Country & Subject Links

Subject Index

List of world wide web occupational health, safety, environment, chemical, fire and related sites compiled by Sheila Pantry, OBE, BA, FLA, FIInfSci.

This collection of authoritative and validated organisations' websites are listed alphabetically under subject and then by country. Many subjects are hidden in some of the large web sites. You will find that this subject index helps to bring out these valuable topics. The country index lists the web sites first by country name in alphabetical order and then by name alphabetically under the first word of the organisation. If you have a favourite site which should be included in this list please email details to: sp@sheilapantry.com

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Facilities management for public buildings: USA; www.epa.gov/iaq/largebldgs/baqtoc.html; Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service includes fire protection, electric safety and security.
Fall Arrest Equipment: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/fallindx.htm; The Health and Safety Executive's leaflet Inspecting fall arrest equipment made from webbing and rope is available under the heading Falls from Heights. Gives details of what to look for in the equipment.
Fall Arrest Equipment: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/research/hsl/engineer.htm; The Health and Safety Executive's research Assessment of the factors that influence the tensile strength of safety harnesses and lanyard and webbing also has a supplementary report.
Fall Arrest Equipment: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/RESEARCH/crr_htm/2002/crr02451.htm; The Health and Safety Executive's CRR 451/2002 Harness suspension: review and evaluation of existing information objective was to review, locate and study literature dealing with the effects of being suspended in a harness and evaluate and report on them, together with attendant issues regarding various types of harnesses, including the position of their attachment points. In addition, selected harness standards were to be examined to see if and how they addressed the topic of suspension Over 50 documents were located from sources in the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Australia and the Internet. These form the basis of the report.
Fall Protection: Safety Equipment: USA; www.safetyequipment.org; International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) is the US trade association for fall protection equipment and technologies. Members of the group design, manufacture and market a full range of equipment and systems designed to protect workers whose jobs require them to work at heights. Fall protection is required in numerous OSHA regulations, and the equipment is made to comply with national and international performance standards. Products include harnesses, lanyards, lifelines, anchorages and support structures, connectors, and other components of personal fall arrest systems.
Falls From Height: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/falls/index.htm; UK Health and Safety Executive Falls from height pages give details of publications, programme of work, research, and links. Falls from heights are the most common cause of fatal injury and the second most common cause of major injury to employees, accounting for 15% of all such injuries in the UK. All industry sectors are exposed to the risks presented by this hazard although the level of incidence varies considerably.
Falls from Height: Ladders: USA; http://stopconstructionfalls.com/?page_id=15; Center for Construction Research and Training is a non-profit organisation working to improve safety and health in the construction industry and to raise awareness of ladder fall hazards and how to prevent them, and the result is an 11 minute film entitled Don't fall for It. There are also factsheets in English and Spanish.
Falls From Vehicles: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/fallsfromvehicles; Health and Safety Executive Falls from Vehicle pages give details of information sheets, case studies, posters and links.
Farm Safety: Think Safe Campaign: NORTHERN IRELAND; http://farmsafe.hseni.gov.uk; Farm Safety Partnership Think Safe Campaign aims to help reduce the number of deaths and injuries on farms across Northern Ireland. The website has advice and resources on four key dangers of slurry, animals, falls and equipment (SAFE).
Fatigue and Tiredness Advice: UK; www.nhs.uk/livewell/tiredness-and-fatigue/Pages/tiredness-and-fatigue.aspx; UK National Health Service advice on fatigue and tiredness. Feeling exhausted is so common that it has its own acronym, TATT, which stands for ‘tired all the time’
Fee for Intervention Costs: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/fee-for-intervention/basic-safety-mistakes; Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website section on Fee for intervention cost recovery scheme.
Fertilizers: BELGIUM; www.fertilizerseurope.com; European Fertilizer Manufacturers Association contains information on responsible care, improving performance in matters concerning the health and safety of their employees and the impact of their activities on the environment. Also has guidance for the compilation of Safety Datasheets for a number of fertilizers.
Filtration and Air Cleaning Systems to protect building environments: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health publication Filtration and Air Cleaning Systems to protect building environments from airborne chemical, biological, or radiological attacks. Covers filtration and air-cleaning principles, recommendations regarding filter and sorbent selection, operations, upgrade and maintenance.
Fire: See also Arson and Wildland Fire
Fire: www.sheilapantry.com; Fire information from Sheila Pantry Associates Ltd
Details of Fire Worldwide which contains over 250,000 bibliographic records to worldwide sources of information - journal articles, reports, leaflets, guidance and advice, research reports, conference papers, videos and standards. Is available on CD-ROM, for networking within an organisation or via the Internet. Based on SilverPlatter software. Constantly updated. From 2002 will contain full text of many sources of information not yet computerised.
Fire: AUSTRALIA; www.fesa.wa.gov.au; Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia (FESA) and associated volunteers respond to a wide range of emergencies including fire, cyclones, storms, floods, road accidents, chemical spills and earthquakes as well as undertaking search and rescue operations on land and water. FESA also aims to reduce injury, loss of life and destruction of property in the community through proactive measures. FESA helps the West Australian community prepare, prevent (where possible) and respond safely to disasters. Contains information, current projects, news and links.
Fire: AUSTRALIA; www.afac.com.au; Australasian Fire Authorities Council (includes New Zealand and Hong Kong) AFAC is a peak representative body for fire and emergency services and land management agencies in the Australasian region. It was established in 1993 and has 23 full members and 14 associate members, including Australian fire and emergency services and land management agencies, the Australian Council of State Emergency Services, Emergency Management Australia and the New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Hong Kong and East Timor Fire Services. Gives details of research, newsletter, events, information and links.
Fire: BELGIUM; www.anpi.be; ANPI - Belgium National Fire and Intrusion Protection Association gives brief details of the Information and Documentation Section, Publications and Seminars, Training, Control Activities and Laboratories.
Fire: CANADA; www.jibc.ca/fire; Justice Institute of British Colombia training in action for safer communities including fire training.
Fire: FRANCE; www.cnpp.com; Centre National de Prevention et de Protection -The National Center for Prevention and Protection (CNPP) is a professional body, recognized by the insurance companies, which develops, disseminates and assesses knowledge and know-how in personal safety, tangible and intangible property safety and environmental safety in every activity and environment. CNPP expertise applies particularly to risk management, general safety, fire, environmental issues, technological risks, burglary and health and safety at work. The CNPP also operates on an international level including involvement in European bodies, cooperation agreements and as a member of international networks.
Fire: FRANCE; www.ctif.org; CTIF have members from Europe and other countries around the world. Comité Technique International de prévention et d'extinction du Feu (CTIF), which was founded on August 16, 1900 in Paris as the Great International Council of Firefighters changed its name to International Technical Committee for the Prevention and Extinction of Fire in 1929, is involved in a wide range of activities including research and developing practices relating to preventative fire protection and firefighting. CTIF runs seminars, competitions and produce guidance.
Fire: GERMANY; www.vds.de; VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH (VdS Loss Prevention) - successor to the technical departments at the VdS, Verband der Sachversicherer (Association of German Property Insurers) and today an affiliate of the GDV, Gesamtverband der Deutschen Versicherungswirtschaft (Association of German Insurers) - dedicates its expertise and experience to the preservation of life and property. The fire and intrusion protection areas are in the limelight here covers inspection in the field, testing in the VdS laboratories, certification, information and consulting.The products of the publishing division include specifications, technical information, booklets, leaflets and magazine - offer general and specific support to realize effective protection measures for life and property.
Fire: UK; https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/fire-prevention-and-rescue; The Fire Service and Fire Safety are the responsibility of the Home Office. Site gives details of the various units relating to fire, including the Fire and Emergency Planning Directorate, Fire Research Division, Fire Policy Unit, Her Majesty's Fire Service Inspectorate.
Fire: UK; www.fire.org.uk/fire-brigades.html; Fire and Rescue Services in UK - list of names, addresses, telephone numbers and some web sites.
Fire: UK; https://www.gov.uk/firekills; UK Government web site Fire Kills that gives details of advice and guidance on the dangers of fires. Links to campaigns, The Fire and Rescue Service, leaflets and other details.
Fire: UK; www.means-of-escape.com; Means of Escape online magazine addresses the key issues surrounding safe evacuation and the increasing importance of risk assessment and self regulation particularly in fire safety. Specific information on any aspect of risk assessment, or the five disciplines of fire safety are including in the articles database. The Discussion Forum helps to share knowledge, seek comment or answers from fire professionals.
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.
Fire: UK; www.figuk.org.uk; The Fire Information Group UK, commonly known as FIG UK, is an information exchange co-operative in the fire, loss prevention and resilience fields. FIG UK membership comprises information professionals, librarians, researchers, firefighters, fire and rescue services, forensic and fire investigators, fire information publishers and others, from a range of well respected organisations. See the Directory of Members. Members benefit by being able to identify specific areas of expertise, industry contacts, printed and electronic published information and help in lobbying for better information provision in this important sector. FIG UK was established in 1988. Members meet every six months to discuss new developments in members’ areas of expertise. More general topics such as copyright issues and electronic forms of information are also discussed. A newsletter and minutes are produced after each meeting. FIG UK has international links with other fire information centres and source.
Fire: UK; www.thefpa.co.uk; The Fire Prevention Association is the national fire safety organisation in the UK, one of twenty similar bodies existing worldwide for the promotion of great fire safety. It is supported by the Association of British Insurers and Lloyd's. Offers training, advice, consultancy, and publishes the journal 'Fire Prevention' which disseminates information about the widest possible range of fire safety matters. It publishes other guidance, advice, recommendations, codes of practice and videos. Collects, analyses and publish statistics, identifying trends and promotes research.
Fire: UK; http://projects.bre.co.uk/frsdiv; Fire and Risk Sciences FRS of BRE Ltd is one of the largest fire testing laboratories in Europe, is the UK's leading multi-disciplinary centre for research based consultancy on all aspects of fire safety and security.
Fire: UK; www.fire.org.uk; FireNet's extensive site contains What's New, Aviation Fire Journal, Information Exchange, including Bulletin Board System, Advice and links to national and international fire service departments.
Fire: UK; www.ife.org.uk; Institution of Fire Engineers site lists activities, publications, events and more news.
Fire: UK; www.london-fire.gov.uk; London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority covers: description of London Fire Brigade activities, first steps to becoming a firefighter, gallery of pictures, contacts and advice.
Fire: UK; www.bafe.org.uk; British Approvals for Fire Equipment BAFE established to raise and maintain high standards of quality in active fire protection products and services. Firms registered with BAFE are all ISO 9000 certificated and have adopted one or more of BAFE registered schemes. Also contains news, resources and links to associated organisations.
Fire: UK; www.fire-uk.org; Chief and Assistant Chief Fire Officers' Association CFOA gives information for both members and non-members, FINDS database, information and links.
Fire: UK; www.mecheng.ucl.ac.uk/research/thermofluids/ic-engines; Combustion Research Group is dedicated to academic research at the University College, London on combustion, includes the Newsletter of the Combustion Institute (British Section)
Fire: UK; www.fabig.com; The Fire and Blast Information Group (FABIG) is a non-profit, cross-industry membership based organisation committed to the dissemination of knowledge and best practice and the development of guidance on the prevention and mitigation of fires and explosions and on the protection of facilities and personnel against fires and explosions.
Fire: UK; www.fbu-ho.org.uk; Fire Brigades' Union UK represents all uniformed employees of local authority fire brigades. Contains details of meetings and publications.
Fire: UK; www.fia.uk.com; Fire Industry Association (FIA) is a new trade association formed in April 2007 by the merger of two leading associations within the fire protection industry - FETA (Fire Extinguishing Trades Association established in 1916), the trade association of companies responsible for the manufacture and maintenance of portable fire-fighting equipment and BFPSA (British Fire Protection Systems Association established in 1966), the coordinating body for the UK fire systems industry.
Fire: UK; www.fireservicecollege.ac.uk; Fire Service College UK extensive site containing information on courses, national and international, consultancy, library services, research, higher education and online shop.
Fire: UK; www.iafss.org; International Association of Fire Safety Science encourages research into science of preventing and mitigating the adverse effects of fires and providing a forum for presenting the results. News, resources, Online Newsletter and members areas.
Fire: UK; www.ifsa.org.uk; Intumescent Fire Seals Association IFSA provides information to architects, services engineers, building control officers, fire officers and all concerned with safe building design and construction. Publishes technical information sheets and the IFSA Code.
Fire: UK; https://www.gov.uk/firekills; Department for Communities and Local Government - Fire Kills website covers the Arson Control Forum, campaigns, fire safety, the Fire Service, Fire Health and Safety Directorate, Fire Research Division including statistics, Her Majesty's Fire Service Inspectorate and links to other UK Government Departments - Health and Safety Executive and the Department of Trade and Industry.
Fire: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/flamindx.htm; The UK Health and Safety Executive is concerned with process fire precautions, such as working with flammable substances. A number of leaflets, in full text, concerning fire, explosions, and also construction site fire safety.
Fire: Northern Ireland: UK; www.nifrs.org/fire-safety; Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service website contains detailed fire information advice for the community. Safety information covers the home and workplace, with a schools programme also available.
Fire: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/mining/topics/FireFighting.html; US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH Mining Fire Fighting and Prevention Program is to improve the fire safety of miners by conducting research and implementing findings on the prevention, detection, and suppression of mine fires. The fire prevention research program applies science and engineering towards such tasks as ensuring that fire-safe materials are used, that combustibles are properly handled and stored, that mechanical and electrical equipment is properly used and maintained, and that personnel are adequately trained and educated in fire safety practices.
Fire: USA; www.nist.gov/fire; US National Institute of Standards and Technology Fire.Gov newsletter giving details of recent publications, research and news.
Fire: USA; www.nfpa.gov; National Fire Protection Association offers a wide range of information.
Fire: USA; www.fs.fed.us/fire/fmt; Fire Management Today formerly Fire Management Notes full text international journal is published quarterly and aimed at the wildland fire community, it contains a wide range of subject on fire behaviour, fire ecology, fuels management, firefighting experiences, incident management, preparedness, prevention, safety, suppression, training, and wildland-urban interface.
Fire: USA; www.pennwell.com; Fire Engineering and related journals published by the Pennwell publishers.
Fire: USA; www.wpi.edu/Academics/Depts/Fire/Resources; Fire information resources and links to organisations internationally including governments.
Fire: USA; www.fireengineering.com/training.html; Fire training information provided by the Fire Engineering Magazine information for training programmes, classes and educational development needs, books, videos and articles.
Fire: USA; www.firesafe.org; The home page and resource directory for safety information which also offers website and document hosting to agencies and non-profit organisations.
Fire: USA; www.wpi.edu/Academics/Depts/Fire; Fire safe information from the Worcester Center for Fire Safety Studies, Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Fire: USA; www.fs.fed.us; Forest Service contains details of News, programmes, fire information and reports, managing fires, and also the National Interagency Fire Centre Daily Report.
Fire: USA; www.fsi.illinois.edu; Illinois Fire Service Institute covers news, calendar, programmes, information, Library, bulletin board, links to other sites, research, facilities and other details.
Fire: USA; www.infire.org; International inFire Group is a useful group of specialists exchanging information and for links around the world.
Fire: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Fire Collection contains the Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Programme, other NIOSH publications on fire fighting hazards, links to other fire fighting web sites, What's New and how to contact NIOSH.
Fire: USA; http://fris.ntis.gov; National Institute of Standards and Technology Fire Research Information Service is a resource both to Building and Fire Research Laboratory staff and to fire protection engineers, scientists and fire service personnel around the world. Extensive site with links to experimental fire data, conferences and other fire resources. Good starting point. The database of bibliographic sources FIREDOC is also accessible.
Fire: USA; www.firewise.org; National Wildland Urban Interface Fire Protection Programme FireWise contains publications, events, forum, links, videos etc.
Fire: USA; http://fpst.okstate.edu; Oklahoma State University information sources supports students and faculty in the School of Fire Protection and Safety. A range of sources from the sites include links including National Institute of Standards and Technology, National Fire Prevention Association etc.
Fire: USA; www.bfrl.nist.gov; Building and Fire Research Laboratory site contains details of the work of the Laboratory, what's new, conferences, standards, activities, products and services, research and the Fire Research Information Services.
Fire: USA; www.ifca.org; International Fire Chiefs Association covers conferences, media information, common questions, online databases, member services and links.
Fire: USA; www.nfsa.org; National Fire Sprinkler Association NFSA USA gives information on events, seminars, members and provides a range of fire-related links.
Fire Alarms: USA; www.afaa.org; The US Automatic Fire Alarm Association was formed in 1953 and is the only national trade association exclusively dedicated to representing the automatic fire detection and fire alarm systems industry. The membership is made up of all segments of industry (manufacturer's, distributors, state and regional associations, users, AHJs, engineers, and others).
Fire and Emergency Management Services: AUSTRALIA; www.fesa.wa.gov.au; Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia (FESA) and associated volunteers respond to a wide range of emergencies including fire, cyclones, storms, floods, road accidents, chemical spills and earthquakes as well as undertaking search and rescue operations on land and water. FESA also aims to reduce injury, loss of life and destruction of property in the community through proactive measures. FESA helps the West Australian community prepare, prevent (where possible) and respond safely to disasters. Contains information, current projects, news and links.
