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Packaging and Waste   UK
http://npwd.environment-agency.gov.uk
UK National Packaging Waste Database (NPWD) is a web-based database supported by the Environment Agency, Defra, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), the Northern Ireland Environment and Heritage Service (NIEHS), the Advisory Committee on Packaging, companies obligated by the packaging regulations, reprocessors, exporters and compliance schemes.

Paint industry    UK
www.pra-world.com
Paint Research Association describes the site as the "Coatings Superstore", contains contacts directory, News of the month, Library catalogue, Advice Centre, research, conferences, training, technical services, Coatings Surf Club, List of Members and Members page. Access in English, French, German and Spanish.

Pandemic Planning   CANADA
www.ccohs.ca/pandemic
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) says that citizens and workplaces were not prepared for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and now may be facing the treat of avian flu becoming a human issue. Recent outbreaks have raised awareness of the potential for severe outbreaks, such as an influenza pandemic. CCOHS web portal provides a single source of credible information to help ease the uncertainty and allow workers, employers and communities to plan for a pandemic.

Passive Protection: Fire   UK
www.pfpf.org
The Passive Protection Federation brings together the collective expertise of the passive fire protection industry and provides a central forum so that the Industry speaks with one voice to articulate the benefits and value of passive fire protection in the achievement of fire safe building design and construction. Passive fire protection is the primary measure integrated within the constructional fabric of a building to provide inherent fire safety and protection by responding against flame, heat and smoke to maintain the fundamental requirements of building compartmentation, structural stability, fire separation and safe means of escape. Passive fire protection measures achieve their intended purpose by raising the fire resistance of the structure, protecting the structure against the effects of fire, reducing fire spread through secondary ignition, limiting the movement of flame and smoke, and minimising the danger of fire-induced collapse or structural distortion. Passive fire protection design, incorporating passive fire protection materials, systems and assemblies, serves by fire containment to protect life, safeguard the building structure, protect assets, maintain building serviceability after fire, minimise rebuild costs, and facilitate quick business recovery and continuity.

PCBs - see Polychlorinated Biphenyls

Personal Protective Equipment   EUROPE
http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/mechanical/standardization/personal-protective-equipment/index_en.htm
European Commission list of Personal protective equipment with references to European standards (EN).

Personal Protective Equipment    USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/default.html
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory (NPPTL) focuses expertise personal protective technologies for workers. Covers: chemical protective clothing including latex allergy, skin exposure, evaluating performance, certified equipment list, respirators including cleaning, exposure to dusts and gases.

Personal Protective Equipment    USA
www.osha.gov/SLTC/personalprotectiveequipment/index.html
US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) personal protective equipment (PPE) web site to help reduce employees' exposures to hazards. Covers: recognition, control, compliance, training and related links to PPE for construction workers.

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

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

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

Pesticides    USA
www.epa.gov/oppfead1/labeling/lrm
Environmental Protection Agency EPA  Pesticides Label Review Manual.

Pesticides: potential school health risks   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/pesticides
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) topic website on pesticide illness and injury prevention. Research shows that exposures to pesticides can pose a risk for employees and students in schools. During the period 1998-2002, illness surveillance data identified 2,593 cases of acute illnesses associated with pesticide exposures at schools. Measures for preventing such illnesses should include implementation of integrated pest-management programs in schools, practices to reduce pesticide drift from neighbouring farm fields, and adaptation of pesticide spray buffer zones around schools, recommended Walter A. Alarcon and Geoffrey M. Calvert of NIOSH, and 13 colleagues from other federal and state agencies. An abstract of the article is available at http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/short/294/4/455.

Petroleum   UK
www.energyinst.org.uk
Institute of Petroleum  forthcoming events, information services, new publications and details of membership, periodicals list and also list of titles of test methods and links to other pages in the petroleum industry.

Petroleum   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.

Pharmaceuticals and medicines   LUXEMBOURG
http://europa.eu/scadplus/leg/en/s06016.htm
European Commission SCAD programme. Since 1993 the technical requirements for testing and manufacturing medicines for human and veterinary use and the rules concerning the labelling, advertising, wholesale distribution and prescription sales of medicines and the transparency of national measures on pricing and refunds have been totally harmonized. The Community's strategy has revolved around two principal ideas.

Pharmaceuticals and medicines   LUXEMBOURG
http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/pharmaceuticals/index_en.htm
European Commission DG Enterprise Unit F2 also deals with pharmaceuticals

Pneumoconiosis: Coal Workers' X-Ray Surveillance Program Frequently Asked Questions & Resource   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2002-122
US National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety NIOSH Coal Workers' X-Ray Surveillance Program Frequently Asked Questions & Resource List [DHHS (NIOSH) Pub. No. 2002-122] addresses important questions for miners about coal workers' pneumoconiosis (black lung), medical resources and federal disability benefits or compensation.

Policy Statement      UK
www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg259.pdf
The UK Health and Safety Executive Hazards at work pages lists the full text guidance and advice leaflet on An Introduction to Health and Safety.

Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)   USA
www.epa.gov
US Environmental Protection Agency site helps explain how Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) are still being used, the regulations to control its use and new developments in the study of PCBs. Also available are numerous online publications and a Frequently-Asked Questions section to help consumers understand and handle potential risks.

Portuguese workforce in the UK   UK
www.trabalharnoreinounido.org
The UK TUC has launched a new Portuguese language website to support the large number of Portuguese workers in the UK. The website explains the rights workers can expect at work, from the national minimum wage (NMW) and working time, through to holiday entitlement and sick pay. The website - launched with the Citizens Advice service (CAB) and Portuguese union Confederação Geral dos Trabalhadores Portugueses (CGTP) - also contains information about social issues such as housing and health, and guidance about what living and working in the UK is really like.

Powerline Fatalities: Prevention   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/updates/upd-07-26-05-b.html
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) topic website on electrocutions from unintentional contact with overhead power lines can be prevented through awareness of the hazard and proper precautions. NIOSH offers many resources to help employers, employees, volunteers, and others identify potential risks when working under and around power lines, and to help them work safely to avoid touching the lines with poles, ladders, or other objects that can conduct electricity.

Pregnant Women    UK
www.hse.gov.uk/mothers
Health and Safety Executive  website covers guidance and advice for new and expectant mothers.

Pregnant Women: Physical and Shift Work   UK
www.rcplondon.ac.uk/clinical-standards/ohceu/Pages/OHCEU-guidelines.aspx
UK Royal College of Physicians Occupational Health Clinical Effectiveness Unit (OHCEU) and National Health Service (NHS) Plus have developed national evidence-based guidelines in occupational health. The list includes guidelines on occupational aspects of management of physical and shift work in pregnancy. Scroll down to click on these publications.

Preparedness - see also Business Continuity

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

Preparedness    UK
www.londonprepared.gov.uk
London Prepared site with preparation, prevention and emergency information for Londoners and businesses in London.

Preparedness    UK
www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/ukresilience/nscwip.aspx
National Steering Committee Warning and Information the Public (NSCWIP) has a key role in the development of national guidelines for BBC broadcasting outlets, and for the wider emergency planning community to ensure the public have the information they need during a civil emergency.

Preparedness   UK
www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/ukresilience.aspx
UK Resilience portal site providing specific UK Government advice and guidance on contingency matters for the UK public. It also provides examples of advice and guidance issued by other organisations. The Civil Contingencies Secretariat - CCS web site will respond to emergencies in the same way with up-to-date news and guidance, plus briefings and links, e.g. at the time of writing the SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) outbreak is dominant news and the web site carries the latest information from the Public Health Laboratories Service. In addition, the content has been revised and enlarged to provide a broad range of information on a variety of possible emergencies, with links to government departments, agencies, and other bodies who provide help and assistance. All of the content from the old News Co-ordination Centre site is here, including Civil Contingencies information with advice for businesses, and resilience planning information. There are links to other relevant sites.

Preparedness    USA
www.asisonline.org
American Society for Industrial Security information relating to terrorism and building security.

Preparedness    USA
www.dhs.gov/dhspublic
US Department of Homeland Security has information on emergencies and disasters, threats and protection.

Preparedness    USA
www.fema.gov/areyouready
US Department of Homeland Security extensive web site on preparedness and prevention, disasters and emergencies, response and recovery.

Preparedness    USA
www.epa.gov/emergencies/content/preparing.htm
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention web site includes risk management plans, emergency planning, laws and regulations, general chemical information and much more.

Preparedness    USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/emres/business.html
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has a large number of subject topic areas, and have brought together NIOSH information such as: emergency response; disaster site management; chemical safety including the material safety data sheets (MSDS); Manual of Analytical Methods (NMAM); Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards; International Chemical Safety Cards (IPCS) ;Irradiated mail plus other preparedness links.

Preparedness    USA
www.bt.cdc.gov
Public Health Emergency site gives facts and resources on chemical, biological, radiological and other emergency situations.

Preparedness    USA
www.osha.gov/SLTC/emergencypreparedness
Small Business Emergency Preparedness and Response Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) site details basic steps to handle emergencies in the workplace, including accidental releases of toxic gases, chemical spills, fires, explosions, and bodily harm and trauma caused workplace violence.

Printing   UK
www.unitetheunion.com/member_services/health_and_safety/health_and_safety_resources/graphical_paper_and_media.aspx
The GPMU has now merged with Amicus.

Printing    UK
www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/printidx.htm
The Health and Safety Executive Printing Industry Advisory Committee (PIAC) Hazards at Work - Printing site lists a number of publications of interest to both workers and management and include Monitoring for health and safety in print: a guide for management action.

Process Industries Safety Management   UK
www.epsc.org
European Process Safety Centre (EPSC) - the European Process Safety Centre - is an international industry-funded organisation which provides an independent technical focus for process safety in Europe. EPSC's activities are sponsored by chemical manufacturing companies and related businesses with a keen interest in chemical process safety.

Process Industries Safety Management   UK
www.prism-network.org
Process Industries Safety Management assists the process industries in improving both its understanding of and application of human factors the European Process Safety Centre has linked up with leading operating companies, consultancies and research institutes in Europe to create the PRISM network. (Process Industries Safety Management). This is a 'Thematic Network' which has been established with financial support from the European Union Department for Research and Development under its Programme for Competitive and Sustainable Growth. The Objective of PRISM is the improvement of safety in the European process industries through raising awareness of, and sharing experience in, the application of human factors approaches. The following links to documents will help you to locate interesting documents currently held on the PRISM site above - the indexes contain links directly to resources on the PRISM site.
Index of PRISM Guides: www.epsc.org/data/files/PRISM/PRISM%20GUIDES.pdf
Index of PRISM Seminar Materials: www.epsc.org/data/files/PRISM/Seminarindexx2.pdf

Process Industries Safety Management   EUROPE
www.safety-s2s.eu
S2S is a European Network that aims to help industrial companies, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), to improve their level of process safety. Activities include connecting people working on safety topics; Analysing the future RTD strategy; Collecting, evaluating and offering available information; Developing interactive risk assessment tools and training materials and promoting awareness on EU legislation and standardisation. S2S is supported by HarsNet, PRISM and Safetynet. In this portal you can find safety information under the following topics: safety management, human factors, explosions, industrial fires, chemical reactions, measurement methods, and materials safety datasheets.

