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Identity Fraud   UK
www.preventidfraud.org.uk
British Security Industry Association BSIA is the trade association for the professional security industry in the UK. Its members provide over 70% of UK security products and services and adhere to strict quality standards. This Identity Fraud website explains why organisations should be protecting themselves from identity fraud and provides advice on how to do so. Covers: mail getting into wrong hands, IT security, protecting your company's details at Companies House.

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

Indoor air quality        USA
www.epa.gov/iaq
Environmental Protection Agency gives a good range of advice and guidance on Indoor Air Quality IAQ  under headings "Large Buildings/Offices, "Homes", "Publications" whilst IAQ Hotlines and IAQ Links will lead to other details. The EPA's IAQ  pages cover related topics such as asthma, carbon monoxide,  tobacco smoke, air ducts etc.

Indoor air quality   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.

Indoor air quality       USA
www.iaqa.org
Indoor Air Quality Association is a non profit organisation dedicated to promoting the exchange  of indoor environmental information.

Indoor air quality    USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/indoorenv
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health  collection of information on Indoor Air Quality. Gives a range of  useful documents giving advice and guidance under headings such as  "Building Air Quality: Action Plan" ; "Indoor Air Quality Health Hazard Evaluations",  "Indoor Environmental Quality - Fact Sheet".

Indoor air quality    USA
www.osha.gov/SLTC/indoorairquality 
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Indoor Air Quality Collection gives a good range of advice and guidance under headings such as "Recognition",  "Evaluation", "Control" and "Compliance" with related technical links to formaldehyde,  multiple chemical sensitivities and ventilation.

Indoor air quality: Buildings    USA
www.epa.gov/iaq/largebldgs/baqtoc.html
Environmental Protection Agency EPA Indoor air quality for building owners and facility managers. Provides practical suggestions on preventing, identifying, and resolving indoor air quality IAQ problems in public and commercial buildings. Includes Building Assessment Survey and Evaluation Study; Ventilation and air quality in offices and more.

Indoor air quality: Buildings handbook    USA
www.epa.gov/iaq/hbhp/index.html
Environmental Protection Agency EPA Indoor air quality for building owners and facility managers. Provides practical suggestions on preventing, identifying, and resolving indoor air quality IAQ problems in public and commercial buildings. Includes Building Assessment Survey and Evaluation Study; Ventilation and air quality in offices and more.

Indoor air quality: Tools for schools    USA
www.epa.gov/iaq/schools
Environmental Protection Agency EPA Indoor air quality Tools for schools, Fact Sheet and other publications including managing asthma in schools.

Indoor firing ranges   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/ranges
US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH Indoor firing ranges are popular among law enforcement and recreational shooters because they offer protection from inclement weather conditions and can be operated around the clock under controlled environmental conditions. However, many firing range facilities lack environmental and occupational controls to protect the health of shooters and range personnel from effects of airborne lead, noise, and other potential exposures. This page provides links to information about the evaluation, measurement, and control of noise and airborne lead exposures at indoor firing ranges.

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

Industrial Security    USA
www.asisonline.org
American Society for Industrial Security locates security specialists and provides the Crises Response Resources link to find information.

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

Infection Control   UK
www.ips.uk.net
The UK Infection Prevention Society exists to promote the advancement of education in infection prevention and control for the benefit of the community as a whole, in particular by the provision of training courses, accreditation schemes, education materials, meetings and conferences.

Influenza: Avian see Avian Influenza

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

Influenza: Seasonal   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/flu/guidance.html
US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Guidance for Preventing Seasonal Influenza in the Workplace includes links to websites which provide sound advice about protecting workers from seasonal influenza in the workplace. While each workplace is unique, and a worker's risk for occupational exposure to influenza can vary widely depending on the nature of their job, workplaces should:

• Promote influenza vaccination among workers
• Encourage proper hand and respiratory hygiene practices
• Educate workers on influenza signs and symptoms

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

Information and Intelligence   USA
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook
The US Central Intelligence Agency International Factbook is an invaluable source of information on worldwide countries. Regularly updated, contains information on infectious diseases. There is now a separate entry for the European Union. A very useful list of the flags of the nations.

Information searching   UK
www.techxtra.ac.uk
TechXtra is a free service which can help you find articles, books, the best websites, the latest industry news, job announcements, technical reports, technical data, full text reprints, the latest research, thesis & dissertations, teaching and learning resources and more, in engineering, mathematics and computing.

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

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

Injury Prevention   NEW ZEALAND
www.acc.co.nz/preventing-injuries
Injury Prevention website 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.

Inspection: see also Labour Inspectorate

Inspection   UK
www.iali-aiit.org
International Association of Labour Inspection is a non-governmental international organisation recognised by the International Labour Office in Geneva, Switzerland. Founded in 1972 in order to provide a professional forum for the exchange of information and experience about the work of  Labour inspection and to promote closer cooperation between authorities and institutions concerned with such work. Disseminates information through its congress, symposia and workshops in collaboration with the national government of the country in which they take place.

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

Insurance   UK
www.airmic.com
Airmic is a members' association supporting those responsible for risk management and insurance within their own companies. Has over 1000 individual members who represent over 450 companies. Airmic provides research, training, networking, lobbying and market information for the benefit of members. Holds many events each year and an annual conference.

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

Insurance   UK
www.lloydslist.com
Lloyds List extended site to give additional information on related areas such as shipping, trade, insurance and energy. Links and other information

Insurance   USA
www.aria.org
American Risk and Insurance Association web site provides access to the Journal of Risk and Insurance and has links to other US academic sites which focus on risk management.

Insurance: Accident - see Accident Insurance

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

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

Insurance Management   INTERNATIONAL
www.ifrima.org
International Federation of Risk and Insurance Management Associations (IFRIMA) is the international umbrella organization for risk management associations, representing 23 organizations and over 30 countries around the world. With its roots going back to the 1930s and its development through the discipline of insurance and risk management, IFRIMA is uniquely positioned as a leader in risk management and its application. As an "association of associations", IFRIMA's primary objective is to provide a forum for interaction and communications among risk management associations and their members.

International Hazard Datasheets on Occupations   SWITZERLAND
www.ilo.org/safework/info/databases/WCMS_113135/lang--en/index.htm
International Labour Organisation: International Hazard Datasheets on Occupations is a multipurpose information resource containing information on the hazards, risks and notions of prevention related to a specific occupation. These datasheets are intended for those professionally concerned with health and safety at work including: occupational physicians and nurses, safety engineers, hygienists, education and information specialists, inspectors, employers' representatives, workers' representatives, safety officers and other competent persons. They are available online. The Datasheets list in a standard format different hazards to which a worker, in the normal course of normal work, may be exposed to. It provides several measures for the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases. These datasheets are a source of information rather than advice. Each Datasheet is, to a certain degree, similar to a Chemical Safety Data Sheet (also known as a Material Safety Data Sheet). The Chemical Safety Data Sheet is a standardized document that serves to alert both the worker and the occupational safety and health professional about the relevant hazards at the workplace as well as means of prevention on a specific chemical substance. However, unlike the Chemical Safety Data Sheets, the International Hazard Datasheets on Occupations is designed to cover the range of hazards to which the worker may be exposed to while performing the tasks typically associated with the occupation being addressed. The currently available Datasheets have been developed in a project undertaken by the ILO and the Israel Institute for Occupational Safety and Hygiene (IIOSH), in cooperation with the European Union and ILO/CIS Centres throughout the world.

Internet Safety   UK
www.cusn.info
College and University Support Network CUSN in the UK gives advice on using the Internet safely. Includes factsheets on privacy and security, cyberbullying, Facebook privacy settings and meeting people on the Internet. The Infocentre offers many factsheets covering topics such managing workloads, resolving disputes with colleagues and dealing with stress.

Involvement of workers - see also Workers

Involvement of workers   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/involvement
Health and Safety Executive web pages Involving workers is important for good health and safety. It means that everyone involved with a work activity, whether a manager, employee, or contractor, participates in managing the risks associated with it.

Ionising Radiation - see Radiation: Ionising

Isocyanates   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/information.htm#posters
Health and Safety Executive and British Coatings Federation joint publication posters have been produced advising workers on the dangers of contracting asthma from breathing in paint dust that contains isocyanate. The posters come in 3 sizes: A4, A3 and A2.

Isocyanates   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/isocyanates
US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH has developed a new topic page focusing on isocyanates. Included are NIOSH documents on isocyanates and Health Hazard Evaluations related to possible isocyanate exposure. Isocyanates are widely used in the manufacture of polyurethanes, which include products such as rigid foams, flexible foams, durable coatings and adhesives, and are increasingly used in the automobile industry, auto body repair, and building insulation materials. Exposure to airborne isocyanates is known to cause a range of respiratory disorders, most notably occupational asthma.

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Journals: ACGM Newsletter: Health and Safety Executive   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/elecjnls.htm
Health and Safety Executive Electronic Journals includes the Advisory Committee on Genetic Modification - ACGM  Newsletter. Go to the electronic journals main index and then to the  newsletter and edition you are seeking.

Journals: African Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety   AFRICA
www.ttl.fi/en/publications/electronic_journals/african_newsletter
African Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety gives details of the occupational health and safety activities in the English speaking African countries. In full text, the newsletter is produced by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health. ISSN 1239-4386.

Journals: Applied Occupational and Environmental Hygiene Journal   USA
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/1047322x.html
Applied Occupational and Environmental Hygiene Journal is published by Taylor and Francis. The contents pages and abstracts from 1999 forward are available free of charge.  Subscribers have access to the full text free of charge. Other readers can purchase individual articles by credit card.

Journals: Asbestos Risk Management Newsletter: Health and Safety Executive   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos
Asbestos information including details of the Asbestos Campaign and other current and planned developments by the UK Health and Safety Executive.

Journals: Asian Pacific Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety    ASIA
www.ttl.fi/en/publications/electronic_journals/asian_pacific_newsletter
Asian Pacific Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety gives details of the occupational health and safety activities in the Asia Pacific countries. In full text, the newsletter it is produced by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health. ISSN 1237-0843.

Journals: Australia Safety News    AUSTRALIA
www.nsca.org.au/National_Safety_Magazine/Overview/Overview_4.aspx
National Safety Council of Australia, Safety News gives information on the latest edition - contents, feature, news index, news briefs, archive, international information and safety links.

Journals: Barents Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety full text     FINLAND
www.ttl.fi/en/publications/electronic_journals/barents_newsletter
Barents Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety produced by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health. Gives details of the OSH activities in the Barents countries.

Journals: Biological Agents Bulletin: Health and Safety Executive     UK
www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/elecjnls.htm
Health and Safety Executive Electronic Journals includes the Biological Agents Bulletin. Go to the electronic journals main index and then to the Bulletin and edition you are seeking.

Journals: British Asbestos Newsletter   BAN   UK
www.britishasbestosnewsletter.org
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.

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

Journals: Central Index of Dose Information: Health and Safety Executive     UK
www.hse.gov.uk/radiation/ionising/doses/cidi.htm
Health and Safety Executive Electronic Journals includes the Central Index of Dose Information. Go to the electronic journals main index and then to the newsletter and edition you are seeking.

Journals: Ceramic News: Health and Safety Executive     UK
www.hse.gov.uk/elecjnls.htm
Health and Safety Executive Electronic Journals includes the Ceramic News. Go to the electronic journals main index and then to the newsletter and edition you are seeking.

Journals: Chemistry and Industry     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.

Journals: Environmental Bulletin: Health and Safety Executive     UK
www.hse.gov.uk/elecjnls.htm
Health and Safety Executive Electronic Journals includes the Environmental Bulletin. Go to the electronic journals main index and then to the Bulletin and edition you are seeking.

Journals: Environmental Health News    USA
http://depts.washington.edu/envhlth
University of Washington, Department of Environmental Health Environmental Health News newsletter in full text containing articles, details of ongoing projects, publications, news, and other details.