Fire and Explosions: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/lau/lacs; The UK Health and Safety Executive Local Authorities Enforcement Liaison Committee - HELA Fire and Explosions pages contain a number of publications on fire safety.
Fire and Explosions: Printing Industry: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/printing/fire-explosion.htm; Health and Safety Executive Printing Industry Fire and Explosion information has been updated in accordance with Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) and details some of the main risks of fire and explosion associated with the printing industry. Covers what risk assessment should cover, what control measures should be in place and standards that equipment should be adhere to. Various other guidance and advice is also given.
Fire and Rescue: UK; https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/fire-prevention-and-rescue; The Fire Service and Fire Safety are the responsibility of the Home Office. Site gives details of the various units relating to fire, including the Fire and Emergency Planning Directorate, Fire Research Division, Fire Policy Unit, Her Majesty's Fire Service Inspectorate.
Fire and Research Statistics: UK; www.frsug.org; Fire and Research Statistics User Group (FRSUG) provides a consultation forum for fire and rescue statistics and promote the free exchange of views and information. It promotes the use of fire and rescue statistics to inform policy and practice, and identifies and monitors existing sources of data and improve users’ access to fire and rescue statistics. FRSUG identifies areas of collaboration and develops where feasible data sharing protocols between members of the Group as part of an overall annual work plan and keeps fire and rescue statistics users informed of any new developments in fire and rescue statistics. When requested will provide advice on statistical matters to various fora.
Fire and Smoke 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.
Fire Cleanup: Worker safety: USA; http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/wildfires/cleanupworkers.asp; US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Worker safety during fire cleanup. Workers face hazards even after fires are extinguished. In addition to a smoldering or new fire, dangers include: electrical hazards, carbon monoxide poisoning, musculoskeletal hazards, heavy equipment, extreme heat and cold, unstable structures, hazardous materials, fire, confined spaces, worker fatigue and respiratory hazards. Workers and volunteers should be advised of and should follow proper safety precautions.
Fire Fighting Vehicles: GERMANY; www.eurofeu.org; European Committee of the Manufacturers of Fire Protection Equipment and Fire Fighting Vehicles (EUROFEU) site. Through the CEN Committees Eurofeu works to establish common high standards of fire safety for the protection of life (including that of the fire fighter), public and private assets and the environment. To enable a growing European market where member's products are tested once to a commonly accepted standard and listed in each appropriate country without duplication of costs. EUROFEU aims to be considered by all appropriate authorities as the voice of influence that is consulted on important European wide fire protection issues.
Fire Fighting: Water Mist Technology: GERMANY; www.iwma.net; International Water Mist Association (IWMA) is the first association of its kind dedicated exclusively to water mist fire fighting and related technology. The IWMA was founded on 4 April 1998, and began maintaining a permanent office at the beginning of 2000. From the IWMA's international headquarters in Vahldorf near Berlin, Germany, it will support the continued development research and applications engineering of generic water mist systems. Offers conferences, seminars, publications etc.
Fire Industry: UK; www.security-technologynews.com/suppliers/fic-fire-industry-confederation.html; The FIC is a Confederation of the five leading UK Fire Protection Trade Associations, who collectively represent over 90% of the £2 billion + UK Fire Protection Market. All recognise the benefit of being able to speak, strategically, with one voice on matters of common interest affecting the whole of the Industry.
Fire Industry: UK; www.firesectorfederation.co.uk; The Fire Sector Federation is a forum of debate and discussion. It is where representatives of organisations who work with or within the built, natural, fire and rescue and national resilience environments in the UK can expertly consider issues of common interest. The Federation seeks to give voice to and exert influence in shaping future policy and strategy related to the UK Fire Sector. It aims to develop an informed fire sector, through original research and objective analysis; coordinating academic research and fire and rescue service evaluation and reviews; and disseminate knowledge and best practice through the production of advice and guidance. The work of the Fire Sector Federation is divided into a number of focused workstreams which examine in detail issues considered to be of particular importance to the fire sector. These workstreams are at the heart of the FSF, bringing together members with a particular interest or expertise to discuss and develop policy and actions and to produce industry guidance for wider dissemination, as necessary. Further ad-hoc and administrative workstreams will be set up as necessary. Ad-hoc workstreams will deal with transitory issues, such as the recent consultation on the FRS National Framework Document for England.
Fire Investigation: UK; www.cafi.ca; Canadian Association of Fire Investigators (C.A.F.I.) website provides a forum for the exchange of the technical information and to unite for the mutual benefit persons engaged in fire investigations.
Fire Investigation: USA; www.nafi.org; National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI) offers membership, conferences, seminars, training, articles and more.
Fire: Justice Department of the Scottish Government responsible for Fire and Resilience: UK; www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Justice/public-safety/fire-and-rescue-services; The Scottish Fire and Rescue Services help to make Scotland a much safer place to live. Firefighters attended over 45,000 fires and around 3,500 road traffic collisions throughout Scotland, in one year. The main aim of the services is to minimise the economic and social impact of fire and other emergencies, reduce risk and improve community safety by: Reducing injury and loss of life from fire and accidents; Reducing the number of fires; Reducing damage to the built and natural environment; Reducing fire related crime and anti-social behaviour and Providing value for money. Fire and Rescue Services also dedicate resources towards fire prevention and education in the community to reduce the danger of fires starting.
Fire Prevention: Codes: USA; www.iccsafe.org; The USA based International Code Council, a membership association dedicated to building safety and fire prevention, develops the codes used to construct residential and commercial buildings, including homes and schools. Most U.S. cities, counties and states that adopt codes choose the International Codes developed by the International Code Council.
Fire Protection Equipment and Fire Fighting Vehicles: GERMANY; www.eurofeu.org; European Committee of the Manufacturers of Fire Protection Equipment and Fire Fighting Vehicles (EUROFEU) site. Through the CEN Committees Euroofeu works to establish common high standards of fire safety for the protection of life (including that of the fire fighter), public and private assets and the environment. To enable a growing European market where member's products are tested once to a commonly accepted standard and listed in each appropriate country without duplication of costs. EUROFEU aims to be considered by all appropriate authorities as the voice of influence that is consulted on important European wide fire protection issues.
Fire: Protection of Life: UK; www.splf.org.uk; Society for the Protection of Life from Fire (SPLF) in the UK exists to give recognition to people who perform acts of bravery in rescuing others from the life-threatening effects of fires in the United Kingdom. It encourages police forces and fire brigades to report such acts and to nominate, for formal recognition by the Society, those who act heroically in fires. Since it was established (as the Royal Society for the Protection of Life from Fire) in 1836: it has awarded certificates which testify to ‘distinguished conduct while engaged in the rescue of life from fire’; in especially meritorious cases it also awards a medal; and young persons who are awarded the Society’s certificate may also receive a small monetary award. The Society is a registered charity and its activities are funded by charitable donations.
Fire Research and Training: UK; www.firetrust.info; UK Fire Service Research and Training Trust web site gives details of the aim which is to provide information about Trust's activities generally and in particular to help those interested in assessing whether an application for financial grant would be likely to qualify for serious consideration. Gives details of latest report, links to other organisations and how to get in touch.
Fire Research: Motor Vehicles: USA; www.mvfri.org; Motor Vehicle Research Institute (MVFRI) is an independent, non-profit, applied engineering and physical sciences organization specializing in automobile fire safety research. The Institute uses multidisciplinary approaches to problem solving including real-world data analysis, computational models, component testing, and full-scale vehicle tests. MVFRI performs objective research to support the safety needs of consumers, industry, and government. Site has resources, publications, links and other information.
Fire Risk Management: UK; www.frmjournal.com/; Fire Protection Association UK magazine Fire Risk Management contains articles, news and events.
Fire: Risks: UK; www.riscauthority.co.uk; UK RISCAuthority took over the role of InFiReS in 2009. In addition to its traditional committees on passive, active, risk control, there is renewed activity for RISCAuthority in the fields of arson and standards. It will also take on some of the tasks latterly handled by the Arson Prevention Bureau, and will form a dedicated Standards Group to offer insurers a voice in this important area. ROBUST, the Resilient Business Software Toolkit is now being actively promoted by a number of insurers and in local government, and has been adopted by 1,000 users. RISCAuthority conducts research and performs representation on behalf of a group of UK insurers into risk mitigation measures from fire and security risks.
Fire Safety: GERMANY; www.bam.de; BAM - Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung -Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing is a senior scientific and technical Federal Institute with responsibility to the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology (BMWi). The technological productivity of the Federal Republic of Germany is based on competitive high-quality products, which are to ensure by innovative measurement and testing technology. BAM has its responsibility in development of safety and reliability in chemistry and materials technologies, physical and chemical inspections of materials and plants including supply of reference methods and reference materials, collaboration in developing legal regulations like on safety standards and threshold values and consulting on safety aspects of materials technology for the Federal Government and industry. BAM is the successor of the Public Materials Testing Office ("Staatliches Materialprüfungsamt") founded in 1871 and of the Chemical-Technical State Institute ("Chemisch-Technische Reichsanstalt") set up in 1920.
Fire Safety: UK; www.bre.co.uk; The BRE Group is a world leading research, consultancy, training, testing and certification organisation delivering sustainability and innovation across the built environment and beyond. The Building Research Fire testing, research and consultancy offer world class fire consultancy, research and testing services. Through the sister company LPCB they can provide third party certification on fire products and services - see www.redbooklive.com for details on this. With the most extensive laboratories in the world, a highly qualified team of expert scientists and engineers are able to deliver practical solutions, technical advice and a bespoke service to a wide range of clients.
Fire Safety: UK; www.businesslink.gov.uk; UK Business Link fire safety information for business.
Fire Safety: Guidance: UK; https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/fire-safety-guidance; UK Home Office guides that are designed so that a responsible person, with limited formal training or experience, should be able to carry out a fire risk assessment. If you read the guide and decide you are unable to apply the guidance then you should seek expert advice. More complex premises will probably need to be assessed by a person who has comprehensive training or experience in fire risk assessment. However these guides will be appropriate for more complex, multi-occupied buildings to address fire safety issues in individual occupancies.
Fire Safety: Practitioners Forum: UK; www.pforum.fire.gov.uk; The UK Practitioners Forum is the body through which practitioners and stakeholders in the fire industry will work together to provide advice to Government on policy development. It is the driving force in managing change and implementing reforms in the fire and rescue service. CFOA has a pivotal role in this Forum, providing the chair and secretariat, thus ensuring that the strategic direction for the service is developed in the light of practical considerations, and that specific policy initiatives are consistent with working practices on the ground and are deliverable"
Fire Safety: Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarettes (RIP) Coalition: UK; www.firesafercigarettes.org.uk; The UK Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarettes (RIP) Coalition is campaigning for fire safer cigarettes to help reduce this needless death and devastation by cigarette fires. Cigarette fires are the biggest cause of fire-related deaths in the home. There are an average of 132 deaths, 1,600 injuries and 4,300 fires per year in accidental home fires caused by smoking materials, according to the Department for Communities and Local Government. Every three days someone dies in a fire caused by a cigarette. A significant proportion of the devastation could be prevented through EU legislation to introduce a fire safety standard for cigarettes in the UK.
Fire Safety: Workplaces: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/fireandexplosion/workplace.htm; Contains a wide range of guidance and advice such as advice on all aspects of workplace health and also workplace fire safety.
Fire Service: Equipment and services: USA; www.femsa.org; Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Services Association (FEMSA) represents over 130 companies that provide products and services to millions of fire and EMS professionals throughout the world. As the federal government institutes executive directives and legislative initiatives to better equip emergency service professionals, FEMSA is there to help.
Fire Sprinklers: See Sprinklers
Fire: Statistical Information Service: UK; www.cipfastats.net; Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy CIPFA Statistical Information Service contains a range of fire and rescue service statistical information. You need to register/log in first then go to the "Our services" link (a small link just under the site's main banner) select "Statistical Information Service (CIPFAstats.net)" and under site directory select "public protection". You then go to Fire and Rescue Services, where you will find details of all the fire and rescue authorities going back several years. It covers the whole of the UK.
Fire: Statistics: SWITZERLAND; https://www.genevaassociation.org/search?search=world+fire+statistics; World Fire Statistics Centre is Geneva, Switzerland based and publishes annually the World Fire Statistics Newsletter. This newsletter presents statistics on national fire costs from over 20 leading countries in an effort to persuade governments to adopt strategies aimed at reducing the cost of fire. It has been published since March 1984.
Fire: Training: USA; www.ifsta.org; The USA based International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) was established in 1934. The mission of IFSTA is to identify areas of need for training materials and foster the development and validation of training materials for the fire service and related areas. IFSTA is an association of fire service personnel who are dedicated to upgrading fire fighting techniques and safety through training. The IFSTA Validation Conference is held each July. Committees of technical experts meet and work at the conference addressing the current standards of the National Fire Protection Association and other standards-making groups as they apply to IFSTA-validated manuals. These technical experts review all manual drafts and verify that the contents are valid. Committee members are all volunteers who participate because of a commitment to the fire service and its future through training. Fire Protection Publications, a department of Oklahoma State University, is the headquarters for IFSTA. Fire Protection Publications' primary function is to publish and disseminate training manuals as proposed and validated by IFSTA. Fire Protection Publications researches, acquires, produces, and markets high-quality learning and teaching manuals that complement the IFSTA-validated manuals.
Fireworks: Safety: UK; www.chaf.info; Control of the Hazards Associated with the Transport and Bulk Storage of Fireworks. This website describes a European Union (EU) funded project, CHAF, which aims to provide a better understanding of critical conditions that give rise to explosions in packaged fireworks, and improved methods of predicting performance in large scale storage. Annual sales of fireworks in the EU amount to tens of thousands of tonnes and similar quantities are held in storage. This project will provide a framework for the safe storage of bulk fireworks which will have direct benefits to the EU in terms of improving worker safety and reducing the work-related hazards to which members of the public are exposed. Also, reduction of the severity of large scale fireworks storage accidents will have beneficial environmental effects in terms of minimising the release of toxic fumes and reducing off site blast damage. Has links to other organisations.
Fireworks: Safety: UK; www.fireworksafety.co.uk; These pages have been prepared by the Explosive Industry Group of the CBI to help users of fireworks have a safe and enjoyable celebration. You will also find information for teachers and enforcers on this site.
Fireworks: Safety: UK; www.fireworksafety.co.uk/bpaeig.htm; British Pyrotechnists Association (BPA) and CBI Explosive Industry Group (EIG) together represent the majority of established firework manufactures and importers in the UK, the larger companies belong to both organisations. The two bodies are similar but distinct, and both provide a focus for dissemination of information. The BPA and EIG have jointly produced the guide "Firework safety Handbook". Copies are available from either organisation, and an electronic version is available here in PDF (Acrobat) format.
Fireworks: Safety: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/explosives; Health and Safety Executive website provides essential information and guidance for anyone involved in manufacture and storage of explosives, classification of explosives including importation; storage of ammonium nitrate, fireworks; and transfer of explosives.
First Aid: AUSTRALIA; www.stjohn.org.au; St John Ambulance Australia web site give first aid news and a range of information It includes a glossary of first aid terms and details of events and courses.
First Aid: IRELAND; www.ofaaa.com; Ireland's Occupational First Aid Assessment Agent (OFAAA) gives a detailed letter outlining the changes to occupational first aid which came into effect on 1st September 2008.Details have been sent to all instructors and a copy of the letter can be found on the OFAAA web site.
First Aid: UK; www.firstaidcafe.co.uk; First Aid Cafe offer general information, links to over 500 sites, general first aid for the public, for employers and workplace first aiders, first aid training providers.
First Aid: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/firstaid; The UK Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) web site on first aid provision in the workplace. Gives details on advice basic first aid as well as a range of HSE advice sheets covering specific situations such as electric shock. Includes a Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) Section as well as legal requirements for both trainees and trainers.
First Aid: UK; www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/FirstAidToolkit.aspx; UK National Health Service has a free Interactive first aid kit that to help you find out what to keep in your kit and how to use it. With tips and a list of what to buy.
First Aid: Training: UK; www.redcrossfirstaidtraining.co.uk; The British Red Cross has launched a new website offering customers 'real time' information for those booking first aid courses for the workplace - the only organisation to offer this facility. The new website aims to provide customers with easier and more convenient way to book first aid courses. It gives users up-to-date information on the availability and location of courses throughout the UK. It allows customers to take a 'shopping basket' approach, selecting appropriate courses before 'checking out' using the automated payment process. The Red Cross is one of the UK's leading providers of first aid training. It has 175 centres across the country running 800 courses a month. The British Red Cross trains 120,000 people in first aid for the workplace. Money raised through this activity is used to continue the humanitarian work of the Red Cross in the UK and overseas.
Fishing safety: SPAIN; http://osha.europa.eu/good_practice/sector/fisheries; The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work fishing sector information covers a wide range of topics. Also includes a frequently asked questions (FAQ) section, links and guidance. There is also a step-by-step guide to assessing and preventing risks on board fishing vessels.
Fit Notes: UK; https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/fit-note; UK Department for Work and Pensions evidence shows that work is generally good for your health and that often going back to work can actually aid a person's recovery. On the other hand, staying off work can lead to long-term absence and job loss with the risk of isolation, loss of confidence, mental health issues, de-skilling and social exclusion. The new fit note can help. Doctors are able to advise people who are on sick leave for over 7 days whether, with extra support from their employer, they could return to work earlier.
