and brief descriptions relevant to the occupational safety, health and environment OSHE world.

Abbreviations and Acronyms   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/acronym
The UK Health and Safety Executive Information Services list for those seeking clarity on abbreviations and acronyms used by the Health and Safety Executive and Commission (HSE/C).

Abbreviations and Acronyms   USA
www.fema.gov/plan/prepare/faat.shtm
From the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency this List of Acronyms and Abbreviations will help those seeking American definitions, terms and abbreviations.

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.

Accident Insurance: Germany   GERMANY
www.dguv.de/inhalt/forschung
Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung (DGUV) (German Social Accident Insurance) is the umbrella association of the accident insurance institutions for the industrial and public sectors (the BGs and the public-sector accident insurers respectively). It assumes responsibility for the common interests of its member institutions and promotes their functions in the interests of both member companies and insured individuals. The DGUV represents the statutory accident insurance institutions in their dealings with policymakers, regional, national, European and international institutions, and employers' and employees' representative bodies. Statutory accident insurance is one of five mandatory insurances within the German social security system. Employees, children and students are insured during their activities at the workplace, in schools, nursery-schools and institutes of higher education; other groups such as domestic staff and voluntary workers are also insured.

Accident Investigation   UK
www.iiai.org.uk
Institute of Industrial Accident Investigators ( IIAI) portal to international research and development for the industrial accident investigation community. Has details on IIAI history, mission and a recent update on IIAI official research projects. Has information on professional training courses as well as the Examination Panel's requirements for new or advancing members. IIAI membership...the only recognisable mark for professional industrial accident investigators.

Accident Prevention   SPAIN
www.workingonsafety.net
WORKINGONSAFETY.NET is a worldwide network of decision-makers, researchers and professionals responsible for the prevention of accidents and trauma at work. Only a few people are dealing with the same special problem as you in your own country. But all over the world people are facing challenges that require new methods. Good practice is often the result of communicating success and failures with others. Sharing competences, conferences and other information across the traditional borders is the main objective.

Acoustic Shock   UK
www.cwu.org/uploads/documents/AcousticShockProgramme(Nationals)FINAL.doc
Communications Workers Union website on acoustic shock. 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.

Acoustic Shock   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.

Acoustics see also Noise and Hearing Loss

Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS)   UK
www.acas.org.uk
Acas stands for Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service that aims to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations. They help with employment relations by supplying up-to-date information, independent advice and high quality training, and working with employers and employees to solve problems and improve performance. Whether you're an employer or an employee you can get free advice from this website or by calling ACAS telephone helpline. Employers might also be interested in the more specialised services, including training, publications, workplace projects, conciliation and mediation. Information on working hours, health, work and wellbeing, health and the workplace, stress, flexible working, working parents, equality and much more.

Aerosols - see also Bioaerosols

Aerosols     UK
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".

Aerosols     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.

Aerosols   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/aerosols
US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH Aerosols topic page provides links to a variety of information regarding the measurement, control, exposure characterization and health effects associated with aerosols in the workplace. Also included are links to results from extensive research NIOSH has conducted to minimize the adverse health effects associated with aerosol exposures.

Aerosols: Infectious   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/infectaero
US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH Infectious Aerosols topic page provides resources to aid workers and employers for reducing exposures to infectious aerosols. Included are links to NIOSH publications, related topic pages and a link to NIOSHTIC-2 search results.

Agriculture   SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/good_practice/sector/agriculture
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work website on prevention of ill health and accidents in agriculture and implementing actions that will improve health and safety at the workplace. This page provides links to sources of information and guidance for those working in the agriculture. There is a wide range of information for everyone involved with agriculture.

Agriculture         USA
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu
Florida Agricultural Information Retrieval System from the  Institute of Food and Agricultural Science, University of Florida, USA

AIDS   SWITZERLAND
www.ilo.org/safework/solve
The International Labour Organisation SafeWork SOLVE is an interactive educational programme designed to assist in the development of policy and action to address psychosocial issues at the workplace. Stress, alcohol and drugs, violence (both physical and psychological), HIV/AIDS and tobacco all lead to health-related problems for the worker and lower productivity for the enterprise or organization. Taken together they represent a major cause of accidents, fatal injuries, disease and absenteeism at work in both industrialized and developing countries. SOLVE focuses on prevention in translating concepts into policies and policies into action at the national and enterprise levels.

Air Quality    UK
www.airquality.co.uk/archive
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

Air Quality and Health    SWITZERLAND
www.euro.who.int/air
World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe on air quality and health. Contains details of scientific evidence, publications, news and events and related links.

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.

Air Travel: health advice               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.

Airline Safety   USA
www.airlinesafety.com
Airline Safety is a US site says it exists to provide a "free-market approach" to discussion relating to the complex issues of air safety. It contains a lot of safety articles and is frequently asked questions areas offers analysis of safety issues for those who do a lot of flying as part of their work.

Airport Noise - see also Noise

Airport Noise   UK
www.defra.gov.uk/environment/quality/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.

Alcohol at Work - see also Drugs and Alcohol

Alcohol at Work       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.

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.

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.

Alcohol: Know Your Limits   UK
www.alcoholstakeholders.nhs.uk
UK Government's Know Your Limits alcohol campaigns. The Units campaign launched in May 2008 to raise awareness of units and the health consequences associated with excessive drinking. This was followed by the launch of the new binge campaign targeting 18 to 24 year old binge drinkers. This website is designed to give you ideas and materials to help you best support this important national campaign.

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

Alice Hamilton   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/hamilton/hamhist.html
Alice Hamilton, M.D., was "the first American physician to devote her life to the practice of industrial medicine." Born into a prominent, but financially-pressed family of Fort Wayne, Indiana, she was devout and altruistic from an early age. After graduation from medical school at the University of Michigan in 1893, she accepted a position teaching pathology and histology at the Women's Medical College of Northwestern University in Chicago. Perhaps more importantly, she also moved into Jane Addams' Hull House, and there provided a well-baby clinic for residents of the settlement's neighborhood. Seeing the problems of poor working class families at close range, her compassion and professional interest were inexorably drawn to the many victims of work-related diseases and injuries. Full details and also bibliographies are contained on this site.

Ammonia   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/ammonia
US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH pages on ammonia- chemical cards, pocket guide and other information and links.

Anaphylaxis: Medical Conditions at School   UK
www.medicalconditionsatschool.org.uk
Medical Conditions at School has been launched by Asthma UK. the Anaphylaxis Campaign, the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, Diabetes UK, Epilepsy Action and the Long-term Conditions Alliance, to provide vital resources that will help schools create a safe environment for children living with a medical condition. One of the resources available to download from the website is "Medical Conditions at School: A policy Resources" which enables schools to set up one overall policy to support school children with medical conditions. The pack provides comprehensive awareness information on anaphylaxis, asthma, diabetes and epilepsy, four medical conditions that can have a significant and potentially life-threatening impact on a child or young person's time at school.

Anthrax       USA
www.osha.gov/SLTC/bioterrorism/anthrax/index.html
US Occupational Safety and Health Administration web pages gives details of anthrax in the workplace, risk reduction matrix, workplace risk pyramid and further guidance.

Anthrax in the Workplace Risk Reduction Matrix    USA
www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/anthrax/index.html
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Anthrax in the Workplace Risk Reduction Matrix has advice for employers in assessing risks, suggestions for protective equipment and safe work practices, and information relating to terrorism and the OSHA Anthrax E-Tool provides information on anthrax, including its potential impact on the workforce, and development and implementation of emergency action plans.

Arsenic   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/arsenic
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH pages are designed as a resource for individuals working with arsenic.

Arson see also Fire

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.

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

Arthritis   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   AUSTRALIA
www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/swa/healthsafety/ohsstandards
National Occupational Health and Safety Commission on 17 October 2001, declared a prohibition on the use of chrysotile asbestos in Australia. The prohibition will take effect simultaneously under regulations in each Australian OHS jurisdiction by no later than 31 December 2003. Further information about asbestos and its prohibition in Australia appears in the public discussion documents on the NOHSC website.

Asbestos   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   UK
www.asbestos-victims-support.org
Greater Manchester Asbestos Victims Support Group (GMAVSG) is a registered charity established by asbestos victims to provide advice, information and support for people with asbestos-related illnesses.

Asbestos   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

Asbestos   UK
www.tuc.org.uk/h_and_s/index.cfm?mins=262
Trades Union Congress (TUC) Asbestos pages explains that the three main types of asbestos. Contains links to free leaflets, asbestos support groups, Safety Reps' checklist on the duty to manage asbestos and other documents.

Asbestos   UK
www.asbestos-surveyors.com
NATAS, UK was formed in 1996. The aim is to provide high quality, standardised training which complied with the latest legislative guidelines at competitive market rates. It is also nationally respected training organisation and licensed ASET centre. Website covers training, information, events and links.

Asbestos   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.

Asbestos   UK
www.tica-acad.com
Thermal Insulation Contractors Association site also includes the Asbestos Control and Abatement Division and the Insulation and Environmental Training Agency information sources.

Asbestos   UK
www.tuc.org.uk/extras/asbestosguide.pdf
Trades Union Congress (TUC) and the Health and Safety Executive Brief guide for safety representatives on asbestos and the new Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 (the Regulations). It does not cover the legal functions of safety representatives. You can also contact your trade union for more advice on asbestos or go to www.tuc.org.uk/asbestos

Asbestos   USA
www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org
Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization serves as the united voice for all asbestos victims. It unites asbestos victims and educates the public and medical community about asbestos related diseases. It also supports research that leads to early detection, prevention and a cure. Ensures equitable compensation for victims and their families and much more. ADAO strives to implement an asbestos national asbestos disease database registry - to help unite victims of these tragic asbestos-related diseases. ADAO also works to support efforts to ban the use of asbestos and help protect future generations.

Asbestos   USA
www.kazanlaw.com
Contains information about asbestos diseases, including mesothelioma, asbestos products, occupational safety and health, Frequently Asked Questions from a professional law corporation located in California, USA

Asbestos   USA
www.epa.gov/oppt/asbestos
Environmental Protection Agency Asbestos Home Page contains the following sources of information:  Asbestos Contacts,  Asbestos Laws and Regulations, links, publications. Asbestos in your Home, Vermiculite and Asbestos, Vermiculite Insulation Fact Sheet. Also contains the NDAAC Directory (National Directory of Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986 (AHERA) Accredited Courses and training) and some additional Asbestos Information.

Asbestos   USA
www.epa.gov/wtc
EPA has been taking samples of the air, dust, water, river sediments and drinking water and analysing them for the presence of pollutants that might pose a health risk to response workers at the World Trade Center and Pentagon sites and the public. Recommendations for people re-occupying commercial buildings and residents re-entering their home can be found on EPA and New York Department of Health web site entitled Environmental Monitoring in the New York City Area and include other sources of useful information e.g. the most recent EPA/OSHA Summaries of environmental monitoring, Asbestos in air by EPA.

Asbestos   USA
www.epa.gov/iaq/asbestos.html
Environmental Protection Agency EPA  Indoor Air Quality asbestos information fact sheet covers sources, health effects and steps to reduce exposure.

Asbestos   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/asbestos
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health very extensive collection of information on asbestos is available on the website. The guidance includes: Alerts, bibliography, details on asbestos mortality.  There are a number of older, but still relevant Criteria Documents and Current Intelligence Bulletins available on the web site.  Other information includes: International Chemical Safety Cards, Chrysotile - US National Version, Chrysotile - International Version and also the Manual of Analytical Methods, and the Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards.

Asbestos   USA
www.nsc.org/news_resources/Resources/Documents/Asbestos.pdf
National Safety Council Environmental Health Center Asbestos information.

Asbestos   USA
www.osha.gov/SLTC/asbestos/index.html
Occupational Safety and Health Administration asbestos collection of  information includes Recognition (standards), Evaluation, Control, and Compliance. Extensive site with very detailed information.

Asbestos   USA
www.pp.okstate.edu/ehs/links/Asbestos.htm
Oklahoma State University Department of Environmental Health and Safety is one of the best listings for asbestos, links to US Occupational Safety and Health Administration and US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health sites, also has some very useful links in USA and Canada.

