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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 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/default.asp?step=4&pid=178
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

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
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/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.

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

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.ascc.gov.au/ascc/aboutus/publications/nationalstandards/listofnationalcodesofpractice.htm
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.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.asbestosregister.com
Trade Union Congress UK backed site makes it possible to check whether a building they are about to work in has an asbestos register. Tradesmen can access the site through a PC or a WAP phone and discover any dangers before they enter the building rather than risking disturbing dangerous asbestos fibres.

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

Asbestos     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.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/ehc/indoor/asbestos.html
National Safety Council Environmental Health Center Asbestos information with links to the US Environmental Protection Agency 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
Association of Specialists Contractors of specialist contractors committed to the safe removal of asbestos and other hazardous materials. News, list of members around the UK and links.

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://tutb.etuc.org/uk/dossiers/dossier.asp?dos_pk=6
Trade Union Technical Bureau Asbestos collection of information, including news, special report on asbestos ban, workers protection and links to other worldwide sites.

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/Health_topics/Avian_Influenza/Avian_Influenza.html
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

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.

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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.

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.libertymutual.com/omapps/ContentServer?pagename=ResearchCenter/Page/StandardOrange&cid=1029415781973
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 collisions.

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   LUXEMBOURG
http://ec.europa.eu/employment_social/health_safety/biological_en.htm
The European Commission information on biological agents. Gives legal base, objectives, progress report and other information, publications, projects and links to other EU legislation.

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        UK
www.safchemhaz.co.uk
Safchem Services has an extensive list of books and reports from worldwide authoritative sources of occupational  health, safety and environment.

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: Fit   UK
www.fitbuilder.com
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      USA
www.bocai.org
Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc. extensive site includes codes, technical services, training, certification, evaluation services, online ordering, calendar and much more.

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.

Bullying see also Stress

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.successunlimited.co.uk
Success Unlimited Bullying site devoted to tackling workplace bullying. Revamped into eight areas each with their own home page - Bully Online, School bullying, Tackling bullying and legal, Stress, Related Issues, Books, Training, Success.  

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 Benefits   SPAIN

The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, in partnership with a network of Euro Info Centres has launched this website to provide businesses with good practice information on occupational safety and health at work . It also enables businesses to quickly find relevant information on health and safety legislation and includes a special section for small and medium enterprises ( SMEs) - http://osha.europa.eu/en/sub/sme - to guide them to sources of advisory services and good practice to ease the compliance process.

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

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.

C

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.htm
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.

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

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/hotel.htm
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.

Catering industry: Ventilation in commercial kitchens and cooking areas     UK
www.hse.gov.uk/lau/lacs/31-9.htm
UK Health and Safety Executive, Local Authorities Enforcement Liaison Committee (HELA) Local Authority Circular: Food Industry LAC Number: 31/9 Importance of good ventilation in commercial kitchens and cooking areas.

Cell phones and driving    CANADA
www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/tp2436/rs200106/q-a.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.

Chemical Agents   LUXEMBOURG
http://ec.europa.eu/employment_social/health_safety/chemicals_en.htm
The European Commission information on chemical agents. Gives general and specific provisions, lead, occupational exposure limit values (OELs). Also gives specific hazards - carcinogens, vinyl chloride monomer and asbestos.

Chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear contaminants (CBRN)   UK
www.ukresilience.info
Note: enter "CBRN" in search box on website
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 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://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/reach/whitepaper/index_en.htm
European Commission's White Paper on the Strategy for a future Chemical Policy.

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 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/section02c.html
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://psyche.uthct.edu/ous/BiolRes.html
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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.ca/irc/frm/index.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.fitbuilder.com
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.ecosa.org
European Consumer Safety Association 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.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.

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

Corporate Social Accountability see Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility   SPAIN

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work information on Corporate Soc