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

Journals: European Agency for Safety and Health at Work: Agency Newsletter   SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/news/news
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work Newsletter which is published up to four times a year in English, French, Spanish and German.

Journals: European Agency for Safety and Health at Work: OSHmail       SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/news/oshmail
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work site gives information and links to other European Member States web sites and also contains the OSHmail electronic newsletter.

Journals: European Agency for Safety and Health at Work: Press Releases   SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/news/news
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work Press Releases which are published on a regular basis gives details of the latest news from the Agency.

Journals: Fortnightly Lists of HSC/HSE Publications: Health and Safety Executive     UK
www.hse.gov.uk/elecjnls.htm
Health and Safety Executive Electronic Journals includes the Fortnightly Lists of HSC/HSE Publications Go to the electronic journals main index and then to the newsletter and edition you are seeking.

Journals: Health and Safety Review     HSR          IRELAND
www.healthandsafety review.ie
Health and Safety Review HSR is the leading Irish journal of record on health, safety and environmental issues as they affect the workplace. Available in full text format and provides comprehensive coverage.  It is published ten times a year and contains updates on both European and Irish legislation, news from Ireland, Europe and around the world, in-depth articles, topical issues, reviews of training videos and programmes, books and safety products, and special reports.

Journals: Health and Safety Matters             IRELAND
www.hsa.ie
Health and Safety Authority responsibilities and activities.  Extensive site, containing the full text of publications including Health and Safety Matters. 

Journals: Health Related Abstracts: Health and Safety Executive     UK
www.hse.gov.uk/elecjnls.htm
Health and Safety Executive Electronic Journals includes the Health Related Abstracts. Go to the electronic journals main index and then to the  newsletter and edition you are seeking. Health Related Abstracts appears every two years.

Journals: Healthy Workplaces Initiative Signup Newsletter: Health and Safety Executive     UK
www.hse.gov.uk/elecjnls.htm
Health and Safety Executive Electronic Journals includes the Healthy Workplaces Initiative Signup Newsletter, a joint HSE and Department of Health publication. Go to the electronic journals main index and then to the  newsletter and edition you are seeking.

Journals: IRSST Institut de recherche Robert-Sauve en santé et en securite du travail Newsletter             CANADA
www.irsst.qc.ca
IRSST Institut de recherche Robert-Sauve en santé et en securite du travail offers valuable source of information and data giving the latest research, reports, publications catalogue.  The reports and Newsletter are available full text and free of charge.

Journals: International Federation of Journalists Regional Newspaper           BELGIUM
www.ifj.org
International Federation of Journalists Regional Newspaper produced by Rory O'Neill, the IFJ Health, Safety and Environment Officer.

Journals: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene   USA
www.aiha.org
New to Taylor & Francis for 2004! The Official Journal of the American Industrial Hygiene Association and the American Conference. The Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, the new, joint AIHA-ACGIH journal, is now online. AIHA members can access the full text of each issue by logging into the members only web pages and clicking on "Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene." Non-members can learn more about the JOEH and view sample articles here. www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/15459624.asp

Journals: Local Authority Circulars: Health and Safety Executive             UK
www.hse.gov.uk/lau/lacs
The Local Authorities Enforcement Liaison Committee of the UK Health and Safety Executive issue a series of informative Local Authority Circulars covering a wide range of subjects ranging from asbestos to vibration. Regularly updated as the legislation alters.

Journals: Mainstream Research News: Health and Safety Executive     UK
www.hse.gov.uk/elecjnls.htm
Health and Safety Executive Electronic Journals includes the Mainstream Research News. Go to the electronic journals main index and then to the newsletter and edition you are seeking.

Journals: Means of Escape Magazine      UK
www.means-of-escape.com
Means of Escape online magazine addresses the key issues surrounding safe evacuation and the increasing importance of risk assessment and self regulation particularly in fire safety. Specific information on any aspect of risk assessment, or the five disciplines of fire safety are including in the articles database. The Discussion Forum helps to share knowledge, seek comment or answers from fire professionals.

Journals: Nuclear Safety Newsletter: Health and Safety Executive     UK
www.hse.gov.uk/elecjnls.htm
Health and Safety Executive Electronic Journals includes the Nuclear Safety Newsletter. Go to the electronic journals main index and then to the newsletter and edition you  are seeking.

Journals: Nuclear Safety Research: Health and Safety Executive     UK
www.hse.gov.uk/elecjnls.htm
Health and Safety Executive Electronic Journals includes the Nuclear Safety Research. Go to the electronic journals main index and then to the newsletter and edition you  are seeking.

Journals: Official Journal of the European Communities OJ       LUXEMBOURG
http://eur-lex.europa.eu
The Official Journal for the European Communities is published daily in the languages of the Member States gives the full text of European legislation, Directives, Recommendations, Decisions - which are free of charge for two months in the Official Journal of the European Union.  Publications, case law and links to other Commission sites.

Journals: Oxford Journals Online    UK
http://www.oupjournals.org
Oxford Journals Online offer a variety of journals e.g. Annals of Occupational Hygiene, which is the journal of the British Occupational Hygiene Society, and the BOHS Web site www.bohs.org includes provisional contents lists for forthcoming issues. Contents lists for earlier issues of the Annals and other journals can be accessed from Oxford Journals Online Web site.

Journals: Nuclear Safety Newsletter: Health and Safety Executive     UK
www.hse.gov.uk/elecjnls.htm
Health and Safety Executive Electronic Journals includes the Nuclear Safety Newsletter. Go to the electronic journals main index and then to the newsletter and edition you  are seeking.

Journals: Offshore Research Focus: Health and Safety Executive     UK
www.hse.gov.uk/elecjnls.htm
Health and Safety Executive Electronic Journals includes Offshore Research Focus. Go to the electronic journals main index and then to the newsletter and edition you are seeking.

Journals: Pesticides Newsletter: Health and Safety Executive   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/biocides/liveissues
Pesticides information contained in the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Health Directorate Pesticides Newsletter and pages.

Journals: PubMed Central (PMC)   USA
www.pubmedcentral.gov
PubMed Central (PMC) is the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) free digital archive of biomedical and life sciences journal literature.

Journals: Radiation Protection News (formerly Radiation Protection Adviser): Health and Safety Executive     UK
www.hse.gov.uk/elecjnls.htm
Health and Safety Executive Electronic Journals includes the Radiation Protection News (formerly Radiation Protection Adviser). Go to the electronic journals main index and then to the newsletter and edition you are seeking.

Journals: Revista Brasileira de Saúde Ocupacional   RBSO   BRAZIL
www.fundacentro.gov.br/rbso
RBSO, (Revista Brasileira de Saúde Ocupacional) a bi-annual journal, ISSN: 0303-7657 publishes scientifically relevant articles in the field of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). Priority is given to original unpublished contributions. With multidisciplinary approach, the journal covers many OHS aspects within the various segments of economy in the formal and informal labor world such as the relationship between work and health; conceptual aspects and analyses of occupational injuries; hazard analyses, risk management, and OHS management systems; epidemiology, etiology of occupational illnesses; exposure to chemicals and toxicology; relationship between workers' health and environment; behavior at work and its physiological, psychological and social dimensions; mental health and work; muscle-skeletal problems, psychological disorders and their relationship to organizational aspects and to the restructuring of production; OHS professions and professional practice; health services organization and occupational safety at public and private companies; labor regulation and laws, workplace inspection; social, organizational and political aspects of occupational health and safety, among others. The journal also aims at increasing technical-scientific debate among researchers, teachers, legislators and OHS professionals. To reach this aim it seeks to aggregate in each of its issues updated and diversified contents, bringing up, whenever it is convenient, contributions on specific themes.

Journals: Safety News               UK
www.safetynews.co.uk
Safety News includes a range of subjects, topical news, features, jobs, books, Health and Safety Executive books,  news from courts, training, standards, diary of events and links.

Journals: Safety Matters: Newsletter of the Agricultural Industry Advisory Committee: Health and Safety Executive     UK
www.hse.gov.uk/elecjnls.htm
Health and Safety Executive Electronic Journals includes Safety Matters: Newsletter of the Agricultural Industry Advisory Committee. Go to the electronic journals main index and then to the Newsletter and edition you are seeking.

Journals: Safety Statistics Bulletin: Health and Safety Executive     UK
www.hse.gov.uk/elecjnls.htm
Health and Safety Executive Electronic Journals includes Safety Statistics Bulletin. Go to the electronic journals main index and then to the Bulletin and edition you are seeking.

Journals: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health full text        FINLAND
www.ttl.fi/en/publications/sjweh
Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health produced by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health. Gives details of the OSH activities in Sweden, Finland, Norway and Denmark.

Journals: Site Safe News: Health and Safety Executive     UK
www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/elecjnls.htm
Health and Safety Executive Electronic Journals includes the Site Safe News. Go to the electronic journals main index and then to the newsletter and edition you are seeking.

Journals: Toxic Substances Bulletin: Health and Safety Executive     UK
www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/elecjnls.htm
Health and Safety Executive Electronic Journals includes the Toxic Substances Bulletin. Go to the electronic journals main index and then to the newsletter and edition you are seeking.

Journals: Translation Bulletin: Health and Safety Executive   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/elecjnls.htm
Health and Safety Executive Electronic Journals includes the Translations Bulletin from the Health and Safety Information Services. Go to the electronic journals main index and then to the newsletter and edition you are seeking.

Journals: WoodNIG News: Health and Safety Executive   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/elecjnls.htm
Health and Safety Executive Electronic Journals includes the WoodNIG News. Go to the electronic journals main index and then to the newsletter and edition you are seeking.

Journals: World Health Organisation (WHO) Collaborating Centres Network Newsletter   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/ccc
WHO Collaborating Centres Network Newsletter produced by the US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Gives details of the OSH activities in countries in the World Health Organisation network.

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Keyboards of the future   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/horizons/keyboards.pdf
HSE Horizon Scanning Short Report - SR006 - Do Keyboards Have a Future?

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Laboratories: Accidents   USA
www2.umdnj.edu/eohssweb/aiha/accidents
American Industrial Hygiene Association: Laboratory Health and Safety Committee web site gives a range of very useful information covering: laboratory safety incidents that can be sorted by topics, key instruction concepts and also date added. There is an extensive list of technical and environmental topics. Also included are resources and links.

Laboratory Health and Safety Committee: American Industrial Hygiene Association   USA
www2.umdnj.edu/eohssweb/aiha/accidents
American Industrial Hygiene Association: Laboratory Health and Safety Committee web site gives a range of very useful information covering: laboratory safety incidents that can be sorted by topics, key instruction concepts and also date added. There is an extensive list of technical and environmental topics. Also included are resources and links.

Labour Concerns: Asia   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.

Labour Inspectorate   AUSTRIA
www.arbeitsinspektion.gv.at
Austria's Labour Inspectorate site - the Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Arbeit, Sektion Arbeitsrecht und Arbeitsinspektion, in Vienna, Austria gives details of the work of the Inspectorate, legislation and links.

Labour Inspectorate   BELGIUM
www.emploi.belgique.be/home.aspx
The Belgian Federal Public Service Employment, Labour and Social Dialogue has a role in the implementation of de Seveso II directive 96/82/EG concerning the prevention of major accidents see also www.emploi.belgique.be/acr. Its duty is to verify that the most appropriate measures have been taken to prevent major accidents and to limit the consequences of major accidents for personnel in the enterprises. For this specific prevention task, the Department for the supervision of chemical risks has been created within the Labour Inspection. The Department for the supervision of chemical risks is a part of the Occupational Medicine and Health Administration.
Other sites for statistics: Occupational sickness fund www.fmp.fgov.be
Occupational accidents fund www.faofat.fgov.be
Wellbeing at work: www.beswic.be
Extracts of various reports are integrated in the annual report of SWW, available on the website of the www.emploi.belgique.be/moduleTab.aspx?id=556&idM=163

Labour Inspectorate   BELGIUM
www.meta.fgov.be
The English Metaguide leads you through the Belgium Federal Public Service (FPS) Employment, Labour and Social Dialogue and its competencies. It contains the structure of the FPS. The module "Publications" contains a description of the publications and where to order them directly. Certain publications can be downloaded. This module is available in Dutch and French. Most of the publications are in those two languages. The module "Statistics" contains the main statistics drawn up and published by the FPS. The module "Regulations" contains co-ordinated laws, decrees.