Fitness to drive: See Road Safety: Medical aspects of fitness to drive
Flexible Hours: UK; www.acas.org.uk; Acas stands for Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service that aims to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations. They help with employment relations by supplying up-to-date information, independent advice and high quality training, and working with employers and employees to solve problems and improve performance. Whether you're an employer or an employee you can get free advice from this website or by calling ACAS telephone helpline. Employers might also be interested in the more specialised services, including training, publications, workplace projects, conciliation and mediation. Information on working hours, health, work and wellbeing, health and the workplace, stress, flexible working, working parents, equality and much more.
Flexible working and employment patterns: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/horizons/assets/documents/precwrkreport.pdf; HSE Horizon Scanning Short Report - SR003 - Flexible Working and Employment Patterns.
Flight Crew Research Programme: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/flightcrew; US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH links to NIOSH Health Hazard Evaluations and abstracts related to the Flight Crew Research Program. The program studies the health effects of exposures in the aircraft cabin environment on flight personnel.
Flood recovery: USA; http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/floods; US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) information on floods. During a flood and its aftermath, there are some basic facts to remember that will help protect your personal health and safety. Key facts about hurricane and flood recovery, food and water safety, cleanup, sanitation and hygiene, when the power goes out, carbon monoxide poisoning; animals and insects, re-entering your flooded home, cleanup of flood water, mold after a disaster, precautions and electrical hazards. Worker safety after a flood. Links to other information.
Floods and Storms: Recovery: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/flood; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH links to NIOSH Storm and Flood Clean up Topic Page is a resource for employers and workers to help prepare in advance for anticipated response activities, and to prevent work-related injuries and illnesses in the field once rescue, recovery, and clean-up begin. The page provides information on recommendations for relief workers and emergency responders, assessment tools for hurricane response, and links to information about hazards associated with storm and flood cleanup.
Focal Points: Europe: SPAIN; https://osha.europa.eu/en/about-eu-osha/national-focal-points; European Agency for Occupational Safety and Health (EU-OSHA) Focal Points have a new web section giving an overview of national occupational safety and health systems in the Member States, EFTA States, and candidate and pre-candidate countries. It is now possible to browse by State the main actors and strategies and link through to national authorities, social partners, and institutes, as well as finding out about local events and news. Each EU-OSHA focal point runs a national tripartite network, contributing to activities such as the Agency's Healthy Workplaces Campaigns.
Food: USA; http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu; University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension Digital Information Service EDIS.
Food and Drink Safety: UK; www.fdf.org.uk; UK Food and Drink Federation represents and promotes the interests of the UK food and drink manufacturing industry and plays its part in every aspect of food and drink manufacturing. Gives membership, press, information, publications and events. Also links to other sources of information.
Food and Drink Safety: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/food; UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) information for the food and drink manufacturing industry that actually comprises over 30 different industries. These range from slaughterhouses, sugar refineries and grain mills to malt manufacture and whisky distilling. Gives a range of guidance and advice.
Food Industry: Occupational Dermatitis: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/food/dermatitis.htm; Health and Safety Executive Food Industry Committee publication on occupational dermatitis which is one of the most widespread causes of ill health and affects people working in many industry sectors, including food processing and especially catering.
Food Safety: Europe: ITALY; www.efsa.europa.eu; The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is the keystone of European Union (EU) risk assessment regarding food and feed safety. In close collaboration with national authorities and in open consultation with its stakeholders, EFSA provides independent scientific advice and clear communication on existing and emerging risks.
Food Safety: UK; http://www.food.gov.uk/business-industry; The UK Food Standards Agency food hygiene web pages aiming to help the catering sector covering cleaning, cooking, chilling and cross-contamination.
Food Safety: UK; www.foodlink.org.uk; The UK Food and Drink Federation web site containing A-Z of food safety, food poisoning, hygiene, food storage and preparation.
Food Safety: UK; www.food.gov.uk; The UK Food Standards Agency - the government body web site provides news, diet and health, hygiene, safety, BSE, labelling, GM and other details.
Food Safety: UK; https://myhaccp.food.gov.uk; UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) web tool offers step-by-step advice in the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACPP) system. Aims to help companies with fewer than 50 employees in sectors such as meat processing, dairy products, fish and shellfish production, prepared meals and fruit and vegetable processing and preserving.
Forced labour and trafficking: BELGIUM; www.ituc-csi.org/map-workers-alliance-against.html; International Trade Union Confederation ITUC has created a world map which illustrates the current levels of forced labour and trafficking in each region of the globe. The map shows estimates of the numbers and the types of work that people in area are forced into, suggesting that there are at least 12.3 million currently being forced to undertake jobs that they are not free to leave, including 2.45 million victims of trafficking. There is also information on current trade union activities and the campaigns fighting forced labour.
Forensic Science: UK; www.forensic-science-society.org.uk; Forensic Science Society web pages. If you are a forensic professional of any kind or have a personal interest in forensic science you will find a wealth of information here. There is information about jobs, careers, details of forthcoming meetings, download booking forms, read back issues of the Society newsletter (Interfaces), and if you are not already a member, you can find out how to become one. Members have additional benefits, which they can access via secure login, including the opportunity to take part in discussion forums on a wide variety of topics. In the near future the members only area will also include access to presentations from recent conferences and papers from Science & Justice.
Forestry: USA; www.fs.fed.us; Forest Service contains details of News, programmes, fire information and reports, managing fires, and also the National Interagency Fire Centre Daily Report.
Forestry: Health and Safety: UK; http://ukfisa.com; Forest Industry Safety Accord (FISA) was created by a steering group of industry organisations and sets out the commitment that forestry organisations can raise the standard of health and safety in their workplaces. The site includes health and safety information, such as news bulletins and alerts plus details of FISA workplace Groups. Topics cover haulage, electricity, work site management and machinery/plant equipment. All covers guidance on training and list of events.
Forestry: Safety: NEW ZEALAND; www.ifsr.co.nz; Independent Forestry Safety Review (IFSR) in New Zealand was established and it issued its final report at the end of 2104. The Review was set up as a bid to improve safety in the New Zealand forestry industry. It issued a series of recommendations and other actions to make improvements to workplace assessments and investigations and also and to create a Leadership and Forestry Sector Health and Safety Action Plan.
Freedom of Information: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/foi; Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website section on Freedom of Information covers the right to request information held by HSE under the Freedom of Information Act, Environment Information Regulations and Data Protection Act.
Freight transport: IRELAND; www.eurofound.europa.eu/publications/htmlfiles/ef03102.htm; European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Condition's Report on the European Union (EU) Road freight transport sector: Work and Employment conditions provides a snapshot of working conditions in the EU road freight transport sector, the trends and developments shaping the industry and the issues of concern. Based on analyses from the 15 Member States, the aim of this consolidated report is to analyse the work and employment conditions in the sector and to highlight major trends and changes in this area. Creating more and better jobs, while enhancing competitiveness is one of the major challenges facing the road freight transport sector. This report serves as a useful benchmark from which policymakers can shape a better, safer and more competitive future for the sector.
Frequently asked questions: CANADA; www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers; A service from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. Covers a wide range of subjects - biological hazards, chemical and materials, diseases, disorders and injuries, ergonomics, personal protective equipment and much more... regular updates..... try it for yourself.
Frequently asked questions: UK; www.nls.uk/contact/ask-a-librarian; Ask a Librarian brings the resources of the UK public libraries to your desktop. You can email a factual question and enquiries are dealt with as soon as possible, normally within 1-3 weeks.
Fukushima: UK; www.onr.org.uk/fukushima; Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has information devoted to the nuclear incident at Fukushima Dai-ichi site in Japan following the massive earthquake and tsunami of March 2011. Contains reports on the implications for the UK nuclear industry following a request from the UK Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change. Interim and final reports, as well as the Government response and related submissions from licensees are available on the web site plus other details.
Fume and Dust Extraction: Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV): UK; www.hse.gov.uk/lev; Health and Safety Executive information on Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) workplace fume and dust extraction. Includes frequently asked questions (FAQs), case studies and resources.

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Gangmasters and Labour Abuse: UK; www.gla.gov.uk; In 2017 the Gangmasters Licensing Authority became the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority Licensing Authority (GLA) with new powers designed to tackle modern slavery. The non-department public body regulates businesses that provide workers to agriculture, horticulture, shellfish gathering and associated processing and packaging sectors.
Garment and sportswear industries: UK; https://cleanclothes.org; Clean Clothes Campaign, established in 1989 is an alliance of organisations in 16 European countries dedicated to improving working conditions in the global garment and sportswear industries, includes information on Rana Plaza building in Bangladesh.
Gas: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/gas; Health and Safety Executive site is divided into three sections: Domestic Gas, Gas Supply and LPG and covers Information gas consumers need to know in order to manage gas appliances/equipment safely and tells you what to do in an emergency. Also covers the regulation of health and safety for the onshore natural gas industry and the safe use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas. Issues including safety issues relating to small bulk storage and associated installations.
Gas and Oil Industry: Safety: UK; https://www.stepchangeinsafety.net; Step change in Safety is a member-led organisation that aims to make the UK the safest place to work in the worldwide oil and gas industry. Shares industry produced good practices.
Gas Industry: UK; www.oilandgasuk.co.uk; Oil and Gas UK is the trade association for the UK offshore oil and gas industry. Website give information and advice about operations, licensing, exploration, disposal, codes of practice, publications, events, latest industry news and other aspects of the industry.
Gas Industry: Health and Safety: UK; www.energynetworks.org; Energy Networks Association represents gas and electricity transmission and distribution network operators in the UK and Ireland. The website has a wide range of health and safety information such as occupational health, carbon monoxide etc.
Gas Safety: Landlords' responsibilities: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/gas/landlords; Health and Safety Executive website bringing together all the information landlords need to meet their legal duties on domestic gas.
Gas Safety: Register: UK; www.gassaferegister.co.uk; The Gas Safe Register replaced the CORGI gas Registration scheme in the UK in April 2009. Provides information to consumers and landlords as well as advice about gas safety, carbon monoxide poisoning and emergency numbers for reporting gas leaks as well as checking that an engineer or business is correctly registered. There is also a sister website for engineers wishing to register on the scheme or renew their licence see http://engineers.gassaferegister.co.uk
Gases: Compressed: See Compressed Gases
Gender: See Women's Health and Safety
Gender-based violence: BELGIUM; www.ituc-csi.org/gender-based-violence; International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) states that there is no single universally agreed definition of gender-based violence. GBV can be any act of violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women and girls, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life. GBV is a reflection of unequal power relations between women and men in society and at work. GBV is a serious human rights violation. See more details through this link.
General Practitioners: Tinnitus information: UK; www.tinnitus.org.uk/guidance-for-gps; British Tinnitus Association has released online guidance for GPs (General Practitioners) who see tinnitus patients and provide simple and clear advice.
General Product Safety Directive (GPSD): BELGIUM; https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/gpsd-ba; European Commission has launched an online system, for EU producers and distributors to notify authorities in Member States about dangerous consumer products on the European market. Producers and distributors have a legal obligation to alert all Member States when dangerous goods are found on the market under the General Product Safety Directive (GPSD 2001/95/EC).
Glass: Health and Safety: UK; www.glasscharter.co.uk; The GLASS Charter Initiative provides Health and Safety guidance and information for the whole of the UK Glass Industry - from Manufacturers to Window Fitters; providing a central point through which issues can be raised in the regular Safety Committees. The site provides information and guidance through a wide range of publications including regular newsletters, industry-specific legislation updates and codes of practice.
Global Recalls: FRANCE; http://globalrecalls.oecd.org; The GlobalRecalls portal was developed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Working Party on Consumer Product Safety. The body was created in 2010 by the OECD Committee on Consumer Policy to implement a ten-point action plan which was developed by the latter body. The portal addresses the first of these action points which is “pool information on recalls and emergency alerts on a single web site”. It also supports the working party’s aim to bring stakeholders together to: identify safety issues at an early point; explore ways to address safety concerns more efficiently and effectively; and share information on practices and policy developments. Other activities of the working party focus on: i) enhancing information sharing on policy and regulatory developments so as to alert stakeholders to key developments as they occur; ii) working towards more effective product risk assessment globally; and iii) developing an injury data portal, which would bring together data on product-related injuries onto one platform. The Working Party is co-operating closely with international organisations that are active in product safety, including the Asian-Pacific Economic Co-operation Forum (APEC), the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), GS1 (a non-profit business organisation), the International Consumer Product Safety Caucus (ICPSC), the International Consumer Policy Health & Safety Organization (ICPHSO), the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the Organization of American States (OAS) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). Close ties have also been established with non-OECD countries, including Brazil, Colombia, Egypt and China.
Glossary: REACH: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/reach/definitions.htm; REACH is a European Union regulation concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of CHemicals. To help understand more about REACH and some of the terminology used within the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website, HSE has compiled a helpful glossary of terms for you to reference.
Glossary: Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of Chemicals (REACH): UK; www.hse.gov.uk/reach/definitions.htm; REACH is a European Union regulation concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of CHemicals. To help understand more about REACH and some of the terminology used within the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website, HSE has compiled a helpful glossary of terms for you to reference.
Gloves: Non-latex gloves: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/hairdressing/glovetrial-analysis.htm; UK Health and Safety Executive and the Local Authorities glove trial results. In total 591 forms were received and analysed from 38 local authorities who took part in a short questionnaire as part of a local campaign over a two day period. Gloves were left for staff in salons to wear to protect against skin damage including dermatitis. This questionnaire is to find out about staff's experiences and views of using the gloves. Of the 591 forms returned, 556 people did wear gloves before the trial while working with clients' hair, 32 did not and 3 did not answer.
Glutaraldehyde: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/glutaraldehyde; US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH glutaraldehyde information covers a range of information including physical properties, health factors, exposure limits, and monitoring methods used by OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Association.
GOHNET (Global Occupational Health Network) Newsletter: SWITZERLAND; www.who.int/occupational_health/publications/newsletter/en; World Health Organisation GOHNET (Global Occupational Health Network) newsletter contains a wide range of topics. The archives of the newsletter are also included on the site.
Going Public on Performance GoPOP: UK; www.rospa.com; Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents GoPOP - Going Public on Performance project encourages organisations to report their health ands safety performance in an open and transparent way. This revamped website now includes: What's New in Occupational Safety and Health reporting; the RoSPA Showcase, including award winners.
Gulf of Mexico Oil Cleanup: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/oilspillresponse; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health pages contains information on Deepwater Horizon Response: Gulf of Mexico Oil Cleanup programmes, reports and research. Includes other related web sites.

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Hamilton: Alice: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/awards/hamilton/hamhist.html; Alice Hamilton, M.D., was "the first American physician to devote her life to the practice of industrial medicine." Born into a prominent, but financially-pressed family of Fort Wayne, Indiana, she was devout and altruistic from an early age. After graduation from medical school at the University of Michigan in 1893, she accepted a position teaching pathology and histology at the Women's Medical College of Northwestern University in Chicago. Perhaps more importantly, she also moved into Jane Addams' Hull House, and there provided a well-baby clinic for residents of the settlement's neighborhood. Seeing the problems of poor working class families at close range, her compassion and professional interest were inexorably drawn to the many victims of work-related diseases and injuries. Full details and also bibliographies are contained on this site.
Hand: Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand: CANADA; www.dash.iwh.on.ca; DASH - Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand in Canada offers up-to-date information about the DASH Outcome Measure, the QuickDASH and related DASH tools and products.
Hand Arm Vibration (HAVS): UK; www.raynauds.org.uk; Raynaud’s and Scleroderma Association gives information on Reynaud’s disorder in which small blood vessels in the extremities are over-sensitive to changes in temperature. People working with vibration tool are more prone to it which is known in this context as Vibration induced White Finger or Hand Arm Vibration (HAVS). Website offers guidance, advice and includes articles and videos.
Hand-arm Vibration: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/vibration/hav; Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website on Hand-arm vibration at work offers advice for both workers and employers on the risks and forms of protection.
Hand-arm Vibration: Health risks: Vibration White Finger (VWF): UK; www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/vibindex.htm; The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) vibration free leaflets.
Hand-arm Vibration: Health risks: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg175.pdf; The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) vibration free leaflets IndG175 - Health risks from hand-arm vibration: advice for employers
Harassment and Bullying: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/stress/furtheradvice/bullyingharassment.htm; Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the UK website offers bullying and harassment guidance in the work-related stress webpages. Advice is offered to organisations, line managers and for individuals. There are also links to sources of further help and support.
Harassment and Bullying: Shipping Sector: BELGIUM; www.etf-europe.org/BullyingAndHarassment.cfm; European Transport Workers’ Federation website offering advice and guidance on eliminating workplace bullying and harassment in the shipping sector.
Harassment at Work: See Violence at Work
Harness Suspension: See Fall Arrest Equipment
Haulage and Distribution: Logistics: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/logistics; Health and Safety Executive website on managing risks in logistics is split into two main areas: haulage and distribution and warehousing and provides guidance, advice, case studies, and links to relevant documents. There is also information on the Road Distribution Action Group (RDAG).