Product Recall   UK
www.rospa.com/productsafety
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Products Recall website. Many people suffer injury or death as a result of poor product design or manufacture. RoSPA's Product Safety Adviser can help designers and manufacturers to meet obligations requiring their products to be legally 'safe', thereby reducing the threat of legal action. RoSPA has the expertise to advise, preferably at the design stage, or after manufacture with detailed unbiased reporting, making RoSPA the first port of call for designers, manufacturers - in fact everyone with an interest in safe product design. RoSPA does not endorse specific products.

Prosecutions   UK
www.hse-databases.co.uk/prosecutions
Resulting from a report, entitled Health and Safety Offences and Penalties, this 'Name and Shame' database lists around 1,600 individual offences and includes several big name companies, as well as small firms, local authorities, hospitals, and universities throughout Britain. Users can access this information in a number of ways, including by geographical location, type of industry, size of fine and type of work activity. Health and Safety Offences and Penalties can also be downloaded from the HSE website in pdf format.

Public Health - see also Health

Public Health   BELGIUM
www.epha.org
The European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) is an international non-profit association registered in Belgium. EPHA represents over 70 non-governmental and other not-for-profit organisations working in support of health in Europe. EPHA aims to promote and protect the health interests of all people living in Europe and to strengthen the dialogue between the EU institutions, citizens and NGOs in support of healthy public policies.

Public Health   CANADA
www.publichealth.gc.ca
Canada's Public Health Agency is a valuable and unique source for information on healthy living, disease and injury prevention.

Public Health   CZECH REPUBLIC
www.szu.cz
National Institute of Public Health site lists activities and publications.

Public Health   EUROPE
http://ec.europa.eu/health-eu/index_en.htm
European Commission presents the official public health portal of the European Union. that contains a wide range of information and data on health-related topics and activities.

Public Health   SWITZERLAND
www.who.int
World Health Organisation provides information on the organization's programme, reports, statistical information, publications, and health advice.

Public Health   UK
www.dh.gov.uk/en/index.htm
The UK Department of Health provided health and social care policy, guidance and publications for NHS and social care professionals. Gives details of public health news, publications etc.

Public Health   UK
www.fph.org.uk
The UK Faculty of Public Health (FPH) is the standard setting body for specialists in public health. They work to improve the public's health through our three key areas of activity: education and standards, professional affairs, advocacy and policy. A Faculty of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom and has a membership of over 3000. The Faculty seeks to promote for the public benefit the advancement of knowledge in the field of public health medicine. The Faculty is an authoritative body for the purpose of consultation in matters of education or public interest concerning public health medicine. The Faculty seeks to collaborate with other organisations in establishing effective public health advocacy.

Public Health   UK
www.hpa.org.uk
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is a new national organisation for England and Wales, established on 1 April 2003. It is dedicated to protecting people's health and reducing the impact of infectious diseases, chemical hazards, poisons and radiation hazards. It brings together the expertise of health and scientific professionals working in public health, communicable disease, emergency planning, infection control, laboratories, poisons, chemical, and radiation hazards.

Public Health   UK
www.johnsnowsociety.org
The John Snow Society aims to promote the life and works of Dr John Snow, the pioneer of epidemiological method and celebrated anaesthetist. The Society is administered by the Royal Society for Public Health. Newsletters, news etc.

Public Health   UK
www.ngoforum.org.uk
The NGO Forum - bringing government and public health experts together was established to help improve public health and reduce health inequalities across the UK. It does this by bringing together public health experts from non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and government policy makers. Those working in the field can use their expertise to influence and contribute to government public health policy. The NGO Forum works to support engagement between government and different non-governmental organisations on health inequalities and wider public health issues. The Forum is sponsored by the Department of Health and is managed by the Royal Society for Public Health.

Public Health   UK
www.ukpha.org.uk
The UK Public Health Authority web site gives news, views, events, resources.

Public Health   USA
www.apha.org
American Public Health Association (APHA) is the oldest and largest organisation of public health professionals in the world, representing more than 50,000 members from over 50 occupations of public health. The Association and its members have been influencing policies and setting priorities in public health since 1872.

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

Public Health   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health web pages provide comprehensive contacts to other related web sites, a compendium of their questionnaires, information on their meeting and conferences, as well as their publications, training services, and their latest activities. This site covers a huge amount of data including information on the organizations responsibilities, from evaluating hazards in the workplace to recommendations to protect workers in the US.

Public Health   USA
www.nih.gov
National Institute of Health comprises a number of institutes such as the National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders and National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.  Explore the NIH site for useful information about the organization, their research partners, laboratories and facilities, training programs, grants and services, as well as future research.

Public Health   USA
www.wfpha.org
World Federation of Public Health Associations is an international, nongovernmental, multi-professional and civil society organization bringing together public health professionals interested and active in safeguarding and promoting the public's health through professional exchange, collaboration, and action. Founded in 1967, it is the only worldwide professional society representing and serving the broad area of public health, as distinct from single disciplines or occupations. The Federations' members are national and regional public health associations, as well as regional associations of schools of public health presently numbering more than 70. WFPHA is an international body, organized under the Swiss Charter, with offices in Geneva, Switzerland and Washington, DC, USA. The WFPHA Secretariat is located at the Washington, DC office. WFPHA enjoys official relations status with the World Health Organization www.who.int and maintains close ties with UNICEF www.unicef.org and other international organizations.

Publishers      NETHERLANDS
www.elsevier.nl
Elsevier site contains list of publications, journals and services.

Publishers   UK
www.TSOonline.co.uk
The Stationery Office Ltd is a private company publishing UK Government information. This site provides a wide variety of information about UK Government publishing services, and also an online bookshop.

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.

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

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Radiation   JAPAN
www.rerf.or.jp
Radiation Effects Research Foundation gives details of activities and research.

Radiation   UK
www.hpa.org.uk/radiation
Health Protection Agency includes background information on radiological protection, including radon, mobile phones, and ultraviolet radiation, services, training, news and publications.

Radiation   UK
www.hpa.org.uk/webw/HPAweb&Page&HPAwebAutoListName/Page/1158934607683
Health Protection Agency website on understanding radiation - what it is, doses from discharges, medical radiation, lasers and more.

Radiation: Exposure During Air Travel   USA
www.faa.gov/data_research/research/med_humanfacs/aeromedical/radiobiology/reports
US Federal Aviation Administration FAA Reports on Radiation Exposure During Air Travel.

Radiation: Frequently Asked Questions   USA
http://radiation.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/radiation.cfg/php/enduser/entry.php
US Environmental Protection Agency EPA frequently asked questions (FAQs) on radiation.

Radiation: Ionising   SWITZERLAND
www.who.int/ionizing_radiation/en
World Health Organization WHO includes information about the WHO Ionizing Radiation Programme and a range of information resources about ionizing radiation, environmental radiation, radiation accidents and emergencies and ongoing research.

Radiation: Non-Ionizing: Protection   GERMANY
www.icnirp.de
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection ICNIRP. It is a body of independent scientific experts who have produced Exposure Guidelines and address possible adverse effects on human health.

Radiation: Protection   UK
www.ionactive.co.uk/resources.html
IonActive Consultancy provides free resources and information about health and safety related to radiation protection world wide. Includes frequently asked questions (FAQs), glossary, articles on radiation protection and also 'Radiation Protection News Online'.

Radiation: Protection   UK
www.powerwatch.org.uk
Powerwatch is an independent organisation with a central role in the UK Electromagnetic Field and Microwave Radiation health debate. They work closely with decision-makers in government and business, and with other like-minded groups, promoting policies for a safer environment. They have been researching electromagnetic field effects on health for the last 20 years, and provide a range of information and equipment to help the general public understand this complex issue and to protect themselves against related hazards.

Radiation: Protection   USA
www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/radiation.html
Nuclear Regulatory Commission website advice and guidance on radiation protection. NRC's primary mission is to protect public health and safety, and the environment from the effects of radiation from nuclear reactors, materials, and waste facilities. This section of the NRC's web site discusses the sources of different types of radiation, its effects, and its regulation.

Radiation: Ultraviolet    UK
www.hse.gov.uk/radiation/nonionising
The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Health Directorate web site gives an overview of the current legal base as it stood early in 2002. There are three HSE guidance documents giving advice on the risks from exposure to ultraviolet radiation: 'Keep Your Top On' (INDG147). This advice on the health risks from working in the sun has been endorsed by the Health Departments of England, Scotland and Wales. 'Sun protection: advice for employers of outdoor workers' (INDG337). This gives advice to employers on reducing the health risks to their employees when they are working outside in the sun. 'Controlling health risks from the use of UV tanning equipment' (IND(G)209). This contains information both for people who have responsibility for UV tanning facilities and for the customers who use them.

Radiation: X-ray Exposure from X-ray Machines   USA
www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/ElectronicProductRadiationControlProgram/IndustryGuidance
US Food and Drug Administration FDA frequently asked questions (FAQs) about x-ray Machines.

Radiological Health Programme   USA
www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts
FDA Center for Devices and Radiological Health Radiological Health Programme website gives details on radiation safety, radiation doses, questions and answers and other resources.

Radon   UK
www.hpa.org.uk/webw/HPAweb&Page&HPAwebAutoListName/Page/1158934607718
Health Protection Agency website provides a map showing areas with high radon levels, as well as information about its radon measurement services. The site has a fairly comprehensive set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about radon and its effects and a Flash presentation on how radon gas causes harm.

REACH: Chemical safety   FINLAND
http://ec.europa.eu/echa/home_en.html
European Chemical Agency (ECHA), located in Helsinki, Finland will manage the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction (REACH) processes for chemical substances to ensure consistency across the European Union. These REACH processes are designed to provide additional information on chemicals, to ensure their safe use, and to ensure competitiveness of the European industry. Site provides technical guidance, frequently asked questions (FAQs), software tools and contact details for a network of help desks.

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

Recycling   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/horizons/recyclingreport.pdf
HSE Horizon Scanning Short Report - SR005 - Recycling.

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

Regulatory 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.

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/wruldex.htm
UK Health and Safety Executive advice on work related upper limb disorders WRULDS/repetitive strain injury RSI.

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)   UK
www.rsi-uk.org.uk
Repetitive Strain Injury/Occupational Overuse Syndrome information - from the RSI-UK has links to other sites, is an excellent site, gives extensive information, e.g. Frequency Asked Questions FAQs, strategy for recovery, articles and a good list of links to other sites.

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)   UK
www.hazards.org/strainpain.htm
Repetitive strain injuries information from the UK Hazards and Workers International Health Newsletter contains news, contacts, links worldwide.