Labour Inspectorate   CYPRUS
www.mlsi.gov.cy/dli
Cyprus Labour Inspectorate information on OSH studies undertaken on behalf of the Department of Labour Inspection is retained at the subfolder named "Research and Studies". This information is available in Greek and English language www.mlsi.gov.cy/mlsi/dli/dli.nsf/dmlresearch_en/dmlresearch_en
Further information is available in the Annual Reports of the Department of Labour Inspection: www.mlsi.gov.cy/mlsi/dli/dli.nsf/dmlpublications_New_gr?openform&p=10&t=f&e

Labour Inspectorate   CZECH REPUBLIC
www.suip.cz
Czech State Labour Inspection Authority and individual addresses of Regional Labour Inspectorates that can be reached through the main web page of the labour inspection. Health and safety research http://cz.osha.europa.eu/systems/files/vyzkum_vyvoj_BOZP.pdf

Labour Inspectorate   ESTONIA
www.ti.ee
Estonia Labour inspectorate is a government agency operating within the area of  government of the Ministry of Social Affairs whose main functions are to arrange for the exercise of state supervision in the working environment over compliance with the requirements of legislation regulating occupational health and safety and labour relations and apply enforcement by the state on the bases and to the extent prescribed by law. The web site gives other duties. There are links.

Labour Inspectorate   FRANCE
www.sante-securite.travail.gouv.fr
Ministère de l'emploi, de la cohésion sociale et du logement - espace travail web site - publications, press releases and events.

Labour Inspectorate   GERMANY
www.hsm.hessen.de
Arbeitschutz in Hessen, Social Labour Inspectorate website gives details of the activities, guidance and advice.

Labour Inspectorate   GREECE
www.ypakp.gr
Greek Labour inspectorate web site contains news and links.

Labour Inspectorate   HUNGARY
www.ommf.gov.hu
Hungarian Labour Inspectorate (HLI).Az Országos Munkabiztonsági és Munkaügyi Főfelügyelőség (OMMF) site contains information on safety at work in Hungary and links to organisations that deal with safety matters. The Hungarian Labour Inspectorate is an independent national authority under the supervision of the Minister of Employment and Labour, and was set up in 1984 to carry out occupational safety tasks of governance and defined official occupational safety tasks; its regional authorities are the Occupational Safety and Labour Inspectorates. Its legal status, responsibilities and powers are determined in the Act CXIII of 1993 on the labour safety (LSA) and in the Act. LXXV of 1996. on labour inspections. The powers of Hungarian Labour Inspectorate are realised by the occupational safety and labour inspectors and directors who are working in the general competent centre and the county (capital) competent regional authorities (inspectorates). The Centre is the ILO CIS National Centre for Hungary.

Labour Inspectorate   LATVIA
www.vdi.gov.lv
The Latvia State Labour Inspectorate (SLI) is a state administrative and supervisory institution. Its activity is determined by the "State Labour Inspectorate Law". The following persons and institutions are subjected to the supervision and control of the SLI: entrepreneurs, the state and municipal institutions, religious and nongovernmental organizations, employers and their representatives according to the mandate and responsibilities delivered to them, dangerous equipment and their owners, as well as workplaces and other places at the enterprises available for the employees during their work process. The main task of SLI is to take measures to ensure effective implementation of State policy in the field of labour legal relations, labour protection and the technical supervision of dangerous equipment. Site contains history, structure, contacts, news, news releases, events, legislation, publications, statistics etc.

Labour Inspectorate   LITHUANIA
www.vdi.lt
Lithuania Labour Inspectorate web site contains details of the functions and activities, management structure.

Labour Inspectorate   LUXEMBOURG
www.itm.lu
Luxembourg Labour Inspectorate web site contains a range of topics including legislation and publications.

Labour Inspectorate   NETHERLANDS
www.inspectieszw.nl
Dutch Labour Inspectie ("Arbeidsinspectie") from 1 January 2012 has merged with two other Inspectorates of the Ministry. The new name is Inspectorate SZW. The SZW Inspectorate combines the organisations and the activities of the Labour Inspectorate, the Work and Income Inspectorate and the Social and Intelligence Investigation Service of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment. With the Inspectorate SZW in its new form, there will now be an inspectorate that works together for a fair, healthy and safe working world with social security for everyone.

Labour Inspectorate   POLAND
www.pip.gov.pl/html/en/html/index.htm
The National Labour Inspectorate of Poland, subordinate to the Sejm (the Lower Chamber of Polish Parliament), is a body for supervision and inspection of the observance of labour law, in particular occupational safety and health regulations and rules. The range of its activities and powers is specified in the Act on the National Labour Inspectorate of 6 March, 1981 (Journal of Laws of 2001, No 124, item 1362). Supervision over the National Labour Inspectorate - in the scope defined by the above-mentioned Act - is executed by the Labour Protection Council, appointed by the Speaker of the Sejm. The National Labour Inspectorate is managed by the Chief Labour Inspector, appointed by the Speaker of the Sejm, with the assistance of the deputies. The National Labour Inspectorate of Poland is formed by the Chief Labour Inspectorate, 16 district labour inspectorates, together with labour inspectors acting within the territorial competence of district offices. Each of the district labour inspectorates covers the area of one province with its competence. The NLI's structure also includes 42 sub-district offices. The National Labour Inspectorate runs its own training facility - the NLI's Training Centre in Wrocław, named after Prof. Jan Rosner.

Labour Inspectorate   PORTUGAL
www.act.gov.pt
Portugal Labour inspectorate web site contains a range of topics.

Labour Inspectorate   ROMANIA
www.inspectiamuncii.ro
Romania Labour Inspectorate website gives a wide range of topics and there are statistics on www.inspectmun.ro/Statistici/statistici.html

Labour Inspectorate   SLOVAKIA
www.safework.gov.sk
Slovakia National Labour Inspectorate (NLI) system main tasks in the field of labour inspection include - national and regional tasks of inspection activities, prevention activities, investigation of injuries etc., law agenda, planning, analysis, information system of NLI, control and economic activities.

Labour Inspectorate   SLOVENIA
www.id.gov.si
Slovenia Labour Inspectorate oversees implementation of laws, other regulations, collective agreements and general documents regulating employment, wages and other receipts from employment, the employment of workers at home and abroad, cooperation of workers in management, strikes and occupational safety, unless otherwise provided by regulations. The Labour Inspectorate also oversees implementation of those regulations. The Chief Inspector heads and represents the Inspectorate, organises and coordinates the work of inspectors, and within the confines of his authorisation is answerable for the legality, quality and effectiveness of the Inspectorate's work. Inspectors operate within the framework of inspection procedures organised for the individual administrative field. Employment oversight is provided by employment inspections, while occupational safety and health oversight is provided by occupational safety and health inspections. The fundamental laws in the area of oversight are the Employment Act and the Occupational Safety and Health Act, which redefine the rules for relations between workers and employers.

Labour Inspectorate   SPAIN
www.mtin.es/en/sec_sub
Inspección de Trabajo y Seguridad Social Labour Inspectorate website gives details of the activities, guidance and advice.

Labour Inspectorate   SWEDEN
www.av.se/inenglish/inspections
Sweden Labour inspectorate details and statistics www.av.se/inenglish/statistics

Labour Inspectorate   SWITZERLAND
www.iali-aiit.org
International Association of Labour Inspection is a non-governmental international organisation recognised by the International Labour Office in Geneva, Switzerland. Founded in 1972 in order to provide a professional forum for the exchange of information and experience about the work of Labour inspection and to promote closer cooperation between authorities and institutions concerned with such work. Disseminates information through its congress, symposia and workshops in collaboration with the national government of the country in which they take place.

Labour Inspectorate   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/aboutus/strategiesandplans
UK Labour Inspectorate is within the Health and Safety Executive organisation.

Ladder Safety   UK
http://ladderassociation.org.uk/public
Ladder Association contains advice on the proper use of ladders in the workplace. Covers ladder myths, misconceptions to simple do's and don'ts and ladder training. Also contains video toolbox talk covering basic ladder principles.

Landlords' Responsibilities   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/gas/landlords
Health and Safety Executive website bringing together all the information landlords need to meet their legal duties on domestic gas.

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

Lasers: Risks   UK
www.lasersafety.org.uk
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) with funding from the Department of Health, RoSPA was tasked to develop the LASER Accreditation Programme. It is widely accepted that LASER is one of the best ways of ensuring young people have an understanding of hazard and risk. The website allows the existing schemes to access the resources needed for accreditation and provides a forum for them to share information on best practice.

Latex   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/skin/employ/latex.htm
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.

Latex Allergy   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/latexalt.html
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health collection of information on Latex Allergy.

Latex Allergy: Non-latex gloves   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/hairdressing/glovetrial-analysis.htm
UK Health and Safety Executive and the Local Authorities glove trial results. In total 591 forms were received and analysed from 38 local authorities who took part in a short questionnaire as part of a local campaign over a two day period. Gloves were left for staff in salons to wear to protect against skin damage including dermatitis. This questionnaire is to find out about staff's experiences and views of using the gloves. Of the 591 forms returned, 556 people did wear gloves before the trial while working with clients' hair, 32 did not and 3 did not answer.

Latex Allergy Support Group   UK
www.lasg.org.uk
UK Latex Allergy Support Group (LASG) is a voluntary self-help organisation founded in 1996, with 300+ members. The aims of the Group are to raise awareness of latex allergy, provide support for those affected, and promote the safe and appropriate use of latex products and equipment. An advisory panel provides advice on medical and technological issues. The Latex Allergy Support Group (LASG) has three aims: To raise awareness of latex allergy amongst the general public and, in particular, healthcare workers. To provide a national support network for those affected by latex allergy. To push for investigation into the increased incidences of the allergy, the identification of "at risk" groups and the prevention of unnecessary contact with known sensitising agents.

Law: European   LUXEMBOURG
http://eur-lex.europa.eu
European Commission portal, result of a merger between the Eur-Lex and Celex websites includes details of European legislation and proposals, Official Journal of the European Union, Directives, Recommendations, Decisions, Treaties, Publications, case law and links to other Commission sites then this is the site for you. This new site provides a unique, high performance tool, which combines the navigation possibilities of EUR-Lex and the search modes of Celex. In addition, the free-of-charge access is guaranteed to all and the multi-lingual nature of site has been reinforced thanks to the inclusion of the new official EU languages.

Law    INTERNATIONAL
www.worldlii.org
The World Legal Information Institute (WorldLII) is a free, independent and non-profit global legal research facility developed collaboratively by the following Legal Information Institutes and other organisations.

• Australasian Legal Information Institute (AustLII)
• British and Irish Legal Information Institute (BAILII)
• Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII)
• Hong Kong Legal Information Institute (HKLII)
• Legal Information Institute (Cornell) (LII (Cornell))
• Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute (PacLII)
• Wits University School of Law (Wits Law School)

The WorldLII comprises three main facilities: Databases, Catalogue and Websearch provides links to over 15,000 law-related web sites in every country in the world. WorldLII's Websearch makes searchable the full text of as many of these sites as WorldLII's web-spider can reach. WorldLII welcomes enquiries from law librarians and other legal experts who are interested to become Contributing Editors to the WorldLII Catalog.

Law   LITHUANIA
www.litlex.lt/Litle/defaulte.htm
Lithuania Legal Information Centre's legal database and other legal information.

Law   NORWAY
www.juridisk.net
University of Oslo, Faculty of Law Library has produced a collection on the present site consists mostly of translations initiated by Governmental Agencies, Royal Ministries and private institutions. The translations are unofficial and only updated at the time of the translation. The aim of the Faculty of Law Library is to make any translation of Norwegian legislation (acts and regulations) available to the public. In addition these texts may well provide our users with accurate and workable equivalents of legal Norwegian in English. The library itself does not undertake any translation work. Most entries have links to the acts and regulations in full-text, either as html, word-files or in pdf-format.