Asbestos: 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.

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

Asbestos Exposures from large Scale Fires   UK
www.hpa.org.uk/webc/HPAwebFile/HPAweb_C/1204013002817
UK Health Protection Agency's The Public Health Significance of Asbestos Exposures from large Scale Fires. ISBN 978-0-85951-607-5 is available for download see also other HPA reports www.hpa.org.uk/web/HPAweb&Page&HPAwebAutoListName/Page/1204013013222.

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: Trade Unions   BELGIUM
http://hesa.etui-rehs.org/uk/newsletter/files/Newsletter27p7-21.pdf
European Trade Union Institute Asbestos collection of information, including news, special report on asbestos ban, workers protection and links to other worldwide sites.

Asbestos: Victims Association   ARGENTINA
www.asarea.org.ar
Argentina Asbestos Victims Association (ASAREA) website offers information and links.

Asbestos: Victims Association   AUSTRALIA
www.asbestos-disease.com.au
Australia's Queensland Asbestos Related Disease Support Society Inc. (QARDSS) is a self-funded organisation that aims to provide people affected by asbestos related disease and their families with emotional support as well as contacts for the best possible medical treatment and other relevant assistance. QARDSS is made up of sufferers of asbestos diseases, their families, friends and carers.

Asbestos: Victims Association   AUSTRALIA
www.gards.org
Australia's Gippsland Asbestos Related Disease Support Inc. (GARDS), a non-profit, non-government, voluntary organisation dedicated to supporting the victims of asbestos and their families. GARDS also works to raise the level of asbestos awareness in the community, industry and at all levels of government.  Provides support and information to sufferers, their families and carers. This includes home visits by GARDS volunteers, a telephone support service, and drop-in services at GARDS' office. GARDS Support also conducts meetings where guest presenters are invited to provide information about regional support services and other areas of interest and assistance. The meetings also provide a gathering place for experiences. GARDS Support is open to anyone exposed to asbestos or suffering from asbestos disease.

Asbestos: Victims Association   BRAZIL
www.abrea.com.br/17ingles.htm
Brazilian Association of People Exposed to Asbestos (ABREA), that has as objective goals: to give visibility for the problem, to carry through medical examinations in the exposed ones, to consider actions for indemnification, to inform to the population and the consumers on the risks and its admittedly less harmful substitutes to the health and to fight for the banishment of asbestos in whole Brazilian's territory, as already occurs in 35 countries around the world. Initially the victims began to contact former colleagues and discovered that many were suffering from respiratory problems. Medical examinations revealed an epidemic of asbestos related disease. They linked up with workers at the Thermoid brakes factory, also in São Paulo, to form the ABREA. ABREA has sought compensation for its members while raising the issue at a national and international level, culminating in the international conference in Osasco in September 2000, that created a very strong influence on the politicians and public opinion that afterwards approved the majority of laws to ban asbestos currently in Brazil in a domino effect. ABREA is nowadays organized in several cities and also in Rio de Janeiro State where a former Johns-Manville subsidiary has a textile plant which the women are the majority of the exposed workers. News, events and links are included.

Asbestos: Victims Association   CANADA
www.bacanada.org/main.html
Ban Asbestos Canada is a non-profit, volunteer-run, civil society organization. It is a coalition of labour, public health, environmental and human rights groups, academic and scientific experts, and above all concerned citizens, victims, and their families. As an organisation it seeks to provide just compensation to those affected by asbestos, establish a national registry of asbestos diseases, and provide a just transition to those still working in the asbestos industry. It is dedicated to banning all types of asbestos worldwide and to promoting support for the Rotterdam Convention and other UN Conventions and Programs aimed at controlling the international trade in hazardous substances, such as asbestos. Further, it is the organization's strong desire that the Canadian government take responsibility for the impact their long-standing promotion of this deadly substance has had on Canadians and abroad. News, events and links are included.

Asbestos: Victims Association   FRANCE
http://andeva.fr
France's Association Nationale de Défense des Victimes de l'Amiante (ANDEVA) - The French Asbestos Victims Association aims to help all those who need support and advice. News, events and links are included.

Asbestos: Victims Association   FRANCE
www.ban-asbestos-france.com
Ban Asbestos France aims to help all those who need support and advice. News, events and links are included.

Asbestos: Victims Association   ITALY
www.arpnet.it/aea
Italy's Asbestos Victims Association - Associazione Esposti Amianto (AEA) is an independent non-profit organisation, whose target is the global ban of asbestos in any form: mining, productive use, marketing etc. The AEA, related to present scientific knowledge level about damage due to human health coming from inhalation of asbestos fibres. News, events and links are included.

Asbestos: Victims Association   NETHERLANDS
www.comiteasbestslachtoffers.nl
Netherland's Comite Asbestslachtoffers aims to help all those who need support and advice. News, events and links are included.

Asbestos: Victims Association   NETHERLANDS
www.asbestslachtoffers.nl
Netherland's Institute for Asbestos Victims (IAS) is for all those who suffer from mesothelioma because they have been exposed to asbestos in the Netherlands can claim compensation from the government. In some cases, the (former) employer will have to pay damages. In both cases, you can get help from the Institute for Asbestos Victims (IAS). This also applies to survivors of asbestos victims, under certain conditions.  News, events and links are included.

Asia Labour Concerns   HONG KONG
www.amrc.org.hk
The Asia Monitor Resource Centre (AMRC) is an independent, non-government organisation (NGO) that focuses on Asian labour concerns. It provides information, training, research and support to NGOs, labour and women's organizations with a wide range of online resources.

Asthma   FRANCE
www.remcomp.com/asmanet/asmapro/asmawork.htm
ASMANET for doctors dealing with asthma in the workplace, the site lists over 70 different occupational asthma cases, each one being described.  Each occupational asthma case can be retrieved either directly from the list of cases, or by the name of a specific agent causing asthma over 350 agents listed or according to the type of job the patient is performing. over 140 different jobs are registered.  In French and English, links to other sites.

Asthma   UK
www.asthma.org.uk
National Asthma Campaign will tell you everything you wanted to know about asthma, including information on children's asthma.  Booklets, magazines and other useful resources, news, details of National Asthma Campaign-funded research, events, campaigning and more.

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.

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.

Asthma and Allergies - Prevention of Occupational Asthma   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/asthma/OccAsthmaPrevention.html
US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH pages are designed as a resource for individuals interested in the prevention of occupational asthma (OA).

Asthma: latex use   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/latex
The UK Health & Safety Executive (HSE) specific web page on latex, was prompted by a group of asthma sufferers and will help health care professionals avoid getting occupational asthma from their use of natural rubber latex products. Gives details of latex allergies, the law, publications and links.

Asthma: Medical Conditions at School   UK
www.medicalconditionsatschool.org.uk
Medical Conditions at School has been launched by Asthma UK. the Anaphylaxis Campaign, the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, Diabetes UK, Epilepsy Action and the Long-term Conditions Alliance, to provide vital resources that will help schools create a safe environment for children living with a medical condition. One of the resources available to download from the website is "Medical Conditions at School: A policy Resources" which enables schools to set up one overall policy to support school children with medical conditions. The pack provides comprehensive awareness information on anaphylaxis, asthma, diabetes and epilepsy, four medical conditions that can have a significant and potentially life-threatening impact on a child or young person's time at school.

ATEX   EUROPE
http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/atex/index_en.htm
European Commission Directives on Equipment for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres. Directive 94/9/EC and Directive 1999/92/EC, plus considerations by the ATEX Standing Committee.

Automatic Fire Alarms see Fire Alarms

Avian Influenza: China   CHINA
www.chinacdc.net.cn/n272562
Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention gives details of statistics, research and information concerning diseases and Avian influenza.

Avian Influenza: European   BELGIUM
www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/healthtopics/Pages/Avian_Influenza.aspx
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) website provides information about human infections due to avian influenza (zoonotic transmission) and the pandemic potential as well as risk assessment of the public health risks from highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses. Influenza is considered to be one of the most acute threats to the population of Europe, as it is to the rest of the World. It is being taken very seriously by ECDC. Each year seasonal influenza, which comes every winter, is responsible for many preventable deaths in all European countries. There were three pandemics of human influenza in the 20th century which between them killed many millions of Europeans. The past five years have seen the emergence of a highly pathogenic avian influenza in Asia and Europe where the virus has shown the ability to infect and kill people. There are links to major centres and their information sources.

Avian Influenza: European   BELGIUM
http://ec.europa.eu/food/animal/index_en.htm
European Commission DG Health and Consumer Affairs, Animal Health and Welfare Website - information on avian flu: causative agent, clinical symptoms, transmission & spread, vaccination, threats to human health, legislation on control measures, notification and animal health situation. The situation in Asia is followed closely by the Commission and Member States. To see how best to increase vigilance against the disease spreading to the EU two Commission working groups were organised in August and September where the issue was discussed together with EU veterinary, virology and ornithology experts. The conclusions of those meetings you will find links to on this Website. The Commission has agreed to provide an initial € 883.700 in co-funding for the avian influenza surveillance plans of the 25 Member States for the period July 2005 to January 2006. Details can be found on this website.

Avian Influenza: European   BELGIUM
http://ec.europa.eu/health/ph_threats/com/Influenza/avian_influenza_en.htm
European Commission DG Public Health page on avian flu. Various resources, information on current situation, infections in humans, procedure for communication on avian influenza events between Member States and the Centre for Disease Control. Provides links to the most recent Commission communications about avian influenza.

Avian Influenza: European   LUXEMBOURG
http://ec.europa.eu/food/animal/diseases/controlmeasures/avian/ten_key_facts_about_avian_influenza.pdf
The European Commission (SANCO), EU Health Ministries, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the European Food Safety Authority EFSA has been published providing information and advice to groups at risk and members of the public. This fact sheet gives details about avian flu.

Avian Influenza: European Agency for Safety and Health at Work   SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/search_form?SearchableText=avian+influenza
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work has gathered together a listing of information sources on avian influenza. Constantly changing.

Avian Influenza   SWITZERLAND
www.who.int/csr/disease/avian_influenza/en
World Health Organisation (WHO) avian influenza guidance, advice, assessment of risk to human health, frequently asked questions, factsheet and information on pandemic preparation.

Avian Influenza: Health and Safety Executive   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 others resources.

Avian Influenza   USA
www.cdc.gov/flu/avian
US Center for Disease Control (CDC) Avian Influenza web page provides background information about avian influenza, including recent outbreaks, the viruses, and the risk to human health.

Avian Influenza: Joint NIOSH/OSHA Publication   USA
www.osha.gov/dts/shib/shib121304.html
US National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) developed the Avian Influenza Protecting Poultry Workers at Risk Safety and Health Information Bulletin. This 8-page guidance document describes measures for protecting poultry workers when an avian influenza outbreak occurs. This document complements avian population disease control and eradication strategies of state governments, industry, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and will aid in the development of biosecurity guidelines and standard operating procedures for the various sectors of the poultry industry.

Aviation Safety: Europe   GERMANY
http://ad.easa.europa.eu
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) now provides direct online access to all European Union (EU) Airworthiness Directives (AD). EASA issues these to the holders of aircraft type certificates whenever design-related safety problems with aircraft in Europe has been identified.

B

Back Pain see also Ergonomics, Manual Handling, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Osteopathy

Back Pain    NEW ZEALAND
www.acc.co.nz/wcm001/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=3966
Back Injury Prevention, managing acute low back pain in the workplace web site from the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) which administers New Zealand's accident compensation scheme, which provides accident insurance for all New Zealand citizens, residents and temporary visitors to New Zealand. In return people do not have the right to sue for personal injury, other than for exemplary damages. Covers a number of topics and guidance.

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.

Back pain   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.

Back Pain   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/msd/backpain/index.htm
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) web page on the prevention and management of back pain in the workplace. Back disorders are the most common form of ill health at work. Tackling back pain needs good management and a partnership approach, with employers, workers and others such as safety representatives all having roles to play.