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)   UK
www.jarmin.com/rsi/links.html
Web site produced by staff member at the Manchester Metropolitan University contains a list of links to useful information about repetitive strain injury (RSI), The RSI Association, The Typing Injury Frequently Asked Questions, exercises and RSI exercises and more.

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)   UK
www.humanetechnology.co.uk
Human Technology provides information on over 200 Court Judgments in personal injury claims in which the alleged injury was some type of work-related upper limb disorder, popularly referred to as repetitive strain injuries (RSI). It was developed as part of a research project funded by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), which examined how the Courts are interpreting HSE guidance documents and certain Regulations, e.g. Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations and Manual Handling Operations Regulations, in personal injury claims for work-related upper limb disorders. The site is referred to as a source of further information in the HSE's latest guidance Upper limb disorders in the workplace.

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

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

Repetitive strain injury    USA
http://eeshop.unl.edu/music.html
University of Nebraska-Lincoln website on repetitive strain injuries in musicians. Extensive pages giving advice and guidance for all types of musicians and conductors suffering from RSI. Links to the Paul Marxhausen site which has articles, bulletins, Frequently Asked Questions.

Reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences   UK
www.riddor.gov.uk
By law, if you are a UK employer; self employed or a manager in any type of business, it's your responsibility to report all serious accidents at work under RIDDOR  Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations. Now HSE has made that easier to report an accident. You no longer have to notify your normal enforcing authority, instead you can from 1 April 2001 notify HSE by using the Internet, or Telephone: 0845 300 99 23
Fax: RIDDOR on 0845 300 99 24 or E-mail: riddor@natbrit.com, or post: Incident Contact Centre, Caerphilly Business Park, Cardiff CF8 3GG.  For a free leaflet about 'RIDDOR and the new Contact Centre' telephone HSE Books , P O Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk, UK Tel: +44 0 1787 88 1165 or visit the Health and Safety Executive website.

Reproductive Health   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/repro
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH Reproductive Health. Also in Spanish. Gives details of articles, publications and reports, health hazards and links to other sources.

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

Research    AUSTRALIA
www.csiro.au
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation is the largest research organisation in Australia and one of the world's largest and most diverse scientific research institutions. Work touches just about every aspect of Australian life: everything from the molecules of life to the molecules in space - finding ways to improve our quality of life and economic performance. 6500 staff perform research and development over a broad range of areas of economic and social value including: agriculture, manufacturing, minerals and energy, construction, health and the environment.

Research   EUROPE
http://cordis.europa.eu/en/home.html
European Commission EU official website for information on research, technological development and innovation. Daily news about research and innovation, library of documents relating to R&D policy and practice, information about funding and support for projects as well as interactive services. In addition you can sign-up to receive a monthly newsletter to keep abreast of developments.

Research    GERMANY
www.dguv.de/bgia/en
Berufsgenossenschaftliches Institute fur Arbeitssicherheit (BIA) Site contains the complete reports on up-to-date research topics are published in the form of so called "BIA reports" and reports of the German institution for statutory accident insurance and prevention (most of them in German only). They can be ordered free of charge via the BIA's publication database. Some report are also available in English for downloading.

Research    NORWAY
www.sintef.no
SINTEF Group is comprised of a number of Institutes and Laboratories such as the Norwegian Fire Research Laboratory working in research in civil and environmental engineering, applied chemistry, materials technology, petroleum, fire  etc.    Offers publications, seminars and conferences.

Research   SWEDEN
www.fas.forskning.se
The Council was established in 2001 through a merger of the Swedish Council for Social Research and the Swedish Council for Work Life Research. Its objectives are to promote the accumulation of knowledge in matters relating to working life and the understanding of social conditions and processes through: promotion and support of basic and applied research; identification of important research needs; dialogue, dissemination of information and transfer of knowledge; promotion of cooperation between researchers both nationally and internationally, particularly in EU programmes.

Research    SWEDEN
www.sp.se
Fire, energy, building and materials technology, chemical analysis from the National testing and Research Institute - SP which develops and transfers technology for improving competitiveness and quality in industry and for safety, conservation of resources and a good environment.

Research   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.

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.

Research to Practice   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/r2p
The US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Office of Technology Transfer has launched a new research to practice (r2p) website. Learn about r2p across NIOSH, r2p success stories, and partnership opportunities and resources. The site will be updated as new NIOSH licensing and partnership opportunities become available for collaboration on occupational safety and health research. For additional information about r2p, please email: researchtopratice@cdc.gov or call 513-533-8662.

Respirators   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/topics/respirators
US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health respirators web site contains a range of guidance and advice including fact sheets for workers in secondary response and other supporting bodies. Suggested respirator cleaning and sanitation procedures, respirator selection and NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards. There are links to US Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA web sites containing respiratory protection , standards, training and reference materials.

Respirators   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/topics/respirators
US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH provides an authoritative resource from its key role in testing and certifying respirators for occupational use. In 2003, NIOSH issued a fact sheet in easy-to-read Q&A format for the lay public: What are gas masks, escape hoods, and other types of respirators? How do they work? What are the features, purposes, and limitations of respirators that the user needs to know? NIOSH posted the fact sheet on the web and widely distributed printed copies.

Respiratory Disease Surveillance   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/surveillance/ords
US National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety NIOSH serves as a reference for surveillance information and includes links to the latest the Work-Related Lung Disease (WoRLD)

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

Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS)   UK
www.rohs.gov.uk/Default.aspx
The UK National Weights and Measures Laboratory (NWML) has been awarded the contract to set up the UK's national RoHS enforcement body. The Directive 2002/95/EC RoHS Directive stands for "the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment". This Directive bans the placing on the European Union (EU) market of new electrical and electronic equipment containing more than agreed levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants. NWML are now delivering RoHS enforcement since the regulations were fully implemented on the 1st July 2006, and have developed this website to provide you with information and help associated with RoHS compliance and enforcement. This includes a web version of the decision tree we intend to use, an FAQ section which we are continually updating as your enquiries come to us, and a list of other useful resources that are available to you in our links section.If you are hosting events relating to RoHS enforcement and would like input from us, please contact us to discuss. We would like to support as many targeted events in the EEE sector as we can. The RoHS Directive stands for "the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment". This Directive bans the placing on the EU market of new electrical and electronic equipment containing more than agreed levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants.

Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS)   UK
www.rohs-news.com
ROHS News site collects together news articles from a wide range of sources. A good way of keeping informed of developments in Directive 2002/95/EC Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) and Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

Resuscitation   UK
www.resus.org.uk
UK Resuscitation Council provides education and reference materials to healthcare professionals and the general public in the most effective methods of resuscitation.

RILOSH - Ryerson University   CANADA
www.ryerson.ca/library/info/databases/molindex.html
The Ryerson University RILOSH (Ryerson International Labour, Occupational Safety and Health Index) database contains references to articles, reports, conference proceedings and some book chapters in the subject areas of labour relations and occupational health and safety. The index was originally created by the Ontario Ministry of Labour and is now owned and maintained by the Ryerson Library.
Also available in OSH UPDATE.

Risk and 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.

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

Risk Assessment   AUSTRALIA
www.usyd.edu.au/audit_risk
University of Sydney Risk Management Office contains an extensive Occupational Health and Safety Manual, which lists in alphabetical subject order policies, procedures, guidelines on a wide range of subjects from AIDS, asbestos, carcinogenic substances, hazardous substances, laboratory safety, manual handling, radiation safety, risk management, sharps disposal and links to other sources of information.

Risk Assessment   BELGIUM
www.ferma-asso.org
Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) exists to widen and raise the culture of Risk Management throughout Europe to its members and to the risk management and insurance community. It achieves its aims by promotion and raising awareness of risk management through the media, by information sharing, educational and research projects.

Risk Assessment   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/risk/debate.htm
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Risk Debate has been launched on 13 July 2005 as part of HSE's determination to build an integrated debate. The new web forum and discussion document provides an opportunity for everyone to be involved in the debate and take part in live discussions that will ultimately benefit UK society as a whole. The discussion document provides an in-depth look at the issues and backdrop that has led to the perception of risk aversion. Both the web forum and discussion document can be found on the web site.

Risk Assessment   UK
www.iirsm.org
The International Institute for Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) is a professional body for health and safety practitioners. It was created to advance professional standards in accident prevention and occupational health throughout the world. 
Membership is open to all individuals who have an interest in occupational health, safety and risk management. The Institute was established in 1975 and is a non-profit making body registered with the Charity Commissioners. It has over 6500 individual members in the UK, Eire, the Channel Islands and in over 60 other countries throughout the world. The IIRSM is administered by a secretariat reporting to the Board of Governors and in partnership with the British Safety Council.

Risk Assessment   UK
www.safed.co.uk
UK Safety Assessment Federation (SAFed), the UK's leading trade body for independent  engineering inspection and certification industry.  The site is aimed at all those concerned with health and safety. Gives details of publications, guidelines, complete list of  British Standards that can be ordered alongside SAFed's own publications. Links to other relevant websites.

Risk Assessment   UK
www.theirm.org
Institute of Risk Management IRM is risk management's professional education body. Established as a not-for-profit organisation, the Institute is governed by practising risk professionals and has strong links to leading universities and business schools across the world. Recognising that risk management is a multi-disciplinary field, we also work closely with many other specialist institutes and associations and seek to represent an increasingly broad and diverse set of stakeholders. The worldwide membership is drawn from industry, commerce, consultancy and the public sector. Members have backgrounds in many different risk-related disciplines: accountants, project managers, insurers, chartered surveyors, health care professionals, lawyers, bankers, auditors, health and safety professionals and engineers are among those represented. IRM Associateship (AIRM) is recognised worldwide as the sign of a risk management professional and is achieved through examination: Fellowship (FIRM) follows through accredited practical experience. Site includes links.

Risk Assessment   USA
www.lbl.gov/Science-Articles/Archive-dir.html
Berkeley Laboratory Science web site covers information on research on a wide variety of issues from risk assessment and ecohazard evaluation to clean air technology.

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

Risk Assessment   USA
www.fmglobal.com
Factory Mutual Insurance Company  known as FM Global which is an insurance organisation with a unique focus on risk assessment. Offers insurance and risk transfer information, research, standards and testing, resource centre, and news room information.

Risk Assessment: training package for small businesses   UK
www.leeds.gov.uk/risk
Leeds City Council: Health and Safety Inspection Group in the UK has developed an online training package to help small business carry out successful risk assessments. The package combines simple and practical advice with interactive learning exercises to make a comprehensive step-by step guide to workplace risk assessment. Covers: basic principles behind risk assessment and explains the requirements of the law. Case studies from an office to a warehouse environment and much more.

Risk Assessment Tools: Europe   SPAIN
osha.europa.eu/en/practical-solutions/risk-assessment-tools
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work regularly updated database on risk assessment tools from across Europe and is intended to aid organisations in assessing their health and safety risks. Includes a wide range of generic and sector/risk specific materials including checklists, guidance, questionnaires and interactive software. Can be searched by country, topic, sector or keyword.