Law   UK
www.opsi.gov.uk
The full text of the UK legislation has been made available on Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI) web site usually immediately after publication in Parliament; so you can check the site on a regular basis, by title of the act or the statutory instrument number and year, or a keyword. These are freely available in full text, e.g. The Asbestos (Prohibitions) (Amendment) Regulations 1999 Statutory Instruments 1999/2373 ISBN 0110851676. All acts from 1987 and Statutory Instruments from 1988 are available on the web site.

Law   UK
www.lawtel.com
Lawtel offers access to 17 legal databases, which includes all UK legislative documents, extensive coverage of recent case reports. Includes Case Law and full text articles from several law journals. Updated daily. Priced service.

Law   UK
www.statutelaw.gov.uk
The UK Statute Law Database (SLD) is the official revised edition of the primary legislation of the United Kingdom made available online. For more information about SLD and what it contains see this site, you may find that the Help facility and the Frequently Asked Questions will help you to find your way around more quickly. The content of SLD is available for viewing and private use free of charge, but please see the Crown Copyright notice for further information about re-use of the data.

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

Law: USA: health and safety   USA
www.osha.gov/SLTC/index.html
Occupational Safety and Health Administration lists relevant legislation which can be accessed by going to "OSHA Regulations and Standards". There are links to information available from many other safety and health organisations and resources.

Law: Worldwide      SWITZERLAND
www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safework/cis/legosh/index.htm
International Labour Organisation CIS Database of legislative texts on OSH - LEGOSH. The Database of Legislative Texts on Occupational Safety and Health (LEGOSH) that is presented here consists of references to more than 3500 (as of 2001) laws, regulations and international legal instruments dealing with OSH matters in approximately 140 countries and international organizations. References to the ILO's OSH-related Conventions are of course also included.
These legal texts are classified according to two main criteria:

• Jurisdiction (country, lower-level jurisdiction [state, province, etc.] or international organization)
• Subject categories

The database is presented in static HTML files. The Index lists countries, provinces and international organizations, with hyperlinks to further (country, province, organization) index files. In these second level indexes, individual titles are organized by subject category and linked to their description. In addition, within the scope of a country with lower-level jurisdictions, the subject category lists of these jurisdictions and federal legislation are interlinked.

Within each subject category, further sorting is chronological, with the most recent legal texts listed first. Titles in bold face are the major texts (laws, decrees etc.), while those printed with normal lettering are subsidiary pieces of legislation. Useful starting point for those seeking legislation in other countries.

Law Enforcement Agency: Europe   NETHERLANDS
www.europol.europa.eu
Europol is the European Union law enforcement Agency that handles criminal intelligence. Its mission is to assist the law enforcement authorities of Member States in their fight against serious forms of organised crime.

Lead: Addressing Harmful Overexposures to Lead   ABLES   USA
http://wwwn.cdc.gov/niosh-survapps/ables
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH Monitoring and Addressing Harmful Overexposures to Lead is a NIOSH Web-based resource, ABLES, is intended to help users identify, monitor, and address harmful overexposures to lead. The Web site provides data on cases of elevated levels of lead in the blood of adults and trends in those cases over time. It also allows users-particularly occupational and environmental health professionals and researchers-to create customized data products from those data.

Leadership: Health and Safety   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/leadership
Health and Safety Executive' HSE guidance applies to organisations of all sizes. It contains a range of resources to help leaders find the best ways for their organisations and to lead and promote health and safety; and help meet the organisation's legal obligations. The Health and Safety Executive has further advice and resources on leadership for small business and major hazard industries. The guidance is for all directors, governors, trustees, officers and their equivalents in the private, public and third sectors.

Legionnaire's Disease    UK
www.hse.gov.uk/legionnaires/index.htm
UK Health and Safety Executive information about Legionnaire's Disease, what it is, causes, prevention and treatment.

Legionnaires' Disease   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/legionnaires/info.htm
Health and Safety Executive Legionnaires disease web pages give a range of documents.

Legionnaire's Disease    UK
www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/iacl27.pdf
UK Health and Safety Executive leaflet Legionnaires' disease: a guide for employers

Legionnaires' Disease   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/web23.pdf
Health and Safety Executive Legionnaires' disease at chemical sites. Do you know what's growing in your wet cooling system? Outbreaks linked to poor management of wet cooling systems still occur; often leading to prosecutions by HSE. The following conditions can be found: build-up of slime, algae, scale, and corrosion; poorly covered ponds exposed to light and fouling; broken and damaged equipment. The legionella bacterium can thrive on the warmth and nutrients provided by poor conditions in wet cooling towers and evaporative condensers. At chemical sites, such equipment is often used intensively and round the clock. The bacterium can survive in windborne water droplets which can be carried up to 2 km away from its source. Outbreaks linked to poor management of wet cooling systems still occur.

Legionnaire's Disease   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/legionnaires/barrow.htm
UK Health and Safety Executive information about the Barrow incident. In August 2002, seven members of the public died and 180 people suffered ill health as a result of an outbreak of legionella at a council-owned arts and leisure facility in the town centre of Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, UK. Following the court case, two public meetings were held to allow members of the public, and those affected, to learn more about the circumstances and the causes of the outbreak. The Barrow Legionnaires' Outbreak Public Meetings were held on 4 and 11 December 2006 at Abbey House Hotel, Barrow. The purpose of the report is to record the content of those meetings and to allow others to learn what caused the outbreak and what changes have been made since. It has also been produced to allow dutyholders with similar responsibilities for controlling legionella to benefit from the findings of the investigation and be able to apply the recommendations identified as a result of the tragedy. The report explains both the technical steps, and the essentials of good health and safety management that can make sure a similar tragedy never happens again.

Legionnaires' Disease   UK
www.hpa.org.uk/webw/HPAweb&HPAwebStandard/HPAweb_C/1200471665170?p=1158945066455
The UK Health Protection Agency HPA and Health and Safety Executive have compiled the guidance Management of Spa Pools - Controlling the risks of infection. It is aimed primarily at commercial operators of spa pools, it contains invaluable information for those who have spa pools in their homes. The HPA will shortly be producing a quick reference leaflet to highlight guidance for those with spa pools and whirlpool baths in their homes. The principal route of Legionella infection is through the inhalation of the bacteria into the lungs. The risk of Legionnaires' disease rises with increasing numbers of bacteria inhaled. People are at risk of infection because water creates an aerosol that can be inhaled.

Legionnaire's Disease   USA
www.hcinfo.com/index.htm
HC Information Resources, USA provides publications, consulting services, seminars, and training related to Legionella and other waterborne pathogens.

Legionnaires' disease    USA
www.hcinfo.com/ldfaq.htm
HC Information Resources Inc frequently asked pages covers a wide range of information on Legionnaires' disease - the what, how, when, precautions, advice, publications, seminars and training

Legionella    USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health collection of information on Legionella. A word search of the NIOSH web site on "legionella" will bring up  related topics and can be viewed full text.

Legionella in ornamental fountains   USA
www.legionellae.org/guidelines/guidelines.htm
USA South Dakota Health Department guidelines for control of legionella in ornamental fountains.

Legislation Advice   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/regulatory.html
National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH) has released a new Web page designed to make it easier for stakeholders to find, read, and track NIOSH's proposed regulations and regulatory changes. The new Web page lists and links to the proposed regulations and regulatory changes that NIOSH has posted on the federal government's Unified Regulatory Agenda (as required by EO 12866 Section 4(b) www.reginfo.gov/public/jsp/Utilities/EO_Redirect.jsp.

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

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

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

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

Library: National Library of Medicine     USA
http://gateway.nlm.nih.gov
National Library of Medicine excellent combined service entitled 'Gateway' offers access to a wide range of information sources. For example searching for 'ergonomics' produces thousands of references, with full citation and abstracts.

Library: National Library of Medicine: Specialised Information Service    USA
http://sis.nlm.nih.gov
National Library of Medicine Specialised Information Service Responsible for information resources and services in toxicology, environmental health, chemistry, HIV/AIDS and specialised topics in minority health.

Library: Royal Society of Medicine   UK
www.rsm.ac.uk
Access to the Royal Society of Medicine Library Catalogue, publications, Diary of Events etc.

Lifting Equipment   UK
www.leea.co.uk
Lifting Equipment Engineers Association LEEA is an international trade association for those who work on the design, manufacture, hire, repair, refurbishment, maintenance and the use of lifting equipment. Links, news and articles - some information for members only.

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

Lime   UK
http://cement.mineralproducts.org
MPA is part of the Mineral Products Association, trade association for aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, lime, mortar and silica sand industries. Site contains advice and guidance and also health and safety on avoiding process burns, kiln maintenance, contractor safety. Slips, trips and fall and working with silica and chromium.

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

Living and Working Abroad   Luxembourg
www.tellusyourstory.eu
The European Union asked EU citizens to share their personal experience working and living abroad across different countries in Europe

Local Authority Circulars   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/lau/lacs
The Local Authorities Enforcement Liaison Committee of the UK Health and Safety Executive issue a series of informative Local Authority Circulars covering a wide range of subjects ranging from asbestos to vibration. Regularly updated as the legislation alters.

Local Government   UK
www.lga.gov.uk
Local Government Association site contains a wide range of information including events, factsheets. press releases, publications and links.

Local Government Association LGA   UK
www.lga.gov.uk
Local Government Association (LGA) has a range of publications, guidance, advice and events. It has published a final version of its 10-year vision for the UK fire and rescue service. This follows consultation last year and the launch coincided with the LGA's annual fire conference 2007. Communities and Local Government (CLG) and the UK Chief Fire Officers' Association (CFOA) have also bought-in to the 'shared' vision. For LGA, the vision aims to provide an action plan to guide the work of its fire services management committee. It is hoped the CLG will use the document to inform strategy in the regularly updated national framework. CFOA will be expected to use it carefully as a basis for its business plan. You can obtain a copy of the vision at: www.lga.gov.uk/lga/aio/22371 (PDF).

Logistics   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/logistics
Health and Safety Executive website on managing risks in logistics is split into two main areas: haulage and distribution and warehousing and provides guidance, advice, case studies, and links to relevant documents. There is also information on the Road Distribution Action Group (RDAG).

Long-Range Research Initiative (LRI)   BELGIUM
www.cefic-lri.org
Cefic Long-Range Research Initiative (LRI) LRI's mission is to identify and fill gaps in the understanding of the hazards posed by chemicals and to improve the methods available for assessing the associated risks.

Loss Prevention: Certification   UK
www.brecertification.co.uk
Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) is part of BRE Global Limited (part of the BRE Group) is an independent third party approvals body offering certification of fire, security and sustainability products and services to an international market, including The Red Book - a world renowned listing of independently certified products or company services, and is the essential reference for those responsible for the design, specification and purchase of fire and security products.

Lung Disease      AUSTRALIA
www.lungnet.org.au
The Australian Lung Foundation assists the relief of people suffering from lung disease, and promotes better lung health. Offers downloadable fact sheets about lung health, patient support, activities and events, publications, physicians and researchers plus General Practitioners information.

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

Lung Disease   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH Topic Pages on interstitial lung disease have received a rating of "excellent" by the American Thoracic Society. The five-star review on the society's web site www.thoracic.org/education/career-development/residents/ats-reading-list/interstitial-lung-disease.php that rates sites according to their authority, timeliness, accuracy, utility and navigation. According to the review conducted by Dr. Charlie Strange of the Medical University of South Carolina, the NIOSH Web sites "contain a wealth of information concerning occupational lung diseases." The review singled out the NIOSH WoRLD Surveillance Report, citing the usefulness of its county-level occupational mortality data. The WoRLD Surveillance Report can be accessed at http://www2a.cdc.gov/drds/WorldReportData.The NIOSH site contains a wealth of information concerning the occupational lung diseases. For interstitial lung diseases, separate listings for hypersensitivity pneumonitis, silicosis, coal workers pneumoconiosis, asbestosis, byssinosis and other pneumoconioses are present. Up-to-date data on newly described diseases such as bronchiolitis obliterans due to occupational exposure to popcorn flavorings are prominently displayed. A site for reporting of newly suspected cases of occupational lung disease is present.