Hauliers Electronic Service Delivery for Abnormal Loads (ESDAL): UK; http://www.highways.gov.uk/specialist-information/abnormal-loads; The UK Highways Agency Electronic Service Delivery for Abnormal Loads (ESDAL) website is to help haulage companies plan their journeys when moving abnormal loads (if a load exceeds 2.9m wide, 18.65m long or 44 tonnes in gross weight, it is classed as an abnormal load in the UK). Legislation requires that vehicles and load movements that exceed standard dimensions need to be pre-notified to police, highway and bridge authorities, a process that currently involves millions of faxes being sent every year. ESDAL is streamlining this process using the latest technology, providing welcome relief to everyone involved in the movement of abnormal indivisible loads. Using ESDAL's innovative mapping system, Hauliers can easily identify the route they need to take, and get full details of all the organisations they will need to notify before making the movement.
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACPP) system: UK; https://myhaccp.food.gov.uk; UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) web tool offers step-by-step advice in the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACPP) system. Aims to help companies with fewer than 50 employees in sectors such as meat processing, dairy products, fish and shellfish production, prepared meals and fruit and vegetable processing and preserving.
Hazard Datasheets on Occupations: SWITZERLAND; www.ilo.org/safework/info/publications/WCMS_113135/lang--en/index.htm; International Labour Organisation: International Hazard Datasheets on Occupations is a multipurpose information resource containing information on the hazards, risks and notions of prevention related to a specific occupation. These datasheets are intended for those professionally concerned with health and safety at work including: occupational physicians and nurses, safety engineers, hygienists, education and information specialists, inspectors, employers' representatives, workers' representatives, safety officers and other competent persons. They are available online. The Datasheets list in a standard format different hazards to which a worker, in the normal course of normal work, may be exposed to. It provides several measures for the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases. These datasheets are a source of information rather than advice. Each Datasheet is, to a certain degree, similar to a Chemical Safety Data Sheet (also known as a Material Safety Data Sheet). The Chemical Safety Data Sheet is a standardized document that serves to alert both the worker and the occupational safety and health professional about the relevant hazards at the workplace as well as means of prevention on a specific chemical substance. However, unlike the Chemical Safety Data Sheets, the International Hazard Datasheets on Occupations is designed to cover the range of hazards to which the worker may be exposed to while performing the tasks typically associated with the occupation being addressed. The currently available Datasheets have been developed in a project undertaken by the ILO and the Israel Institute for Occupational Safety and Hygiene (IIOSH), in cooperation with the European Union and ILO/CIS Centres throughout the world.
Hazard Labels: UK; www.understandthelabel.org.uk; Chemical Hazards Communications Society website on understanding chemical labels in our daily lives. There are strict regulations to make sure that the chemicals used are safely packaged and labelled, and contain advice on how to use the product safely. You can see these labels on a wide range of products, from dishwasher tablets, bleach and lime-scale removers in your kitchen, to DIY products such as paints, varnishes and adhesives, and garden chemicals. These labels will be changing over the coming years as part of a United Nations sponsored programme to harmonise the symbols, information and advice used on the labels on a global basis. This will eventually mean that people travelling to other countries will be able to recognise the same information and take appropriate care with chemicals.
Hazard Management: COMAH Strategic Forum – COMAH Community: UK; http://webcommunities.hse.gov.uk/connect.ti/COMAHSF/groupHome; COMAH Strategic Forum has developed a new external web community which is designed to provide information, news, guidance and reports on the work of the Forum and allied groups such as Chemical and Downstream Oil Industries Forum. The COMAH Strategic Forum is a joint industry and regulator forum working to improve major accident hazard management and raise standards across industry.
Hazardous Chemicals: Substitution: FINLAND; https://echa.europa.eu/regulations/substituting-hazardous-chemicals; European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) website contains guidance and resources on Substituting Hazardous Chemicals. Website offer advice on why substitution can be beneficial, the legal requirements and practical tips on substitution substances.
Hazardous Drug Exposures in Healthcare: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/hazdrug; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) topic website on Hazardous Drug Exposures in Healthcare. Traditional medications and bioengineered drugs can be hazardous to those who work with them. Healthcare workers who prepare or administer hazardous drugs, or who work in areas where these drugs are used or handled, may be exposed to these agents. Studies have associated workplace exposures to hazardous drugs with health effects such as skin rashes and adverse reproductive outcomes, and possibly leukemia and other cancers. Gives details of articles, publications and reports, health hazards and links to other sources.
Hazardous Goods: UK; https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/freight; UK Department for Transport (DfT) web site collects, analyses and publishes a wide range of information covering transport of dangerous goods by rail, road and water freight.
Hazardous Goods: Transport and Bulk Storage of Fireworks CHAF: UK; www.chaf.info; Control of the Hazards Associated with the Transport and Bulk Storage of Fireworks. This website describes a European Union (EU) funded project, CHAF, which aims to provide a better understanding of critical conditions that give rise to explosions in packaged fireworks, and improved methods of predicting performance in large scale storage. Annual sales of fireworks in the EU amount to tens of thousands of tonnes and similar quantities are held in storage. This project will provide a framework for the safe storage of bulk fireworks which will have direct benefits to the EU in terms of improving worker safety and reducing the work-related hazards to which members of the public are exposed. Also, reduction of the severity of large scale fireworks storage accidents will have beneficial environmental effects in terms of minimising the release of toxic fumes and reducing off site blast damage. Has links to other organisations.
Hazardous Materials: Cameo Database: USA; www.cameochemicals.noaa.gov; US Office of Response & Restoration, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): Cameo Database of Hazardous Materials including fire and explosion hazards, health hazards, firefighting techniques, cleanup procedures, protective clothing, and chemical properties.
Hazardous Substances: See also Chemical Safety
Hazardous Substances: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/essentials; UK Health and Safety Executive guidance e-COSHH Essentials provides advice on controlling the use of chemicals for a range of common tasks, e.g. mixing, or drying. For most tasks this website will take you through a number of steps and ask for information about your tasks and chemicals. This assessment will take several minutes to complete.
Hazardous Substances: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/lau/lacs; The UK Health and Safety Executive Local Authorities Enforcement Liaison Committee - HELA hazardous Substances pages contains a circular on polychlorinated biphenyls in fires.
Hazardous Substances Database Information System: AUSTRALIA; http://hsis.safeworkaustralia.gov.au; The Australian National Occupational Health and Safety Commission NOHSC has made available online a new Hazardous Substances Database Information System, which can provide hazard classification information for over 3,500 substances and the associated national exposure standards for over 580 atmospheric contaminants. The HSIS provides access to two data sets, one for hazardous substance information and the other for exposure standard information. The data for substances that are common to both data sets are linked. Both data sets can be searched using a range of search criteria. Search results (including the full data sets) can be printed or saved electronically.
Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment: restrictions (RoHS): BELGIUM; http://ec.europa.eu/environment/waste/weee/index_en.htm; European Commission Directorate General Environment has day-to-day management of the site http://ec.europa.eu/environment/index_en.htm. The European Commission always publishes its official documents in all the EU languages (see the EUR-Lex database on http://eur-lex.europa.eu). The Europa site also offers you much more information on the Commission's work, including its environment policy, in a variety of languages (see http://europa.eu/pol/env/index_en.htm). Feel free to contact us for any further information and/or details you may require at http://ec.europa.eu/environment/contact/contact_en.htm. Directives 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) and 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) are designed to tackle the fast increasing waste stream of electrical and electronic equipment and complements European Union measures on landfill and incineration of waste. Increased recycling of electrical and electronic equipment will limit the total quantity of waste going to final disposal. Producers will be responsible for taking back and recycling electrical and electronic equipment. This will provide incentives to design electrical and electronic equipment in an environmentally more efficient way, which takes waste management aspects fully into account. Consumers will be able to return their equipment free of charge. In order to prevent the generation of hazardous waste, Directive 2002/95/EC requires the substitution of various heavy metals (lead, mercury, cadmium, and hexavalent chromium) and brominated flame retardants (polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) or polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)) in new electrical and electronic equipment put on the market from 1 July 2006.
Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment: Restrictions (RoHS): UK; www.bis.gov.uk/nmo/enforcement/rohs-home; The UK National Measurement Office (NMO) has been awarded the contract to set up the UK's national RoHS enforcement body. The Directive 2002/95/EC RoHS Directive stands for "the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment". This Directive bans the placing on the European Union (EU) market of new electrical and electronic equipment containing more than agreed levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants. NMO are now delivering RoHS enforcement since the regulations were fully implemented on the 1st July 2006, and have developed this website to provide you with information and help associated with RoHS compliance and enforcement. This includes a web version of the decision tree we intend to use, an FAQ section which we are continually updating as your enquiries come to us, and a list of other useful resources that are available to you in our links section.If you are hosting events relating to RoHS enforcement and would like input from us, please contact us to discuss. We would like to support as many targeted events in the EEE sector as we can. The RoHS Directive stands for "the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment". This Directive bans the placing on the EU market of new electrical and electronic equipment containing more than agreed levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants.
Hazards at Work: Ladders: USA; http://stopconstructionfalls.com/?page_id=15; Center for Construction Research and Training is a non-profit organisation working to improve safety and health in the construction industry and to raise awareness of ladder fall hazards and how to prevent them, and the result is an 11 minute film entitled Don't fall for It. There are also factsheets in English and Spanish.
Haz-Map: USA; http://hazmap.nlm.nih.gov; National Library of Medicine occupational hazards database HAZ-Map. Can be searched by: Hazardous Agents by types of agents, adverse effects and alphabetically. Occupational Diseases by types of diseases, by jobs and symptoms and alphabetically. High Risks jobs by types of jobs and alphabetically.
Health: See also Public Health
Health: CANADA; www.healthworkandwellness.com; Health Work and Wellness website gives advice and guidance. Includes speakers' notes from October 2002 Conference and to other forthcoming events.
Health: UK; www.rospa.com/occupational-safety/resources/parting-shots; Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) - originally published in RoSPA's flagship journal Occupational Safety & Health, the ideas and thinking of Roger Bibbings that have helped to shape the world of health and safety for many years have now been brought together in a new book: Parting Shots by Roger Bibbings, Occupational Safety Adviser for RoSPA. These have grouped the various articles chronologically under certain generic chapter headings, although there is a good deal of overlap between certain chapters. Readers may wish to refer to the documents quoted to familiarise themselves with the background in each case and refer back to journals of the time. In total there are nearly 100 articles. There were no 'Parting Shots' in March and April 1996. Also in September 1998 and July 2002 other contributors were invited to use the column for topics they wished to write about.
Health: USA; www.nih.gov; US National Institutes of Health website provided about the various Institutes and their work . Wealth information resources, including: health information, scientific resources, grants and funding, news and events. A-Z index of NIH health resources, clinical trials, health hotlines, MEDLINEplus, drug information
Health: Aircrew: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/aircrew/default.html; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) pages on aircrew job hazards that have changed over the years, from cigarette smoke on flights to heightened safety concerns as a result of 9/11. Aircrew, including pilots and flight attendants, experience the mental and physical stress of the job as well as potential hazards, such as cosmic radiation, communicable disease, and pesticides. Here you can learn more about common crewmember concerns, and what you can do to keep yourself safe and healthy.
Health: Emergency Workers: USA; www.cdc.gov/wtc; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) information on the impact on the health of the survivors and emergency workers who were on the scene of 9/11 attack. Covers those exposed to toxic materials, dust linked to respiratory problems, musculoskeletal disorders and cancer and the traumatic effect linked with mental health conditions.
Health and Clinical Excellence: UK; http://pathways.nice.org.uk; National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) Pathways to view all guidance, including health technology appraisals, clinical guidelines, public health and social care advice, quality standards and implementation tools on a particular health condition via an interactive chart.
Health and Safety: AUSTRALIA; www.ausa.org.au; The Australasian University Safety Association gives details of its constitution setting out its aims, principles and activities.
Health and Safety: AUSTRIA; www.auva.or.at; Austrian Workers' Compensation Board AUVA is also the International Labour Office Health and Safety National Centre for Austria.
Health and Safety: AUSTRALIA; https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au; Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) is responsible for improving workplace health and safety in Queensland and helping reduce the risk of workers being killed or injured on the job. WHSQ enforces work health and safety laws, investigates workplace fatalities, serious injuries, prosecutes breaches of legislation, and educates employees and employers on their legal obligations.
Health and Safety: AUSTRALIA; http://www.worksafe.tas.gov.au; WorkSafe 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.
Health and Safety: AUSTRALIA; www.docep.wa.gov.au/WorkSafe; Worksafe Western Australia arguably one of the best OSH sites containing thousands of pages of constantly updated information. One of the features of Safetyline is the interactive self test packages, whereby the user can become a "Graduate in Safety and Health Law". Offers a variety of training at all levels from schoolchildren to adults.
Health and Safety: AUSTRALIA; www.hr.ecu.edu.au/osh/html; The Occupational Safety and Health Office (OS&H) is responsible for the implementation of Edith Cowan University's Safety and Health Framework, including relevant Policies and Procedures such as Hazard Identification and Accident Reporting Polices. The OS&H office provides advice and assistance to the network of OS&H Representatives and OS&H Committees. The OS&H office is able to provide assistance and guidance on matters such as OS&H legislation, hazard Identification, Risk Analysis and Control, safe systems of work, Ergonomics, Manual Handling and Return to Work Programmes.
Health and Safety: AUSTRALIA; www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au; Safe Work Australia is an Australian Government statutory agency established in 2009, with the primary responsibility of improving work health and safety and workers' compensation arrangements across Australia. The agency is jointly funded by the Commonwealth, state and territory governments facilitated through an intergovernmental agreement signed in July 2008. Safe Work Australia represents a genuine partnership between governments, unions and industry. Together we work towards the goal of reducing death, injury and disease in the workplace.
Health and Safety: AUSTRALIA; www.uq.edu.au/ohs; University of Queensland Occupational Health and Safety Unit, Australia provides a range of information on courses and training. Also offer advice and guidance.
Health and Safety: AUSTRALIA; www.worksafe.vic.gov.au; Victoria WorkSafe gives information about news, regulations, codes of practice, guidance notes, alerts, publications, special projects, prosecutions, contact details and addresses, related sites, and other information.
Health and Safety: AUSTRALIA; www.workcover.com; WorkCover Corporation of South gives information about publications, information sheets and brochures, Approved Codes of Practice, reports and papers, Health and Safety Bulletin, services, links and other information.
Health and Safety: AUSTRALIA; www.workcover.nsw.gov.au; WorkCover New South Wales gives information about publications, Frequently Asked Questions, Workers Compensation Insurance, Workplace Injury Management, testing and certification, services, links and other information.
Health and Safety: AUSTRALIA; www.worksafe.nt.gov.au; The Australia Northern Territory Government Department of Employment, Education and Training covers Work Health and obligations, Workers' Compensation and Electrical Safety. Also includes courses available for employers, workers and the public.
Health and Safety: BAHRAIN; www.mol.gov.bh; The Ministry of Labour Bahrain Labour Relation Department Occupational Safety and Health Section is also an International Labour Office ILO CIS - Health and Safety Information National Centre.
Health and Safety: BANGLADESH; www.oshebd.org; Bangladesh Occupational Safety, Health and Environment (OSHE) Foundation established in December 2003 as a specialized OSH centre at national level by workers initiative. The mission of the OSHE Foundation is to assist the workers organizations in different industrial sector defend their rights on safety and health issue, contribute towards sustainable environmental development, increase safety awareness among workers and promote safety culture and put into practice at work places. The goal is to deliver effective support and services to workers on OSH issues through the participation oriented safety improvement approach. National OSH Resource Centre in labour market, the OSHE Foundation is continuously developing itself to serve as a specialized key resource center on OSH issues in labour market and society.
Health and Safety: BELGIUM; www.eucomed.be/?x=4&y=46; European Medical Technology Industry Association (EUCOMED) pages dedicated to safety topics.
Health and Safety: BELGIUM; www.prevent.be; Prevent - Institute for Occupational Safety and Health contains a wide range of information and activities.
Health and Safety: BELGIUM; www.labourline.org; Labourline is the result of a common project on European labour information resources developed by the ETUI and the TUTB Documentation Centres. The consolidated bibliographic database contains two main orientations. As of September 2002, it comprises more than 12,000 references to documents on health and safety issues as well as more than 18,000 references to documents focusing on industrial relations.
Health and Safety: CANADA; www.asstsas.qc.ca; Association pour la Sante et la Securite du Travail Secteur Affaires Sociales - ASSTSAS list services, publications and conferences.
Health and Safety: CANADA; www.canoshweb.org; Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has released a new version of the CanOSH website (mid 2009). CanOSH brings together federal, provincial and territorial resources, providing convenient access to links and information from Canadian government agencies responsible for workplace health and safety, workers' compensation boards, and CCOHS. With the new navigation system, Canadians can easily search, find and compare what information is available to them in each jurisdiction using a map of Canada from a list in the new sidebar.
Health and Safety: CANADA; www.ccohs.ca; Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety provides useful information about CCOHS and its' services and products. Has Frequently Asked Questions and subject listings on a range of topics. Lists other related health and safety sites on the web as well as information on Internet tools and searchers. This site also provides links to the ILO/CIS home page and the European Agency for Health and Safety at Work.
