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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.org.uk
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/newapproach/standardization/harmstds/reflist/ppe.html
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.

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   UK
www.pesticidelibrary.org
Pesticides Campaign Group UK pesticide research database cites over 6,000 articles, reports and books relating to the health and environmental effects of pesticides, and alternatives to their use. The resource is searchable and includes a photographic database. Useful for those concerned about pesticides and safer ways to do the job, whether they work in agriculture, horticulture, pest control or encounter pesticides in any other job.

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.

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.

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.nscwip.info
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.ukresilience.info
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/prepared/prepared_other.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.amicustheunion.org/Default.aspx?page=1648
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.

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   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.ch
World Health Organisation provides information on the organization's programme, reports, statistical information, publications, and health advice.

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

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.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.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.

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/education_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/cdrh/comp/cabinetxrayfaq.html
US Food and Drug Administration FDA frequently asked questions (FAQs) about x-ray Machines.

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.

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.hvbg.de/e/bia/index.html
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.libertymutual.com/omapps/ContentServer?pagename=ResearchCenter/Page/StandardOrange&cid=1029415781973
Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety has helped to improve the occupational safety and health of millions of workers for more than 50 years. Through laboratory and field-based investigations, the Research Institute seeks to advance scientific, business-relevant knowledge in workplace and highway safety, and work disability. Research findings are shared with the worldwide health and safety community through peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations. Ultimately, these findings are used to develop recommendations, guidelines, and interventions that help reduce risk and control costs. To achieve its mission, the Research Institute comprises four Centres: Center for Physical Ergonomics - studies the causes and mechanisms of occupational injuries with a focus on musculoskeletal disorders. Center for Disability Research - investigates worker disability and ways to achieve safe and sustained return-to-work for injured or disabled workers. Center for Injury Epidemiology - conducts original epidemiological research into risk factors for occupational injury and studies the burden of workplace injury. Center for Behavioral Sciences - studies the impact of behavioral, cognitive, and organizational factors surrounding workplace injuries and highway collision.

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.

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/rilosh.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. Now available in OSH-ROM.

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/risk/policies/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 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/roadsafety/tp2436/rs200106/q-a.htm
Transport Canada government web site giving advice and guidance on the use of cell phones whilst driving. There is a Question and Answers section.

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.roadcode.co.uk
Road Code is especially useful for schoolchildren and school teachers and all concerned with road safety. Includes traffic signs quiz, road quiz and other details bout cycle training, contacts and other sites.

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.needlestickforum.net
Safer Needles Now! has been established by the Safer Needles Network to promote the full implementation of the new 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.

Safer Routes to School   UK
www.saferroutestoschool.co.uk
Safer Routes to School - the walking bus is the latest safe, fun and healthy way to travel to and from school. It comprises adult volunteers to drive and conduct a group of children. Powered by good old fashioned legwork, it follows a set route to school collecting pupils at designated bus stops. The site offers help in making a car-free journey safe. It has sections for schools, advice on organising walking buses, information packs, videos and factsheets.

Safestartup   UK
www.safestartup.org
UK Institution of Occupational Safety and Health Safestartup website contains basic information on how to comply with Health, Safety and Environmental regulations for start-up companies and small businesses.

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   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 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.

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.

School Safety   UK
www.saferroutestoschool.co.uk
Safer Routes to School - the walking bus is the latest safe, fun and healthy way to travel to and from school. It comprises adult volunteers to drive and conduct a group of children. Powered by good old fashioned legwork, it follows a set route to school collecting pupils at designated bus stops. The site offers help in making a car-free journey safe. It has sections for schools, advice on organising walking buses, information packs, videos and factsheets.

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/Page5.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.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.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   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.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   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.

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.

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

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        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: 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.

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/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.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

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/roadsafety/tp2436/rs200106/q-a.htm
Transport Canada government web site giving advice and guidance on the use of cell phones whilst driving. There is a Question and Answers section.

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.

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.

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: European        BELGIUM
http://tutb.etuc.org
Trade Union Technical Bureau for Health and Safety site contains information on TUTB'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.iol.ie/ictuh_s.htm
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 organis