Risk Audit for textile industry   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/textiles/audit
UK Health and Safety Executive's Textile Health and Safety Audit is a free internet-based audit package to help textiles companies manage their health and safety risks.

Risk Management - see Risk Assessment

Risk Observatory: European   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.

Road Safety see also Driving

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

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

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

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

Road Safety   UK
www.roadsafetygb.org.uk
Road Safety GB (formerly LARSOA) is a national road safety organisation (RSO) that represents local government road safety teams across the UK. Road Safety GB supports RSOs in fulfilling their statutory role - to reduce the number and severity of road accidents through education, training and publicity policies and programmes. Road Safety GB seeks to influence national debate - government policy and action, and public opinion - and works with other organisations to achieve common goals. Gives information on resources, links and events.

Road Safety   UK
www.rospa.com/roadsafety/info/ownvehicle.pdf
www.rospa.com/roadsafety/info/workdrinkdrugs.pdf
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has produced two free road safety resources: Driving for Work: Drink and Drugs and Driving for Work: Own Vehicles. These aim to inform employers and line managers who have staff who drive for work, and those who have their own vehicle. One provides advice on how to ensure that staff do not drive when impaired by alcohol, drugs or medicines. The other offers advice on helping staff who use their own private vehicles for work purposes.

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

Road Safety: Managing Occupational Road Risk   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/roadsafety
UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published guidance on work-related road safety. Each year about 3,500 people are killed on UK roads and 40,000 are seriously injured. Each one results in terrible pain and suffering. A significant proportion of these deaths and injuries can be connected with work. Accidents involving heavy goods vehicles, buses, company car and van drivers, despatch riders are all examples.

Road Safety: Managing Occupational Road Risk   UK
www.rospa.com/morr
The UK Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents RoSPA has a website devoted to Managing Occupational Road Risk that includes advice and guidance, care on the road, education, training and publications.

Road Safety: Managing Occupational Road Risk   UK
www.orsa.org.uk
Together with other key players, The UK Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents RoSPA has established the Occupational Road Safety Alliance (ORSA) which now includes some 66 members. The web site links to all the various members websites.

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

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

Road Safety: Planner   UK
www.rospa.com/roadsafety
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has produced a new journey planner to help bosses keep their drivers safe at the wheel. Covers: driver fatigue, reducing distances, controlling hours spent on the road, safer routes etc.

Road Safety: Road Risk Assessment   UK
www.virtualriskmanager.net
During 2003 and 2004 groundbreaking evaluation research undertaken by Australian Napier University's Centre for Mathematics and Statistics showed a clear statistical link between drivers' performance on the Virtual Risk Manager Road RISK assessment and their reported crash outcomes. In total the four studies involved eight, thirteen and twenty-six thousand people. This remains the only driver risk assessment validation study that we are aware of, and means that as a tool for driver risk assessment, monitoring and improvement, the Virtual Risk Manager is unique in that it has been validated through applied University research. The outcome shows a clear relationship between crashes and the assessment results for attitude, behaviour, knowledge, hazard perception and personal exposure. Interactive Driving Systems® is an award winning 'research-led' provider of global fleet risk management solutions working from offices in Europe and North America. 'Research led', means that we deliver products and services that are both proven and independently validated to work.

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

Road Safety: Winter Driving Tips   UK
www.rospa.com/drivertraining/winter
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) driving advice. Skidding can generally be avoided through good observation and anticipation - and smooth use of the vehicle's controls. Your risk of skidding increases if your tyres do not have adequate tyre depth. The legal minimum tread depth for cars and light vehicles in the UK is 1.6mm, but for safety RoSPA recommends 3mm. If you are unsure about the tread depth of the tyres, get them checked by a professional. Correct tyre pressure is also very important. Under-inflated tyres will increase your fuel consumption. Over-inflated tyres will reduce your grip on the road, making it vital that you reduce your speed. It is better to avoid skidding rather than hope you can control a skid when it happens. Such a hope is rarely realised.

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Safer Needles   UK
www.saferneedles.org.uk
Safer Needles Now! has been established by the Safer Needles Network to promote the full implementation of the Department of Health guidance designed to minimise needlestick injuries in the NHS. The Safer Needles Network aims to assist in the reduction in the number of needlestick injuries. This will be achieved by promoting preventive measures and safer systems of working.

Safety - see Health and Safety

Safety Education   UK
www.rospa.com/safetyeducation
The UK Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents RoSPA Safety Education department supports those who work with children and young people to promote safety - teachers, youth workers, road safety officers, voluntary group, police, fire and ambulance services and others, as well as young people themselves.

Safety Equipment see also Helmets

Safety Equipment   USA
www.seinet.org
US Safety Equipment Institute provides information about this non-profit, third party certification organization that certifies safety and protective equipment used by workers for protection against potential workplace hazards. List of certified products available online. SEI is accredited to ISO/IEC Guide 65:1996 by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Standards Council of Canada (SCC)

Safety: Process Industries   UK
www.prism-network.org
Process Industries Safety Management assists the process industries in improving both its understanding of and application of human factors the European Process Safety Centre has linked up with leading operating companies, consultancies and research institutes in Europe to create the PRISM network. (Process Industries Safety Management). This is a 'Thematic Network' which has been established with financial support from the European Union Department for Research and Development under its Programme for Competitive and Sustainable Growth. The Objective of PRISM is the improvement of safety in the European process industries through raising awareness of, and sharing experience in, the application of human factors approaches. The following links to documents will help you to locate interesting documents currently held on the PRISM site above - the indexes contain links directly to resources on the PRISM site.
Index of PRISM Guides: www.epsc.org/data/files/PRISM/PRISM%20GUIDES.pdf
Index of PRISM Seminar Materials: www.epsc.org/data/files/PRISM/Seminarindexx2.pdf

Safety: Process Industries   LUXEMBOURG
www.safety-s2s.eu
S2S is a European Network that aims to help industrial companies, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), to improve their level of process safety. Activities include connecting people working on safety topics; Analysing the future RTD strategy; Collecting, evaluating and offering available information; Developing interactive risk assessment tools and training materials and promoting awareness on EU legislation and standardisation. S2S is supported by HarsNet, PRISM and Safetynet. In this portal you can find safety information under the following topics: safety management, human factors, explosions, industrial fires, chemical reactions, measurement methods, and materials safety datasheets.

Safety Representatives   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr363.htm
Health and Safety Executive study presents a review of the quantitative and qualitative evidence for the link between worker representation and consultation and effective health and safety management. Through a series of detailed case studies in two sectors of the economy, it examines the dynamics of representation and consultation in improving health and safety performance. Its review of previous studies and the evidence of the case studies detailed in the report support a conclusion that joint arrangements, through which workers are represented and consulted on their health and safety, are likely to have better outcomes than arrangements in which management acts without consultation. However, it suggests that arrangements for worker representation and consultation are dependent upon a number of preconditions for their effectiveness. These include a strong legislative steer, effective external inspection and control, demonstrable senior management commitment and capacity towards both health and safety and a participative approach, competent hazard/risk evaluation and control, effective autonomous worker representation at the workplace and external trade union support.

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

Safety Representatives    UK
www.unionreps.org.uk
Trade Union Congress (TUC) Safety Representatives web site contains bulletin boards, newsletters, directory, events to help safety representatives.

Safety Science Monitor   AUSTRALIA
www.monash.edu.au/muarc/ipso
Safety Science Monitor provides a forum for debate, reviews and communication between academics and professionals in the fields of safety. It covers the broad area of human safety and will seek to publish any papers in relation to the prevention of injuries at work, on the road, in sports, in recreational and daily life, the development of methods to contain, control and eliminate injury risks, the education, on the prevention of injuries, of those that are exposed to and of those that expose others to injury risks, and the application of injury prevention solutions from one area of exposure to another, or from one region or country to another. The Safety Science Monitor is particularly aimed at tertiary level students in the fields of safety, who are encouraged to submit their original papers, dissertations and theses for publication. There is direct access to the full text of this virtual journal. The Safety Science Monitor is an added benefit to WORKINGONSAFETY.NET. If you want to publish in this virtual journal please send your article to editor.

Scaffolding   UK
www.nasc.org.uk
National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) gives information for those who work in the scaffolding industry or wish to find a reputable scaffolding company. Details of up-to-date news, reports, frequently asked questions and useful links.

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

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

Schools: Medical conditions of children and young people   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.

Science Blog   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/blog
US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH are very excited about the NIOSH Science Blog launched in November 2007 - the most recent tool for sharing NIOSH research and communicating with our stakeholders. Typical Topics posted include Preventing Firefighter Deaths from Cardiovascular events, Stress at Work and Truck Driver Safety and Health. This is an important channel through which NIOSH research can be seen, read, discussed, understood and used to improve worker safety and health throughout the world. Through robust scientific discussion with stakeholders, NIOSH also hope that it can sharpen their own thinking about various occupational safety and health issues and learn how best to communicate with all segments of their stakeholder community.

Security   UK
www.mi5.gov.uk/output/security-advice.html
The UK Security Service is responsible for protecting the UK against threats to national security. This National Security Advice Centre website provides information on the current major threats to UK security and practical advice to help businesses and organisations to protect against them.

Security    UK
www.nsi.org.uk
National Approval Council for Security inspects and regulates firms who install, maintain and monitor electronic security systems.

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

Security Industry Inspectorate   UK
www.nsi.org.uk
The UK National Security Inspectorate is the leading approvals and certification body that inspects companies providing home security, business security and fire protection services

Semiconductor Manufacturing   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/semiconductor
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH topic page focuses on semiconductor manufacturing. Information on the potential hazards of chemicals used in this industry, NIOSH Criteria Documents and Current Intelligence Bulletins can be accessed from this site.

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome SARS    SWITZERLAND
www.who.int/csr/sars/casedefinition/en
World Health Organisation (WHO) website describes the epidemiology of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome SARS, monitors the magnitude and the spread of this disease, in order to provide advice on prevention and control. The case definitions for global surveillance are subject to limitations because of the rapidly evolving nature of this illness. They are based on current understanding of the clinical features of SARS and the available epidemiological data, and may be revised as new information accumulates. Summarises what is currently known about the clinical features of SARS. Countries may need to adapt case definitions depending on their own disease situation. Retrospective surveillance is not expected.

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome SARS: Symptoms and Q&A    SWITZERLAND
www.who.int/csr/sars/sarsfaq/en
World Health Organisation (WHO) website describes the symptoms of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome SARS and gives questions and answers.

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome SARS   UK
www.hpa.org.uk/infections/topics_az/SARS/menu.htm
Health Protection Agency has issued guidance on Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

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

Sharps' injuries   BELGIUM
www.eucomed.be/?x=4&y=46&z=118
European Medical Technology Industry Association (EUCOMED) pages dedicated to sharps' injuries.