Health and Safety: CANADA; www.irsst.qc.ca/en/home.html; Occupational Health and Safety Research Institute (IRSST) scientific activities are concentrated in seven research fields: accidents, chemical substances and biological agents, musculoskeletal disorders, noise and vibration, protective equipment, occupational rehabilitation, safety of industrial tools, machines and processes. More than 1 000 research reports are available for free download. The Institute is located in Montreal (QC), Canada. For more information about IRSST subscribe at l'Info IRSST and you will receive a monthly newsletter with the latest information.
Health and Safety: CANADA; https://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs; Ontario Ministry of Labour in Canada website devoted to health and safety at work.
Health and Safety: CANADA; www.gov.mb.ca/labour/safety/index.html; Workplace Safety and Health Division, Manitoba list all the various publications including agriculture topics, Bulletins and links to other links to other Canadian occupational safety and health web sites.
Health and Safety: CHILE; www.ispch.cl; Instituto de Salud Pública de Chile offers a range of services, including the Information Services that is also the International Labour Office Health and Safety Information (CIS) Centre.
Health and Safety: CHINA; www.acftu.org.cn; All-China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU) Occupational Safety and Health Information and Training Centre is also an International Labour Office Health and Safety Information Centre (CIS).
Health and Safety: CHINA; www.ncics.org.cn; China's State Administration of Work Safety (SAWS) China National Coal Association; National Centre for International Exchange and Cooperation is also an International Labour Office Health and Safety Information Centre (CIS).
Health and Safety: COLUMBIA; www.laseguridad.ws; Consejo Colombiano de Seguridad Centro is also an International Labour Office Health and Safety Information Centre (CIS).
Health and Safety: CYPRUS; www.cysha.org.cy; Cyprus Safety and Health Association activities, aims, policy framework on road safety, gives names of contacts, links and other useful contacts.
Health and Safety: CZECH REPUBLIC; www.szu.cz; The National Institute of Public Health (NIPH) is a health care establishment whose main tasks are health promotion and protection, disease prevention and environmental impact on the health of the population. Covers science and research, health topics, publications, Centres, WHO collaborating centres and activities.
Health and Safety: DENMARK; www.at.dk; Danish Working Environment Arbejdstilsynet contains details of the activities, the Working Environment Information Centre is part of the International Labour Office CIS Network of Health and Safety Information Centres.
Health and Safety: ESTONIA; www.sm.ee; Estonian Working Environment Guide to contacts, information sources, publications, legislation and other information. Member of the Baltic Sea Network on Occupational Health and Safety.
Health and Safety: FINLAND; www.ttl.fi; Finnish Institute of Occupational Health very informative site which links to other worldwide sites. Contains links to a number of electronic journals produced by FIOH.
Health and Safety: FINLAND; https://research.tuni.fi/safety-en; Lists activities, publications, research and many links to other sites.
Health and Safety: FRANCE; www.cnpp.com; Centre National de Prevention et de Protection - The National Center for Prevention and Protection (CNPP) is a professional body, recognized by the insurance companies, which develops, disseminates and assesses knowledge and know-how in personal safety, tangible and intangible property safety and environmental safety in every activity and environment. CNPP expertise applies particularly to risk management, general safety, fire, environmental issues, technological risks, burglary and health and safety at work. The CNPP also operates on an international level including involvement in European bodies, cooperation agreements and as a member of international networks.
Health and Safety: FRANCE; www.eurogip.fr; Groupement de l'Institution Prévention de la Sécurité sociale pour l'Europe (Eurogip) Public interest grouping (groupement d'intérêt public) formed in 1991 by the National Health Insurance Fund for Employees (CNAMTS) and the National Research and Safety Institute (INRS) with its mandate renewed in 2001.
Health and Safety: FRANCE; www.inrs.fr; Institut National de Recerche et de Securite INRS is a major research organisation offers training, exhibitions, related sites, consultancy and expertise, events. The Information Services is the International Labour Office Health and Safety National Centres.
Health and Safety: FRANCE; www.oecd.org/health; Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) website focuses on Environmental Health and Safety issues. The website includes a News and a Publications section, information on the OECD Chemicals Programme, Chemical Accidents Programme, Pesticides, Lead in Gasoline, a Biotechnology regulatory section, etc.
Health and Safety: GERMANY; www.asw-online.de; ASW - Arbeitgemeinschaft fur Sichergeit der Wirtschaft e.V. (Association for Safety and Security of Trade and Industry) is a central organization of trade and industry in questions of safety and security. It was founded by associations of trade and industry and the associations for safety and security of the federal states. The ASW looks after the safety and security interests of trade and industry against political and administrative authorities and supports the active cooperation between organizations of trade and industry and the government.
Health and Safety: GERMANY; www.baua.de; Bundessanstalt fur Arbeitsschutz BAuA or Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health FIOSH as it is known in English is the major OSH institute, site covers research results, databases on research, reports and projects. Practical solutions, applications, publications, details about the Notification Unit to the Chemicals Act and European Network Workplace Health Promotion. Partly available in English language.
Health and Safety: GERMANY; www.baua.de/info/index.htm; Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health offers selected information on a number fields of safety and health, e.g. noise/vibrations, work-related diseases, occupational health protection etc.
Health and Safety: GERMANY; www.euroshnet.org; European Occupational Safety and Health Network - EUROSHNET is a network of European occupational safety and health experts active in standardisation, testing, certification or applied research. The purpose is to facilitate contact and exchange of information between occupational safety and health experts.
Health and Safety: GERMANY; www.gksoft.com/govt/en; Lists government websites from over 220 countries. Classified under Worldwide Governments, European Governments, African Governments, American Governments, Asian Governments, Oceanian Governments. There are some multi-government institutions also listed.
Health and Safety: GERMANY; www.dguv.de/bgia/en; Berufsgenossenschaftliches Institute fur Arbeitssicherheit site contains various GESTIS databases on hazardous substances and complete reports on up-to-date research topics "BGIA reports", a number of these are in English. They provide results of the German BGs (institutions for statutory accident insurance and prevention). Reports can be downloaded or ordered free of charge via the BGIA's publication database.
Health and Safety: GERMANY; www.industrialsafety-tp.org; ETPIS (one of several technology platforms already established) is a vehicle for drawing together various stakeholders across Europe to meet the vision of accident free workplaces by 2020.
Health and Safety: GREECE; www.elinyae.gr; Hellenic Institute for Health and Safety at Work (Elinyae) in Athens. Gives only the address and contact details.
Health and Safety: HONG KONG; www.labour.gov.hk/eng/osh/content.htm; Hong Kong Government Labour Department Occupational Safety and Health Branch site contains details on the Occupational Safety Service, the Occupational Health Service, Boiler and Pressure Vessels Division, OSH Training Centre and courses available, talks, Occupational Health Clinic, statistics and Internet links.
Health and Safety: HONG KONG; www.oshc.org.uk; Occupational Safety and Health Council in Hong Kong site contains details of the Council's activities and links to many other Hong Kong sites. Bilingual index in English and Chinese.
Health and Safety: HUNGARY; www.omfi.hu; Hungarian Institute of Occupational Health OMFI, within the framework of its primary activity, participates in the preparation of government decisions, strategies related to occupational hygiene, occupational health activities, surveys in connection with these, environmental (work environmental) monitoring, risk analysis, in carrying out scientific research, analysis, education, training, further education, information, organization and service tasks related to the improvement of the health of workers and the prevention of diseases, as well as helps the Hungarian Labour Inspectorate in carrying out its official tasks. It has undertaken a role in the processes related to the functioning as a Member State in the European Union, in the Community legal harmonization, as well as in the decision making processes of the European Union in the area of occupational hygiene and occupational health. The Institute carries out tasks related to the professional methodological management, preparation of regulations, professional training and continuing education in the area of occupational health (occupational hygiene and occupational health), liaises with national and international sister institutions. Its main tasks are the examination, treatment of referred out- and inpatients, as well as recognition of occupational diseases reported in the country. It also acts as the Centre of the International Occupational Safety and Health Information Centre (CIS) Network.
Health and Safety: ICELAND; www.vinnueftirlit.is; National Occupational Health and Safety contains a wealth of information including an overview of the occupational health and safety regulatory system in Iceland, provide access to up-to-date national OSH information on legislation and regulations, good practice solutions to workplace safety problems, research, statistics, training and other fields.
Health and Safety: INDIA; www.dgfasli.nic.in; Directorate General Factory Advice Service and Labour Institutes: Government of India, Ministry of Labour and Employment covers news, events, training courses, and has links. It also acts as the Centre of the International Occupational Safety and Health Information Centre (CIS) Network.
Health and Safety: INDIA; www.pria.org; Society for Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA) - the Centre for Environmental and Occupational Health. PRIA is an International Centre for Learning and Promotion of Democratic Governance. It was founded in 1982, in response to the realisation that grassroot realities across much of India revealed that governments were unable to deliver relevant or sustainable development programmes. At the same time, local level initiatives were successful in raising awareness and mobilising community to participate in different aspects of their own development. PRIA works locally, nationally and globally. It also acts as a Collaborating Centre of the International Occupational Safety and Health Information Centre (CIS) Network.
Health and Safety: INDIA; www.srmc-ehe.org.in; The Department of Environmental Health Engineering is a part of the Basic Science Research wing of Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute Porur, Chennai. The Department of Environmental Health Engineering provides industrial consultancy services, conducts a variety of research and training activities. It also acts as the Centre of the International Occupational Safety and Health Information Centre (CIS) Network, International Labour Organisation, as Air Pollution Related Disease Diagnostic Center (APRDC) by the GAIL (India) Limited and WHO collaborating centre.
Health and Safety: INTERNATIONAL; www.inshpo.org; International Network of Safety and Health Practitioner Organisations - INSHPO. Members include: American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), America Canadian Society of Safety Engineering, Canada Industrial Foundation for Accident Prevention (IFAP), Australia Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), UK Institution of Occupational Safety and Health Management (IOSHM), Mauritius Safety Institute of Australia (SIA), Australia. Membership of INSHPO is open to generalist professional safety and health practitioner organisations throughout the world, but it is not open to individual practitioners.
Health and Safety: IRELAND; www.eurofound.europa.eu; European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions contains extensive information, European Working Conditions Survey results, publications, research projects. The Foundation is a European Commission Agency. A useful site with links to others worldwide.
Health and Safety: IRELAND; www.hsa.ie; Health and Safety Authority responsibilities and activities. Extensive site, containing the full text of publications, guidance and advice, forms, news, diary of events and links to national and international sites. HSA is the International Labour Office ILO Health and Safety Network National Centre, and also the Focal Point for the European Agency network.
Health and Safety: IRELAND; www.ibec.ie; Irish Business and Employers Confederation contains details of the activities, and also health and safety guidance and advice.
Health and Safety: ISRAEL; https://www.osh.org.il/eng/Main; Israel Institute for Occupational Safety and Hygiene (IIOSH) is a public non-profit institution engaged in awareness-raising, training, research, consulting and information dissemination. The website's English section carries regular news on OSH in Israel, information about IIOSH structure and operation, international collaboration projects, useful contacts and more.
Health and Safety: ITALY; www.ispesl.it; Istituto Superiore per la Prevenzine e la Sicurezza del Lavoro contains extensive information, research results, publications, legislation, information. The Information Centre is part of the International Labour Office CIS Network of Health and Safety Information Centres.
Health and Safety: JAPAN; www.jaish.gr.jp; Japan Advanced Information Center of Safety and Health widely supports safety and health promotion activities at the workplace by providing a range of information on its website including free leaflets on a range of subject topics such as comfortable workplace examples, material safety datasheets, news, events, videos and links to other sources.
Health and Safety: JAPAN; www.jniosh.go.jp/icpro/jicosh-old/english; Japan International Center for Occupational Safety and Health offers a range of safety and health information sources including the English version of Japanese Industrial Safety and Health Law. It also offers OSH videos online.
Health and Safety: JAPAN; www.jisha.or.jp; Japan Industrial Safety and Health Association aims, objectives, activities and training. JISHA is also the International Labour Office Health and Safety National Centre.
Health and Safety: JAPAN; www.nihs.go.jp; National Institute of Health Sciences includes chemical information sources on the GINC database, health information, and information about the Institute and its activities. Extensive links to Japanese sites including universities, and also to international sites.
Health and Safety: JERSEY; www.gov.je/industry/healthsafetywork/Pages/default.aspx; Jersey States Government Health and Safety advice or guidance about food hygiene, road safety, or being safe in the home, you can find it in this section. You can also learn about fire regulations and the use of smoke detectors, dealing with hazardous substances and maintaining safety in the community.
Health and Safety: KOREA; http://english.kosha.or.kr; Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency site lists activities, Newsletter, OSH Act and other regulations. KOSHA is also the International Labour Office Health and Safety National Centre. Site is also available in English language in addition to Korean language.
Health and Safety: LITHUANIA; www.balticseaosh.net; Details of the Lithuanian Occupational Medicine Center, other organisations, statistics and legislation. Member of the Baltic Sea Network on Occupational Health and Safety.
Health and Safety: LUXEMBOURG; https://osha.europa.eu/en/healthy-workplaces-campaigns; The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work special web feature has been set up in order to keep you informed of the latest developments on the new European Union Strategy on Safety and Health. The European Commission in March 2002 published a Communication, "Adapting to change in work and society: a new Community strategy on health and safety at work 2002-2006", on this issue.
Health and Safety: MALTA; www.ohsa.org.mt; Malta's Occupational Health and Safety Authority Board and the Occupational Health and Safety Authority Executive website gives details of the legislation, publications, courses, frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Health and Safety: MEXICO; www.gob.mx/stps; La Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social site contains information on legislation, statistics, activities, publications and events.
Health and Safety: NETHERLANDS; www.arbeid.tno.nl; TNO Work and Employment covers research and consultancy, publications and other information.
Health and Safety: NETHERLANDS; www.inspectieszw.nl; Dutch Labour Inspectie ("Arbeidsinspectie") from 1 January 2012 has merged with two other Inspectorates of the Ministry. The new name is Inspectorate SZW. The SZW Inspectorate combines the organisations and the activities of the Labour Inspectorate, the Work and Income Inspectorate and the Social and Intelligence Investigation Service of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment. With the Inspectorate SZW in its new form, there will now be an inspectorate that works together for a fair, healthy and safe working world with social security for everyone.
Health and Safety: NETHERLANDS; www.tno.nl; TNO is a Dutch based organisation offering training in occupational safety and health, also carries out research and technical projects in a wide range of subject areas.
Health and Safety: NEW ZEALAND; www.osh.do.govt.nz/index.html; Occupational Safety and Health Service of the Department of Labour details publications, training and education resources, health and safety law and hazards.
Health and Safety: NORTHERN IRELAND; www.hseni.gov.uk; Health and Safety Executive, Northern Ireland gives information about news, guidance notes, press releases, publications, contact details and addresses, related sites, and other information and other information.
Health and Safety: NORWAY; https://osha.europa.eu/about-eu-osha/national-focal-points/norway/; National Occupational Health and Safety site contains a wealth of information including an overview of the occupational health and safety regulatory system in Norway, provides access to up-to-date national OSH information on legislation and regulations, good practice solutions to workplace safety problems, research, statistics, training and other fields.
Health and Safety: PAKISTAN; www.ciwce.org.pk; Centre for the Improvement of Working Conditions and Environment: Directorate General of Labour Welfare Punja is a pioneering institution in Pakistan providing professional services in the fields of occupational, safety, health and environment. It is part of the Labour & Human Resource Department in the Government of Punjab, Pakistan. This is the only institution with foreign qualified professionals, state-of-the-art equipment and a strong relationship with businesses, industry as well as international organizations and the government agencies. Website contains catalogue of publications, leaflets, International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs) and offers training events and campaigns.
Health and Safety: PHILIPPINES; www.oshc.dole.gov.ph; Philippines Occupational Safety and Health Center-DOLE is the national authority in the prevention of work-related accidents and diseases. Website features the centre's activities in research, training, legislation, information activities and technical services, including the Information Services that is also the International Labour Office Health and Safety Information (CIS) Centre. There is an extensive list of events.
Health and Safety: POLAND; www.ciop.pl; Central Institute for Labour Protection site contains details of the Institute's activities, training, research and accreditation services, publications including the Journal of Safety and Ergonomics - JOSE. CIOP Information Services is also the International Labour Office Health and Safety National Centre.
Health and Safety: PORTUGAL; www.act.gov.pt; Autoridade para as Condições do Trabalho (ACT) has a range of information covering news, inspections, campaigns etc.
Health and Safety: ROMANIA; www.inpm.ro/index.php?language=en; The Romanian National Research and Development Institute of Occupational Safety (INCDPM) - "Alexandru Darabont" is a research and development institute in Bucharest that is accredited by the National Authority For Scientific Research (ANCS) as a Romanian national legal entity of public interest, coordinated by the Ministry of Labour, Family and Social Protection, acting in accordance with the Government Decision no. 1772/2004; it works on the self-financing principle. INCDPM has been established for over 60 years carrying out research in safety and health at work in Romania. INCDPM is involved in several international projects in partnership with the European Community, European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, as well as in national projects financed out of structural funds.
Health and Safety: RUSSIA; www.safework.ru; Centre for Occupational and Industrial Safety and Social Partnership for St Peterburg and Leningrad Region contains news, information resources, training opportunities and other information in both English and Russian. Also includes dedicated site to the Centre's work as the International Labour Office Health and Safety Information Collaboration Centre in Russia.