Back Pain   UK
www.nationalbackexchange.org
UK National Back Exchange is a multidisciplinary group for those with an interest in backcare and prevention of work related musculoskeletal problems. It aims to promote the exchange of information and ideas on back care, develop and promote common standards of training in safer handling, promote initiatives and act as a forum for providing evaluation and audit of current practice in all matters associated with back care, to lobby employers to provide back care advisory services to reduce work related back problems and to provide support and advice for members.

Back Pain    UK
www.nhsemployers.org/kb/kb-1102.cfm
The UK National Health Service national Back in Work campaign is aimed at everyone who works in the NHS whether in an acute hospital, the community or the local GP practice. It is intended to address everyone from kitchen porters to doctors, from nurses to members of the Board.

Back pain                 USA
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org         
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons site has some excellent graphic information on preventing back pain at work and at home. Simple easy to use instructions show how everyday tasks should be correctly undertaken, whether sitting, standing or moving.

Back Pain       USA
www.pp.okstate.edu/ehs/links/back.htm
The US Oklahoma State University Environmental Health and Safety online safety library has links to articles and information in a number of quality websites. The topics cover back exercises, injuries lifting safely and advice for people who sit.

Back pain            USA
www.spine-health.com
With back pain the cause of many days lost from work, this is a useful source of information for those seeking to understand the problem and find solutions.  Covers common causes, conservative treatments, diagnostic studies, surgical treatments, the anatomy and much more. 

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.

Bad Hand Day Campaign   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/hairdressing
UK Health and Safety Executive guidance and advice for hairdressers and helps to wave goodbye to bad hand days. Up to 70 per cent of hairdressers suffer from work-related skin damage such as dermatitis at some point during their career - most cases are absolutely preventable. Covers: what is dermatitis and the causes and prevention. Where to buy gloves.

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.

Behavioural Safety   USA
www.libertymutualgroup.com/omapps/ContentServer?pagename=LMGroup/Views/LMG&ft=2&fid=1138356633468
Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety has helped to improve the occupational safety and health of millions of workers for more than 50 years. Through laboratory and field-based investigations, the Research Institute seeks to advance scientific, business-relevant knowledge in workplace and highway safety, and work disability. Research findings are shared with the worldwide health and safety community through peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations. Ultimately, these findings are used to develop recommendations, guidelines, and interventions that help reduce risk and control costs. To achieve its mission, the Research Institute comprises four Centres: Center for Physical Ergonomics - studies the causes and mechanisms of occupational injuries with a focus on musculoskeletal disorders. Center for Disability Research - investigates worker disability and ways to achieve safe and sustained return-to-work for injured or disabled workers. Center for Injury Epidemiology - conducts original epidemiological research into risk factors for occupational injury and studies the burden of workplace injury. Center for Behavioral Sciences - studies the impact of behavioral, cognitive, and organizational factors surrounding workplace injuries and highway collision.

Benchmark tools for large and small organisations   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/business/monitoring.htm
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Benchmark tools for large and small organisations helps them to judge how well the business is doing.

Benchmarking      USA
www.ehsbenchmarking.org
Environmental Health and Safety Benchmarking Association EHS
The Association of environmental, heath and safety managers aims to identify best practices and compare operating performances.

Benzene   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/benzene
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH pages are designed as a resource for individuals working with benzene.

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.

Bicycle helmet safety                USA
www.helmets.org  
Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute gives information and advice about the wearing of helmets for cyclists of all ages, including  different types and strengths of helmets which should be worn.

Bicycle Saddles and Reproductive Health   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/bike
The US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH has developed a new topic page on bicycle saddles and reproductive health. NIOSH researchers have investigated the potential health effects of prolonged bicycling on police bicycle patrol units over the past few years. Updates and published reports of these research studies are available on the topic page.

Bioaerosols - see also Aerosols

Bioaerosols       UK

Safchem Services Books and reports on bioaerosols, including the US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Case studies.

Bioaerosols    USA
www.cdc.gov
The US Centers for Disease Control Search engine brings together a number of bioaerosol references. The site also has links to other sites including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

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.

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.

Biological Agents   GERMANY
www.baua.de/en/Topics-from-A-to-Z/Biological-Agents/Biological-Agents.html
Bundessanstalt fur Arbeitsschutz BAuA or Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health FIOSH as it is known in English is the major OSH institute, site covers research results, databases on research, reports and projects. Practical solutions, applications, publications, details about the Notification Unit to the Chemicals Act and European Network Workplace Health Promotion. Partly available in English language. This section describes the health and safety regime covering work with biological agents. The main piece of legislation that applies to infections at work is The Ordinance on Safety and Health Protection at Work involving Biological Agents. Micro-organisms are covered in this ordinance by the term biological agents. Biological agents shall mean micro-organisms, including those which have been genetically modified, cell cultures and humanopathogenous endoparasites, which may be able to provoke any infection, sensitizing or toxic effects in human beings. Here you find some Technical Rules for Biological Agents (TRBA) established by the Committee for Biological Agents (ABAS).

Biological Diseases and Agents    USA
www.bt.cdc.gov/Agent/Agentlist.asp
The US National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention site gives a listing of Category A, B and C and descriptions. Links to other relevant sources.

Biological Diseases and Agents       USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/unp-intrecppe.htm
The US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health interim recommendations for the selection and use of protective clothing and respirators against biological agents.

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

Biological Safety   USA
www.absa.org
The American Biological Safety Association (ABSA) gives details of its constitution, history, members, what's new and other activities.

Biosolids    USA
www.epa.gov/owm/mtb/biosolids/index.htm
The US Environmental Protection Agency has extensive guidance including frequently asked questions on biosolids. Links to other relevant sources.

Bookshops        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.

Bookshops       UK
www.hsebooks.co.uk
HSE Books is the publications sales office) and has an extensive range of priced titles and some free ones.

Bookshops       USA
www.amazon.com
Amazon.com is a very large book store and offers scientific, medical and technical books.

Bookshops              USA
www.riskworld.com/BOOKS/topics/riskanal.htm
RiskWorld.com offers extensive listing of risk assessment, analysis and management books. Listed under the year of publication, each entry contains details of title, authors and editors, International Standard Book Number and give an abstract of the contents. Useful for keeping up-to-date. Items can be ordered online.

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.

Builders: Improving health in construction   UK
www.constructingbetterhealth.co.uk
Constructing Better Health, the UK Leicestershire based occupational health support pilot the Fit Builder 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.

Building - see also Construction

Building   NETHERLANDS
www.tno.nl/groep.cfm?context=markten&content=markt&laag1=176&item_id=176&Taal=2
TNO Building and Construction Research pursues its ambition to support process innovation in the building and construction industry. These innovations lead to improvements in the quality of solutions and increased process efficiency. The organisation focuses on the following research themes in the building industry and also studies the impact of social developments on these themes such as health and wellbeing; sustainable development; safety and risks.

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

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

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

Building Safety: Codes   USA
www.iccsafe.org
The USA based International Code Council, a membership association dedicated to building safety and fire prevention, develops the codes used to construct residential and commercial buildings, including homes and schools. Most U.S. cities, counties and states that adopt codes choose the International Codes developed by the International Code Council.

Building Ventilation Systems : Protection from CBRN Attacks   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2003-136
US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH document provides preventive measures that building owners and managers can implement to protect building air environments from a terrorist release of chemical, biological, or radiological contaminants. This document includes information about: Filtration and Air-Cleaning Principles, specific recommendations, economic considerations.

Buildings: High Rise: Evacuation   UK
www.wtc-evacuation.com
High-rise Evacuation Evaluation Database (HEED). Project HEED was a 3.5 year project (1 Sept 2004 to 30 April 2008) fully funded by the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), the equivalent of the US National Science Foundation, with a budget of £UK 1.6 million (through grants GR/S74201/01 and EP/D507790). The project was a collaboration between three UK universities, the Universities of Greenwich, Ulster and Liverpool and brings together the UK's leading experts in Fire Safety Engineering and evacuation behaviour. Project HEED investigated human behaviour associated with the evacuation of high rise buildings. The basis of the project was an analysis of the World Trade Center (WTC) evacuation of 11 September 2001 through face to face interviews with survivors and advanced computer simulation. The evacuation of the WTC complex represents one of the largest full-scale evacuations of people in modern times. The survivors hold a tremendous amount of invaluable information concerning their experiences of the conditions within the towers and the evolving evacuation scenario.

Bullying see also Stress

Bullying   UK
www.andreaadamstrust.org
Andrea Adams Trust is the world's first non-political, non-profit making charity operating as the focus for the diverse and complex problems caused by bullying behaviour in the workplace.

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.

Bullying   UK
www.tuc.org.uk/h_and_s/tuc-13809-f0.cfm
Trades Union Congress site contains guidance for safety representatives to use when dealing the cases of bullying and harassment within many workplaces. Bullying is a major problem and often remains a hidden problem and can be accepted or even encouraged by the culture of an organisation. Bullying at work can never be acceptable. The TUC believes that all workers have the right to be treated with dignity and respect at work and any form of bullying is totally unacceptable behaviour. In addition it can lead to work related stress and ill health for many workers. The main TUC site on bullying is at www.tuc.org.uk/tuc/rights_bullyatwork.cfm and contains links to other advice and guidance. See also www.sheilapantry.com/books/1856046133.html

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.

Burns    USA
www.burninstitute.org
Burn Institute gives details for burn prevention information, burn cure research and survivor support organisations, programmes, training and other links.

Business Advisor            USA
www.business.gov
Business Advisor is a multi-agency Regulatory Assistance for Businesses.

Business Case Studies: Health and Safety   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/business/casestudy.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.

Business Continuity - see also Preparedness; Insurance and Risk Management; Risk Assessment

Business Continuity   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.

Business Continuity   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

Business Continuity   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.

Business Continuity   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.

Business Continuity   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.

Business Continuity    UK
www.ogc.gov.uk/sdtoolkit/reference/tools
The Office of Government Commerce has developed some 'successful delivery toolkits' including the Business Continuity Management Assessment.

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.

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Cadmium   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/cadmium
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH pages are designed as a resource for individuals working with cadmium, pocket guide, other information and links.

Call Centres    AUSTRALIA
www.asu.asn.au/callcentre
Australian Services Union ASU pages on call centres' working conditions which are increasingly causing alarm in many parts of the world. The ASU is involved in a campaign to improve working conditions for members. Key issues on which they are focusing include stress and workplace injuries, especially acoustic shock and stress.

Call Centres     UK
www.hse.gov.uk/lau/lacs/94-2.pdf
The UK Health and Safety Executive 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.

Campaigning   SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/publications/reports/102
European Agency for Safety and Health and Work manual Issue 102 - Good Practice Health and Safety Campaigning, though general, this publication may provide you with ideas about how to link campaigning activities to the European Week and at other times.

Campaigning: health and safety    SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/publications/campaigns
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work: Health and safety campaigning information on effective ways to raise awareness about occupational safety and health whether at European, national or workplace level. Ideas to change people's behaviour. Factsheet 17 and Report 102 are the main general advice and guidance.

Cancer and Carcinogens            FINLAND
www.ttl.fi/Internet/English/Organization/Collaboration/Carex
International information system CAREX on occupational exposure to carcinogens, contains information on numbers exposed by occupations, definitions, descriptions, bibliographic references in 15 European countries. Produced by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health.

Cancer and Carcinogens             FRANCE
www.iarc.fr
International Agency for Research in Cancer IARC is a major research organisation into all aspects of cancer, details of activities, research and extensive list of publications.

Cancer and Carcinogens   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.

Cancer and Carcinogens             USA
http://potency.berkeley.edu/cpdb.html
University of Berkeley carcinogens database looks at the results of long term cancer tests, and the database workplace applications in the workplace. This reports explains many terms and also gives a biohazard summary.

Cancer Prevention and Education   UK
www.cancerpreventionsociety.org
Cancer Prevention and Education Society aims are to reduce the current epidemic levels of cancer by reducing human exposure to carcinogens, particularly those of man-made origin. Unlike other cancer charities, our primary purpose is to prevent people from getting cancer in the first place.