Shift Work and Long Work   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/workschedules
US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH topic page titled "Work Schedules: Shift Work and Long Work Hours" contains links to resources such as NIOSH research and publications, conferences, extramural projects, and the NORA Organization of Work team. The NORA Organization of Work team seeks to better understand the health and safety effects of demanding work schedules. Communication gadgets, productivity pressures, daunting commutes, and extended work shifts have left many people facing increased job demands and longer work days. In addition, many people work non-day shifts in health care, security, and businesses that rely on round the clock production, transportation, and service. This NIOSH topic page supports the team's research agenda by making research tools available in a central location.

Silicosis     USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/silica
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health collection of information on Silicosis prevention provides guidance including research from The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the Centre for Disease Control and links to other sources.

Skin Cancer   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg147.pdf
The UK Health and Safety Executive HSE publication INDG147 - Keep your top on: Health risks from
working in the sun. A sunny day makes most of us feel good, but too much sunlight can be hard on the SKIN. It is not simply sudden exposure while on holiday that is harmful.

Skin Cancer and Sunlight   CANADA
www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/diseases/skin_cancer.html
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety web site offers guidance and advice in format of questions and answers on skin cancer and sunlight and sun safety.

Skin Cancer and Sunlight     CANADA
www.dermatology.ca
Canadian Dermatology Association website gives details on facts about sun exposure and preventing skin cancer. Also available in French.

Skin Diseases      SINGAPORE
www.nsc.gov.sg
Details of the work of the Singapore National Skin Centre in occupational skin  diseases.

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

Skin Diseases   UK
www.eczema.org
UK National Eczema Society is strengthening resources for health and safety managers and officers managing employees with work-related contact dermatitis. Services include advice, guidance, publications and Helpline information service for people affected by eczema. The National Eczema Week aims to raise the profile of the condition and the Society so that more people with eczema know how to access help, information and support.

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

Skin Diseases   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/skin/index.htm
The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) dermatitis and skin diseases free leaflets, guidance and advice.

Skin Diseases   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg233.pdf
The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) dermatitis and skin diseases free leaflets INDG233 - Preventing dermatitis at work: Advice for employers and employees

Skin Diseases   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/skin
The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) advice on dermatitis and skin diseases.

Skin Diseases   UK
www.rcplondon.ac.uk/clinical-standards/ohceu/Pages/OHCEU-guidelines.aspx
UK Royal College of Physicians Occupational Health Clinical Effectiveness Unit (OHCEU) and National Health Service (NHS) Plus have developed national evidence-based guidelines in occupational health. The list includes guidelines on the Management of Dermatitis in the workplace. Scroll down to click on these publications.

Skin Diseases   UK
www.skincarecampaign.org
Skin Care Campaign (SCC) is an umbrella organisation representing the interests of all people with skin diseases in the UK. Established in 1992, it is a subsidiary of the National Eczema Society, a registered charity. Gives details of skin conditions, information, news, publications, FAQs, training and links.

Skin Diseases   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/skin
US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) skin diseases information covers: insults to the skin include cuts, bruises, sunburn and chemicals entering the skin to cause local reactions, like poison ivy. Other chemicals may enter bodies through the skin. NIOSH has programmes to develop recommendations for reducing harmful skin exposures. NIOSH recommends controlling the work environment to eliminate hazardous skin exposures whenever possible and wearing protective equipment in those situations when harmful exposures have not yet been controlled.

Slips, Trips and Falls: Assessment tool   UK
www.hsesat.info
UK Health and Safety Executive Slips Assessment Tool (SAT). The SAT is a freely downloadable computer software package that allows an operator to assess the slip potential of pedestrian walkway surfaces. The SAT is used in conjunction with a small, portable surface microroughness meter, which users must obtain separately. There are a number of commercially available meters but please note that the Health & Safety Executive does not specifically endorse any of them. The package is easy to use and prompts the operator to gather relevant information concerning floor surface properties, contamination, cleaning regimes, footwear etc. When all of the information has been entered into the package, a slip risk rating is produced. This will assist the user in determining whether site conditions are likely to give rise to a high or low risk of slipping.

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs): Assessment tool   POLAND
www.ciop.pl/6718.html
Central Institute for Labour Protection - National Research Institute (CIOP-PIB), Warsaw, Poland has prepared the important tool for the owners and employees of micro-enterprises in this country. The objective of providing access to information on safety and health in the working environment to the smallest and most numerous companies in Poland. It has been prepared in the form of sets of informative and popular materials for each of the selected sectors. The materials that have been put together in this service are therefore organized by sector for various sections of the national economy. The information contained in it allows employers to independently assess the state of occupational safety in their enterprises. It contains a discussion of the basic duties of employers in the area of occupational safety and health. The OSH check lists contain a summary of potential hazards that could appear in the companies of a given sector, together with proposals of methods for eliminating or reducing them. The materials also contain the necessary references to the OSH related legal regulations and technical standards being in force in Poland. At the moment this website contains information for: Construction, Wood processing and Automotive mechanics. A section on Food processing - baking and confectionery is under construction and will soon be available.

Small and medium Enterprises: Assessment tool   UK
www.hspi.info-exchange.com
UK Health and Safety Executive web-based tool The Health and Safety Performance Indicator (The Indicator) to assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs) track and assess how well they are managing their own health and safety performance supported by the DTI's Small Business Service. The Indicator was developed to help SMEs regularly assess their health and safety performance. e.g., from one year to the next. It is also intended to help companies tell their insurers how well they are managing health and safety so they can more accurately calculate insurance premiums based on individual performance.

Smoke and Fire Containment and Control   USA
www.afscc.org
The Alliance for Fire and Smoke Containment and Control (AFSCC) was established in 1999 by building enforcement, construction, design, and manufacturing professionals in response to the need for a well-coordinated, educational effort to promote the value of a balanced fire protection design in the built environment. The charter members are companies, organizations, and individuals within the construction industry who share the following goals: To promote fire and smoke resistant construction as part of a balanced design approach, to promote property protection and public welfare as well as life safety, to educate and inform code officials and designers on fire and smoke protection issues, and to promote fire fighter safety and facilitate fire fighting activities. Site contains articles, reports and links to other similar organisations.

Smoking   UK
www.smokefreeliverpool.com
The Smokefree Liverpool Group brings together partners from the voluntary statutory sector and includes the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, Central, North and South Primary Care Trusts, Liverpool City Council's Environmental Health and Trading Standards Departments, Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, North West TUC, Health@Work, Scarman Trust and Liverpool Health Promotion Service. Smoking kills and there are numerous medical studies to back this up. But tobacco doesn't just kill smokers - each year up to 100 people die in Liverpool as a direct result of inhaling second hand tobacco smoke.

Smoking in the Workplace   UK
www.iosh.co.uk/technical
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health technical guidance A breath of fresh air - Introducing a smoke-free policy at work is available to download free.

Soaps, Detergents and Maintenance   BELGIUM
www.aise.eu
The International Association for Soaps, Detergents and Maintenance Products (AISE) is the official representative body in Europe for this industry. Membership includes 10 direct member companies as well as 37 National Associations from 41 countries, covering approximately 900 companies ranging from multinationals to small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Software    IRELAND
www.qcl.ie
Software for occupational health, safety and environment practitioners.

Software   UK
www.warwickicsystems.com
Software for the occupational safety, health and the working environment from Warwick IC Systems.

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

Sound Advice   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.

Spirometry training course   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/spirometry
US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH offers information to those interested in learning about the NIOSH approved spirometry training course A new NIOSH topic page provides information on the course content and certification, U.S. and Mexican locations where courses are offered, and how to become a course faculty member or sponsor.

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

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

Sprinklers   UK
www.nfsn.co.uk
National Fire Sprinkler Network was formed in 1998 and remains free from commercial interest. The Network view the development and increase in the application of fire sprinkler technology as an enhancement of the public good. In recent years has launched a number of successful sprinkler campaigns, and are particularly proud of the campaign on large, single-storey superstores. Since January 1st 2000 all such buildings with a compartment size of over 2000 sqm have to be fitted with sprinklers for life safety purposes. Site offers details of publications, events, press releases and links.

Sprinklers   USA
www.firesprinkler.org
American Fire Sprinklers Association details of membership, information, events including training.

Sprinklers   USA
www.nfsa.org
National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) offers membership, workshops, seminars, training, publications and more.

Standards: Australia      AUSTRALIA
www.wst.tas.gov.au
Workplace Standards Tasmania gives information about legislation, codes of practice, electricity standards and safety, building standards and regulations, guidance notes, safety alerts, publications, Licensed Asbestos Removalists, Registered Plant Inspectors contact details and addresses, related sites, and other information.

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

Standards: European   BELGIUM
www.cenorm.be
European Committee for Standardisation gives details of the work and all aspects of standards making.

Standards   INTERNATIONAL
www.wssn.net/WSSN
World Standards Services Network (WSSN), is a network of publicly accessible World Wide Web servers of standards organizations around the world. Through the Web sites of its members, WSSN provides information on international, regional and national standardization and related activities and services. Direct links from the WSSN site are provided to the Web sites of: International Organization for Standardization - ISO; International Electrotechnical Commission - IEC; International Telecommunication Union - ITU; International standardizing bodies; Regional standardizing bodies; National members of ISO and IEC; Other international/regional organizations with related activities; Alphabetical list of Web sites in WSSN and Geographical list of Web sites in WSSN

Standards: International      SWITZERLAND
www.iso.ch
International Standards Organisation  useful for checking for latest standards information. Gives details of the membership, how standards are made, and the Catalogue of ISO standards.

Standards: USA   USA
www.ansi.org
American National Standards Institute offer a range of services, publications, standards and products.

Standards: USA   USA
www.astm.org
ASTM International is the new name of the former American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), which specialises in developing technical standards for worldwide use. Extensive web site giving standards, publications including the Standardization News, consultant directory, meetings, events and training courses.

Standards: USA   USA
www.nssn.org
National Standards Systems Network Provides a range of standards information from the major standards developers in the USA.

Standards: worldwide   UK
www.ili.co.uk
ILI are specialists in worldwide hardcopy standards and specifications. ILI has offices in the UK, USA, Germany and France and via its web site checks can be made of their databases and items ordered.

Statistics   NORWAY
www.nordstat.net
The purpose of Nordstat.net is to collect and communicate information and data related to mainly fire incidents taking place in the Nordic countries. Can be used by national institutions dealing with fire statistics as well as members of the public. Nordstat.net contains statistics related to fires, environmental and traffic accidents combined with information on blind and false alarms. On Nordstat.net you can also find statistics on fire deaths categorised according to gender, age, month (date), cause of fire and scene of fire.

Statistics   SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/statistics
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work sources of statistical information, surveys and other related information from European  Member States, some other countries, Australia, Canada, USA, Switzerland, Iceland, Norway. Also information from Eurostat - the European Statistical Office.

Statistics   UK
www.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds
Home Office, Research and Statistics Department UK Statistics bulletin and other Home Office publications.