Lung Disease   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/flavorings
US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Topic Page provides a resource for findings and recommendations by NIOSH to reduce the risk of severe obstructive lung disease (bronchiolitis obliterans) associated with occupational exposures to flavorings. Bronchiolitis obliterans is a serious, irreversible lung disease whose symptoms include cough and shortness of breath on exertion. The topic page provides background on NIOSH's extensive research into this occupational disease, outlines the symptoms associated with and treatment for bronchiolitis obliterans, and discusses recommended control measures for reducing job-related exposures to flavorings. Also on the page are links to key NIOSH resources and reports stemming from its research. The page includes an email address for providing feedback and receiving updates of information, Flavorings@cdc.gov.

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

Lyme Disease   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/lyme
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) new topic page on Lyme disease that provides employers and workers with recommendations for protecting themselves from tick bites. Outdoor workers, particularly those located in the northeastern and north-central states, are at highest risk of exposure to infected ticks. The page outlines symptoms and diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease.

M

Magazines - see Journals

Maintenance: Safe work: European Campaign   SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/en/campaigns/hw2010/maintenance
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work Healthy Workplace Campaign on Safe Maintenance.

Maintenance Safety   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/msd/backpain
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) campaign on safe maintenance as part of the UK's activities to support the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work's Healthy Workplaces campaign. Sharing lessons learned from the Executive's enforcement experience covering injuries caused, what happened and the reason for the prosecution/enforcement notice. Examples of good practices in the field of maintenance, as well as statistics.

Major Accidents   ITALY
http://mahb.jrc.it
Major Accident Hazards Bureau gives support to the Directorate-General XI Environment, Nuclear Safety and Civil Protection of the European Commission for the implementation of the Directive on Major Accident Hazards of Certain Industrial Activities Seveso-Directive 96/82/EEC concerning the processing and storage of hazardous substances. Gives legal framework, activities, MARS Data, SPIRS Data, CDCIR Data, new products, national authorities, other links and related projects.

Management: Health and Safety   SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/topics/business/performance
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work occupational health and safety (OSH) management advice. Whether your enterprise is a small or a large company, implementing an efficient OSH management can enhance your productivity. Managing risk is a key element of OSH. If you prevent and control risks effectively many of the business benefits will follow. See the range of advice and guidance.

Managing Occupational Road Risk - see Road Safety: Managing Occupational Road Risk

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

Manganese and Welding: Potential Neurologic Effects   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/welding
US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH welding and manganese topic page gives advice and guidance to those worker with welding fumes that are composed of metals and most fumes contain a small percentage of manganese. There is a concern by workers, employers, and health professionals about potential neurological effects associated with exposure to manganese in welding fumes. NIOSH has been conducting research and reviewing the published scientific literature to assess this problem. Manganese is an essential nutrient. A healthy person with normal liver and kidney function can excrete excess dietary manganese. Inhaled manganese is of greater concern because it bypasses the body's normal defense mechanisms. This can lead to manganese accumulation and adverse health effects including damage to the lungs, liver, kidney and central nervous system. Male workers exposed to manganese also have a higher risk of fertility problems. Prolonged exposure to high manganese concentrations (>1 mg/m³) in air may lead to a Parkinsonian syndrome known as "manganism". Chronic exposure to the manganese-containing pesticide, maneb, is also reported to cause Parkinson-like symptoms. Parkinson-like symptoms may include tremors, slowness of movement, muscle rigidity, and poor balance. Recent studies indicate neurological and neurobehavioral deficits may occur when workers are exposed to low levels of manganese (<0.2 mg/m³) in welding fumes. These effects include changes in mood and short-term memory, altered reaction time, and reduced hand-eye coordination.

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

Manual Handling   AUSTRALIA
www.safetycare.com.au
These pages provide information on manual handling issues as well as data on the Safetycare organization. Safetycare are a supplier of occupational health and safety videos, courses and manuals.

Manual Handling   LUXEMBOURG
http://osha.europa.eu/en/topics/msds/slic/index_html/handlingloads
The European Senior Labour Inspectors Committee (SLIC) campaign Manual Handling of Loads in Europe 2007 in transport and care. This inspection and communications campaign was initiated by the SLIC ties in line with the EU strategy. The project was developed in 2005-2006 and implemented in 2007.The project and accompanying products will help to achieve a more uniform implementation of the 1990 EU Directive (90/269/EEC), which sets down the safety and health provisions.

Manual Handling   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/manlinde.htm
The UK Health and Safety Executive manual handling advice and guidance. A number of full text documents available offer information in various industry sectors such as textiles, food and drink, farms and postal services.

Manual Handling: MAC Tool   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/msd/mac/index.htm
UK Health and Safety Executive MAC tool has been developed to help the user identify high risk workplace manual handling activities. The tool can be used to assess the risks posed by lifting, carrying and team manual handling activities. It is designed to help you understand, interpret and categorise the level of risk of the various known risk factors associated with manual handling activities. The MAC incorporates a numerical and a colour coding score system to highlight high risk manual handling tasks.

Maritime Safety: Europe   PORTUGAL
www.emsa.europa.eu
European Maritime Safety Agency's EMSA main objective is to provide technical and scientific assistance to the European Commission and Member States in the proper development and implementation of EU legislation on maritime safety, pollution by ships and security on board ships. To do this, one of EMSA's most important supporting tasks is to improve cooperation with, and between, Member States in all key areas. In addition, the Agency has operational tasks in oil pollution preparedness, detection and response. As a body of the European Union, the Agency sits at the heart of the EU maritime safety network and collaborates with many industry stakeholders and public bodies, in close cooperation with the European Commission. Maritime transport is of fundamental importance to Europe and the rest of the world. To put this in perspective, over 90% of European Union external trade goes by sea and more than 3.7 billion tonnes of freight a year are loaded and unloaded in EU ports. This means that shipping is the most important mode of transport in terms of volume. Furthermore, as a result of its geography, its history and the effects of globalisation, maritime transport will continue to be the most important transport mode in developing EU trade for the foreseeable future. In this context, European citizens have the right to expect their maritime passenger and goods transport to be safe, secure and clean. So, in support of these goals, and particularly in the wake of the Erika and Prestige oil tanker accidents, the set up of EMSA (under Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002 of 27 June 2002) is one of the key EU level initiatives aimed at improving the situation.

Maritime Safety   UK
www.mcga.gov.uk
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCGA) implements the government's maritime safety policy in the UK and works to prevent the loss of life on the coast and at sea. MCGA provide a 24-hour maritime search and rescue service around the UK coast and in the international search and rescue region through HM Coastguard and inspect and survey ships to ensure that they are meeting UK and international safety rules. MCGA also provide certification to seafarers, register vessels and respond to pollution from shipping and offshore installations.

Maritime Safety   UK
www.rnli.org.uk
Royal National Lifeboat Institution provides 24-hour lifeboats and seasonal lifeguards dedicated to saving lives at sea.

Materials Research and Testing   GERMANY
www.bam.de
BAM - Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung -Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing is a senior scientific and technical Federal Institute with responsibility to the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology (BMWi). The technological productivity of the Federal Republic of Germany is based on competitive high-quality products, which are to ensure by innovative measurement and testing technology. BAM has its responsibility in development of safety and reliability in chemistry and materials technologies, physical and chemical inspections of materials and plants including supply of reference methods and reference materials, collaboration in developing legal regulations like on safety standards and threshold values and consulting on safety aspects of materials technology for the Federal Government and industry. BAM is the successor of the Public Materials Testing Office ("Staatliches Materialprüfungsamt") founded in 1871 and of the Chemical-Technical State Institute ("Chemisch-Technische Reichsanstalt") set up in 1920.

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

Materials Safety Datasheets   USA
www.msdsonline.com
MSDSONLINE is a pioneer in the Internet distribution and electronic management of Material Safety Data Sheets.  Gives details of the most requested ones and top companies. List also events, other sites, magazines and news.

Material safety datasheets - see also Chemical safety

Media: Putting the Record Straight   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/press/record.htm
The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Press Office website responding to health and safety related articles and reports in the British media. The Health and Safety Commission and Executive (HSC/E) also takes an interest when other organisations respond to the media and put the record straight about health and safety and there is a link to these items.

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.

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

Medical information: National Library of Medicine     USA
http://gateway.nlm.nih.gov   
National Library of Medicine excellent combined service entitled 'Gateway' offers access to a wide range of information sources. For example searching for 'ergonomics' produces thousands of references, with full citation and abstracts.

Medical information: National Library of Medicine: Specialised Information Service    USA
http://sis.nlm.nih.gov
National Library of Medicine Specialised Information Service Responsible for information resources and services in toxicology, environmental health, chemistry, HIV/AIDS and specialised topics in minority health.

Medical information: Royal Society of Medicine      UK
www.rsm.ac.uk
Access to the Royal Society of Medicine Library Catalogue, publications, Diary of Events etc.

Medical podcasts   UK
www.thelancet.com/audio
The Lancet offers audio summaries featured in the prestigious medical journal the Lancet are available as podcasts. Editorial staff discussing the highlights from the week's issue, and usually include at least one interview with the study author of a key paper. Also produced is a monthly audio summary for The Lancet Infectious Diseases and The Lancet Neurology.

Medical Services Overseas    UK
www.mso-uk.com
Medical Services Overseas health solutions for companies operating in the developing world.

Medical Technology   BELGIUM
www.eucomed.org
European Medical Technology Industry Association Mission is to represent the Medical Technologies Industry in Europe, to generate a clear understanding of issues of importance to the industry and to ensure that such issues are raised appropriately at both European Union and national government level.

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

Memorial Day   UK
www.rospa.com/occupationalsafety/memorial
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) National Occupational Safety and Health Committee (NOSHC) initiated the creation of an online hub, designed to provide detailed information about dozens of memorial sites across the UK. The first official Workers' Memorial Day was marked with a website dedicated to thousands of people who never returned home from work. Wednesday, 28 April 2010, gave the UK's workforce a chance to reflect on the many people who are killed, seriously injured or made ill while doing their job. Compiled by health and safety information expert Sheila Pantry, the regularly updated electronic guide includes locations of everything from plaques to pillars, as well as photographs, details of temporary commemorative sites, links to other sources and a diary of events. Among the many permanent memorials listed are those dedicated to victims of disasters at the Piper Alpha oilrig near Aberdeen, the Flixborough chemical plant in Lincolnshire and the Senghenydd mine in Wales. Yet for every catastrophe involving multiple fatalities, there are hundreds more accidents for which there is no memorial and which can only be remembered quietly by grieving families, colleagues and employers.

Meningitis   UK
www.meningitis-trust.org
Meningitis Trust UK gives details about meningitis and those who may be affected by it.

Men's Health    UK
www.menshealthforum.org.uk
The Men's Health Forum, which was founded in 1994, is an independent body that works with a wide range of individuals and organisations to improve men's health in England and Wales. Now well-established with an active membership MHF work for the development of health services that meet men's needs and to enable men to change their risk-taking behaviours. The members, partners, staff and executive officers bring a wealth of experience in healthcare, media, business and grassroots activity. Site gives statistics, details of projects, links and other sources of information.

Mental Health   AUSTRALIA
www.acpmh.unimelb.edu.au
Australian Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health aim is the recognition, prevention and treatment of mental health conditions in veterans and serving personnel. Its site includes a broad list of publications on PTSD and information about the centre's research

Mental Health   LUXEMBOURG
www.mentalhealthpromotion.net
European Network for Mental Health ENMHP offers a portal to mental health promotion in Europe. News, events, links and newsletters.