Carbon Monoxide   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/co
US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Carbon monoxide pages. Many people using gasoline-powered tools such as high-pressure washers, concrete cutting saws (walk-behind/hand-held), power trowels, floor buffers, welders, pumps, compressors, and generators in buildings or semi-enclosed spaces have been poisoned by carbon monoxide (CO). CO can rapidly accumulate (even in areas that appear to be well ventilated) and build up to dangerous or fatal concentrations within minutes

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

Carpal tunnel syndrome         USA
www.ctsplace.com
Contains a wide range of information, including basic information sheets explaining CTS, Newsletters, free magazines. There are links to other sites of interest and related topics such as back injuries, disabilities and disorders, including Support Groups, resources, Health Professionals, equipment, treatments, cures and diagnosis.

Catering Industry: Index to health and safety guidance     UK
www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/caterdex.htm
These information sheets have been produced by the UK Health and Safety Executive Health and Safety in Catering Liaison Committee which consists of trade and professional associations, unions and enforcement authorities.

Catering industry: Injuries     UK
www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/industry/hotels
UK Health and Safety Executive Key factsheet on injuries with the hotel and catering industry reported to local authorities 1994/5 to 1998/99.

Catering industry: Occupational dermatitis     UK
www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/fis17.pdf
Health and Safety Executive Food Industry Committee publication on occupational dermatitis which is one of the most widespread causes of ill health and affects people working in many industry sectors, including food processing and especially catering.

Cell phones and driving    CANADA
www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/safedrivers-distractions-index-52.htm
Transport Canada government web site giving advice and guidance on the use of cell phones whilst driving. There is a Question and Answers section.

Chamber of Commerce and Industry   AUSTRALIA
www.acci.asn.au
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry ACCI provides a large website which includes a significant occupational health and safety section. Gives information for example on stress, AIDS, violence in the context of the workplace.

Chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear contaminants (CBRN)   UK
www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/ukresilience/emergencies/cbrn.aspx
UK Resilience Chemical, Biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) information pages contain publications, guidance, advice and also links to related government agencies and departments.

Chemical, biological, or radiological contaminants: Building Ventilation Systems : Protection   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2003-136
US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH document provides preventive measures that building owners and managers can implement to protect building air environments from a terrorist release of chemical, biological, or radiological contaminants. This document includes information about: Filtration and Air-Cleaning Principles, specific recommendations economic considerations.

Chemical Engineering   GERMANY
www.efce.info
European Federation of Chemical Engineering has promoted scientific collaboration and supported the work of engineers and scientists in 28 European countries since 1953. Moreover, from the very beginning Eastern and Central European countries were included. Today the EFCE represents more than 100,000 chemical engineers in Europe. With its 22 Working Parties and 4 Sections it covers all areas of Chemical Engineering.

Chemical Engineering   UK
www.icheme.org
Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) is the hub for chemical, biochemical and process engineering professionals worldwide. It is at the heart of the process community, promoting competence and a commitment to sustainable development, advancing the discipline for the benefit of society and supporting the professional development of members.

Chemical Hazards    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 Hazards   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH has released end of 2005 a new edition of the NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards. The new edition is available as a printed book (DHHS NIOSH Publication No. 2005-149), and as a CD-ROM (DHHS NIOSH Publication No. 2005-151) and online. One of the main changes for this new edition of the Pocket Guide, which has a silver cover, is that particulate respirator recommendations have been updated. Also, the layout of the paper version has been changed substantially to make the book easier to read and use. In addition, the web version is now searchable. The Pocket Guide contains important safety and health information for 677 chemicals that are encountered in the workplace. It was first published in 1978 and has been revised and updated regularly since then. In addition to the Pocket Guide, the CD-ROM also contains several other databases, such as the 2004 Emergency Response Guidebook, NIOSH and OSHA analytical methods, and the International Chemical Safety Cards. Both the paper version and CD-ROM are available from the NIOSH publications office by calling Tel: + 1-800-35-NIOSH.

Chemical Hazards: 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 Policy: Europe   LUXEMBOURG
http://europa.eu/scadplus/leg/en/lvb/l21275.htm
European Commission's White Paper on the Strategy for a future Chemical Policy.

Chemical Process Safety - see also Chemical Safety

Chemical Process Safety   USA
www.aiche.org/CCPS
Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) is a not-for-profit, corporate membership organization within American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) that identifies and addresses process safety needs within the chemical, pharmaceutical, and petroleum industries. CCPS brings together manufacturers, government agencies, consultants, academia and insurers to lead the way in improving industrial process safety.

Chemical Products   GERMANY
www.deutsche-bauchemie.de
Deutsche Bauchemie e.V. is the central association in Germany for manufacturers of modern chemical products that are used in the building industry. It forms the interface between member companies and politics, authorities, the building industry, standards institutes as well as research and teaching on a national and European level. Includes details of members, publications and press releases and events.

Chemical Safety - see also Chemical Process Safety

Chemical Safety - see also Hazardous Substances

Chemical Safety   AUSTRALIA
www.chemalert.com.au
Chem Alert 2 is a comprehensive, quality-assured chemical management software system that provides access to MSDSs, Chem Alert 2 Reports, stock management functionality, safe handling procedures and storage requirements for tens of thousands of commercial chemical products. Chem Alert 2 is very easy to use and is designed to reduce organisation's chemical management workload, increase worksite safety around hazardous substances, and save organisations money by reducing chemical use. Chem Alert 2 offers organisations large or small a chemical management solution to suit their needs.

Chemical Safety   BELGIUM
www.cefic.be
European Chemical Industry Council covers activities, long-range research, useful links, products, press information, diary of events, health, safety and environment information.

Chemical Safety   BELGIUM
www.ecetoc.org
European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals was established in 1978 as a scientific non-commercial association by 50 top companies with interests in the manufacturer and use of chemicals. ECETOC acts as an independent, peer-reviewed technical resource to all concerned with identification of research needs and provision of scientific rational for the assessment of the health effects and environment impact. Partner to organisations such as the World Health Organisation - WHO, the International Programme on Chemical Safety-IPCS, and the European Commission. ECETOC works closely with its partners to establish a scientific foundation for the development of legislation in chemicals.

Chemical Safety   BELGIUM
www.icca-chem.org/Home/ICCA-initiatives/Long-range-research-initiative-LRI
The International Council of Chemical Associations, ICCA LRI website has now integrated the three 'regional' components of the ICCA - LRI programme: European Chemical industry Council, Cefic, Japanese Chemical Industry Association and American Chemistry Council. A new search capability has been added enabling searching across all three regional websites to deliver a 'one stop shop' for information on LRI research activities worldwide. Entering a topic and/or chemical of interest will result in a list of links to all available relevant LRI research information.

Chemical Safety     ITALY
http://edexim.jrc.it
EDEXIM ONLINE-INFO gives information about exports and imports of certain dangerous chemicals. These are chemicals subject to notification according to European Council Regulation EEC 2455/92.  The data includes information on Banned Or Severely Restricted BOSR substances, classification and labelling, including risk and safety phrases: chemicals subject to Prior Informed Consent PIC according to the UNEP/FAO PIC procedure, as well as a list of Designated National Authorities involved.

Chemical Safety   LUXEMBOURG
http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/chemicals/competiv/risc/db_en.htm
The Chemical Information Network links to members APME, CEFIC, CEPE, EFMA, FEICA.

Chemical Safety   SWITZERLAND
www.who.int/ifcs
Intergovernmental Forum on  Chemical Safety IFCS is concerned with chemical safety issues and has information about national focal points, meetings including regional meetings. It also has links to other worldwide organisations in industry and non governmental organisations.

Chemical Safety    SWITZERLAND
www.who.int/ipcs
International Programme on Chemical Safety programme of three co-operating organisations, UNEP, ILO and WHO implementing activities relating to chemical safety. The main role of International Programme on Chemical Safety is to establish the scientific basis for the safe use of chemicals and to strengthen national capabilities and capacities for chemical safety. Links to other information.

Chemical Safety   SWITZERLAND
www.inchem.org
International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) and the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) IPCS INCHEM resources are produced through cooperation between the two organisations. IPCS INCHEM directly responds to one of the Intergovernmental Forum on Chemical Safety (IFCS) priority actions to consolidate current, internationally peer-reviewed chemical safety-related publications and database records from international bodies, for public access. IPCS INCHEM offers quick and easy electronic access to thousands of searchable full-text documents on chemical risks and the sound management of chemicals, environmental health criteria, health and safety guides, The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) summaries and evaluations and also the International Chemical Cards (ICSCs).

Chemical Safety    SWITZERLAND
www.who.int/iomc
Inter-Organization Programme for the Sound Management of Chemicals consists of a number of major organisations such as the UNEP, FAI, ILO, WHO, UNIDO, UNITAR and OECD committed to improving knowledge about chemicals. There are also links to all the major organisations sites and information.

Chemical Safety   SWITZERLAND
www.chem.unep.ch/irptc/irptc/databank.html
UNEP Chemicals is the centre for all chemicals-related activities of the United Nations Environment Programme. The goal is to make the world a safer place from toxic chemicals. UNEP do this by helping governments take needed global actions for the sound management of chemicals, by promoting the exchange of information on chemicals, and by helping to build the capacities of countries around the world to use chemicals safely. The IRPTC database and information is in this collection.

Chemical Safety       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

Chemical Safety   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.

Chemical Safety     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.

Chemical Safety           UK
www.intute.ac.uk/sciences/chemistry
Edinburgh Engineering Virtual Library provides an excellent gateway to quality chemical and chemical engineering information websites and links.

Chemical Safety       UK
www.rsc.org/chemsoc
Royal Society of Chemistry, details of journals, books, and many services.

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.

Chemical Safety     UK
www.liv.ac.uk/Chemistry/Links/links.html
University of Liverpool Chemical Information Service contains extensive information, material safety datasheets MSDS, journals, and many links to other useful chemical sources of information. Provides an excellent gateway to quality environmental engineering information.

Chemical Safety   UK
http://physchem.ox.ac.uk/msds
University of Oxford Material Safety Datasheets MSDS Service extensive site covering carcinogens, Chemical Abstracts Service CAS numbers, flash points low, highly toxic compounds, Hazard Codes UN, gases, glove materials, maximum exposure limits, foreign languages databases, MSDS, peroxides, risk and safety phrases, shock sensitive materials, chemical synonyms, teratogens, toxicity abbreviations.

Chemical Safety             UK
www.chemdex.org
University of Sheffield extensive chemical source containing CHEMDEX, a well organised list of chemistry sites.

Chemical Safety         USA
http://membership.acs.org/c/chas
Aims of this multi-disciplined group is to promote chemical health and safety in the workplace and in society.  Has information n the properties of chemicals which affect health and safety directly or through the environment, and promotes exchange of such information.

Chemical Safety           USA
www.chemcenter.org
American Chemical Society service designed to bring together the resources of both the American Chemical Society and Chemical Abstracts Services.

Chemical Safety                     USA
www.jtbaker.com
J T Baker organisation has a range of chemical information, material safety data sheets MSDS, news, events, technical advice and guidance

Chemical Safety       USA
http://info.cas.org
Chemical Abstracts Service site gives details of products, publications and services.

Chemical Safety           USA
www.chemspy.com
Chemspy offers chemical and chemistry information databases, dictionaries, journals, latest news and selected links

Chemical Safety        USA
www.csb.gov
Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board is dedicated to industrial chemical safety and protecting workers, the public and the environment. Contains News, reports, investigations, CSB five-year strategic plan, conferences and meetings, details of the Chemical Incident Reports Centre and links to other chemical sites.

Chemical Safety   USA
www.ilpi.com/msds
Material Safety Datasheets information, includes  'What is a MSDS', glossary, software, links to other governmental agencies and useful sites.

Chemical Safety       USA
www.chemweb.com
Chemical information from MDL covers many services including discussion groups, journals etc.