Health and Safety: RUSSIA; www.balticseaosh.net/participants/russia; Details of the St. Petersburg Medical Academy of Postgraduate Studies, background information. Member of the Baltic Sea Network on Occupational Health and Safety.
Health and Safety: SINGAPORE; www.mom.gov.sg; Singapore Occupational Safety & Health Division, Ministry of Manpower's website has been given a new look along with several improvements, including improved layout, better navigation, clear and concise content and a better search function.
Health and Safety: SPAIN; www.apa.es; Spain's Associacion Para La Prevencion gives details of the work, training, events, publications and links.
Health and Safety: SPAIN; www.isciii.es; Spain's Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) is an autonomous organ of the General State Administration, which is considered as a public research organisation (IPO), dedicated to biomedical research and providing scientific and technical services. The Carlos III Health Institute was created by the General Health Law 14/1986 of 25 April 1986. The ISCIII's primary mission is the provision of scientific and technical reference the promotion and implementation of research in health sciences. ISCIII functions are based on three pillars: Biomedical research promotion and development of research excellence and highly competitive; Scientific and technical services: Provision of referral services support the State Administration and the National Health System and scientific and technical health training programmes or training in public health, health management and leadership and management and scientific management, primarily targeted for health professionals. Since 2002, it assumes the continuation of cooperation with the International Occupational Safety and Health at Work / International Labour Organization (CIS / ILO), launched more than 30 years and is constituted as CIS National Centre in Spain. Collaboration established lines are based on the Spanish translation of the database and dump CISDOC database "Bibliographic Index of Health and Safety at Work" accessible through the VHL Spain. This index currently contains the records included in CISDOC since 2001.
Health and Safety: SPAIN; www.insht.es; Spain's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health at Work (Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo - INSHT) is the specialized Scientific-Technical General State Administration whose mission analysis and study of the Health and Safety Conditions at Work, as well as promotion and support their improvement. INSHT also co-operates with other organisations in field. In fulfilling this mission, carrying out various functions: Support; Study / Research; Training; Promotion / Information / Disclosure; Regulatory Development / Standards; Testing / certification of personal protective equipment and machinery; Technical Cooperation; acts as Secretariat of the National Health and Safety at Work. The INSHT is headquartered in Madrid. There are four National Centers located in Barcelona, Madrid, Sevilla and Biscay. It also maintains two provincial cabinets Ceuta and Melilla.
Health and Safety: SWEDEN; https://www.av.se/en; Swedish Work Environment Authority site contains information on legislation, statistics, publications, news, topics and links.
Health and safety: SWITZERLAND; www.ilo.org; International Labour Organisation site contains the Conventions and Recommendations which are continually being developed. For the full text of these go to the above web site then click onto the International Labour Standards heading then go to the Conventions and Recommendations or look at the list.
Health and Safety: SWITZERLAND; www.ilo.org/cis; International Labour Organisation Health and Safety Centre CIS lists CIS products and services, useful addresses of CIS national and collaborating centres world wide. There are also various Occupational Safety and Health Resources.
Health and Safety: SWITZERLAND; https://osha.europa.eu/en/about-eu-osha/national-focal-points/switzerland; National Occupational Health and Safety site contains a wealth of information including an overview of the occupational health and safety regulatory system in Switzerland, provides access to up-to-date national OSH information on legislation and regulations, good practice solutions to workplace safety problems, research, statistics, training and other fields.
Health and Safety: SWITZERLAND; www.suva.ch/english; SUVA was formed in 1918, Suva has a total workforce of around 2,900 employees, who work at its head office in Lucerne, at its 2 rehabilitation clinics in Bellikon and Sion and at its 19 agencies throughout Switzerland. A financially independent body incorporated under public law, Suva insures around 110,000 companies and 2 million employees and unemployed people respectively against the consequences of accidents and occupational diseases. It is also responsible for military insurance by government mandate. Its range of services encompasses prevention, insurance and rehabilitation. Generating premiums to the approximate amount of CHF 4.4 bn, Suva is self-supporting, operates without any state subsidies and its profits go to the benefit of its insurees in the form of lower premiums. Suva's social partners - employers and employees - are represented on the Board of Directors, as is the Swiss federal government. Suva's three core business areas are prevention, insurance and rehabilitation. For the purpose of rehabilitation, Suva has its own clinics in Bellikon www.rehabellikon.ch and Sion www.crr-suva.ch.
Health and Safety: SWITZERLAND; www.swissi.ch; Swiss Institute of Safety & Security for risk management and corporate safety and security, works hand in hand with the business world, insurance companies and the authorities for the purpose of loss prevention. The objective is to promote safety and security, fire and explosion protection, process safety, occupational safety, environmental protection, intruder protection) in industrial, commercial and service sector operations in all fields of business. The Swiss Institute cooperates closely with various research bodies and trade and professional organizations, and constantly exchanges information with numerous international safety and security organizations.
Health and Safety: THAILAND; www.ilo.org/public/english/region/asro/bangkok/asiaosh/country/thailand/fda/b.htm#nice; National Institute for the Improvement of Working Conditions and Environment. Details of the organisation and its activities which is also the International Labour Office Health and Safety National Centre.
Health and Safety: THAILAND; www.oshthai.org; National Institute for the Improvement of Working Conditions and Environment NICE, Thailand. Details of the organisation and its activities which is also the International Labour Office Health and Safety National Centre.
Health and Safety: TUNISIA; www.isst.nat.tn; The Tunisian Institute for Health and Safety in the Workplace contains details on medical and technical assistance available from the Institute, the Laboratories, research and studies being undertaken, training and information. Available in both English and French. The Institute is also the Tunisian National Centre for the International Labour Office Health and Safety Information Centres network.
Health and Safety: UK; www.acas.org.uk; Acas stands for Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service that aims to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations. They help with employment relations by supplying up-to-date information, independent advice and high quality training, and working with employers and employees to solve problems and improve performance. Whether you're an employer or an employee you can get free advice from this website or by calling ACAS telephone helpline. Employers might also be interested in the more specialised services, including training, publications, workplace projects, conciliation and mediation. Information on working hours, health, work and wellbeing, health and the workplace, stress, flexible working, working parents, equality and much more.
Health and Safety: UK; www.bsif.co.uk; British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) website is designed to give members and non-members of the Federation access to a wide range of useful information. In it you will find details on the BSIF, its structure and activities. There are also useful links to other safety related sites and a full listing of member companies with links to individual company websites where these are available.
Health and Safety: UK; www.businesslink.gov.uk; Business Link offers comprehensive occupational safety and health advice, usually with links related to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) publications as well as to the Health and Safety Performance indicator.
Health and Safety: UK; www.eca.co.uk; The Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) UK, working closely with the HVCA and SELECT, is a leading player on health and safety. It works with a range of other partners, including HSE and Amicus, to enable ECA members to comply with health and safety law and win the business benefits of cost-effective health and safety management.
Health and Safety: UK; www.eef.org.uk; Engineering Employers Federation services reflect the breadth and depth of their knowledge: Human Resources (HR) and Legal; Health and Safety; Environmental Services; Training and Development; Policy and Representation; and Information and Research.
Health and Safety: UK; www.fsb.org.uk; Federation of Small Businesses UK has an occupational safety and health committee that is primarily a lobbying body. Has pages devoted to safety and health topics.
Health and Safety: UK; www.iod.com; Institute of Directors UK has various Directors' Briefings on various topics including risk assessment, as well as policy papers on topical subject.
Health and Safety: UK; www.healthyworkinglives.com; The Centre for Healthy Working Lives provides a free and confidential occupational health and safety service for small and medium sized enterprises in Scotland.
Health and Safety: UK; www.safetygroupsuk.org.uk; Safety Groups UK mission is to ensure that health and safety groups are key players in the UK health and safety system and in the delivery of UK health and safety strategy. The organisation, established in 1947, and formerly called The National Health & Safety Groups Council is the co-ordinating body for the network of local Occupational Health and Safety Groups located throughout the UK.
Health and Safety: UK; www.sohsa.org.uk; Sheffield Occupational Health and Safety Association (SOHSA) UK mission is to protect people's health and safety by ensuring risks in the changing workplace are properly controlled. They look after health and safety in nuclear installations and mines, factories, farms, hospitals and schools, offshore gas and oil installations, the safety of the gas grid and the movement of dangerous goods and substances, railway safety, and many other aspects of the protection both of workers and the public. The Sheffield Occupational Health & Safety Association, established in 1922, are committed to helping businesses, and individuals involved in health and safety, to achieve a level of knowledge and awareness, which will enable them to improve their health and safety performance.
Health and Safety: UK; www.usha.org.uk; The UK Universities Safety & Health Association gives details of its constitution, history, members, what's new and other activities, plus details of the Executive Committee.
Health and Safety: UK; www.britishsafetycouncil.org; British Safety Council offer a wide range of activities, training courses and publications including the monthly magazine Safety Management.
Health and Safety: UK; www.hse.gov.uk; Health and Safety Executive Information Service extensive site, gives information about news, guidance notes, press releases, publications, special projects, prosecutions, contact details and addresses, related sites, and other information. The Information Service is the ILO Health and Safety Information Centre.
Health and Safety: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg343.pdf; The UK Health and Safety Executive guidance on the responsibilities for health and safety of directors of companies
Health and Safety: UK; www.agius.com/hew; Health, Environment and Work lists a range if useful links and sources, particularly useful for those in the education sector.
Health and Safety: UK; www.pcpoh.bham.ac.uk/ioem; Institute of Occupational Health University of Birmingham gives details of the courses, seminars, training, research and publications.
Health and Safety: UK; www.iosh.co.uk; Institution of Occupational Safety and Health lists various goals, activities, events and publications, including the Journal of the Institution with abstracts and archive file. Chat Forum helps members with their workplace problems.
Health and Safety: UK; www.lhc.org.uk; London Hazards Centre is a resource for Londoners fighting health and safety hazards in their workplace and community, but can be for others seeking health and safety information. Handbooks, fact sheets, online resources are updated regularly.
Health and Safety: UK; www.rospa.com; Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents RoSPA has a wide range of services, publications and training courses for safety and health at work, water and leisure, education and at home. RoSPA Information Services database is available in OSH UPDATE www.oshupdate.com.
Health and Safety: UK; www.shebuyersguide.com; Safety Health and Environment Buyers Guide is an online service for practitioners who need safety, health, environment, fire, chemicals, protective equipment and other products. Contains two major sources of information - alphabetical list of suppliers and list of products.
Health and Safety: UK; www.suzylamplugh.org; Suzy Lamplugh Trust is a national charity for personal safety. It aims to create a safer society and enable people to live safe lives, providing practical personal safety advice for everyone, everyday, everywhere.
Health and Safety: UK; www.aston.ac.uk; University of Aston in Birmingham Health and Safety Unit is a centre of excellence for teaching and research in the management health and safety. Enjoys an international reputation for its professional training of safety and health specialists. The site details the taught programmes as well as those provides on a flexible basis, on Campus, full-time or part-time and by distance learning whether part-time or full-time. In addition there are short course modules and bespoke industrial courses.
Health and Safety: UK; www.dwp.gov.uk; Work and Pensions Department, UK government was formed on 8 June 2001 from parts of the former Department of Social Security, parts of the former Department for Education and Employment and the Employment Service.
Health and Safety: UK; www.oshworld.com; OSHWorld Portal leads to a wide range of information on fire, health, safety, environment, chemical and other related sources. Contains editorials, articles, diary of events, reference shelf, products, services and hundreds of links to other validated and authoritative sources.
Health and Safety: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/lau/lacs; The Local Authorities Enforcement Liaison Committee of the UK Health and Safety Executive issue a series of informative Local Authority Circulars covering a wide range of subjects ranging from asbestos to vibration. Regularly updated as the legislation alters.
Health and Safety: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/workers/index.htm; Workers Web pages launched by the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is intended to give employees access to information about workplace health and safety. Covers roles and responsibilities of workers and employers regarding health and safety. The web site includes many HSE information leaflets that can be printed from the site.
Health and Safety: UK; www.worksmart.org.uk; Trades Union Congress Worksmart site is aimed at employees and provides a one-stop-shop for helpful advice and information about the world or work, including employment law, health and safety and a range of other topics such as teleworking, summer heat, colds and flue, careworking, voice damage, risks associated with flying. There is a Jargon Buster that defines terms of employment etc.
Health and Safety: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/programs/global/collaborations.html; The US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH is the International Labour Office Health and Safety Information Centre - known as CIS Centres, in the USA.. Gives details of relevant legislation, good practice, topics, publications, news, statistics and also links to other similar web sites.
Health and Safety: USA; http://fedworld.ntis.gov; Updated with a wide selection of US Federal Services, databases, government reports, links to National Technical Information Services NTIS and others.
Health and Safety: USA; www.firstgov.gov; Firstgov is an excellent, innovative one stop portal gives access to millions of pages of US Government information from local, state and federal government agency web sites. All the Government information available on the Internet will be added as agencies continue to post new information on their web sites. In particular there is a major link to SafeUSA which envisions a nation in which people are safe wherever they are: Safe at Home, School, in the Community, on the Move and at Work. It also lists the New Federal Safety Hotline - toll-free 1 888 252 7751 for answers to any safety question. A live person will answer questions or refer to someone who can. There is also a World Factbook linking from a main heading The US in the World giving extensive details about countries around the world.
Health and Safety: USA; www.osha.gov/SLTC/index.html; Links from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration information to many other safety and health organisations and resources.
Health and Safety: 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.
Health and Safety: 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.
Health and Safety: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/chartbook; US National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety NIOSH The Workers' Health Chartbook 2004 [DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2004-146] consolidates information on the incidence and prevalence of work-related illnesses, injuries and deaths from the network of injury and illness surveillance tracking systems in the U.S. and is designed for agencies, organizations, employers, researchers, workers and others who need an authoritative reference source on occupational injuries and illnesses.
Health and Safety: USA; www.nsc.org; National Safety Council offers information about the NSC activities, Chapters and Divisions, products and services, online library, publications and a directory.
Health and Safety: USA; www.ntis.gov; National Technical Information Service Central source for scientific, technical and business-related US Government information. Details a wide range of information including health, environment and military publications, all of which is produced by or for the US Government. Variety of formats including, paper, audiovisual, microfiche, diskette, CD-ROM and online.
Health and Safety: USA; www.ntis.gov/products/databases; National Technical Information Service offer databases available on flexible subscriptions, day pass and annual through the Government Research Center partnership. Also offers 30 day free trial offer. The aim is to provide a single access point to valuable government information. Databases include AGRICOLA, NIOSHTIC database, NTIS and RTECS -Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
Health and Safety: USA; www.osha.gov; Occupational Safety and Health Administration extensive collection of regulations, technical documents, guidelines, protocols and other items related to safety and health. Offers information on their training programs, technical information, standards and related documents, and OSHA's Computerised Information System OCIS..
Health and Safety: USA; http://library.uthct.edu/chem.htm; University of Texas Department of Occupational Environment Medicine and Department of Occupational Health web pages cover their latest programs and activities including recycling, Material safety datasheets MSDS, chemical fact sheets, and The Institutional Biosafety Committee Handbook.
Health and Safety: USA; http://spewingforth.blogspot.com; News and Commentary compiled Jordan Barab and covers a wide range of topics from worldwide sources.
Health and Safety: USA; www.vpppa.org; Voluntary Protection Programs Participants Association VPPPA represents companies and worksites participating in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA and Department of Energy DOE 's Voluntary Protection Programs. Site includes newsletter and details about the programs, which recognise worksites that have achieved excellence in worker safety.
Health and Safety: Assessment Scheme (CHAS): UK; www.chas.co.uk; Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme CHAS aims to assess applicant companies' health and safety performance so that clients know that they meet an acceptable standard. Website offers full details of the scheme with Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) Section for members, contractors and designers' section.
Health and Safety at Work: RoSPA OSH Hub: UK; www.rospa.com/occupational-safety; RoSPA OSH Hub – Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Occupational Safety and Health Hub is a range of useful resources for organisations. The Hub offers a wide variety of documents on topics including the business case for health and safety, corporate manslaughter, training, occupational health and small businesses.
Health and Safety: Business Benefits: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/business/business-benefits.htm; Health and Safety Executive business benefits web site shows that besides the possible legal costs involved in a work-related accident, it is the hidden ones of covering absences, recruitment, training and production losses that really swallow a company's profits. With a few cost-effective health and safety steps your business can benefit from substantial savings. Here are some ways in which you can save yourself some money by reducing minor injuries, reported injuries, recruitment costs, absenteeism. downtime, insurance claims and premiums.
Health and Safety: Business Case Studies: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/business/casestudy.htm; The UK Health & Safety Commission (HSC) has published a series of case studies setting out the business case for good health and safety management. They demonstrate business and social benefits of health and safety improvements in a variety of organisations, including FTSE 100 and FTSE listed companies, global businesses and public bodies. The 19 case studies, compiled by risk management consultants Greenstreet Berman Ltd, span a wide range of industry sectors and public service Each study describes an initiative or programme and its benefits, in both health and safety and business terms.
Health and Safety Europe: EUROPE; http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=148&langId=en; European Commission has widen the scope of its activities, in cooperation with the European Agency for health and safety at work and the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, in favour of information, guidance and promotion of a healthy working environment by paying particular attention to small and medium-size enterprises. The site includes details of EC health and safety publications, laws, committees and activities.