Mercury   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/mercury
The US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH mercury pages are designed as a resource for individuals working with mercury and give advice in the NIOSH pocket guide, other information and links.

Mesothelioma    USA
www.mesotheliomaweb.org
Mesothelioma Web is dedicated to consolidating mesothelioma information in one place. Also has contacts, common questions, treatment options, details of centres, clinical trials asbestos exposure, medial journals and news articles and important links.

Mesothelioma    USA
www.mirg.org
MIRG, the Mesothelioma Information and Resource Group aims at providing comprehensive information to victims of mesothelioma and their families. Mesothelioma is a terminal cancer of the lung and abdomen, and it requires more specialized treatment than other cancers of the lung.

Metalworking   SWITZERLAND
www.imfmetal.org
International Metalworkers' Federation (IMF) represents the collective interests of 25 million metalworkers in more than 200 unions in 100 countries. The IMF is a federation of national unions - a union of unions - in the metal industry at world level. The IMF head office is in Geneva, Switzerland, where worldwide activities are coordinated with a network of regional offices. Web site give details of publications, education, events and links.

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, see MRSA

Methylene Chloride Collection   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/methylenechloride
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH Methylene Chloride information covers a range of information including physical properties, health factors, exposure limits, and monitoring methods used by OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Association.

Methyl Ethyl Ketone Collection   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/methylethylketone
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH Methyl Ethyl Ketone information covers a range of information including physical properties, health factors, exposure limits, and monitoring methods used by OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Association.

Microwave News   USA
www.microwavenews.com
USA based Microwave News, originated as a printed publication in 1981 and moved online in 2003, reports on the potential health and environmental impact of electromagnetic fields and radiation. The archive files of Microwave news are also available. The website has articles and news items that cover the entire non-ionizing electromagnetic spectrum, but with particular emphasis on mobile phones and power lines, as well as radar and broadcast towers. In addition to the articles, there is also a useful directory of links to EMF/EMR organisations and websites in the US and worldwide including a listing of organisations in the UK.

Migrant Health   UK
www.hpa.org.uk/MigrantHealthGuide
Health Protection Agency website on Migrant health aims to be a one stop shop for information to support general practitioners and nurses in assessing and treating migrant patients. It covers a wide range of health issues such as infectious diseases, immunisation, chemical hazards, mental health and vitamin deficiency.

Migrant Workers   UK
www.tuc.org.uk/h_and_s/tuc-13458-f0.cfm
Trades Union Congress TUC have published "Safety and Migrant workers: a practical guide for safety representatives" that gives advice on how they can work with migrant workers to help ensure their health and safety is protected. The guide can be downloaded: Safety & Migrant Workers: A practical guide for safety representatives (PDF Download)

Mine Safety   USA
www.msha.gov/1999noise/noiseresources.htm
Mine Safety and Health Administration Health list individual sections of the Noise Control Manual - Surface Mining Noise Control Manual for those looking for control recommendations for specific pieces of equipment such as drills, graders, scrapers, front end loaders, stone saws and shovels.

Mine Safety and Health   CHINA
www.coalinfo.net.cn
China Coal Information Institute (CCII) site a range of coal mining safety and health information, including research, coal book and audio-video publishing, coal economic policy, science and technology, market and price, trade and statistics. Also has details of China coal industry, China coal journal, China coal news, China coal law and China safety production law.

Mine Safety and Health   SOUTH AFRICA
www.mmpa.org.za
Mine Medical Professionals' Association of South Africa (MMPA) has been in existence since 1921. In the original constitution the principal objectives of the Association were presented as - to study and discuss all problems of special interest relating to the work of mine medical officers and to promote and foster friendly intercourse and the exchange of views among members of the association and with other organisations connected with the mining industry. Largely the main objectives of research and communication among members have been maintained. The interaction between the Association and the other professional associations under the auspices of the Chamber of Mines has been most important to the development of a mature industry such as is found in the South African Mines of today.

Mines Inspection   LUXEMBOURG
www.itm.public.lu
Inspection of Mines Luxembourg website gives legislation, guidance and advice.

Mining   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/mining/statistics/facts.htm
US National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has released a series of one-page mining fact sheets covering a variety of topics of general interest relating to mining operations, workers, fatalities, nonfatal lost-time injuries, and occupational illness.

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

Mobile Telephones: Radiation   EUROPE
www.iegmp.org.uk
In relation to mobile telecommunication technology, the UK Government established an independent expert group to examine possible effects of mobile phones, base stations and transmitters on health. The Group was set up in 1999 and reported in May 2000. The group's report, known as the Stewart report, was published in May 2000 and concluded that 'the balance of evidence to date suggests that exposures to RF radiation below the NRPB and international guidelines do not cause adverse health effects to the general population'. This website gives information on the work of the Independent Expert Group on Mobile Phones (IEGMP), Chairman Sir William Stewart, FRS, FRSE. Since publication of the IEGMP Report in May 2000, the number of page requests has been steady at about 20,000 per month, demonstrating a continuing interest in the topic.

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

Mobile Telephones: Radiation   UK
www.mthr.org.uk
Mobile Telecommunications and Health Research (MTHR) UK was set up following the Stewart Report of the Independent Expert Group work to look into the possible health impacts of mobile telecommunications. Funded by industry and the Government gives details of research studies.

Mobility and Transport: Road Safety: European   BELGIUM
http://ec.europa.eu/transport/road_safety/index_en.htm
European Commission Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport's road safety website that contains information on a range of topics.

Monitoring Systems   SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/publications/reports/406
European Agency for Health and Safety at Work Report 406: A review and analysis of a selection of OSH monitoring systems brings together a selection of occupational safety and health (OSH) monitoring systems currently used in the European Member States. It highlights interesting elements in the monitoring systems and points out shortcomings. In addition the report makes suggestions about the content of a possible OSH monitoring system at European level. Links to other countries in Europe.

Moorland: Wildland Fires   UK
www.fires-seminars.org.uk
A series of four FIRES seminars and workshops on the effects of moorland and heathland wildfires and managed fires on ecosystem services were held during 2008-2009. The series was funded jointly by the UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) as part of their transdisciplinary series on ecosystem services. Other sponsors included Scottish Natural Heritage, Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust, and the Peak District National Park Authority. Over 130 different people attended; the majority were practitioners. Demand exceeded ESRC/NERC funded places by over 70%. The first seminar took place in Edinburgh 31 March - 1 April 2008. The second and third seminars were held in Manchester on 24 June 2008 and 31 March - 1 April 2009. Seminar four was held in the Peak District 13 - 14 May 2009. The four seminars created a vibrant cross-sector multidisciplinary forum. Practitioners comprised more than half the audience. The series brought together over 130 researchers, policy-makers, Fire and Rescue Services (FRS) officers, land managers and other stakeholders. It was the first time the FRS had been involved in coordinated academic debate on UK wildfires. A policy brief is being prepared. FIRES raised awareness of the UK wildfire problem and its significance for ES. A clear need for further interdisciplinary research and knowledge exchange has been demonstrated.

Morbidity and mortality   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/chartbook
US National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety NIOSH Surveillance Resource Chartbook allows one to drill down to the raw data in spreadsheet format.

Mortar   UK
http://cement.mineralproducts.org
MPA is part of the Mineral Products Association, trade association for aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, lime, mortar and silica sand industries. Site contains advice and guidance and also health and safety on avoiding process burns, kiln maintenance, contractor safety. Slips, trips and fall and working with silica and chromium.

Motor Manufacturing    UK
www.smmt.co.uk
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Ltd site contains legal advice, technical legislation and standards, international data and more.

Motor Vehicle: Fire Research   USA
www.mvfri.org
Motor Vehicle Research Institute (MVFRI) is an independent, non-profit, applied engineering and physical sciences organization specializing in automobile fire safety research. The Institute uses multidisciplinary approaches to problem solving including real-world data analysis, computational models, component testing, and full-scale vehicle tests. MVFRI performs objective research to support the safety needs of consumers, industry, and government. Site has resources, publications, links and other information.

Motor Vehicle Industry: Health and Safety   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/motoindx.htm
UK Health and Safety Executive health and safety in the motor vehicle industry web pages cover publications, press releases, what's new, events etc.

Motor Vehicle Repair (MVR) Industries   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/mvr
The UK Health and Safety Executive gives information on the main causes of injury and ill health in motor vehicle repair MVR industry and the precautions to prevent them, read case studies, and gain access to guidance on many of the current issues. Valuable links to many other useful websites, including free publications about safe practices in MVR have been included. Employers, the self-employed, employees, safety representatives and health professionals will find guidance on health and safety in activities such as motor vehicle maintenance and repair (including tyre, exhaust and windscreen replacement), body repair, refinishing and MOT testing, as well as roadside recovery and repair.

Motor Vehicle Safety   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/motorvehicle/NCMVS.html
US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH Center for Motor Vehicle Safety. Reports, recommendations and other NIOSH road safety resources.

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

MRSA: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/mrsa
US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Topic Page offers recommendations for preventing the spread of MRSA, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in the workplace. The Topic Page provides practical information on good, basic health practices which workplaces can tailor for their individual needs.

MSDS - see Materials Safety datasheets

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

Musculoskeletal disorders   SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/en/topics/msds
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work information resources on Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD), includes Newsletters, Fact Sheets, Agency Reports, Conference proceedings and the main European Commission Directives relevant to preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders. Links to the European Member States national information resources. Also links to more information about the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) and European Trade Union Technical Bureau for Health and Safety (TUTB) campaign against MSD.

Musculoskeletal Disorders   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.

Musculoskeletal disorders   USA
www.ismni.org  
International Society of Musculoskeletal and Neutronal Interactions ISMNI covers conferences, publications, ISMNI Journal and links to other information.

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

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

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Nanomaterial: Definition   BELGIUM
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/chemicals/nanotech
European Commission on 18 October 2011 adopted "Recommendation on the definition of a nanomaterial". According to this Recommendation a "Nanomaterial" means: A natural, incidental or manufactured material containing particles, in an unbound state or as an aggregate or as an agglomerate and where, for 50 % or more of the particles in the number size distribution, one or more external dimensions is in the size range 1 nm - 100 nm. In specific cases and where warranted by concerns for the environment, health, safety or competitiveness the number size distribution threshold of 50 % may be replaced by a threshold between 1 and 50 %.By derogation from the above, fullerenes, graphene flakes and single wall carbon nanotubes with one or more external dimensions below 1 nm should be considered as nanomaterials. The definition will be used primarily to identify materials for which special provisions might apply e.g. risk assessment or ingredient labelling. It is noted that those special provisions are not part of the definition but of specific legislation in which the definition will be used. There exist several pieces of EU legislation and technical guidance supporting implementation of legislation, with specific references to nanomaterials. In order to ensure conformity across legislative areas, where the same materials are often used in different contexts, the Recommendation also provides a coherent cross-cutting reference. This should help to ensure that a material which is a nanomaterial in one sector will also be treated as such when it is used in another sector. Nanomaterials are not considered to be intrinsically hazardous per se but there may be a need to take into account specific considerations in their risk assessment. A third purpose of the definition is therefore to provide clear and unambiguous criteria to identify materials for which such considerations apply. It is only the results of the risk assessment that will determine whether the nanomaterial is hazardous and whether or not further action is justified.

Nanotechnology   CANADA/USA
www.goodnanoguide.org
The GoodNanoGuide is a collaboration platform designed to enhance the ability of experts to exchange ideas on how best to handle nanomaterials in an occupational setting. It is meant to be an interactive forum that fills the need for up-to-date information about current good workplace practices, highlighting new practices as they develop.

Nanotechnology   EUROPE
www.nanoforum.org
This European Union sponsored Thematic Network will provide a comprehensive source of information on all areas of Nanotechnology to the business, the scientific and social communities. The main vehicle for the thematic network will be this dedicated website. Nanoforum will encompass partners from different disciplines, bring together existing national and regional networks, share best practice on dissemination national, EU-wide and Venture Capital funding to boost SME creation, provide a means for the EU to interface with networks, stimulate Nanotechnology initiatives in European underdeveloped countries, stimulate young scientists, publicises good research and form a network of knowledge and expertise. Nanoforum aims to provide a linking framework for all nanotechnology activity within the European Community. It will serve as a central location from which to gain access to and information about research programmes, technological developments, funding opportunities and future activities in nanotechnology within the community.