Chemical Safety      USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/chemical-safety
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Chemical Collection contains an extensive collection of prior published documents which acts as a convenient pointer to various materials available on the NIOSH website. These include e.g. Alerts, Criteria Documents, Current Intelligence Bulletins, Hazard Reviews, International Chemical Safety Cards and many other links.

Chemical Safety   USA
http://webbook.nist.gov/chemistry
National Institute of Standards and Technology's Chemistry web book contains formula, partial formula, Chemical Abstract Service CAS numbers and National Institute of Standards and Technology Reference Databases.

Chemical Safety       USA
www.schs.org
Society for Chemical Hazard Communication site contains news, meetings, contacts for the exchange of information.

Chemical Safety              USA
http://ull.chemistry.uakron.edu/erd
Searchable database of 1500 chemicals including hazard information, toxicology and further information.

Chemical Safety            USA
www.indiana.edu:80/~cheminfo
University of Indiana Chemistry Resources worldwide listed - regularly updated

Chemical Safety        USA
www.chem.ucla.edu/chempointers.html
University of California chemical information.

Chemical Safety          USA
http://library.uthct.edu/chem.htm
University of Texas Department of Occupational Environment Medicine and Department of Occupational Health web pages cover their latest programs and activities including recycling, Material safety datasheets MSDS, chemical fact sheets, and The Institutional Biosafety Committee Handbook.

Chemical Safety           USA
www.siri.org/msds
Vermont Safety Information Resources and Materials Safety Datasheets on the Internet.    

Chemicals   REACH   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/reach
UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) web pages on REACH (Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of CHemicals, the new European system for regulating chemical safety, will affect most businesses in Europe in one way or another, even those who would normally not consider themselves involved in chemical regulation.

Chemicals: Construction (EFCC)   BELGIUM
www.efcc.be
European Federation for Construction Chemicals - founded in July 2005. There is information on structures and activities of this international organization and includes aims and objectives, subjects ranging from concrete technology to health and environment. Includes publications and press releases and events.

Chemicals: Internet guide    SWITZERLAND
www.chem.unep.ch/irptc/iguide/coverpg.html
United Nations Environment Programme Internet Guide finding information on chemicals.

Chemistry   Belgium
www.chemistryandyou.org
European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) launches new website on wonders of chemistry - a new educational resource to raise interest in chemistry among young people on the occasion of the European Science and Technology Wee 2003. This website shows the overwhelming benefits chemistry brings to our daily lives. The website has been specially tailored to be attractive to young people, while meeting secondary school needs. It is being promoted among some 30,000 schools across Europe.

Child Labour    SWITZERLAND
www.ilo.org/childlabour
International Labour Office ILO efforts through International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour: IPEC to tackle child trafficking and provide a healthier, safer world for children everywhere. June 12 2003 is World Day against Child Labour. Site contains details of the programme, links and diary of events.

Child Labour: World Day   SWITZERLAND
www.ilo.org/public/english/standards/ipec/wdacl/2007
The International Labour Organisation (ILO), especially through its International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC), is now working with international agricultural organizations on the elimination of child labour in agriculture, especially hazardous child labour.

Chromium   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/chromium
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH pages are designed as a resource for individuals working with chromium, pocket guide, other information and links.

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.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/copd
The UK Health and Safety Executive web pages on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) which is a common lung disease resulting in about 30,000 deaths a year. Website gives advice to industry on how to prevent employee exposure to dust, fumes and irritating gases that can cause or exacerbate COPD. Also give the types of occupations that are mostly at risk.

Cigarettes: Reduced Ignition Propensity   (RIP) Coalition   UK
www.firesafercigarettes.org.uk
The UK Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarettes (RIP) Coalition is campaigning for fire safer cigarettes to help reduce this needless death and devastation by cigarette fires. Cigarette fires are the biggest cause of fire-related deaths in the home. There are an average of 132 deaths, 1,600 injuries and 4,300 fires per year in accidental home fires caused by smoking materials, according to the Department for Communities and Local Government. Every three days someone dies in a fire caused by a cigarette. A significant proportion of the devastation could be prevented through EU legislation to introduce a fire safety standard for cigarettes in the UK.

Citizens Advice          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.

Civil Engineering          UK
www.ice.org.uk
Institution of Civil Engineers UK site contains What's new, knowledge expertise, government news, events knowledge and expertise, also Members Area.

Cleaning Solutions   USA
www.cleanersolutions.org
US University of Massachusetts, Toxic Use Reduction Institute database is a useful tool for finding out about safer industrial cleaning alternatives to hazardous chemicals. A search of the database allows users to select the contaminant or solvent they wish to replace, what is being used to clean and the cleaning method being used. The results show replacement products, performance test results and safety information.

Climate Change   BELGIUM
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/site/en/com/2007/com2007_0354en01.pdf
The European Commission's Green Paper 'Adapting to climate change in Europe - options for EU action' (COM (2007) 354) (SEC(2007)849 has now been published. It looks at the role of the European Union (EU), Member States, regional and local authorities, it "examines climate change impacts in Europe, the case for action and policy responses in the EU." It also considers the "external dimension" and "the opportunity for the EU to provide international leadership in this area."

Climate Change: Emerging Energy Technologies Programme: EET   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/eet
UK Health and Safety Executive guidance on Emerging Energy Technologies Programme (EET). Includes the introduction of alternative technologies and tackling the long-term energy challenges of climate change and uncertainty over the future of energy supplies.

Coal Mine Safety and Health - see Mine Safety and Health

Coatings                 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.

Combustion Research   UK
www.combustioninstitute.org
The UK Combustion Institute is an educational non-profit, international, scientific society whose purpose is to promote and disseminate research in combustion science. There are 30 Sections of the Combustion Institute. The main activity of the Combustion Institute is the International Symposium on Combustion. The symposia attract members of the Combustion Institute as well as others interested in combustion from around the world. The synergism produced at these symposia makes them the principal forum for presenting and integrating combustion research results.

Compressed Gases   UK
www.bcga.co.uk
British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) is the British trade association representing companies in the industrial gases industry that manufacture and distribute gases, manufacture receptacles to contain them or equipment to use them. The term "industrial gases" refers to gases such as acetylene, argon, ammonia, carbon dioxide, chlorine, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, etc., used in a wide range of applications. Its Members also supply gases and equipment to the electronics, food, scientific and medical sectors. BCGA does not represent the interests of the compressed air or natural gas industries. In November 2006 the Cylinders in Fire National Stakeholder Group was formed to understand and resolve the issues surrounding cylinders in fires and in particular acetylene cylinders. The Stakeholder Group includes representatives from the Fire and Rescue Service, Industry, Department for Transport, Health and Safety Executive, Highways Agency and the Chief Fire and Rescue Adviser. Detailed information regarding the work of this group can be found on CFOA Circular 2008/1014 and at www.bcga.co.uk/preview/news/Cylinders_in_Fire-The_National_Stakeholder_Group.pdf.

Compressed Gases   USA
www.cganet.com
The Compressed Gas Association develops and publishes technical information, standards, recommendations for safe and environmentally responsible practices in the manufacture, storage, transportation, distribution and use of industrial gases.

Commerce and Industry, Chamber   AUSTRALIA
www.acci.asn.au
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry ACCI provides a large website which includes a significant occupational health and safety section. Gives information for example on stress, AIDS, violence in the context of the workplace.

Confined spaces   AUSTRALIA
www.usyd.edu.au/ohs/policies/ohs/conf-spc.shtml
Provides information about the confined space policy used at the University of Sydney. You can also gain access to the University's occupational health and safety guidelines.

Conformity Assessment   UK
www.ul-europe.com
UL International provides testing and certification solutions. The services and marks support access and acceptance in the major world markets. A household name in the United States, UL is one of the most recognised conformity assessment providers in the world. Solutions support your business during the complete product development cycle, from design to production, ensuring consistent compliance with all technical and safety requirements and accelerating market access.

Construction - see also Building

Construction Chemicals (EFCC)   BELGIUM
www.efcc.be
European Federation for Construction Chemicals - founded in July 2005. There is information on structures and activities of this international organization and includes aims and objectives, subjects ranging from concrete technology to health and environment. Includes publications and press releases and events.

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.

Construction Industry        CANADA
www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/programs/irc/fr.html
Institute for Research in Construction Fire Risk Management research is assisting Canada's construction industry and concentrates on four areas: Active Fire Protection; Fire-Resistant Construction; Residential & Commercial Buildings; Industrial Buildings.

Construction Industry   EUROPE
www.fiec.org
The European Construction Industry Federation (FIEC) is a long-standing partnership of organisations involved in the European construction industry. The industry has for the 15 member states 11,8 million operatives representing 7,0 % of Europe's work force and 28,1 % of industrial employment. 26 million workers in the EU depend, directly or indirectly, on the construction sector, it is the biggest industrial employer in Europe. The site gives guidance and advice on best practices on the co-ordination of health and safety.

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

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

Construction Industry   UK
www.constructingbetterhealth.co.uk
Constructing Better Health, the UK Leicestershire based occupational health support pilot the Fit Builder 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.

Construction Industry   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   UK
www.ucatt.org.uk/health_safety.htm
Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians (UCATT) health and safety pages cover a range of topics: law, UCATT safety representative, occupational ill health, work related asthma, asbestos, manual handling, dermatitis, noise and deafness.

Construction Industry       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         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. 

Construction Industry               UK
www.steel-sci.org
Steel Construction Institute information can help construction industry practitioners, also publications, courses and membership details.

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.

Construction industry       USA
www.cdc.gov/elcosh
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Construction Industry Collection of information on a wide range of topics, such as confined spaces, ergonomics, and silica dust, and including engineering guidelines for hot mix asphalt pavers, an update on risk of family-contact lead poisoning among children, and Health Hazard Evaluations on specific sites.

Construction Industry     USA
www.osha.gov/doc/index.html
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Directorate of Construction lists or links to publications related to construction and provides listings/links to OSHA standards and information on more than 25 topics, including demolition and electrical. The main OSHA site, among other things, has an Information Card on Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training for Construction and also A Workers' Page details the right to a safe and healthful workplace under the 1970 OSH Act.

Construction Industry: noise and hearing loss           USA
http://staff.washington.edu/rneitzel/index.htmUW Construction Noise
University of Washington Department of Environmental Health and contains information on construction noise, details on occupational noise exposure standards from a variety of agencies and countries, related links construction noise, hearing loss and general safety and health.

Construction Industry: 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.

Construction Safety: European Commission's Senior Labour Inspectorate Committee (SLIC)    SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/en/good_practice/sector/construction
The European Commission's Senior Labour Inspectorate Committee (SLIC) Construction Safety campaign 2003 contains checklists, guidance and advice.

Construction Waste   UK
www.ciria.org.uk
The UK Construction Industry Research and Information Association CIRIA has developed a construction waste and resources website to share knowledge and best practice in building industry to reduce waste and improve resource productivity. List case studies, guidance, legislation and related sites.

Consumer Fire Safety: Europe   BELGIUM
www.acfse.org
The Alliance for Consumer Fire Safety in Europe (ACFSE) was founded in 1998 by a former fire chief in the Greater Manchester Fire Brigade, Robert Graham MBE. The mission of ACFSE is to introduce high, mandatory fire safety standards against accidental external ignition for consumer products with dangerous fire load. ACFSE also brings together parties that are dedicated to the goal of preventing accidents, injury and death resulting from domestic fires. Its aim is to educate consumers as to the potential hazards of fire in the home, and highlight practical steps that can be taken to minimise such fire risk, Raise awareness of fire safety in consumer products among manufacturers and decision makers, advocate effective fire prevention levels for consumer products such as upholstered furniture and television sets, advocate effective standards of fire safety in consumer services such as transportation, travel and accommodation and to maintain an overview of the causes and effects of domestic fires, and promote the development of detailed and compatible fire statistics across Europe.