Health and Safety: Europe and Worldwide: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/aboutus/europe; Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website includes a section devoted to HSE's work Europe and worldwide.
Health and Safety: GoPOP: UK; www.rospa.com; Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents GoPOP - Going Public on Performance project encourages organisations to report their health ands safety performance in an open and transparent way. This revamped website now includes: What's New in Occupational Safety and Health reporting; the RoSPA Showcase, including award winners.
Health and Safety Management Systems ILO-OSH 2001: SWITZERLAND; www.ilo.org/public/english/support/publ/online.htm; International Labour Office ILO: Guidelines on Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems that you can read it under the heading occupational safety and health scroll down on the list and order it or otherwise purchase it online at www.ilo.org/publns or from Publications Bureau, ILO, CH-1211 Geneva 22, Switzerland
Health and Safety: Leadership: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/leadership; Health and Safety Executive' HSE guidance applies to organisations of all sizes. It contains a range of resources to help leaders find the best ways for their organisations and to lead and promote health and safety; and help meet the organisation's legal obligations. The Health and Safety Executive has further advice and resources on leadership for small business and major hazard industries. The guidance is for all directors, governors, trustees, officers and their equivalents in the private, public and third sectors.
Health and Safety: Made Simple: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/simple-health-safety; Health and Safety Executive UK says if you think health and safety has to be complicated - it does not. This site will make it easier for you to comply with the law and manage health and safety in your business. For many businesses, all that's required is a basic series of tasks. The site will take you through the steps and help you make sure you have done what you need to - and no more.
Health and Safety: Management: SPAIN; https://osha.europa.eu/en/themes/good-osh-is-good-for-business; European Agency for Safety and Health at Work occupational health and safety (OSH) management advice. Whether your enterprise is a small or a large company, implementing an efficient OSH management can enhance your productivity. Managing risk is a key element of OSH. If you prevent and control risks effectively many of the business benefits will follow. See the range of advice and guidance.
Health and Safety: Nanotechnology: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/nanotechnology/shortreport.pdf; HSE Horizon Scanning Short Report SR002 on the implications of nanotechnology on health and safety.
Health and Safety Newswire: UK; www.labourstart.org/hswire; Most union websites these days have some material on health and safety, but to keep the health and safety information up to date, to keep members informed of breaking news in this important field, would require a huge investment of time and effort. Until now. LabourStart is very pleased to team up with Hazards, the world's foremost health and safety magazine, to offer to all unions a health and safety newswire for your websites. The newswire includes the ten latest health and safety news stories. It is updated every 15 minutes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is very easy to add to your website - all you need to do is copy and paste a single line of code. And of course, it's completely free of charge.
Health and Safety Policy: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg259.pdf; UK Health and Safety Executive leaflet "An Introduction to Health and Safety" describes how to write a health and safety policy.
Health and Safety Promotion in the workplace: GERMANY; www.enwhp.org; European Network for Workplace Health Promotion ENWHP recognises that working in a highly competitive business environment and at a time of increasing pressure on the labour market, many employers in Europe are aware of the need to implement measures to improve productivity and efficiency and at the same time enhance the working environment and culture. Workplace health promotion has been shown to make a major contribution to the achievement of these outcomes. The ENWHP promotes good practice in workplace health promotion and advocates the adoption of such practice in all European workplaces.
Health and Safety Promotion in the Workplace: UK; www.rsph.org.uk; The Royal Society for the Promotion of Health (RSPH) is also known as the Royal Society of Health (RSH). Since our foundation in 1876, our aim has been to promote continuous improvement in human health world-wide through education, communication and the encouragement of scientific research.
Health and Safety Reporting: UK; www.gopop.org.uk; The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) new report Going Public on Performance that looks at the websites of Britain's top 350 companies and found that only 129 included health and safety information (excluding data in website annual reports). Of those, 123 reported on policies and principles, 77 on performance data and 64 on their health and safety targets. Only 13 of these sites was the information judged "very easy to find".
Health and Safety: Science Blog: USA; http://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-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.
Health and Safety: Sheffield Occupational Health and Safety Association SOHSA: UK; www.sohsa.org.uk; Sheffield Occupational Health and Safety Association (SOHSA) UK mission is to protect people's health and safety by ensuring risks in the changing workplace are properly controlled. They look after health and safety in nuclear installations and mines, factories, farms, hospitals and schools, offshore gas and oil installations, the safety of the gas grid and the movement of dangerous goods and substances, railway safety, and many other aspects of the protection both of workers and the public. The Sheffield Occupational Health & Safety Association, established in 1922, are committed to helping businesses, and individuals involved in health and safety, to achieve a level of knowledge and awareness, which will enable them to improve their health and safety performance.
Health and Safety Strategy: EUROPE; http://eur-lex.europa.eu/JOHtml.do?uri=OJ:C:2007:145:SOM:EN:HTML; The European Council has adopted a Resolution on the new Community strategy on health and safety at work (2007-2012) - Official Journal C145, 30 June 2007
Health and wellbeing at work: UK; www.employment-studies.co.uk; Institute of Employment Studies (IES) is an independent centre for research and evidence-based consultancy in employment, labour market, human resource policy and practice. Its website contains a huge bank of research reports on health and wellbeing related to the work, including presenteeism, the health of older workers, emerging risks to safety and mental health.
Health and Wellbeing at Work: UK; www.theworkfoundation.com; UK Work Foundation is an independent provider of research-based analysis, knowledge exchange on a wide range of information including health and wellbeing at work.
Health and Wellbeing at Work: Workplace Wellbeing Tool: UK; https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/workplace-wellbeing-tool; UK Government online list resource that aims to help employers understand the specific health and wellbeing issues in their organisations.
Health at Work: UK; www.bhf.org.uk/healthatwork; British Heart Foundation Health (BHF) has a Free Health at Work Programme which aims to help organisations improve the health and productivity of their staff. The programme is broken into three main areas: Getting active at work, Eating well at work and Wellbeing at work. Each area offers advice and a range of resources including a range of video clips, case studies, events calendar.
Health at Work: UK; www.csp.org.uk/moveforhealth; Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP): Move for Health aims to encourage the public to take part in exercise to improve their overall health and wellbeing. Offers a range of guidance on getting active at work, with an Annual Workout at Work day and advice on building exercise into your daily work routine.
Health at Work: UK; www.fom.ac.uk; The Faculty of Occupational Medicine (FOM) is a charity concerned with promoting and supporting health at work. FOM vision is healthy working lives for all achieved through: maximising people’s opportunities to benefit from healthy and rewarding work while not putting themselves or others at unreasonable risk; elimination of preventable injury and illness caused or aggravated by work; access for everyone to advice from a competent occupational physician as part of comprehensive occupational health and safety services; and providing support to the Faculty’s membership to raise the standard of occupational health practice. The website includes information on health at work, a section dealing with health problems in the workplace. Links to other relevant sources of information including the Trades Union Congress (TUC).
Health at Work: UK; www.iosh.co.uk/en/Books and resources/OH toolkit; Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Occupational Health Toolkit is a free resource. It brings together information, guidance, factsheets, case studies, and other materials.
Health at Work: National Health Service: UK; www.nhshealthatwork.co.uk; NHS – National Health Service Health at Work in the UK represents occupational health teams working in the NHS and supports the Government’s health and work strategy. As well as advising bodies about occupational health in the NHS, the network also provides a gateway for businesses in the broader community who are seeking occupational health advice and support. This includes the wellbeing of staff, sickness absence and public health.
Health Care Workers: Hazardous Drugs: Personal Protective Equipment: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/wp-solutions/2009-106; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH Health care workers who handle hazardous drugs are at risk of skin rashes, cancer, and reproductive disorders. NIOSH recommends that employers provide appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect workers who handle hazardous drugs in the workplace. This guidance covers all aspects.
Health: Environmental: SINGAPORE; www.oehs.org.sg; Occupational and Environmental Health Society of Singapore states that the Occupational Health and Safety landscape in Singapore is presently (2014) undergoing a transformation with legislation taking a leading role. The government and industry has placed even greater emphasis on the health and safety of the working population. The Occupational & Environmental Health Society provides one of the key platforms for which occupational health and safety professionals can meet to interact and exchange ideas and solutions to work health issues. The Society also organises relevant seminars, workshops and conferences for OHS professionals in various fields. Members come from the diverse range of OH professionals; and includes occupational health physicians, industrial nurses, occupational hygienists, safety & health professionals, ergonomists and Biosafety professionals.
Health for Work: UK; www.health4work.nhs.uk; Health for Work is run by the UK National Health Service and offers free advice and information to small organisations on all health issues affecting their employees. Offers free telephone line and will receive queries online either through a chat facility or by emailed questions.
Health Hazard Evaluations: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/programs/hhe; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Topic website on Health Hazard Evaluations Program Portfolio.
Health Knowledge Management: SWITZERLAND; www.who.int/kms/en; World Health Organisation web site on health knowledge management is a set of principles, tools and practices that enable people to create knowledge, and to share, translate and apply what they know to create value and improve effectiveness. Many of the solutions to health problems of the poor exist, but are not applied. This is called the "know-do" gap - the gap between what is known and what is done in practice. The Global WHO Knowledge Management team aims to bridge the know-do gap in global health by fostering an environment that encourages the creation, sharing, and effective application of knowledge to improve health.
Health Promotion and Education: FRANCE; www.iuhpe.org; International Union for Health Promotion and Education is based in France but has regional offices worldwide continues to be the only global organization entirely devoted to public health through health promotion and health education. It publishes journals and reports and organises conferences and many other activities.
Health Promotion and Education: UK; www.ihpe.org.uk; The Institute of Health Promotion and Education was established to bring together professional workers on the basis of their common interest in Health Education and Health Promotion with a view to their sharing experience, ideas and information. The Institute is a recognised professional association offering Full or Associate membership to those engaged in the practice of Health Education and Health Promotion. The Institute concerns itself solely with professional interests and activities related to the practice of Health Education and Health Promotion and does not undertake any trade union activities.
Health Promotion: Workplace: BELGIUM; www.enwhp.org; European Network for Workplace Health Promotion (ENWHP) is an informal network of national occupational health and safety, public health, health promotion and statutory social insurance institutions working to improve workplace health and wellbeing and reduce the impact of work related ill health on the European workforce. Contains ENWHP major projects such as chronic illness and employment ageing, mental health and implementing infrastructures. Gives guidance and advice and examples of good practice on workplace health promotion, with tools, case studies and questionnaires for self–assessment. Offers new, events, publications and a Toolbox database of materials on health and wellbeing.
Health Protection: UK; www.gov.uk/health-protection/services; UK Department of Health website on Health Protection covers four areas: Local health protection services; Laboratories and reference facilities; Research, testing and standards and others. There is information on chemical hazard, emergency response, infectious diseases, radiation and other services.
Health Research: UK; www.bohrf.org.uk; British Occupational Health Research Foundation (BOHRF) is a non-profit making, grant awarding charity established in 1991 to contribute to the best possible physical and mental well-being of employees. BOHRF mission is to bring employers and researchers together to produce robust science and evidence based work of practical value whose application will contribute to the right of people at work to be 'healthy, motivated and at work'. Topics include mild and moderate mental ill-health at work; asthma, hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVs), workplace trauma' destructive interpersonal workplace conflict, detergent enzyme sensitisation and asthma at work and managing attendance at work.
Health Sciences: USA; www.thehamner.org; Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (The Hamner) is an independent, non-profit organization that offers an open, collaborative and cross-disciplinary approach to translational biomedical research. Based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA. The Hamner strives to act as a catalyst with global academic institutions, industries, and government to support innovative research and rapid technology development. Over the past 36 years, Hamner scientists have been recognized world-wide for their research contributions and training programs in environmental health sciences and chemical risk assessment. The Hamner has since broadened its mission to include translational research in biopharmaceutical safety, oncology, and nanosafety. Advances from Hamner research have contributed significantly to our understanding of human health concerns that include exposure to environmental chemicals, adverse events from prescription drugs, cancer prevention, and lung disease. Building upon this international reputation for excellence, The Hamner is poised for continued growth and exploration of new opportunities to protect public health and prevent human disease. In 2007, the Chemical Industry Institute of Toxicology (CIIT) transitioned to The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences.
Health Statistics: UK; www.envhealthatlas.co.uk; UK Small Area Health Statistics Unit (SAHSU) offers a detailed atlas with local environment and health maps of England and Wales. The open access atlas allows users to study the geo-graphical pattern of 14 disease and conditions such as lung cancer, mesothelioma, heart disease, leukaemia and low birth weight, alongside maps of geographical variations of environmental agents such as air pollution, sunshine and pesticides
Health Threats: Emerging: UK; www.eht-forum.org; Emerging Health Threats Forum is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company, established with support from the UK's Health Protection Agency. The mission is to make a significant contribution to the preparedness for and response to emerging health threats by: identifying and tracking emerging health threats, publishing original research and critically reviewing other published research on emerging health threats. Providing early and accurate risk assessments for policymakers, fund-holders, and other public-health officials, particularly those charged with emergency planning and crisis management. Identifying and highlighting for policymakers and fund-holders potential deficiencies in present or future resource allocation. Providing an international forum for health-protection officials, scientists, and policymakers to debate emerging health threats. Publishing the latest best thinking on disaster preparedness and crisis management and strategic lessons learned in disaster and crisis response. It also interprets scientific developments for the media and the general public.
Healthcare Sector: SPAIN; http://osha.europa.eu/good_practice/sector/healthcare; European Agency for Safety and Health at Work guide to occupational health and safety advice for those working in the Healthcare sector. Covers all the main risks facing health care workers from musculoskeletal problems, chemicals, gases etc to accidents at work.
Healthcare Sector: Ergonomics: UK; www.ergonomics.org.uk/healthcare; The Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (IEHF) is running a campaign on human factors in healthcare which aims to bring organisations together to share examples of good practice, raise awareness of good design and demonstrate the importance of ergonomics and human factors.
Healthy Ageing at Work: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/healthyagingatwork; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): Healthy Ageing at Work website. Aging affects a variety of health conditions and outcomes, including both chronic health conditions and likelihood of on-the-job injury. However, the exact nature of these relationships has only recently been better understood, and it is quickly becoming clear that appropriate programs and support in the workplace, community, or at home can help workers live longer, more productive lives. Gives advice and guidance.
Healthy Indoor Environment: USA; http://globalindoorhealthnetwork.com; US based Global Indoor Health Network is an organisation dedicated to providing education and awareness of the health effects of mould (mold) and other indoor contaminants. The worldwide network of scientists, physicians, researchers, indoor air quality experts, attorneys, teachers, injured workers, advocates and others are working together to promote healthy indoor environments in homes, schools and businesses.
Hearing loss: See Noise and Hearing Loss
Heat Illness: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2011-174/default.html; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) announces the first of the epub series starting June 2016. This new format is based on the OSHA/NIOSH Infosheet: Protecting Workers from Heat Illness. The epub allows for the document to be downloaded for use on e-readers and mobile devices.
Heat Illness: USA; http://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog; US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH Science Blog Keeping Workers Hydrated and Cool Despite the Heat give advice and guidance to workers on risk factors for heat illness that may affect their heat tolerance. Risk factors that may influence heat illness include high air temperatures and humidity, direct sun exposure, indoor radiant heat sources (ovens, hot manufacturing processes, etc.), limited air movement, physical exertion, not drinking enough fluids (dehydration), personal protective equipment or clothing, certain medications, physical condition, lack of recent exposure (not acclimatized), and advanced age (65+). Workers should discuss their individual risk factors with their healthcare provider. Check the Science Blog and look for this item.
Heat Illness: USA; www.osha.gov/SLTC/heatillness; US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launches a campaign to prevent heat illness in outdoor workers and to raise awareness amongst both employers and employees of the importance of water, rest and shade in preventing heat-related illness from occurring. OSHA also released a free App for mobile devices that enables users to monitor the risk level to workers based on a heat index, as well as issuing reminders about protective measures that should be taken at the risk level.
Heat Stress: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/temperature; The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) advice on working in hot environments, including working during periods of hot weather.
Heat Stress: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/heatstress; US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH guidance and advice. Heat-induced occupational illnesses, injuries, and reduced productivity can occur with excessive exposure to a hot work environment. Heat-induced disorders include transient heat fatigue, heat rash, fainting, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Aside from these disorders, heat poses the threat of injuries because of accidents caused by slippery palms as a result of sweating, fogged up safety glasses, and dizziness. Severe burns can also occur as a direct result of accidental contact with hot surfaces and steam. The links provide access to more information on heat-induced occupational illnesses, injuries, and reduced productivity, as well as methods that can be taken to reduce risk.
Heat Stress Assessment Methodology: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/research/index.htm; The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published an important research report developing a method for assessing stress caused by exposure to heat in the in the workplace. The research concludes that large parts of UK industry have difficulty in managing and assessing heat stress. It has long been known that work related heat stress could compromise health and safety and lead directly or indirectly to worker injury and death. As a result the HSE sponsored a research project to ensure that developments in heat stress assessment were evaluated and documented in a valid and usable methodology. A framework was formulated for the design, development and evaluation of such a methodology. This framework consisted of three stages; an Exploratory Stage, a Design and Development Stage and an Evaluation Stage. This resulted in the development of a practical heat stress assessment methodology. Copies of The development of a practical heat stress assessment methodology for use in UK industry RR 008 ISBN 0 7176 2533 8, price £25, are available from HSE Books, PO Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2WA, UK. Tel: +44 (0)1787-881165 or Fax: +44 (0)1787-313995. HSE's Research Reports are available on HSE website.