Nanotechnology   LUXEMBOURG
http://cordis.europa.eu/nanotechnology
European Commission portal to Nanotechnology and NanoForum and links to other related sites.

Nanotechnology   Luxembourg
http://cordis.europa.eu/nanotechnology/actionplan.htm
The European Commission has adopted an European Union (EU) strategy to help Europe become world leader in the rapidly developing field of nanotechnology, the science of the infinitely small. The Communication, Towards a European strategy for nanotechnology (ftp://ftp.cordis.lu/pub/nanotechnology/docs/nano_com_en.pdf) provides a series of recommendations and initiatives on how to strengthen European research and development (R&D) in the field and help turn nanotechnologies into commercially viable products for the benefit of society. Key actions include boosting R&D investment and infrastructure, improving training for research personnel, enhancing technology transfer in Europe and its financing, taking into account the impact of nanotechnology on society and increasing international co-operation towards a responsible approach to nanotechnology R&D globally. Scientific investigation and assessment of possible health or environmental risks associated with nanotechnology need to accompany the R&D and technological progress. Some dedicated studies are underway to assess the potential risks, which are also examined within FP6 IPs and NEs projects in the field of nanotechnology. In particular, nanoparticles might behave in unexpected ways due to their small size. They may present special challenges, for example, in terms of production, disposal, handling, storage and transport.

Nanotechnology   SWEDEN
www.kemi.se/upload/Trycksaker/Pdf/Rapporter/Rapport6_07_Nanoteknik.pdf
Swedish Chemicals Inspectorate - KEMI has produced a report Nanotechnology - large risks with tiny particles? released on 31 October 2007 that warns firms developing nanotechnologies that they must take a precautionary approach to the sector to prevent environment and health risks. 'Companies should apply special precautions in the development and use of nanomaterials,' Kemi said, because of the 'rapid development in this area and the great lack of knowledge about risks.' Though the sector is covered by legislation, Kemi said in many cases nanomaterials used in finished products will fall through the chemical safety assessment net being introduced in the EU's new Reach chemical policy. Governments will need to 'complement the EU regulatory framework for nanomaterials,' including on the way companies must test for health and environmental effects, it said. Kemi proposes to hold a conference during Sweden's EU presidency in 2009 on how nanotechnology should be dealt with by legislation. Ethel Forsberg, director-general of Kemi, said: 'The combination of the rapid development in the area of nanotechnology and the lack of knowledge concerning the risks to humans and the environment is worrying. A strategy for nanotechnology, which includes research on health and environmental risks, needs to be devised without delay.' The report is in Swedish but has an English summary. Kemi news release and report (pdf).

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

Nanotechnology   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/nanotechnology
Health and Safety Executive Protecting workers during manufacture of nanomaterials

Nanotechnology   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr274.htm
Nanoparticles are the end products of a wide variety of physical, chemical and biological processes, some of which are new and radically different, others of which are quite commonplace. Nanoparticles: an occupational hygiene review RR274 from the UK Health and Safety Laboratories reviews processes for the deliberate development and manufacture of nanoparticles products and has considered sources and routes of exposure, levels of exposure, numbers exposed, knowledge gaps and future trends. It also states that current knowledge is insufficient for risk assessment purposes. There is little evidence to suggest that worker exposure arising from the production of nanoparticles has been adequately assessed.

Nanotechnology   UK
www.raeng.org.uk/news/releases/shownews.htm?NewsID=188
In June 2003 the UK Government commissioned the Royal Society, the UK national academy of science, and the Royal Academy of Engineering, the UK national academy of engineering, to carry out an independent study of likely developments and whether nanotechnology raises or is likely to raise new ethical, health and safety or social issues which are not covered by current regulation. 'Nanoscience and nanotechnologies: opportunities and uncertainties' - was published on 29 July 2004. The report illustrates the fact that nanotechnologies offer many benefits both now and in the future but that public debate is needed about their development. It also highlights the immediate need for research to address uncertainties about the health and environmental effects of nanoparticles - one small area of nanotechnologies. It also makes recommendations about regulation to control exposure to nanoparticles.

Nanotechnology   UK
www.nanotechweb.org
Institute of Physics nano technology site contains news, features, opinion, events and links.

Nanotechnology   USA
http://cben.rice.edu
The Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology (CBEN) is a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded centre at Rice University USA. Aiming to transform nanoscience into a field with the impact of a modern-day polymer science, CBEN focuses on research at the interface between "dry" nanomaterials and aqueous media such as biology and the environment, developing the nanoscience workforce of the future, and transferring discoveries to industry. Scientific, public, and governmental interest in the health and environmental effects of nanomaterials has grown significantly since 2003. This web page is designed to provide a set of resources to help those interested keep up to date on this subject.

Nanotechnology   USA
http://icon.rice.edu/research.cfm
The International Council on Nanotechnology (ICON) is an organization whose activities are broadly supported by industry, non-profit foundations, and governments. Based at Rice University, USA, the ICON is a currently an affiliates program of the United States National Science Foundation's Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology. ICON has launched an online database of scientific findings related to the benefits and risks of nanotechnology. The ICON Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) database contains summaries (abstracts) and citations for research papers related to the EHS implications of nanoscale materials. The ICON has issued a request for proposals for best practices for nanotechnology safety.

Nanotechnology   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/nanotech
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH nanotechnology pages. The past decade has seen intense interest in developing technologies based on the unique behaviour of nanometer-scale (nanoscale) structures, devices and systems, leading to the rapidly expanding and highly diverse field of nanotechnology. Nanotechnology is somewhat loosely defined, although in general terms it covers engineered structures, devices and systems that have a length scale of 1 - 100 nanometers. Workers within nanotechnology-related industries have the potential to be exposed to uniquely engineered materials with novel sizes, shapes and physical and chemical properties, at levels far exceeding ambient concentrations. To understand the impact of these exposures on health, and how best to devise appropriate exposure monitoring and control strategies, much research is still needed. Until a clearer picture emerges, the limited evidence available would suggest caution when potential exposures to nanoparticles may occur. The web pages give links, resources, guidance and advice.

Nanotechnology - implications for health and safety   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/nanotechnology/shortreport.pdf
HSE Horizon Scanning Short Report - SR002 on the implications of nanotechnology on health and safety.

National Archives   UK
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/webarchive
UK National Archives aims to ensure that public records are preserved for present and future access. It works to raise awareness amongst readers and staff of the joint responsibility for material in its care. Useful for finding older documents etc, and especially from government departments that no longer exists.

National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence   NICE   UK
www.nice.org.uk
NICE is the independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on the promotion of good health and the prevention and treatment of ill health. On 1 April 2005 NICE joined with the Health Development Agency to become the new National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (also to be known as NICE).

National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society NRAS   UK
www.nras.org.uk
National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) raises awareness and offers support and information to people with rheumatoid arthritis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Gives details, helpline and local patient support groups, publications etc.

Newsletters - see Journals

Nitrous Oxide Collection   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/nitrousoxide
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH nitrous oxide information covers a range of information including physical properties, health factors, exposure limits, and monitoring methods used by OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Association.

Noise: 2005 European Week for Safety and Health at Work   SPAIN
http://ew2005.osha.europa.eu
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work 2005 European Week for Safety and Health at Work will focus on the issue of noise at work, under the slogan, 'Stop that noise!', with the tagline, 'Noise at work - it can cost you more than your hearing'. The campaign is backed by all Member States, candidate and EFTA countries, the Luxembourg and United Kingdom EU Presidencies, the European Commission and Parliament, trade unions and employers' federations. Gives details of the programme, publications and web features.

Noise   SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/good_practice/topics/noise
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work website on action to be taken to prevent workers from occupational noise. There are two parts to the site - information for workplaces (good practice) and information on programmes and policies. Good practice information is for those acting to reduce the risk of injury and ill-health in the workplace. Before good practice information is applied, an assessment of the hazards and risks present in the workplace should be carried out and reference made to relevant national legislation.

Noise: Airports   UK
http://services.defra.gov.uk/wps/portal/noise
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs DEFRA website of a series of maps showing noise around 18 major airports in England.

Noise and Hearing Loss see also Acoustics

Noise and Hearing Loss: legislation   UK
www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2005/20051643.htm
Full text of the UK Statutory Instrument 2005 No. 1643 "Control of Noise at Work Regulations" ISBN 0110729846. Made on 18 June 2005, Laid before Parliament 28 June 2005 and into force 6 April 2006

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

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

Noise and Hearing Loss   UK
www.noisenet.org
Looking for noise information? This site is a noise information resource.

Noise and Hearing Loss   UK
www.tinnitus.org.uk
British Tinnitus Association can provide you with information sheets and booklets on various subjects on hearing and noise, including research, local support, training, events and links to other sources.

Noise and Hearing Loss   UK
www.tuc.org.uk/h_and_s/tuc-4566-f0.cfm
Protecting workers from noise-induced deafness, the Trades Union Congress Health and Safety pages contains a summary of the draft Noise at Work Directive on 'the minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising from physical agents (noise)' - the draft Noise at Work Directive. For details see the web site, which includes Noise in the leisure industry amendment to exempt the leisure industry from the effects of the new proposals in the Directive and the Committee's report for a few years (the industry would still be covered by the current Noise Directive) after which the new requirements would come into effect unless other proposals had been made by then.

Noise and Hearing Loss   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/noisindx.htm
The UK Health and Safety Executive Hazards at work pages lists a number of full text guidance and advice leaflets on noise and the prevention of noise.

Noise and Hearing Loss   UK
www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk
Action on Hearing Loss, formerly the Royal National Institute for the Deaf (RNID), gives details of deafness and hearing loss, tinnitus, hearing aids, employment, education, an area for General Practitioners and a wealth of leaflets and factsheets etc. Links to other sources.

Noise and Hearing Loss   USA
http://gateway.nlm.nih.gov
The National Library of Medicine Gateway enables you to search by subject as well as authors and journal titles. The results allow you to see the title, authors, journal title, date, part number and pages. You can then expand the reference to see the abstract and if you wish, then go to the full text of the appropriate journal - for which you pay. Related articles are shown against the title you have retrieved. If you enter the subject Noise and leisure industry in the search box you will find a number of useful references to well known journals.

Noise and Hearing Loss   USA
www.betterhearing.org
The Better Hearing Institute (BHI) is a not-for-profit corporation that educates the public about the neglected problem of hearing loss and what can be done about it. Founded in 1973, it works to erase the stigma and end the embarrassment that prevents millions of people from seeking help for hearing loss, show the negative consequences of untreated hearing loss for millions of Americans, and promotes treatment and demonstrate that this is a national problem that can be solved.

Noise and Hearing Loss   USA
www.lhsfna.org/index.cfm?objectID=BC75435C-D56F-E6FA-936770051B4B44E1
Labourers' Health and Safety Fund of North America Noise Conference web site contains papers given at the LHSFNA 2000 Conference and other information on the Construction Noise Control Partnership.

Noise and Hearing Loss   USA
www.msha.gov/1999noise/noiseresources.htm
Mine Safety and Health Administration Health list individual sections of the Noise Control Manual - Surface Mining Noise Control Manual for those looking for control recommendations for specific pieces of equipment such as drills, graders, scrapers, front end loaders, stone saws and shovels.

Noise and Hearing Loss   USA
www.nidcd.nih.gov
National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders is one of the Institutes that comprise the National Institute of Health NIH and offers a collection of information on noise-induced hearing loss NIHL, explaining what sounds cause NIHL, what are the effects, symptoms, who is affected, can it be prevented, what research is being done and where to get additional information. Also has a campaign called WISE EARS which has a web site

Noise and Hearing Loss   USA
www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/wise/index.asp
This national campaign to prevent noise-induced hearing loss has special information for Kids and Teachers, Parents, Public, Media and also a Directory of Organisations.