Consumer Protection - see Trading Standards

Consumer Safety: Europe   BELGIUM
www.acfse.org
The Alliance for Consumer Fire Safety in Europe (ACFSE) was founded in 1998 by a former fire chief in the Greater Manchester Fire Brigade, Robert Graham MBE. The mission of ACFSE is to introduce high, mandatory fire safety standards against accidental external ignition for consumer products with dangerous fire load. ACFSE also brings together parties that are dedicated to the goal of preventing accidents, injury and death resulting from domestic fires. Its aim is to educate consumers as to the potential hazards of fire in the home, and highlight practical steps that can be taken to minimise such fire risk, Raise awareness of fire safety in consumer products among manufacturers and decision makers, advocate effective fire prevention levels for consumer products such as upholstered furniture and television sets, advocate effective standards of fire safety in consumer services such as transportation, travel and accommodation and to maintain an overview of the causes and effects of domestic fires, and promote the development of detailed and compatible fire statistics across Europe.

Consumer Safety   NETHERLANDS
www.eurosafe.eu.com
European Association for Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion contains information from safety organisations known as Eurosafetynet in Austria, Germany, France, Greece, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.  Covers reports, journals, statistics, product safety,  good practice, education, consultancy and more.

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.

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 banding   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/ctrlbanding
National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety NIOSH Control Banding Topic Page.The purpose, elements, current and potential applications, and other features of control banding are described. Control banding is a process in which a single control technology (such as general ventilation or containment) is applied to one range or band of exposures to a chemical (such as exposures in the range of 1-10 milligrams per cubic meter of air) that falls within a given hazard group (such as skin and eye irritants or severely irritating and corrosive materials). The most developed model for control banding has been established by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) of the United Kingdom. NIOSH is currently evaluating its utility for the United States. See also OSHWORLD Focus January 2005: Control Banding - Threat or Benefit? by Paul Oldershaw, Head of the UK Health and Safety Executive's Central Specialist Division and Immediate Past President of British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS).

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health - COSHH   UK
www.coshh-essentials.org.uk
UK Health and Safety Executive guidance e-COSHH Essentials provides advice on controlling the use of chemicals for a range of common tasks, e.g. mixing, or drying. For most tasks this website will take you through a number of steps and ask for information about your tasks and chemicals. This assessment will take several minutes to complete.

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.

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.

COPD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/copd
The UK Health and Safety Executive web pages on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) which is a common lung disease resulting in about 30,000 deaths a year. Website gives advice to industry on how to prevent employee exposure to dust, fumes and irritating gases that can cause or exacerbate COPD. Also give the types of occupations that are mostly at risk.

Corporate Social Accountability see Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility   SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/publications/factsheets/54
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work information on Corporate Social Responsibility. An inspiring and strategically important development, corporate social responsibility (CSR) is becoming an increasingly important priority for companies of all sizes and types. Occupational safety and health (OSH) is an essential component of CSR and this presents managers and OSH professionals with a variety of opportunities and challenges. The Factsheet 54 explains what CSR is, how it relates to OSH, and gives some basic guidance for their successful integration.

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

Corporate Social Responsibility   USA
www.csrwire.com
Corporate Social Responsibility provides a promotional service for organisations wishing to publicise activities falling into the category of corporate responsibility and sustainability, press releases, reports and news.

Cost of Accidents     SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/publications/factsheets/28
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work tool which can be easily applied using standard spreadsheet software, provides a simple five-step framework for companies to put a price on the cost of accidents. Includes hidden costs such a lower productivity, higher insurance premiums and the impact of the company's investment. This data then can be used to calculate the additional costs.

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.

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.

CSR see Corporate Social Responsibility

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Damage Management - see Business Continuity; Insurance and Risk Management; Risk Assessment

Dangerous Goods: Transport   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.

Dangerous Substances - see Hazardous Substances

Deafness - see Noise and hearing loss

Dermatitis - see Skin Diseases

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.

Diabetes at Work   USA
www.diabetesatwork.org
Diabetes at Work can help businesses and managed care companies to assess the impact of diabetes in the workplace, and provide intuitive information to help employees manage their diabetes and take steps toward reducing risks for related complications, such as heart disease.

Diabetes: Medical Conditions at School   UK
www.medicalconditionsatschool.org.uk
Medical Conditions at School has been launched by Asthma UK. the Anaphylaxis Campaign, the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, Diabetes UK, Epilepsy Action and the Long-term Conditions Alliance, to provide vital resources that will help schools create a safe environment for children living with a medical condition. One of the resources available to download from the website is "Medical Conditions at School: A policy Resources" which enables schools to set up one overall policy to support school children with medical conditions. The pack provides comprehensive awareness information on anaphylaxis, asthma, diabetes and epilepsy, four medical conditions that can have a significant and potentially life-threatening impact on a child or young person's time at school.

DIAL 112: emergency telephone in Europe   BELGIUM
http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/activities/112/index_en.htm
Europa has set up a special website with details of emergency services throughout Europe operating on the 112 number. This is a One number for emergency services throughout Europe. 112 is the phone number designed to enable everyone to call emergency services anywhere in the European Union, from a fixed or a mobile phone free of charge. Would you know what number to call if you had an accident at work or at school? What if you were on holiday abroad? Wherever you are in the EU, there's just one number you need to remember for emergency services - 112. In an emergency, every second counts. You don't want to have to scrabble round to find a phone number when someone's life is at stake. That's why the EU has introduced a single number for all member countries. The same number can be used if your house is on fire in Sweden or if you have a road accident in Italy. When you call 112, a local operator will either deal with your call directly or redirect you to the emergency service you need - ambulance, police or fire brigade. You can dial 112 free of charge from a landline, mobile phone or a payphone. The calls usually work even if you're out of credit or outside the range of your mobile network.

Directors' Responsibility: 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.

Disability and Computing   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.

Disaster Site Management   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/emres/sitemgt.html
US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health disaster site guidance and advice. Background and recommendations for improving safety management at large-scale disaster sites. Covers natural and manmade disasters, including terrorism.

Disaster Site Management: Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event   USA
http://emergency.cdc.gov/mentalhealth
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advice on coping with a disaster or traumatic event. The effects of a disaster, terrorist attack, or other public health emergency can be long-lasting, and the resulting trauma can reverberate even with those not directly affected by the disaster. The information provides general strategies for promoting mental health and resilience. These strategies were developed by various organizations based on experiences in prior disasters.

Disaster Site Management: Guidance for Supervisors   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/emhaz2.html
US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH suggested Guidance for supervisors at Disaster Rescue Sites. Disaster sites pose a multitude of health and safety concerns. The hazards and exposures are a function of the unstable nature of the site, the potential of hazardous substances being present and the type of work being performed. An accurate assessment of all hazards may not be possible because they may not be immediately obvious or identifiable. Rescue personnel may be selecting protective measures based on limited information. In addition to the hazards of direct exposure, workers are also subject to dangers posed by the unstable physical environment, the stress of working in protective clothing, and the emotional trauma of the situation.

Disasters   AUSTRALIA
www.massey.ac.nz/~trauma
Australasian Journal of Disaster and Trauma Studies is a peer-reviewed electronic journal utilising the Internet as a medium for the collation and distribution of original material on disaster and psychological trauma studies within Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Rim. It is being funded initially by the School of Psychology, Massey University in New Zealand. Research and professional practice covering disaster and trauma work is growing within this region but there is currently a lack of a dedicated journal serving those with a direct interest in this area. Launching this electronic journal on the Internet offers a relatively cost-effective means of providing this medium, and one which offers the potential for the prompt publication of articles and the dissemination of information to those with an interest in this topic.

Disasters   FRANCE
http://dscrn.crc.ensmp.fr
The Disaster and Social Crisis Research Network (D&SCRN) was formally recognized as a Research Network of the European Sociological Association (ESA). The purpose of the Disaster & Social Crisis Research Network (D&SCRN) is to promote the study, research and analysis of "natural", "technological" and "social" disasters with a view to contributing to the development of disaster-resilient European communities and preventing or mitigating the human, economic, social, cultural and psychological effects of disasters.

Disasters   UK
www.disasteraction.org.uk
Disaster Action is a charity set up and run by survivors and bereaved from UK and overseas disasters. Founded in 1991, Disaster Action provides independent advocacy and advisory service that represents the interests of those directly affected by disaster.

Disease control   USA
www.cdc.gov
Center for Disease Control is the main US Government Center, aims, publications advice and guidance and links to other government departments and agencies.

Diving   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/diving
UK Health and Safety Executive diving at work website covers a wide range of activities from deep saturation diving in support of the offshore oil and gas industry to recreational instruction by a professional instructor.

Drink and Food Safety   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/food
UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) information for the food and drink manufacturing industry that actually comprises over 30 different industries. These range from slaughterhouses, sugar refineries and grain mills to malt manufacture and whisky distilling. Gives a range of guidance and advice.

Driving see also Road Safety

Driving   UK
www.rospa.com/roadsafety/citizenship/index.htm
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents RoSPA education resource linking directly with the Key Stage 4 Citizenship agenda. It includes teachers notes and student sheets on Learning to Drive or Ride, Drink, Drugs and Driving, The Impact of the Media and Passenger Safety.

Driving and use of cell phones    CANADA
www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/safedrivers-distractions-index-52.htm
Transport Canada government web site giving advice and guidance on the use of cell phones whilst driving. There is a Question and Answers section.

Driving at work - see Road Safety

Driving safety   UK
www.iam.org.uk
Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) drives road safety in the UK. Covers accident statistics, vehicle numbers, environmental impacts, official forecasts, global and regional comparisons. A one stop shop for motoring related information.

Driving Standards   UK
www.helpingldrivers.com
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) researched the problems facing novice drivers and launched a new website to educate parents about the need to ensure their children gain as much supervised driving (or riding) experience as possible during their learning period, and that private practice supports their professional lessons. The more private practice a learner takes the more experienced they become and the less likely they are to crash.

Drugs: Hazardous Personal Protective Equipment for Health Care Workers   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/wp-solutions/2009-106
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH Health care workers who handle hazardous drugs are at risk of skin rashes, cancer, and reproductive disorders. NIOSH recommends that employers provide appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect workers who handle hazardous drugs in the workplace. This guidance covers all aspects.

Drugs and Alcohol - see also Alcohol at Work

Drugs and Alcohol   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.

Drugs and Alcohol   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.

Drugs and Alcohol   USA
www.drinkanddrugs.net
Federation of Drug & Alcohol Professionals (FDAP) is the web portal for substance misuse specialists and those in the wider health, social care and criminal justice fields who deal with drug and alcohol issues in the course of their work. It is also the website for the fortnightly magazine Drink and Drugs News. This site gives access to latest news, training, research and guidance for practitioners and line managers, feature articles on drugs and alcohol issues Federation of Drug & Alcohol Professionals (FDAP), in association with Wired (research, training and consultancy).

Drugs and Alcohol at Work   AUSTRALIA
www.btgda.org.au
Australian Building Trades Group of Unions Drug and Alcohol Committee site gives helpful information regarding the policies in place in the construction industry for drug and alcohol testing, safe removal of syringes and dealing with accidents. It also provides access to conference papers presented by the Sydney-based committee and the resources and products it offers.

Drugs and Alcohol at Work   SWITZERLAND
www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safework/publicat/iloshcat/drugalco.htm
International Labour Organisation - Drugs and Alcohol at Work catalogue of publications give details of relevant publications, guidance, reports, working papers and links to other sources.

Drugs and Alcohol at Work   SWITZERLAND
www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safework/drug/index.htm
International Labour Organisation - Drugs and Alcohol at Work Abuse Prevention Programmes gives details of the key issues in developing policies and programmes to address the problem.

Drugs and Alcohol at Work   SWITZERLAND
www.ilo.org/safework/solve
The International Labour Organisation SafeWork SOLVE is an interactive educational programme designed to assist in the development of policy and action to address psychosocial issues at the workplace. Stress, alcohol and drugs, violence (both physical and psychological), HIV/AIDS and tobacco all lead to health-related problems for the worker and lower productivity for the enterprise or organization. Taken together they represent a major cause of accidents, fatal injuries, disease and absenteeism at work in both industrialized and developing countries. SOLVE focuses on prevention in translating concepts into policies and policies into action at the national and enterprise levels.