Statistics     UK
www.statistics.gov.uk
Office of National Statistics extremely useful site containing an online database of statistics produced by the UK Government Departments and Agencies. Contains a catalogue of statistical products, sources, datasets, contact points and a limited set of linked statistics.

Statistics: European   BELGIUM
http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat
Eurostat, the Statistical Office of the European Communities, has issued a reminder that, since October 1 2004, all its data and publications are available free of charge on the Internet. This decision has resulted in three times as many visitors to the website in November, over 40,000, compared with earlier months this year. According to the needs of the user, there are two ways to access the data through Eurostat's site. From the homepage, the "data" link takes general users to the "Key indicators on EU policy". These are predefined tables, which include "short-term indicators", "long-term indicators" and "structural indicators". For specialist users, "database" contains more detailed data, which can be extracted online and is updated daily.

Statistics: European: Health and Safety   BELGIUM
http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/portal/page?_pageid=1073,46587259&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL&p_product_code=KS-57-04-807
Eurostat, the Statistical Office of the European Union (EU), report on health and safety at work in the EU: "Work and health in the European Union - A statistical portrait". This report constitutes the first joint analysis of the various statistical data available at EU level. It describes the general picture of the working life including characteristics of the European labour force and overall importance of ill-health due to work-related factors. Specific chapters describe statistical data on risk factors and outcomes of safety at work, work-related diseases and psycho-social problems linked to health and safety at work. The distribution of risk factors and the frequency of accidents at work, work-related diseases and work-related problems of psychosocial nature are described by age, gender, sector of economic activity, occupation and other relevant variables. The publication is based on statistical data collected by Eurostat over the period 1994-2002. Eurostat's data are complemented with data from other sources, especially by data from the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working conditions. The data mainly cover the 15 Member States of the EU, but some preliminary data are available for trends in the incidence of accidents at work in the acceding and candidate countries.

Statistics: European: Health Statistics   BELGIUM
http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/portal/page?_pageid=1073,46587259&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL&p_product_code=KS-43-02-866
European Union Statistical Office "Health Pocket Book on key figures on health". This pocketbook gives a limited selection of key figures on health and health determinants highlighting core items on population statistics, self perceived health and disability, life styles, environment, working conditions and health resources and output. Whenever possible, data are given for all Member States and for the European Union as a whole and this for one recent reference year.

Statistics: European: Road Accidents   BELGIUM
http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/portal/page?_pageid=1073,46587259&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL&p_product_code=KS-NZ-03-006
European Union Statistical Office road accidents: Land transport and road accidents in MED countries,1997-2000.

Statistics: Fire   SWITZERLAND
www.genevaassociation.org/Affiliated_Organizations/WFSC.aspx
World Fire Statistics Centre is Geneva, Switzerland based and publishes annually the World Fire Statistics Newsletter. This newsletter presents statistics on national fire costs from over 20 leading countries in an effort to persuade governments to adopt strategies aimed at reducing the cost of fire. It has been published since March 1984.

Statistics: Health and Safety   SWEDEN
www.av.se/inenglish/statistics
Swedish Work Environment Authority statistics collection.

Statistics: Health and Safety   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/index.htm
Health and Safety Executive has a range of statistical information. Within these pages you will find statistics on work-related ill-health, injuries, dangerous occurrences, enforcement and gas safety. Overall picture for Great Britain, Quarterly fatal injury updates, kinds of accident/injury, causes and kinds of disease, industry sector and occupation.

Statistics: Health and Safety   UK
www.hassandlass.org.uk/query/HassLassFAQ.htm
UK Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) home and leisure accident web pages. For the first time home and leisure accident data is available for you to search independently. Data is provided for the years 2000 to 2002, taken from a representative sample of hospital attendances around the UK. National estimated figures are given. Contact details for further information.

Statistics: Health and Safety   UK
www.statistics.gov.uk/CCI/nscl.asp?ID=6595
UK Office of National Statistics pages of health and safety statistics.

Statistics: Health and Safety   USA
www.osha.gov/oshstats/index.html
US Occupational Safety and Health Administration collection of statistics.

Statute Law Database   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.

Storm and Flood Cleanup     USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/flood
The US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH is aimed at workers and volunteers involved in flood cleanup. There is advice on the potential dangers involved and the proper safety precautions that may include work-related hazards such as electrical hazards, carbon monoxide, musculoskeletal hazards, heat stress, fire, confined spaces. There are also links to other similar web sites.

Stress see also Bullying

Stress     SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/good_practice/topics/stress
The European Agency for Safety and Health and Work provides up-to-date information on good safety and health practice with regard to stress at work. Publications and information resources on risk assessment, case studies, prevention, training, treatment and policy are included.

Stress     SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/en/publications/factsheets
The European Agency for Safety and Health and Work web site gives a number documents under stress, bullying, violence at work and related topics.

Stress       SWITZERLAND
www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safework/stress/index.htm
International Labour Organisation's InFocus Programme on Safety and Health at Work including Safework's Stress at work guidance.

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

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

Stress   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/stress/standards/index.htm
UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website for stress management including the Stress Management Standards, advice and guidance.

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

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

Stress       UK
www.isma.org.uk
International Stress Management Association gives general information about stress and related topics. Details of services provided by ISMA members plus some articles about stress. There is a list of links to other major worldwide organisations providing advice and guidance.

Stress     UK
www.tuc.org.uk/h_and_s
To try to tackle the UK's stress epidemic, the UK Trades Union Congress (TUC) web-based tool enables safety reps to assess the risk of stress in the workplace, before using the TUC online stress MOT to diagnose any problems. The TUC is also offering online help and advice for all workers in identifying and dealing with stress at work at www.worksmart.org.uk/health/index.php

Stress        USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/stress
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) current activities in the area of work, stress and health, also access to resources to prevent stress working conditions. Includes publications and other work stress resources.

Stress      USA
www.workhealth.org/index.html
The US Job Stress Network's website of the Center for Social Epidemiology provides a primary source for relevant information on job stress, gives advice on risk factors, prevention, news, research and further references.

Stress: Statistics   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/causdis/stress
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the UK website contains the cost to the economy and the numbers of cases of stress in British workplaces is taken from the 2004/2005 Self reported Work-related Illness report. More information on the stress management standards can be found at: www.hse.gov.uk/stress

Stress: Time Management   UK
www.manageyourtime.co.uk
Manage Your Time offers practical advice and tips on managing time better, in order to cut down on stress. Topics covered include stress management, planning, dealing with change, communication, delegation, decision-making and improving team efficiency.

Stress: Work Stress Network   UK
www.workstress.net
UK National Work-Stress Network is committed to the eradication of the causes of work-related stress and associated illnesses. It campaigns to advance this aim through its involvement with the Hazards Campaign; and in conjunction with the TUC, European organisations, within UK Trades Union structures. Site gives details on causes, costs, identifying stress and risk assessing it, news, newsletters and links to other sources.

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

Substances Hazardous to Health - see Hazardous Substances

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

Surface Engineering Industry   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/surfaceengineering
UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website for the surface engineering industry is designed to give everyone working in the industry access to free, up to date advice on health and safety.

Swimming Safety   UK
www.rospa.com/ruadummy2
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents campaign to reduce the number of people who die in drowning accidents has launched, in conjunction with the Environment Agency this website to provide free water safety resources aimed specifically at young people.

Swimming Safety    USA
www.cdc.gov/healthyswimming
Center for Disease Control Office Division of Parasitic Diseases web site provides information to awareness about the spread of water illnesses, particularly for those swimming recreationally in pools, waterparks, hot tubs, lakes, rivers or the ocean. Links to other government web sites.

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

Textile Industry: Risk Audit     UK
www.hse.gov.uk/textiles/audit
UK Health and Safety Executive's Textile Health and Safety Audit is a free internet-based audit package to help textiles companies manage their health and safety risks.

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

Thrombosis   UK
www.thrombosis-charity.org.uk
Lifeblood: The Thrombosis Charity provides detailed information about all aspects of thrombosis. We aim to 'Stop the Clots' through a programme of education and research.

Tick-borne diseases   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/tick-borne
US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH Tick-Borne diseases topic page provides links to a variety of information. Tick-borne pathogens can be passed to humans by the bite of infected ticks. Ticks can be infected with bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Outdoor workers are at risk of exposure to tick-borne diseases if they work at sites with ticks. Worksites with woods, bushes, high grass, or leaf litter are likely to have more ticks.

Time Management   UK
www.manageyourtime.co.uk
Manage Your Time offers practical advice and tips on managing time better, in order to cut down on stress. Topics covered include stress management, planning, dealing with change, communication, delegation, decision-making and improving team efficiency.

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

Toluene Collection   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/toluene
The US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH pages are designed as a resource for individuals working with toluene and give advice and guidance in the NIOSH pocket book, other publications and resources.

Toxic Substances   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/toxicsubstance
Contains copies of the UK  Health and Safety Executive's Toxic Substances Bulletin. TSB covers the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations COSHH, new exposure limits, Chemicals Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply Regulations; developments in European Directives concerned with worker protection and news of new publications.

Toxic Substances   USA
www.atsdr.cdc.gov
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry ATSDR details.

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

Toxicity   UK
http://cot.food.gov.uk
The UK Committee on Toxicity is chaired by Professor Yuan Hughes, head of Department of Paediatrics, University of Cambridge. Members are independent scientific and medical experts together with two non-specialist members, who are appointed for their knowledge of consumer issues and other relevant matters. The website includes an explanation of the risk analysis framework used by the Committee, with information on the processes of risk assessment, risk management and risk communication.

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

Trade Unions: Australia   AUSTRALIA
www.actu.org.au
Australian Council of Trade Unions vision has always been to lift the living standards and quality of working life of working people. Site give publications, events, training, campaigns and more.

Trade Unions: European   BELGIUM
www.etui.org
European Trade Union Institute site contains information on ETUI's activities, projects, newsletter, publications, databases, and links.

Trade Unions: International   BELGIUM
www.icem.org
International Federation of Chemical, Energy, Mine and General Workers' Unions (ICEM) has relaunched its website, complete with new health and safety pages. Covers a range of topics - some of the most hazardous and resource intense industries, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and corporate governance (CG), news items etc.

Trade Unions: Ireland   IRELAND
www.ictu.ie
Irish Congress of Trade Unions contains  details of the activities, information on health and safety activities, publications, and links.

Trade Unions: Trades Union Congress   TUC   UK
www.tuc.org.uk
Trade Union Congress offer a good range of information including office hazards.

Trading Standards   UK
www.tradingstandards.gov.uk
The UK Trading Standards Central is a one stop shop for consumer protection in the UK. The site is supported and maintained by the TSI, the Trading Standards Institute and contains, what's new, safety warning, information for business, consumers, schools, list of legislation applicable.

Training   AUSTRALIA
www.dir.qld.gov.au/workplace
Queensland Department of Employment, Training and Industrial Relations gives information about occupational health and safety news, legislation, codes of practice, information sheets, health and safety alerts, publications, hazardous substances case studies, conferences and papers, educational programmes, contact details and addresses, related sites, and other information.