Noise and Hearing Loss   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health bring together a noise and hearing loss prevention collection of information covering: What's new in noise and hearing loss prevention, publications, the National Occupational Research Agenda NORA for noise and Frequently Asked Questions. The site also has links to other noise and hearing loss prevention sites including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA.

Noise and Hearing Loss    USA
www.nonoise.org
Noise Pollution Clearinghouse is  a national non-profit organisation offering extensive noise related resources. It aims to raise awareness, create, collect and distribute information and resources regarding noise pollution, as well as establishing networks amongst the various groups working on these topics.

Noise and Hearing Loss   USA
www.osha.gov/SLTC/noisehearingconservation/index.html
US Occupational Safety and Health Administration web page designed to help prevent occupational hearing loss. The Noise and Hearing Conservation eTool is a joint product of OSHA's Alliance with the National Hearing Conservation Association. This new tool offers practical information to help eliminate hearing loss for millions of workers who are exposed to high noise levels on the job. Noise is one of the most common health problems in American workplaces. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) estimates that 30 million workers in the U.S. are exposed to hazardous noise. Exposure to high levels of noise may cause hearing loss, create physical and psychological stress, reduce productivity, interfere with communication, and contribute to accidents and injuries by making it difficult to hear warning signals. The  eTool features information on what is considered occupational noise and its potential health affects. It also provides detailed guidance on how to properly evaluate noise exposure and what constitutes an effective hearing conservation program. The site also references OSHA noise exposure standards and employer responsibilities. OSHA requires employers to determine if workers are exposed to excessive noise in the workplace. If so, the employers must implement feasible engineering or administrative controls to eliminate or reduce hazardous levels of noise. Where controls are not sufficient, employers must implement an effective hearing conservation program.

Noise and Hearing Loss   USA
www.osha.gov/SLTC/noisehearingconservation/index.html
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Noise Collection. Occupational induced hearing loss continues to be one of the leading occupational illnesses in the United States and Occupational Safety and Health Administration has drawn together a number of important documents under the headings - Recognition, Evaluation, Control, Compliance, Training and also links to NIOSH listing of relevant web sites and the Acoustical Society of American web site which publishes American National Standards Institute ANSI standards on acoustics.  This site provides the full text of the OSHA Standard 1910.95 on noise exposure.

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.

Noise and Hearing Loss: Mapping   UK
http://services.defra.gov.uk/wps/portal/noise
The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has launched The Noise Mapping England project that is in the first stage in the development of a National Ambient Noise Strategy for England. The project aims to establish the environmental noise climate across England. Defra has now launched the London Road Traffic Noise Map, which is fundamental to the Noise Mapping England project.

Noise in Entertainment   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/noise/musicsound.htm
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Sound Advice website gives details on noise at work guidance and help for concert halls, theatres, music venues, pubs (public houses) and clubs.

Noise Pollution   UK
www.environmental-protection.org.uk/noise
Environmental Protection UK information on noise pollution.

Nuclear Energy   AUSTRIA
www.iaea.or.at
International Atomic Energy Agency excellent site with links to worldwide sources and databases; United Nations related links; official classification of the UN system and also international organisations.

Nuclear Energy   FRANCE
www.nea.fr
Nuclear Energy Agency is a specialised agency within the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, an intergovernmental organisation of industrialised countries, based in Paris, France.  The activities cover nuclear safety, radioactive waste, radiation protection, nuclear development, science and  law.  The site has a number of database, publications and links.

Nuclear Energy   USA
www.insc.anl.gov
International Safety Center, US Department of Energy DOE includes information about INSC partners, nuclear plants, materials properties, what's new, research projects, current activities, other information sources and databases, including audio-visual materials.

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

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

Nursing   USA
www.cinahl.com
Based around the CINAHL database, offers information sources to nurses and allied health professionals and students.

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Obesity as a workplace issue   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/horizons/obesityreport.pdf
HSE Horizon Scanning Short Report - SR004 - Obesity as a Workplace Issue.

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

Occupational First Aid - see First Aid

Occupational Hazards   USA
http://hazmap.nlm.nih.gov
National Library of Medicine occupational hazards database HAZ-Map. Can be searched by: Hazardous Agents by types of agents, adverse effects and alphabetically. Occupational Diseases by types of diseases, by jobs and symptoms and alphabetically. High Risks jobs by types of jobs and alphabetically.

Occupational Health   SWITZERLAND
www.who.int/entity/occupational_health/publications/newsletter
World Health Organisation GOHNET (Global Occupational Health Network) newsletter contains a wide range of topics. The archives of the newsletter are also included on the site.

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

Occupational Health   UK
www.constructingbetterhealth.co.uk
Constructing Better Health provides occupational health advice and information to the construction industry. Includes topics such as hand-arm vibration, dermatitis and other skin conditions and stress.

Occupational Health   UK
www.nhsplus.nhs.uk
UK NHS Plus is a network of NHS occupational health (OH) departments across England, supplying quality services to non-NHS employers. NHS Plus offers support to industry, commerce, and the public sector, with a focus on small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).

Occupational Health   UK
www.seqohs.org
Safe Effective Quality Occupational Health Service SEQOHS is a set of standards and process of voluntary accreditation that aims to help raise the overall standard of care provided by occupational health services. Managed by the Royal College of Physicians of London on behalf of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine.

Occupational Hygiene - see Hygiene

Occupational Hygiene Training   UK
www.OHLearning.com
Occupational Hygiene Training Association (OHTA) works under the guidance of the International Occupational Hygiene Association (IOHA) website where course materials for international occupational hygiene training modules are available for free open access.

Occupational Medicine   AUSTRALIA
www.anzsom.org.au
Australian and New Zealand Society of Occupational Medicine aims to promote Occupational Health and to advance the knowledge, practice and standing of Occupational Medicine of those registered medical practitioners who practise or who have an interest in Occupational Medicine. Lists activities, contacts and information.

Occupational Medicine   NEW ZEALAND
www.anzsom.org.au
Australian and New Zealand Society of Occupational Medicine aims to promote Occupational Health and to advance the knowledge, practice and standing of Occupational Medicine of those registered medical practitioners who practise or who have an interest in Occupational Medicine. Lists activities, contacts and information.

Occupational Medicine   POLAND
www.imp.lodz.pl
Details of the Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine, other organisations, and legislation. Member of the Baltic Sea Network on Occupational Health and Safety.

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

Occupational Medicine   UK
www.iom-world.org
The Institute of Occupational Medicine is the premier independent UK centre for research, consultancy and training in occupational and environmental health, hygiene and safety. Carries out world class research, analysis, solutions and strategic advice for industry, governments, groups and individuals across the globe.

Occupational Medicine   UK
www.som.org.uk
Society of Occupational Medicine is a forum for its membership and aims to stimulate interest, research and education in occupational medicine.  It has wide-ranging contacts with government departments and professional bodies and responds with the Society's view to consultative documents and topics of interest.  The site contains glossary, links, publications, news and  Newsletter.

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

Occupational Medicine   USA
http://dukeoccmed.mc.duke.edu
Duke University Occupational and Environmental Medicine informative and useful site covering a range of topics and links.

Occupational Research   DENMARK
http://ami.dk
Danish National Institute of Occupational Research (Arbejdsmilj¢instituttet) (NIOH) is an government research institute under the Ministry of Employment (www.bm.dk). NIOH is obligated to contribute to a safe, healthy and developing work environment in accordance with technical and social development. NIOH is also a national centre for work environment research. This means that the institute conducts strategic research, and it contributes to securing the best possible coordination of Danish work environment research. Furthermore, NIOH monitors international work environment research and the environmental development nationally as well as internationally.

Occupational Road Safety   UK
www.orsa.org.uk
UK Group of some 40 organisations set up the Occupational Road Safety Alliance (ORSA). The web site gives details of the Alliance and has a directory of occupational road safety resources and other organisations, including RoSPA which in turn give further advice and guidance.

Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems ILO-OSH 2001   SWITZERLAND
www.ilo.org/public/english/support/publ/online.htm
International Labour Office ILO: Guidelines on Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems that you can read it under the heading occupational safety and health scroll down on the list and order it or otherwise purchase it online at www.ilo.org/global/publications or from Publications Bureau, ILO, CH-1211 Geneva 22, Switzerland. It is available on the web in the following languages: Arabic, English, French, Georgian, German, Russian and Spanish.

Occupations: International Hazard Datasheets   SWITZERLAND
www.ilo.org/safework/info/databases/WCMS_113135/lang--en/index.htm
International Labour Organisation: International Hazard Datasheets on Occupations is a multipurpose information resource containing information on the hazards, risks and notions of prevention related to a specific occupation. These datasheets are intended for those professionally concerned with health and safety at work including: occupational physicians and nurses, safety engineers, hygienists, education and information specialists, inspectors, employers' representatives, workers' representatives, safety officers and other competent persons. They are available online. The Datasheets list in a standard format different hazards to which a worker, in the normal course of normal work, may be exposed to. It provides several measures for the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases. These datasheets are a source of information rather than advice. Each Datasheet is, to a certain degree, similar to a Chemical Safety Data Sheet (also known as a Material Safety Data Sheet). The Chemical Safety Data Sheet is a standardized document that serves to alert both the worker and the occupational safety and health professional about the relevant hazards at the workplace as well as means of prevention on a specific chemical substance. However, unlike the Chemical Safety Data Sheets, the International Hazard Datasheets on Occupations is designed to cover the range of hazards to which the worker may be exposed to while performing the tasks typically associated with the occupation being addressed. The currently available Datasheets have been developed in a project undertaken by the ILO and the Israel Institute for Occupational Safety and Hygiene (IIOSH), in cooperation with the European Union and ILO/CIS Centres throughout the world.

Office Health and Safety Guide   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/officeenvironment/officeenvironment.html
National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety NIOSH topic page on office health and safety. It advises that maintaining a healthy office environment requires attention to chemical hazards, equipment and work station design, physical environment (temperature, humidity, light, noise, ventilation, and space), task design, psychological factors (personal interactions, work pace, job control) and sometimes, chemical or other environmental exposures. A well-designed office allows each employee to work comfortably without needing to over-reach, sit or stand too long, or use awkward postures (correct ergonomic design). Includes links to NIOSH publications and online resources, covering issues including carbonless copy paper, ergonomics, indoor air quality, stress, women and work hazards and work schedules.

Office: Risk Audit   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/risk/office.htm
Health and Safety Executive: Risk Audit for the office is a free internet-based audit package to help companies manage their office health and safety risks.

Offshore   UK
www.icrard.org
The UK Health and Safety Executive website to provide information on offshore petroleum safety and environment research programme sponsored by members of the International Committee for Regulatory Authority Research and Development (ICRARD). The website offers easy access to information about safety and environment research projects in member countries, including links to key contacts, research programmes and publication.

Offshore Industry   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/offshore
Health and Safety Executive Offshore industry website contains a range of publications, guidance and advice.

Oil Depot Explosion: Buncefield   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.

Olympics 2012: Health and safety learning legacy   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/aboutus/london-2012-games
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games Health and safety learning legacy web site contains short, informative case studies of good health and safety practice and an HSE inspector talks about her work at the Aquatics centre. Links, publications and much more.

Organophosphates   UK
http://archive.food.gov.uk/dept_health/archive/cot/op.htm
Organophosphates Working Group of the UK Department of Health Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment have issued a report, available in full text, which considers whether single, prolonged or repeated exposure to low doses of organophosphate compounds can cause long-term adverse health effects.

Osteopathy   UK
www.osteopathy.org.uk
UK Osteopathic Information Service (OIS) offers a range of advice and guidance including news, training, press/media, and links on back pain, arthritis, pain relief etc. Has a number of leaflets and factsheets.

Ozone Collection   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/ozone
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH ozone information covers a range of information including physical properties, health factors, exposure limits, and monitoring methods used by OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Association.

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