Drugs and Alcohol at Work   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).

Drugs at Work      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.

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Earthquakes   USA
http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/earthquakes
US Centers for Disease Prevention and Control advice on surviving an earthquake and reducing its health impact requires preparation, planning, and practice. Far in advance, you can gather emergency supplies, identify and reduce possible hazards in your home, and practice what to do during and after an earthquake. Learning what actions to take can help you and your family to remain safe and healthy in the event of an earthquake.

e-COSHH Essentials: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health   UK
www.coshh-essentials.org.uk
UK Health and Safety Executive guidance e-COSHH Essentials provides advice on controlling the use of chemicals for a range of common tasks, e.g. mixing, or drying. For most tasks this website will take you through a number of steps and ask for information about your tasks and chemicals. This assessment will take several minutes to complete.

Ecotoxicology    BELGIUM
www.ecetoc.org
European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals was established in 1978 as a scientific non-commercial association by 50 top companies with interests in the manufacturer and use of chemicals. ECETOC acts as an independent, peer-reviewed technical resource to all concerned with identification of research needs and provision of scientific rational for the assessment of the health effects and environment impact. Partner to organisations such as the World Health Organisation - WHO, the International Programme on Chemical Safety-IPCS, and the European Commission. ECETOC works closely with its partners to establish a scientific foundation for the development of legislation in chemicals.

Eczema see Skin Diseases

Electrical Engineering       UK
www.iee.org.uk
Institution of Electrical Engineers UK site contains details of activities, events and publications, also links.

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.

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.

Electro-sensitive   SWEDEN
www.feb.se/index_int.htm
Swedish Association for the Electro-sensitive (FEB) has information, publications, articles, references and links to other related web sites.

Electro-sensitive   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.

Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs)    UK

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.

Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs)    UK
www.hpa.org.uk/radiation
The UK Health Protection Agency web site gives details of a number of guidelines and statements, see details below. There are, however, reports which allege that there is a link between exposure to EMFs and other long-term adverse effects on health. Despite any clear scientific evidence of harm, concern continues to grow. In order to respond to the growing concern, the Health Protection Agency, which has a statutory responsibility to provide scientific advice to government on radiation matters, set up an Advisory Group chaired by a leading epidemiologist Sir Richard Doll. They published a review of the literature, (and two supplementary reviews) in which the Group concluded that the evidence did not support the view that electromagnetic fields are a cause of cancer. A further review of extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields and the risk of cancer has recently been published (2002). This concluded that the power frequency electromagnetic fields that exist in the vast majority of homes are not a cause of cancer in general. However, some epidemiological studies do indicate a possible small risk of childhood leukaemia associated with exposure to unusually high levels of power frequency magnetic fields.

Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs)   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/emf
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health research on protecting workers from proven and possible EMF health risks focuses on: RF (radio frequencies) - including broadcast antennas, induction heaters, and cell telephones; ELF (extremely low frequencies) - including AC electricity and video display terminals (VDTs); Static Magnetic Fields - including DC electricity. Specific EMF information can be found in the NIOSH web site in the publications, databases and links provided to other EMF sites.

Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs)   USA
www.osha.gov/SLTC/elfradiation/index.html
Occupational Safety and Health Administration web site Safety and Health Topic ELF Radiation pages gives a range of publications and advice. There are also links to other validated sites.

Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs)   USA
www.niehs.nih.gov/emfrapid
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences EMF Rapid web site gives an overview of the Research Programme, reports, symposium and meetings and other external resources.

Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs)   WORLD
www.who.int/peh-emf/en
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Globalisation of trade and the rapidly expanding use of electrical devices have focused attention on the large differences existing in standards limiting exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs). Disparities in EMF standards around the world have arisen from different interpretations of the scientific data that underlie all of the standards and from different philosophies for public health standards development. Differences in EMF exposure guidelines might also reflect, in part, deficiencies in communications among scientists between different regions. Large disparities in international guidelines can increase public anxiety about increasing EMF exposures from the introduction of new technologies. This web site contains details of the International EMF Project, The EMF Research Database, health topics, research tools, standards, publications and other information sources. In November 1998, WHO commenced a process of harmonization of EMF standards worldwide. Over 54 countries and 8 international organizations are involved in the International EMF Project.

Electronic Directory of European Institutions            LUXEMBOURG
http://europa.eu/whoiswho/public
IDEA is the Electronic Directory of European Institutions of the European Commission and can be searched by a staff member's name, or by organisation. Gives full address, telephone numbers and the hierarchy of the organisation.

Electrosurgery and laser plume     USA
www.osha.gov/SLTC/laserelectrosurgeryplume/index.html
The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration web site gives details on exposure to laser and electrosurgery plume and smoke which may affect surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists and surgical technicians. Surgical plumes have contents similar to other smoke plumes, including carbon monoxide, polyaromatic hydrocarbons, and a variety of toxic gases. Site gives recognition advice, control, compliance, OSHA standards and related links.

Emergency Lighting   UK
www.icel.co.uk
Industry Committee for Emergency Lighting (ICEL) approval takes the risk out of specifying emergency lighting and ensures the lighting performance of the luminaires has been independently confirmed. ICEL approved products meet all the current product and application standards required to make sure people are able to escape safely from premises in the event of an emergency. If the power fails under any circumstances, the emergency lights will come on and operate to the required duration to allow safe evacuation of the building and provide light for the emergency services to operate effectively. But ICEL does a great deal more than just approve lighting performance, they are the leading UK authority on emergency lighting and have representatives on both British and International Standards committees. These committees set product and application standards. Compliance with these standards helps guarantee people's lives are not put at risk. Publishes guidance, offers training and links to other organisations.

Emergency Response   IRELAND
www.joiff.com
JOIFF: The Organisation for Emergency Services Management works to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding of emergency response personnel and to improve standards of safety and of the working environment in which industry/commerce operates, with the aim of ensuring that whether employed or contractual, personnel manage risks safely.

Emergency Response - DIAL 112   BELGIUM
http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/activities/112/index_en.htm
Europa has set up a special website with details of emergency services throughout Europe operating on the 112 number. This is a One number for emergency services throughout Europe. 112 is the phone number designed to enable everyone to call emergency services anywhere in the European Union, from a fixed or a mobile phone free of charge. Would you know what number to call if you had an accident at work or at school? What if you were on holiday abroad? Wherever you are in the EU, there's just one number you need to remember for emergency services - 112. In an emergency, every second counts. You don't want to have to scrabble round to find a phone number when someone's life is at stake. That's why the EU has introduced a single number for all member countries. The same number can be used if your house is on fire in Sweden or if you have a road accident in Italy. When you call 112, a local operator will either deal with your call directly or redirect you to the emergency service you need - ambulance, police or fire brigade. You can dial 112 free of charge from a landline, mobile phone or a payphone. The calls usually work even if you're out of credit or outside the range of your mobile network.

Emergency Response   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.

Emergency Response   UK
www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Home Office web site give a range of information including chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear incidents, fire safety, flooding, terrorism, severe weather.

Emergency Response   UK
www.mi5.gov.uk
MI5 Security Service country against covertly organised threats to national security. These include terrorism, espionage and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. MI5 also support the police and other law enforcement agencies in preventing and detecting serious crime. In addition MI5 provide security advice to a range of other organisations, helping them reduce their vulnerability to the threats.

Emergency Response   UK
www.preparingforemergencies.gov.uk
This UK Government website has information on how you can help yourself and others in emergencies. A lot of it is based on common sense advice and may seem obvious or familiar to you, but it has saved lives in the past. The text has been arranged so you can access advice tailored to your needs. Covers: What you can do, What businesses can do; what voluntary and community groups can do; What Government is doing; advice on specific emergencies and links to more information such as UK Resilience, Emergency Planning College, London Prepared etc.

Emergency Response       USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/erfaqs.html
The US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH Fact Sheet for workers in secondary response and other supporting roles. Covers questions on dust, any long-term health effects, asbestos, masks.

Emergency Response       USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/unp-trinstrs.html
The US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH Traumatic Incident Stress information for emergency response workers. Lists symptoms of stress that may be experienced during or after a traumatic incident. Also links to other similar web sites.

Emergency Response       USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/emres
The US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH list of information sources for emergency responders. Also links to other similar web sites.

Emergency Response       USA
www.rand.org/pubs/conf_proceedings/CF176
Rand Science and Technology publication on "Protecting Emergency Responders - lessons learned from terrorist attacks" full text report is available. It covers a number of topics including: terrorists incidents, performance and availability of personal protective equipment, information and training, site management for personal protection, recommendations, guidelines, cost and safety management.

Emerging Energy Technologies Programme: EET   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/eet
UK Health and Safety Executive guidance on Emerging Energy Technologies Programme (EET). Includes the introduction of alternative technologies and tackling the long-term energy challenges of climate change and uncertainty over the future of energy supplies.

EMFs see Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs)

Employment patterns   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/horizons/precwrkreport.pdf
HSE Horizon Scanning Short Report - SR003 - Flexible Working and Employment Patterns.

Engineering       UK
www.intute.ac.uk/sciences/chemistry
Edinburgh Engineering Virtual Library provides an excellent gateway to quality chemical and chemical engineering information websites and links.

Engineering           USA
www.ei.org
Engineering Index lists freeware, i.e. software which is free of charge, on topical subjects such as European Union Labelling Symbols, Risk and Safety Phrases, Business and Safety Cartoons.

Engineering       USA
www.asse.org
American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) web page to provide businesses of all sizes with key workplace safety standards information. The site features timely information on ASSE's standards development activities, standard hot topics and issues, and key technical insights, and provides an opportunity for ASSE members and non-members alike to share expertise on occupational safety, health and environmental efforts in all industries. 

Environment                 AUSTRALIA
www.erin.gov.au
Environment Australia advises the Commonwealth government on policies and programmes for the protection and conservation of the environment.  Extensive site with links to other relevant environment sites.

Environment                   DENMARK
www.eea.europa.eu
European Commission's European Environment Agency  environment lists documents, news, project, details of best practices, links and also offers search service. The European Environment Information and Observatory Network is available through this site.

Environment   FRANCE
www.oecd.org/document/21/0,2340,en_2649_34365_1862357_1_1_1_1,00.html
Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) website focuses on Environmental Health and Safety issues. The website includes a News and a Publications section, information on the OECD Chemicals Programme, Chemical Accidents Programme, Pesticides, Lead in Gasoline, a Biotechnology regulatory section, etc.

Environment    IRELAND
www.epa.ie
Environmental Protection Agency, Ireland details of ingoing projects, publications, licensing, What's New, technical information, research and development, Newsletter.

Environment      SWEDEN
www.ima.kth.se/im/envsite/envsite.htm
Environmental sites on the Internet - excellent starting updated regularly by the Environmental Technology and Work Science and the Royal Institute of Technology Library.   

Environment       SWEDEN
www.kemi.se/templates/Page____3147.aspx
Ministry of the Environment, Swedish Environmental Protection Agency and the Swedish National Chemicals Inspectorate environmental information: legislation, guidance, press releases, library and related links. Also contains the full text journal Swedenvironment.

Environment        SWITZERLAND
www.unep.org
Access to other United Nations' environment sites and links to a wide range of other sites around the world.

Environment          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       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           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   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.

Environment            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.

Environment   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.

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

Environment       UK
www.airquality.co.uk/archive
National Environment Technology Centre brings together the resources of the AEA Technology and Warren Spring Laboratory and offers a wide ranges of key activities in all aspects of environmental technology.

Environment     USA
www.epa.gov/lawsregs
Environmental Protection Agency  lists major environmental laws, current legislation in Congress, US Code - the Official Record of all US Laws, Regulations and Proposed Rules, and Code of Federal Regulations.

Environment           USA
www.epa.gov
You can search the EPA public server for information about its services and programs, publications and contact numbers. They also provide new and highly recommended sections separately so users can rapidly update themselves.

Environment      USA
www.epa.gov/ORD
The Environmental Protection Agency's EPA Office of Research and Development pages include information about the EPA, its strategy, their centres, and bulletin board services, as well as information on their activities in risk management.