Training   FINLAND
www.niva.org
Nordic Institute for Advanced Training  NIVA is located at the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health and offers at least 12 courses and seminars per year in the Nordic and Baltic countries, in English language. The courses cover a broad spectra of working life from advanced toxicological methods to work organisation solutions.

Training   FRANCE
www.inrs.fr 
Institut National de Recherche et de Securite INRS is a major research organisation offers training, exhibitions, related sites, consultancy and expertise, events. The Information Services is the International Labour Office Health and Safety National Centre.

Training   ITALY
www.itcilo.it
European Training Foundation of the European Commission supports vocational training reform in central and eastern Europe. Based in Turin, Italy.

Training   NETHERLANDS
www.wageningenuniversiteit.nl/uk
Training in occupational safety, health and environment from the internationally recognized Department of Environmental Sciences at Wageningen University.

Training   SWITZERLAND
http://www.braintrack.com
Universities worldwide, listed country by country. Useful for finding those offering occupational health, safety and environment training.

Training   UK
www.instinct-training.co.uk
Instinct Training offers occupational safety, health and environment offered via CD-ROM. Covers legislation requirements in the UK and Europe.

Training    UK
www.pcpoh.bham.ac.uk/ioem
Institute of Occupational Health University of Birmingham gives details of the courses, seminars, training, research and publications.

Training     UK
www.iosh.co.uk
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health lists various goals, activities, events and publications, including the Journal of the Institution with abstracts and archive file. Chat Forum helps members with their workplace problems.

Training   UK
www.nebosh.org.uk
National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health NEBOSH extensive information source containing where to study, publications, newsletter, FAQs, and links to other relevant organisations' web sites.

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

Training        UK
www.aston.ac.uk
University of Aston in Birmingham Health and Safety Unit is a centre of excellence for teaching and research in the management health and safety. Enjoys an international reputation for its professional training of safety and health specialists. The site details the taught programmes as well as those provides on a flexible basis, on Campus, full-time or part-time and by distance learning whether part-time or full-time. In addition there are short course modules and bespoke industrial courses

Training     UK
www.rospa.com
Full details of the UK Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents health and safety training programmes and in-company courses are on the website.

Training      USA
www.dol.gov/dol/audience/aud-kidsyouth.htm
This initiative "Safe Work/Safe Kids" is helping young people to gain work experience and ensuring their work is positive and safe. Information for employers, parents and young people in English and Spanish.

Training     USA
www.lrc.fema.gov
National Emergency Training Center, Learning Resource Center provides service to both on site staff and students at the National Fire Academy and the Emergency Management Institute also functions for Internet users as a bibliographic database on fire service and emergency management topics.

Training     ZIMBABWE
www.tarsc.org
Training and Research Support Centre, Harare, Zimbabawe has programmes, resources and publications on a wide range of subjects, from occupational health and safety, public participation in health, to AIDS, economy and employment.  Also links to other relevant sites

Training: fire   NEW ZEALAND
www.civil.canterbury.ac.nz
Information on the University of Canterbury New Zealand fire engineering degree course and also research.

Training: fire      USA
www.fireengineering.com/index/training.html
Fire training information provided by the Fire Engineering Magazine includes programmes, classes and educational development needs, books, videos and articles.

Training: fire        USA
www.montana.edu/wwwfire
Montana Fire Services Training School USA information on training packages and publications.

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

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

Transport Safety   BELGIUM
www.etsc.be
European Transport Safety Council is a Brussels, Belgium based organisation independent organisation dedicated to reduction of the number and severity of transport crash injuries in Europe. Contains newsletters, publications, events and links.

Transport Safety     LUXEMBOURG
http://ec.europa.eu/transport/index_en.html
European Commission web site to help keep track of key developments and new proposals in European Union law relating to transport safety. Includes transportable pressure equipment, improving passenger safety on ships, improving road safety, introduction of digital tachographs.

Transport Safety   SWITZERLAND
www.unece.org/trans/danger/danger.htm
United Nations Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling (GHS) gives details of publications, bodies and committees e.g. ECOSOC and links.

Transport Safety      USA
www.highwaysafety.org
The US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety carries out research focusing on three factors in motor vehicle crashes - human, vehicular and environmental and looks at how injuries can be reduced by interventions occurring before, during, and after crashes.

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

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

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

Treaty of Lisbon   BELGIUM
www.europa.eu/lisbon_treaty/index_en.htm
European Commission web site of The Treaty of Lisbon signed by the Heads of State or Government of the 27 Member States in Lisbon on 13 December 2007 will provide the European Union (EU) with modern institutions and optimised working methods to tackle both efficiently and effectively today's challenges in today's world. In a rapidly changing world, Europeans look to the EU to address issues such as globalisation, climatic and demographic changes, security and energy. The Treaty of Lisbon will reinforce democracy in the EU and its capacity to promote the interests of its citizens on a day-to-day basis.

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

Truck: Tyre Safety   UK
www.tyresafe.org/trucktyres
TyreSafe was set up with the responsibility of raising the awareness of the importance of the dangers of defective and worn tyres. Contains advice for fleet managers, workshop managers, fleet inspectors and drivers on tyre maintenance. Basic checks such as making sure tyres are correctly inflated can make all the difference, as the pressurised air inside an HGV tyre has to support the weight of the vehicle and its load. Tyres must also be well maintained in order to keep the vehicle stable as it travels around corners, work in harmony with the vehicle's main suspension system and help the vehicle accelerate and brake effectively. Site gives information on the importance of tyre pressure, tread depth, wheel alignment, regrooving and tyre disposal.

Tyre Safety: Trucks   UK
www.tyresafe.org/trucktyres
TyreSafe was set up with the responsibility of raising the awareness of the importance of the dangers of defective and worn tyres. Contains advice for fleet managers, workshop managers, fleet inspectors and drivers on tyre maintenance. Basic checks such as making sure tyres are correctly inflated can make all the difference, as the pressurised air inside an HGV tyre has to support the weight of the vehicle and its load. Tyres must also be well maintained in order to keep the vehicle stable as it travels around corners, work in harmony with the vehicle's main suspension system and help the vehicle accelerate and brake effectively. Site gives information on the importance of tyre pressure, tread depth, wheel alignment, regrooving and tyre disposal.

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Upper Limb Disorders   UK
www.rcplondon.ac.uk/clinical-standards/ohceu/Pages/OHCEU-guidelines.aspx
UK Royal College of Physicians Occupational Health Clinical Effectiveness Unit (OHCEU) and National Health Service (NHS) Plus have developed national evidence-based guidelines in occupational health. The list includes guidelines on occupational aspects of management of upper limb disorders. Scroll down to click on these publications.

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

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

Vibration White Finger (VWF) - see Hand-arm vibration: Health risks: Vibration White Finger (VWF)

Videos online   UK
www.rospa.com/shop/occupational/videos.htm
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents RoSPA Customers from around the world are signing up for RoSPA's Videos online service, which allows its popular occupational health and safety training videos to be viewed on-line without the need to buy a tape. It is particularly beneficial for multi-site organisations where co-ordinating training proves difficult. Staff can be trained at their own desks and there is an interactive element, helping managers to check how well the messages have been understood. Programmes cover a range of topics, including: the office, the construction industry, driver safety, COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health), personal protective equipment and manual handling. Companies wanting to test the new system can have a seven-day free trial. Users will have their own password to access the internet service.

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

Violence against children, young people and women   BELGIUM
http://ec.europa.eu/justice_home/funding/2004_2007/daphne/funding_daphne_en.htm
European Commission's DAPHNE programme to combat violence against children, young people and women and to protect victims and groups at risk, has been extended until 2013. Daphne III was formally adopted as Decision 779/2007/EC and entered into force on 4 July 2007. See also Official Journal L173, 3 July 2007

Violence at Work       LUXEMBOURG
http://osha.europa.eu/en/good_practice/topics/stress
European Parliament Committee on Employment and Social Affairs have published a resolution on harassment at work.

Violence At Work    SWITZERLAND
www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safework/violence/index.htm
The International Labour Organisation SafeWork programme provides information on good safety and health practice with regard to violence at work.

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

Violence At Work     USA
www.osha.gov/SLTC/workplaceviolence/index.html
The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) say that workplace violence has emerged as an important safety and health issue in today's workplace. The OSHA web site gives guidance and advice.

Violence At Work: Health Sector   SWITZERLAND
www.who.int/violence_injury_prevention/injury/work9/en
World Health Organisation (WHO) website on violence at work. The enormous cost of workplace violence for the individual, the workplace and the community at large is becoming more and more apparent. Recent information shows that the current knowledge is only the tip of the iceberg. While workplace violence affects practically all sectors and all categories of workers, the health sector is at major risk: more than half of all workers in this sector may have experienced violent incidents at some point. Ambulance and pre-hospital emergency staff are reported to be at greatest risk, nurses are three times more likely, on average, to experience violence in the workplace than other occupational groups. Since the large majority of the health workforce is female, the gender dimension of the problem is very evident. The International Labour Office (ILO), the International Council of Nurses (ICN), the World Health Organization (WHO) and Public Services International (PSI) launched in 2000 a joint programme in order to develop sound policies and practical approaches for the prevention and elimination of violence in the health sector. The "Framework Guidelines for Addressing Workplace Violence in the Health Sector" are intended to support all those responsible for safety in the workplace, be it governments, employers, workers, trade unions, professional bodies or members of the public. The tool will guide you through the complexity of issues to be considered when developing anti-violence policies and strategies for all work-settings in the health sector. These can be adapted to meet local and national needs and constraints.

Viral Hepatitis        USA
www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/resource/index.htm
The US National Center for Infectious Diseases site offers brochures, publications, posters, slide sets, glossary and links to other relevant sources. There is also information in languages other than English.

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Warehousing Industry   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/warehousing
Health and Safety Executive advice for the warehousing industry - guidance and advice, including a list of free leaflets.

Waste and Packaging   UK
http://npwd.environment-agency.gov.uk
UK National Packaging Waste Database (NPWD) is a web-based database supported by the Environment Agency, Defra, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), the Northern Ireland Environment and Heritage Service (NIEHS), the Advisory Committee on Packaging, companies obligated by the packaging regulations, reprocessors, exporters and compliance schemes.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)   BELGIUM
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/waste/weee/index_en.htm
European Commission Directorate General Environment has day-to-day management of the site http://ec.europa.eu/environment/index_en.htm. The European Commission always publishes its official documents in all the EU languages (see the EUR-Lex database on http://eur-lex.europa.eu). The Europa site also offers you much more information on the Commission's work, including its environment policy, in a variety of languages (see http://europa.eu/pol/env/index_en.htm). Feel free to contact us for any further information and/or details you may require at http://ec.europa.eu/environment/contact/contact_en.htm. Directives 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) and 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) are designed to tackle the fast increasing waste stream of electrical and electronic equipment and complements European Union measures on landfill and incineration of waste. Increased recycling of electrical and electronic equipment will limit the total quantity of waste going to final disposal. Producers will be responsible for taking back and recycling electrical and electronic equipment. This will provide incentives to design electrical and electronic equipment in an environmentally more efficient way, which takes waste management aspects fully into account. Consumers will be able to return their equipment free of charge. In order to prevent the generation of hazardous waste, Directive 2002/95/EC requires the substitution of various heavy metals (lead, mercury, cadmium, and hexavalent chromium) and brominated flame retardants (polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) or polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)) in new electrical and electronic equipment put on the market from 1 July 2006.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)   UK
www.rohs-news.com
ROHS News site collects together news articles from a wide range of sources. A good way of keeping informed of developments in Directive 2002/95/EC Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) and Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

Waste Management and Recycling Industry   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrpdf/rr240.pdf
The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) commissioned detailed analysis of accidents in the waste and recycling industries in the publication Mapping Health and Safety Standards in the UK Waste Industry.