Heathland: Wildland Fires: UK; www.fires-seminars.org.uk; A series of four FIRES seminars and workshops on the effects of moorland and heathland wildfires and managed fires on ecosystem services were held during 2008-2009. The series was funded jointly by the UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) as part of their transdisciplinary series on ecosystem services. Other sponsors included Scottish Natural Heritage, Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust, and the Peak District National Park Authority. Over 130 different people attended; the majority were practitioners. Demand exceeded ESRC/NERC funded places by over 70%. The first seminar took place in Edinburgh 31 March - 1 April 2008. The second and third seminars were held in Manchester on 24 June 2008 and 31 March - 1 April 2009. Seminar four was held in the Peak District 13 - 14 May 2009. The four seminars created a vibrant cross-sector multidisciplinary forum. Practitioners comprised more than half the audience. The series brought together over 130 researchers, policy-makers, Fire and Rescue Services (FRS) officers, land managers and other stakeholders. It was the first time the FRS had been involved in coordinated academic debate on UK wildfires. A policy brief is being prepared. FIRES raised awareness of the UK wildfire problem and its significance for ES. A clear need for further interdisciplinary research and knowledge exchange has been demonstrated.
Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs): Tyre Safety: UK; www.tyresafe.org/trucktyres; TyreSafe was set up with the responsibility of raising the awareness of the importance of the dangers of defective and worn tyres. Contains advice for fleet managers, workshop managers, fleet inspectors and drivers on tyre maintenance. Basic checks such as making sure tyres are correctly inflated can make all the difference, as the pressurised air inside an HGV tyre has to support the weight of the vehicle and its load. Tyres must also be well maintained in order to keep the vehicle stable as it travels around corners, work in harmony with the vehicle's main suspension system and help the vehicle accelerate and brake effectively. Site gives information on the importance of tyre pressure, tread depth, wheel alignment, regrooving and tyre disposal.
Heights: Working: UK; www.accessindustryforum.org.uk; Access Industry Forum (AIF) is a body of trade associations and federations involved in work at height contains reports and resources from AIF Knowledge Base event. Contains videos, discussions and presentations.
Heights: Working: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/construction/safetytopics/workingatheight.htm; UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) construction sector web pages contain a huge amount of advice, including an area specifically devoted to work at height. As well as links to useful HSE publications, the area is split into six sections covering: Assessing work height - Assess the risks, take precautions, and issue clear method statements for everyone who will work at height. Roof work - Plan safe access, and prevent falls from edges and openings. Fragile surfaces - The hierarchy of controls for working on or near fragile surfaces is avoid, control, communicate, co-operate. Ladders - When it's appropriate to use ladders - and the three key safety issues - position, condition and safe use. Tower Scaffolds - Select the right tower for the job; erect, use, move and dismantle the tower safely; ensure that it is stable; inspect it regularly; prevent falls.
Helmets: See also Safety Equipment
Helmets: Safety: Testing: UK; http://sharp.direct.gov.uk; Department of Transport UK Safety Helmet Assessment and Rating Programme (SHARP) conducts rigorous test on motorcycle helmets and gives them a safety rating from 1- 5 stars - but all helmets must meet the minimum safety standards. The website offers a search facility for over a hundred helmets. The results can be sorted by make, model, size and price.
Hepatitis C: UK; www.nhs.uk/hepatitisc; UK National Health Service website on Hepatitis C which is an unusual disease - most people have no symptoms for years and many don't know they have it at all, but it can cause serious liver disease if it's left untreated. Uses online videos as a tool to explain the key issues including symptoms, testing, testing, treatment and how to avoid contracting the disease in the first place.
Hexavalent Chromium: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/hexchrom; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) topic website on Hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) compounds that are a group of chemical substances that contain the metallic element chromium in its positive-6 valence (hexavalent) state. Occupational exposures to Cr(VI) occur during the production of stainless steel, chromate chemicals, and chromate pigments. Cr(VI) exposures also occur during other work activities such as stainless steel welding, thermal cutting, chrome plating, painting, and coating processes. Gives details of articles, publications and reports, health hazards and links to other sources.
High-rise Buildings: Evacuation: Evaluation Database (HEED): UK; www.wtc-evacuation.com; High-rise Evacuation Evaluation Database (HEED). Project HEED was a 3.5 year project (1 Sept 2004 to 30 April 2008) fully funded by the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), the equivalent of the US National Science Foundation, with a budget of £UK 1.6 million (through grants GR/S74201/01 and EP/D507790). The project was a collaboration between three UK universities, the Universities of Greenwich, Ulster and Liverpool and brings together the UK's leading experts in Fire Safety Engineering and evacuation behaviour. Project HEED investigated human behaviour associated with the evacuation of high rise buildings. The basis of the project was an analysis of the World Trade Center (WTC) evacuation of 11 September 2001 through face to face interviews with survivors and advanced computer simulation. The evacuation of the WTC complex represents one of the largest full-scale evacuations of people in modern times. The survivors hold a tremendous amount of invaluable information concerning their experiences of the conditions within the towers and the evolving evacuation scenario.
Highway Code: UK; https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code; 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.
History of Occupational Safety and Health: UK; www.historyofosh.org.uk; UK History of Occupational Safety and Health – have you ever wondered how the UK became one of the safest places in the world to go to work? If so, this website, which is put together by various members of RoSPA’s National Occupational Safety and Health Committee (NOSHC), is the place for you. In 2011, the NOSHC decided to take forward the History of Occupational Safety and Health project in order to create a suitable “map” of occupational safety and health information sources and materials from an historical point of view, with as many links to original texts as possible. This website, launched to mark the World Day for Safety and Health at Work on 28 April 2014, is the result of that project. An invaluable resource for students, lecturers, trainers, health and safety professionals and others with a general interest in industrial history, the site sets out developments from the 1802 Factory Act all the way through to the most recent regulatory changes made by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). It provides a wealth of information for those wishing to track the development of occupational safety and health, be they teaching or studying for professional or academic qualifications or carrying out other research, showing how this area has been at the heart of the UK’s industrial history. Numerous pieces of legislation have been introduced over more than 200 years, covering a wide array of different industries, but their shared aim has been to ensure that workers can go home to their families safe and healthy at the end of each day. It is important to value the history of occupational safety and health, not just to honour its pioneers but to develop a sense of perspective about what needs to be done to continue to tackle preventable harms associated with work, not just in Britain but around the world.
History: Trade Union movement: UK; www.unionhistory.info; London Metropolitan University and the Trades Union Congress (TUC) partnership initiative offering access to a bank of historical images and documents relating to the history of the trade union movement. The site is splits into 5 major areas beginning with a Timeline which is an interactive journey through the last 200 years of union history. The TUC Library Collections, which transferred to the University of North London (now the London Metropolitan University) in September 1996, were first established in 1922 for the use of the Trades Union Congress and affiliated unions. They contain books, pamphlets and other material collected from unions, pressure groups and campaign movements both in the UK and internationally since the second half of the 19th century. The TUC continues to add material acquired after 1996 on a regular basis. They constitute a major research library in the social sciences, with reference and historical works on the trade union movement, union publications, documents relating to working conditions and industrial relations in various industries, and material collected from the various campaigns and policy areas in which the TUC has been involved since its foundation in 1868. A major strength of the Library is the large collection of pamphlets and other ephemera, which have survived here as in few other comparable libraries.
HIV/AIDS: SWITZERLAND; www.ilo.org/safework/info/instr/WCMS_178438/lang--en/index.htm; 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.
Home safety: UK; www.rospa.com/home-safety; The UK Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents RoSPA Home safety advice and guidance. Every year in the UK more than 4,000 people die in accidents in the home and nearly three million turn up at accident and emergency departments seeking treatment. But, because the accidents happen behind closed doors in isolated incidents they rarely attract public and media attention. RoSPA is one of the few national voices speaking out on this issue. RoSPA also campaigns for change and provide a large range of resources to inform, educate and help to prevent accidents in the home and garden.
Homeworkers: Worldwide: UK; www.homeworkersww.org.uk; Homeworkers Worldwide UK provides information to support homeworkers around the world as well as campaigning to make these workers more visible and gain more employment rights. Explains what kind of work is carried out by homeworkers and also has a guide on campaigning aimed at homeworker organisations, unions, and other campaign groups and activists.
Horse Racing Industry: Safety: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/HorseJockey; US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Topic Page offers recommendations safety and Health in the Horse Racing Industry
Hospital Infection: UK; www.his.org.uk; Hospital Infection Society offers guidelines, publications including the Journal of Hospital Infection and related links.
Hospital Infection: UK; www.mhra.gov.uk; In April 2003, the UK Medical Devices Agency merged with the Medicines Control Agency to form the MHRA. This executive agency of the Department of Health produces a variety of bulletins and alerts including advice on single use items, bench top sterilisers and the decontamination of endoscopes. MHRA aim is protecting and promoting public health and patient safety by ensuring that medicines, healthcare products and medical equipment meet appropriate standards of safety, quality, performance and effectiveness, and are used safely.
Hospital Infection: UK; www.npsa.nhs.uk; The UK National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) has developed the cleanyourhands campaign which targets hand hygiene as a key patient safety issue www.npsa.nhs.uk/cleanyourhands
Hospitals First Receivers: USA; www.osha.gov/dts/osta/bestpractices/firstreceivers_hospital.html; US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released a new document to assist hospitals in safeguarding their employees who care for patients during mass casualty incidents. OSHA Best Practices for Hospital-Based Receivers of Victims from Mass Casualty Incidents Involving the Release of Hazardous Substances offers critical information to help hospitals develop and implement emergency management plans based on worst-case scenarios. Among the topics covered are victim decontamination, personal protective equipment, and employee training.
Hotel Industry: Injuries: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/catering; UK Health and Safety Executive Key factsheet on injuries with the hotel and catering industry reported to local authorities 1994/5 to 1998/99.
HSE Books: UK; https://books.hse.gov.uk/; HSE Books is the source of priced and non-priced printed and multimedia products published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). HSE is the authoritative body in Great Britain for issues relating to health and safety in the workplace. This website provides online search and ordering facilities and is updated daily. HSE is working to improve the quality of some PDFs which are not up to the usual high standards.
Human Factors: Healthcare Sector: UK; www.ergonomics.org.uk/healthcare; The Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (IEHF) is running a campaign on human factors in healthcare which aims to bring organisations together to share examples of good practice, raise awareness of good design and demonstrate the importance of ergonomics and human factors.
Hurricane Preparedness: USA; http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes; US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention web pages with advice and guidance on preparedness for Hurricanes Plus Cyclones, Typhoons, and other Tropical Storms. Includes evacuation shelters, people with chronic conditions, pet shelters, response and cleanup workers, schools and volunteers.
Hydrogen Sulfide / Sulphide: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/hydrogensulfide; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH pages are designed as a resource for individuals working with hydrogen sulfide/sulphide, pocket guide, other information and links.
Hygiene: AUSTRALIA; www.aioh.org.au; Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists Inc. (AIOH) was formed in 1980 and incorporated in Victoria in 1988. The affairs of the Institute are managed by an elected governing Council comprising the President, President Elect, Secretary, Treasurer and three Councillors. The overall objective of the Institute is to help ensure that workplace health hazards are eliminated or controlled. It seeks to achieve this by: Promoting the profession of occupational hygiene in industry, government and the general community. Improving the practice of occupational hygiene and the knowledge, competence and standing of its practitioners. Providing a forum for the exchange of occupational hygiene information and ideas. Promoting the application of occupational hygiene principles to improve and maintain a safe and healthy working environment for all. Representing the profession nationally and internationally.
Hygiene: BRAZIL; www.abho.org.br; Brazilian Association of Occupational Hygienists’ site gives details of the history of the association, the various activities and links.
Hygiene: CANADA; www.crboh.ca; Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygienists (CRBOH), is a national, not-for-profit organization, which sets standards of professional competence for occupational hygienists and occupational hygiene technologists in Canada and around the world. Registration with the CRBOH confers the right to use the title Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH) or Registered Occupational Hygiene Technologist (ROHT), and indicates the attainment and maintenance of a high standard of professionalism. CRBOH is an International Occupational Hygiene Association recognized Certification Board. Details of activities listed.
Hygiene: FINLAND; www.sths.fi; Finnish Occupational Hygiene Society (FOHS) was founded in 1975. FOHS is the only occupational hygiene society in Finland. We are the society for occupational hygienists and all other experts working in the field of the occupational health. FOHS goal is to raise the level of knowledge and professional skills of the people working in the field of the occupational hygiene. Offer information to everyone, who is interested in occupational hygiene.
Hygiene: GERMANY; www.dgah.de; German Occupational Hygiene Society – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Arbeitshygiene (DGAH) – represents a group of occupational health and safety experts, devoted to the promotion and development of occupational hygiene. Occupational hygienists practice their profession to protect the working people and the public from chemical, biological and physical hazards. The Occupational hygienist is an indispensable member of the occupational health and safety multidisciplinary team, which includes professionals with different backgrounds and training, such as the occupational physician, health physicist, nurse, safety engineer, toxicologist, chemist, ergonomist and psychologist. New technologies do continue to present new risks, thus challenging the occupational hygienist to develop effective solutions. Therefore, an essential part of DGAH’s activity is the adaption of occupational health-measures at the changing technological world and at the variations of socio-economic conditions.
Hygiene: HONG KONG; www.hkioeh.org.hk; Hong Kong Institute of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene aims to promote and develop the profession of occupational and environmental hygiene; To promote and encourage the teaching, training, research and study in occupational and environmental hygiene; To serve the public interest by acting in an advisory capacity in matter relating to the science and practice of occupational and environmental hygiene; To consult, contact and cooperate with any the professional, scientific or technical institute, society or association or other body with a view to pursuit of common objects in occupational and environmental hygiene; To exchange international experience in occupational and environmental hygiene; To arrange educational courses, lectures and examinations; To advance public education of occupational and environmental hygiene; and To perform any act which it is considered will further the above objects.
Hygiene: IRELAND; www.ohireland.org; Occupational Hygiene Society of Ireland website offers news, features, events and links.
Hygiene: JAPAN; www.jawe.or.jp; Japan Association for Working Environment Measurement (JAWE) is a non-profit and only one public service corporation established in 1979 on the basis of Article 36 of the Working Environment Measurement Law as instructed by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, for the purpose of contributing to the improvement of measurement taking by the three parties through an assemblage of experts in work environment measuring, working environment measurement agencies and employers who perform working environment measurement using their own experts, and maintaining the dignity of working environment measurement experts.
Hygiene: MEXICO; www.amhi.org.mx; Mexican Industrial Hygiene Association gives details of courses, events and other news.
Hygiene: NETHERLANDS; www.arbeidshygiene.nl; Dutch Association of Occupational Health was founded in 1983. The Aim of the society is: To promote and to stimulate the quality of the profession of the occupational hygienist. To promote and stimulation to the quality of the profession of the occupational hygienist. To promote the science of occupational hygiene. To promote the science of occupational hygiene. To raise awareness of the speciality of occupational hygiene. To raise awareness of the specialty of occupational hygiene.
Hygiene: NEW ZEALAND; www.nzohs.org.nz; New Zealand Occupational Hygiene Society is a network of occupational hygiene professionals who further the practice, professionalism and recognition of the industry in New Zealand. The NZOHS was officially launched in 1994. At present the Society’s membership is made up of Professional Occupational Hygienists either working for large companies, private consultants, or for the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment. The Society has also welcomed into its midst, as Associate Members, a larger number of people who are working in the field of health and safety, but have only a part time interest in Occupational Hygiene.
Hygiene: SOUTH AFRICA; www.saioh.co.za; Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene offers certification, resources, news, calendar.
Hygiene: SWEDEN; www.symf.nu/inenglish.htm; Swedish Association of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene has approximately 150 members and is an association for Hygienists working in both Industry and Health Care Centrals. The association is, among other things, working with certification of Occupational and Environmental Hygienists, and the first Hygienists was certificated in July 2003. SYMF is also focusing on how to increase the knowledge of working environment and has drawn attention to the fact that few exposure measurements are performed in Sweden today. Together with the authorities SYMF is now preparing a proposal on how to increase the number of measurements. The website offers resources, news and a calendar of events.
Hygiene: UK; www.bohs.org; British Occupational Hygiene Society is a multidisciplinary learned society, which has members in over 30 countries. Details of activities and events.
Hygiene: UK; www.bohs.org/consultant; British Occupational Hygiene Society BOHS Directory of Consultants lists consultancies able to provide qualified and experienced occupational hygiene support services.
Hygiene: UK; www.bohs.org/ioha; International Occupational Hygiene Association conducts a wide range of activities to promote and develop occupational hygiene worldwide. From its creation in 1987 the IOHA has grown to more than twenty member organisations, representing over 20,000 occupational hygienists worldwide. Promotes the exchange of information.
Hygiene: USA; www.acgih.org; American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists ACGIH site promotes excellence in occupational health and environment and provides high quality technical information. Gives a wealth of guidance and advice.
Hygiene: USA; www.aiha.org; American Industrial Hygiene Association site gives details of its activities, membership, periodicals, publications and products, meetings, professional development etc.

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