Environment      USA
www.doe.gov
Department of Environment guidance and advice, publications and links.

Environmental Health     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.

Environmental Health   UK
www.rehis.org
The Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland, often referred to by the acronym REHIS®, is an independent, self-financing recognised Scottish Charity whose main objectives are for the benefit of the community to promote the advancement of Environmental Health by stimulating general interest in and disseminating knowledge concerning Environmental Health; promoting education and training in matters relating to Environmental Health; and maintaining, by examination or otherwise, high standards of professional practice and conduct on the part of Environmental Health Officers in Scotland. This website provides information on the work of the Institute.

Environmental Health          USA
www.eh.doe.gov
Department of Energy, Environmental Health and Safety click on this link to discover more information about the department's role and activities.

Environmental Health        USA
www.niehs.nih.gov
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences  is one of the Institutes that comprise the National Institute of Health NIH and offers a collection of information.

Environmental Health          USA
http://library.uthct.edu/chem.htm
University of Texas Department of Occupational Environment Medicine and Department of Occupational Health web pages cover their latest programs and activities including recycling, Material safety datasheets MSDS, chemical fact sheets, and The Institutional Biosafety Committee Handbook.

Environmental Medicine   USA
www.acoem.org
American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine occupational health site, this features news releases, conference information and access to relevant journals. It also contains a number of guideline statements on topics such as drugs screening in the workplace and reproductive and developmental health management.

Environmental Monitoring and Measurement Advisor EMMA     USA
www.emma-expertsystem.com
EMMA is an expert system (interactive software) for project managers, administrators, and others who use or procure laboratory services for environmental analyses. It is used to plan improved and cost-effective environmental monitoring projects. It is also a highly effective teaching aid for instructors and students and was funded in part by the US National Science Foundation (NSF). EMMA's new innovative technology leads you through complex decisions to tailor your plans to meet specific project needs by considering the physical and chemical characteristics of the sampling site and target analytes, desired data quality, available budget, your objectives, and the consequences of making wrong decisions based on the data you will obtain. To do this EMMA combines decision criteria based on systematic planning (including all elements of EPA's Data Quality Objective (DQO) process), your specific project needs, and methods information from the new National Environmental Methods Index (NEMI). It also incorporates the latest information from EPA's new Triad Approach and EPA's new Performance and Acceptance Criteria (PAC) Process. EMMA consists of three modules, each based on a group of interactive decision criteria. It helps you to consider, and answer, all critical questions for project planning so that you will have a plan that guarantees that you will get the right data on time the first time with no unpleasant surprises at the end.

Environmental Transport   UK
www.eta.co.uk
The Environmental Transport Association (ETA) is a not-for-profit ethical breakdown organisation, providing carbon-neutral breakdown cover and insurance products. As well as encouraging responsible driving to reduce carbon, the ETA campaigns for sustainable transport.

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

Epilepsy (NSE)    UK
www.epilepsynse.org.uk
The National Society for Epilepsy (NSE) is the largest UK medical charity for epilepsy our doctors and scientists are internationally renowned for their research and assessment of the condition. NSE services include residential care, outpatient clinics, in-patient assessment services for people with difficult to control epilepsy, a confidential epilepsy helpline, epilepsy awareness training, provision of leaflets, books and videos, a patient self-management programme, and a network of epilepsy information services. Our website offers information about epilepsy and about the NSE, frequently asked questions, personal accounts of living with epilepsy, a message board and more.

Epilepsy: Medical Conditions at School   UK
www.medicalconditionsatschool.org.uk
Medical Conditions at School has been launched by Asthma UK. the Anaphylaxis Campaign, the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, Diabetes UK, Epilepsy Action and the Long-term Conditions Alliance, to provide vital resources that will help schools create a safe environment for children living with a medical condition. One of the resources available to download from the website is "Medical Conditions at School: A policy Resources" which enables schools to set up one overall policy to support school children with medical conditions. The pack provides comprehensive awareness information on anaphylaxis, asthma, diabetes and epilepsy, four medical conditions that can have a significant and potentially life-threatening impact on a child or young person's time at school.

Equipment: Construction: health and safety   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.

Ergonomics, see also Back Pain, Manual Handling, Musculoskeletal Disorders

Ergonomics   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.

Ergonomics   UK
www.fees-network.org
Federation of the European Ergonomics Societies (FEES) is an umbrella organisation for ergonomists across Europe. Gathers all the groups' contact details as well as events, activities and resources page which includes information on European Union funding. Links to eLearning portals and relevant journals plus a summary of the key organisations and European standards.

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

Ergonomics    USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/ergonomics
The US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) collection of information on ergonomics, lifting tasks, back belts and back injuries, computer keyboards, vibration. Other documents, resources and links are listed.

Ergonomics     USA
www.ergoweb.com
Ergoweb is an information delivery system containing ergonomics standards and guidelines, background information, case studies and a wealth of other ergonomics resources, including lists periodicals, books and manuals. Also provides information on contents and abstracts of selected journals and lists large bibliographies. This site looks at the various analytical tools and models which can be used to reduce injury risks. Checklists are provided and they also offer case studies using the US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH guidelines.

Ergonomics       USA   
www.iea.cc
International Ergonomics Association has some useful easy- to- understand information, including 'What is ergonomics'. Links to all the major ergonomics societies and other sites.

Ergonomics   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Ergonomics Collection  contains many documents and products on ergonomics.  The site recommends using the search facility for 'ergonomics' for best results.

Ergonomics     USA
www.osha.gov/SLTC/ergonomics/index.html
Occupational Safety and Health Administration - OSHA Ergonomics Collection. Contains a wealth of information in its commitment to address musculoskeletal disorders through training enforcement and rulemaking.

Ergonomics     USA
www.berkeley.me.edu/ergo
University of Berkeley Ergonomics pages explore the causes of musculoskeletal disorders and preventative practices. They have also included links to related resources and training in ergonomics.

Ergonomics   USA
www.louisville.edu/speed/ergonomics
University of Louisville, Center for Industrial Ergonomics is an integral unit of the Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Louisville. The Center's research and educational activities focus on integrating people, organization and technology at work, and improving quality and productivity through ergonomics and safety management. Examples on the extensive web site include workplace design, office ergonomics/work with VDTs, system/product usability testing and evaluation, ergonomics audits, prevention of musculoskeletal injury low back and carpal tunnel disease problems, development of ergonomics programs in harmonization with Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA, and other ergonomic and safety issues at work.

Ergonomics   USA
www.libertymutualgroup.com/omapps/ContentServer?pagename=LMGroup/Views/LMG&ft=2&fid=1138356633468
Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety has helped to improve the occupational safety and health of millions of workers for more than 50 years. Through laboratory and field-based investigations, the Research Institute seeks to advance scientific, business-relevant knowledge in workplace and highway safety, and work disability. Research findings are shared with the worldwide health and safety community through peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations. Ultimately, these findings are used to develop recommendations, guidelines, and interventions that help reduce risk and control costs. To achieve its mission, the Research Institute comprises four Centres: Center for Physical Ergonomics - studies the causes and mechanisms of occupational injuries with a focus on musculoskeletal disorders. Center for Disability Research - investigates worker disability and ways to achieve safe and sustained return-to-work for injured or disabled workers. Center for Injury Epidemiology - conducts original epidemiological research into risk factors for occupational injury and studies the burden of workplace injury. Center for Behavioral Sciences - studies the impact of behavioral, cognitive, and organizational factors surrounding workplace injuries and highway collision.

Ergonomics   USA
www.usernomics.com/ergonomics.html
Usernomics has one of the largest meta-sites for locating ergonomics and human factors information on the Internet.

Ergonomics: Ice cream products manufacturing plant   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/hhe/reports/pdfs/2004-0001-2937.pdf
US National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) scientific investigators found increasing musculoskeletal injury rates at an ice cream products manufacturing plant in recent years. The evaluation linked the risk of such injuries with highly repetitive physical work activities, and tools that were poorly designed for their intended functions. They offered recommendations to the company to improve working conditions and prevent the development of tendonitis; strains to the shoulders, elbows, wrists, and fingers; and upper and lower back disorders. The full report is available in this web site.

Ergonomics: Schools   UK
www.ergonomics4schools.com
Ergonomics Society UK has produced a website to encourage learning about ergonomics amongst secondary school staff and students. Explains what ergonomics means, a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) list and contact details to find further help. The main feature of the site is the Learning Zone, which is packed with information, listed by topic or keyword. Subjects include anthropometry, computers, temperatures and seating.

Ethyleneoxide   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/ethyleneoxide
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH pages are designed as a resource for individuals working with ethyleneoxide, pocket guide, other information and links.

European Influenza Surveillance Scheme (EISS)   BELGIUM
www.eiss.org
European Influenza Surveillance Scheme (EISS) helps reduce the burden of disease associated with influenza in Europe by collecting and exchanging timely information on influenza activity, contributing to the annual determination of the influenza vaccine content, providing relevant information about influenza to health professionals and the general public and contributing to European influenza pandemic preparedness activities. All 25 European Union Member States and Norway, Romania and Switzerland are represented in EISS. EISS presents in the weekly surveillance reports clinical and virological data concerning influenza activity in 25 of these 28 countries: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales). This surveillance scheme includes roughly 13,000 sentinel physicians and covers a total population of 464 million inhabitants. EISS also operates the Community Network of Reference Laboratories for Human Influenza. This network includes 38 reference laboratories in the 28 European countries represented in EISS, i.e. the above mentioned countries and Cyprus, Finland and Greece.

European Observatory on Working Conditions   IRELAND
www.eurofound.europa.eu/ewco
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions promotion of quality of work means: ensuring career and employment security; maintaining the health and well-being of workers; developing skills and competences; reconciling a work-life balance. The Foundation continues to build on its research in these broad areas as it develops the European Observatory on Working Conditions.

European Risk Observatory   SPAIN
http://riskobservatory.osha.europa.eu
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work European Risk Observatory web site. As society evolves under the influence of new technology and of shifting economic and social conditions, so workplaces, work practices and production processes are constantly changing. These new work situations bring with them new risks and challenges for workers and employers which in turn demand political, administrative and technical approaches that ensure high levels of safety and health at work. This section provides up to date information on new and emerging occupational risks and their prevention, as well as giving a long term perspective through the expert forecasts and bringing together links to other useful sources of information. Topics include nanotechnology, absenteeism, hearing loss, noise exposure, pace of work and working time.

European Union: Information   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.

EUROSHNET     GERMANY
www.euroshnet.org
European Occupational Safety and Health Network - EUROSHNET is a network of European occupational safety and health experts active in standardisation, testing, certification or applied research. The purpose is to facilitate contact and exchange of information between occupational safety and health experts.

Events safety   UK
http://police.homeoffice.gov.uk/operational-policing/crime-disorder/public-order.html
The UK Home Office has published new guidance that includes good practice advice for organisers of carnivals, charity and small-scale sporting events. The advice is designed to ensure that such events are as safe as possible for the public and participants.

Explosions   UK
www.fabig.com
The Fire and Blast Information Group (FABIG) is a non-profit, cross-industry membership based organisation committed to the dissemination of knowledge and best practice and the development of guidance on the prevention and mitigation of fires and explosions and on the protection of facilities and personnel against fires and explosions.

Explosive Atmospheres: Equipment for use   EUROPE
http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/atex/index_en.htm
European Commission Directives on Equipment for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres. Directive 94/9/EC and Directive 1999/92/EC, plus considerations by the ATEX Standing Committee.

Exposure: Mixed   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2005-106
The USA National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH Mixed Exposure Research Agenda website offers information about the NIOSH Research, analysis of research needs and priorities. It included references for further reading.

Eye Safety        USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/eyesafe.html
US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Eye Safety emergency response and disaster recovery site gives a range of useful advice including: minimum necessary eye protection, guidelines, eye hazards, four points to eye safety. types of eye protection, eye safety for prescription lens wearers, first aid for eye injuries and further information resources. Site also available in Spanish.

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