Waste Management and Recycling Industry   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/waste
UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website designed to help waste management and recycling industries and aims to give everyone working in the industry access to free, up to date advice on health and safety.

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

Water                        UK
www.water.org.uk
Water UK extensive information source gives details about Water UK, its publications, information, press releases. Also links to the many water and environmental web sites.

Water and Leisure Safety   UK
www.nationalwatersafety.org.uk
National Water Safety Forum provides safety advice and facts and figures about beaches, inland water sites, swimming pools, water sports and water safety in the home.

Water Mist: Fire fighting   GERMANY
www.iwma.net
International Water Mist Association (IWMA) is the first association of its kind dedicated exclusively to water mist fire fighting and related technology. The IWMA was founded on 4 April 1998, and began maintaining a permanent office at the beginning of 2000. From the IWMA's international headquarters in Vahldorf near Berlin, Germany, it will support the continued development research and applications engineering of generic water mist systems. Offers conferences, seminars, publications etc.

Water Safety   UK
www.rospa.com/leisuresafety/water
The UK Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents RoSPA's Leisure department covers not only leisure pursuits in or near water, but also accident prevention around canals, rivers, the sea or lakes. An especially important area covered by RoSPA's water safety experts is the increasing number of public and private sites, including shopping centres and works complexes with decorative water features.

Welding and Manganese: 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.

Wildfires: smoke   USA
http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/wildfires
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) information on smoke from wildfires - a mixture of gases and fine particles from burning trees and other plant materials. Smoke can hurt your eyes, irritate your respiratory system, and worsen chronic heart and lung diseases. Know whether you are at risk and protect yourself.

Wildland Fire   USA
www.firewise.org
National Wildland Urban Interface Fire Protection Programme FireWise contains publications, events, forum, links, videos etc.

Wildland Fire   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/firefighting
US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Topic Page offers recommendations for firefighting wildfires.

Wildland Fire: Preparedness   USA
www.usfa.fema.gov/subjects/wildfire/safetyinfo.shtm
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's Wildland Update Web page is designed to help firefighters and community leaders locate important and up-to-date information on preparing for and fighting wildland fires, such as weather predictions, current aviation strategy, community programs and a six minute safety briefing. The Web page includes links to the National Fire Plan, FIREWISE and the handbook "Preparing a Community Wildfire Plan".

Wind Energy        USA
www.awea.org
American Wind Energy Association for clean environmentally friendly wind energy, this information source looks at issues of global warming and climate change.

Wireless Technology: Health effects   CANADA
www.wirc.org
Wireless Information Resource Centre provides up-to-date authoritative information about research on the health effects of wireless technology and is based at the University of Ottawa, Canada McLaughlin Centre for Population Health Risk Assessment.

Women's Health and Safety   SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/good_practice/person/gender
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work website on gender and occupational safety and health. Information on particular hazards faced by working women, research into workplace gender topics and details of strategies being developed.

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

Women's Health and Safety   UK
www.tuc.org.uk/h_and_s/index.cfm
Women's health and safety topics, advice and guidance from the UK Trades Union Congress.

Women's Health and Safety   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/women
Women's health and safety topics, advice and guidance from the US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH. Covers a wide range of topics such as skin cancer, heart disease.

Women's Health and Safety   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/99-104.html
The US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH 23 page publication on The Effects of Workplace Hazards on Female Reproductive Health gives good guidance and advice.

Women's Health and Safety   USA
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/womenshealthgeneral.html
Women's health pages from the US National Library of Medicine Medline plus Service covers a wide range of topics. Links to other sources.

Women's Health and Safety   USA
www.nycosh.org/womens_safety_health/womens_safety_health.html
Women's health and safety topics, advice and guidance from the US New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH). Covers a range of topics and inks to other sources.

Woodworking UK
www.hse.gov.uk/woodworking/index.htm
UK Health and Safety Executive website on woodworking health and safety provides occupational safety and health advice for people working in the woodworking and furniture industries. Individual advice pages cover dust, machinery, manual handling, vehicles, noise and slips and trips.

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

Work Life Balance    UK
www.tuc.org.uk/changingtimes
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) Changing Times is for companies interested in improving the work-life balance for their employees. The site has step-by-step process for implementing more flexible working policies.

Work Related Upper Limbs Disorders - see Repetitive Strain Injury

Work-Stress Network   UK
www.workstress.net
UK National Work-Stress Network is committed to the eradication of the causes of work-related stress and associated illnesses. It campaigns to advance this aim through its involvement with the Hazards Campaign; and in conjunction with the TUC, European organisations, within UK Trades Union structures. Site gives details on causes, costs, identifying stress and risk assessing it, news, newsletters and links to other sources.

Worker Notification   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/pgms/worknotify
US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH provides information about NIOSH's worker notification program and access to findings from studies under the program. "Worker notification" is a term used to describe the transmission of the overall research results of epidemiologic studies to the workers in those studies. The notification materials are indexed by work group and work exposure.

Workers see also Involvement of workers

Workers   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/workers
The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website for workers. Covers a wide range of information - rights and responsibilities, safety representatives, workers involvement and consultation advice.

Workers Web site        UK
www.hse.gov.uk/workers/index.htm
Workers Web pages launched by the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is intended to give employees access to information about workplace health and safety. Covers roles and responsibilities of workers and employers regarding health and safety. The web site includes many HSE information leaflets that can be printed from the site.

Working at Height   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg401.pdf
UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) document on The Work at Height Regulations 2005 summarises what you need to do to comply with the regulations. Some industry/trade associations may have produced more detailed guidance about working at height. You can also find more information on the HSE website www.hse.gov.uk/falls.

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

Working Time Questions and Answers     UK
www.amicustheunion.org/pdf/23Workingtime.pdf
The Graphical, Paper & Media Union (GPMU) have some useful advice on working time and give information on : What are the Working Time Regulations?; What do they cover?; How do the limits work?; Rests and Breaks? Night work; Do we get longer holidays and negotiating the details.
The UK Working Time Regulations 1998 www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si1998/19981833.htm
The UK Working Time (Amendment) Regulations 2001 www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2001/20013256.htm

Workplace design   UK
www.workplaceintelligence.co.uk
Workplace Intelligence Unit, UK has a number of case studies showing where innovative design has been applied to the workplace. Includes a government report on how we could be working in 2030. Also has articles giving advice and information on developing intelligent workplaces.

Workplace Transport Safety Forum   UK
www.wptsforum.org
Workplace Transport Safety Forum aims to share ideas, experiences, information, best practice and questions with other interested managers, organisations and individuals.

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X-ray Exposure - see Radiation

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

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Young Worker Safety and Health   SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/en/topics/osheducation
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work Start Young - Stay Safe web feature to support the integration of health and safety into education and training at all levels. Statistics have revealed that younger workers have a 40 % higher risk to suffer a work-related accident as compared with other workers. Integrating or 'mainstreaming' OSH into education forms a key part of developing a preventive culture by teaching children and young adults to live and work safely. Includes: findings from a wide range of national experiences showing how OSH has been integrated into different levels of education; awareness-raising campaigns and conclusions from the ensuing debates and discussion; the proceedings of a seminar on learning about OSH, links with information on integrating OSH into education in Member States, Europe and beyond and more.

Young Worker Safety and Health   SPAIN
http://ew2006.osha.europa.eu
European Campaign for Safety and Health at Work 2006: Young people campaign shows that with the wrong start: young workers have 50% more work accidents than older workers. Their incidence rate of work accidents is going up. The consequence is the tragedy of young lives ruined. The site prevention measures include: risk awareness education for children; health and safety in vocational and professional training; taking account of young people's lack of physical and mental maturity at work; training at work and supervision. The Right Start: The campaign is promoting risk awareness in children and young people; the preparation of young people for the health and safety aspects of working life; quality work for youngsters- safe and healthy workplaces and practices; supporting networking and information exchange among stakeholders, supporting the European Youth Pact for employment and education and training. Start planning now for the European Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Campaign 2006 - young people - everyone is invited to take part and carryout activities in this decentralised campaign across Europe. Start planning now! It will include a Week of activity across Europe in October 2006 (23-27 October, week 43).This web page will be developed with resources, information and news about the campaign as it develops.

Young Worker Safety and Health   SPAIN
http://ew2006.osha.europa.eu/risq
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work them for the European week 2006 is aimed at Young people at work, or about to enter the working environment. The Discover the Safe Start campaign is dedicated to young people to make sure you have a safe and healthy start in your working life, and that risk awareness and risk prevention are promoted in enterprises, schools and colleges, and the wider education community. It has information about rights and responsibilities, questions to ask the boss plus online quizzes, animations, video links and ideas on how to make a safe and healthy start at work. There are sections on hazards and risks, ten tips on how to work safely and links to resources around Europe and beyond.

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

Young Worker Safety and Health   UK
www.hse.gov.uk/youngpeople
The UK Health and Safety Executive updated website cover information specific to young workers. Splits in to three sections - the laws, risks and work experience for ease of access. A list of the different legislation is included on the site. Gives advice on HSE leaflets covering young workers.

Young Worker Safety and Health: Wiseup2work   IOSH   UK
www.wiseup2work.co.uk
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health website to help teens to think before they work is an interactive resource for anyone teaching young people before they start work experience or their first job. "The real life stories had a big reaction - some students were quite horrified by what had happened to other teenagers in their first jobs. The learning tools prompted some really interesting discussions about what situations they could face at work."

Young Worker Safety and Health   USA
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/youth
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Young Worker Safety and Health pages contains information for young workers, how young workers get hurt, programmes, reports and research. Includes other related web sites.

Youth Community Blog   BELGIUM
http://youth.ituc-csi.org
International Trade Union Confederation ITUC: Youth Community Blog gives the opportunity to find content from the Youth Committee members and from young trade unionists from ITUC affiliates around the world. The aim of the YCB is to give a youth perspective to the ITUC's areas of work and to provide a space for young people's voices on trade union issues. This blog is an initiative of the Youth Committee. The contributors are the Youth Committee members, young leaders from the ITUC affiliates as well as special guests from friendly organizations.