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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Packaging and Classification and labelling (CLP): Chemicals: SPAIN; https://osha.europa.eu/en/legislation/guidelines/exposure_chemical_agents/chemicals-at-work-a-new-labelling-system/view; European Agency for Safety and Health and Work aims at helping employers, management representatives and workers with the new classification, labelling and packaging system in accordance to the CLP Regulation.
Packaging and Waste: UK; http://npwd.environment-agency.gov.uk; UK National Packaging Waste Database (NPWD) is a web-based database supported by the Environment Agency, Defra, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), the Northern Ireland Environment and Heritage Service (NIEHS), the Advisory Committee on Packaging, companies obligated by the packaging regulations, reprocessors, exporters and compliance schemes.
Paint industry: UK; www.pra-world.com; Paint Research Association describes the site as the "Coatings Superstore", contains contacts directory, News of the month, Library catalogue, Advice Centre, research, conferences, training, technical services, Coatings Surf Club, List of Members and Members page. Access in English, French, German and Spanish.
Pandemic Planning: CANADA; www.ccohs.ca/pandemic; The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) says that citizens and workplaces were not prepared for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and now may be facing the treat of avian flu becoming a human issue. Recent outbreaks have raised awareness of the potential for severe outbreaks, such as an influenza pandemic. CCOHS web portal provides a single source of credible information to help ease the uncertainty and allow workers, employers and communities to plan for a pandemic.
Papermaking, Corrugated and Recovered Paper: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/paper; Conversion and paper recycling have traditionally suffered from high accident rates. Much work has been done through PABIAC to reduce the number of injuries and ill health. This website provides guidance on how to manage health and safety in your company.
Parting Shots: 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.
Passive Fire Protection: UK; www.pfpf.org; The Passive Fire Protection Federation (PFPF) brings together the collective expertise of the passive fire protection industry and provides a central forum so that the Industry speaks with one voice to articulate the benefits and value of passive fire protection in the achievement of fire safe building design and construction. Passive fire protection is the primary measure integrated within the constructional fabric of a building to provide inherent fire safety and protection by responding against flame, heat and smoke to maintain the fundamental requirements of building compartmentation, structural stability, fire separation and safe means of escape. Passive fire protection measures achieve their intended purpose by raising the fire resistance of the structure, protecting the structure against the effects of fire, reducing fire spread through secondary ignition, limiting the movement of flame and smoke, and minimising the danger of fire-induced collapse or structural distortion. Passive fire protection design, incorporating passive fire protection materials, systems and assemblies, serves by fire containment to protect life, safeguard the building structure, protect assets, maintain building serviceability after fire, minimise rebuild costs, and facilitate quick business recovery and continuity.
PCBs: See Polychlorinated Biphenyls
Pedestrians and Vehicles: Safe Segregation: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/workplacetransport/separating.htm; Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance on the safe segregation of vehicles and pedestrians.
People Trafficking and Forced labour: 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.
Personal Protective Equipment: EUROPE; https://ec.europa.eu/growth/sectors/mechanical-engineering/personal-protective-equipment_en; European Commission list of Personal protective equipment with references to European standards (EN).
Personal Protective Equipment: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/default.html; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory (NPPTL) focuses expertise personal protective technologies for workers. Covers: chemical protective clothing including latex allergy, skin exposure, evaluating performance, certified equipment list, respirators including cleaning, exposure to dusts and gases.
Personal Protective Equipment: USA; www.osha.gov/SLTC/personalprotectiveequipment/index.html; US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) personal protective equipment (PPE) web site to help reduce employees' exposures to hazards. Covers: recognition, control, compliance, training and related links to PPE for construction workers.
Personal Protective Equipment: Health Care Workers Who Work with Hazardous Drugs: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/wp-solutions/2009-106; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH Health care workers who handle hazardous drugs are at risk of skin rashes, cancer, and reproductive disorders. NIOSH recommends that employers provide appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect workers who handle hazardous drugs in the workplace. This guidance covers all aspects.
Pest Control: UK; www.bpca.org.uk; British Pest Control Association is the trade association representing all those professional involved with the eradication of public health and nuisance pests. The association runs a series of training courses in all aspects of pest control and also offers recognised pest control examinations.
Pesticides: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/biocides; UK Health and Safety Executive website on biocides and pesticides, that are used by workers in a wide variety of industries to control harmful or unwanted organisms, such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, insects and animals. Biocides and pesticides can also be used by members of the public and we are all likely to come into contact with biocides and pesticides, or products that have been treated with them, either in our workplaces, in shops or leisure premises or in our own homes and gardens. As biocides and pesticides are intended to control harmful or unwanted organisms, it is important that there are safeguards to ensure that these products can be used without causing harm to people, the environment or wildlife.
Pesticides: USA; www.epa.gov/oppfead1/labeling/lrm; Environmental Protection Agency EPA Pesticides Label Review Manual.
Pesticides: potential school health risks: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/pesticides; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) topic website on pesticide illness and injury prevention. Research shows that exposures to pesticides can pose a risk for employees and students in schools. During the period 1998-2002, illness surveillance data identified 2,593 cases of acute illnesses associated with pesticide exposures at schools. Measures for preventing such illnesses should include implementation of integrated pest-management programs in schools, practices to reduce pesticide drift from neighbouring farm fields, and adaptation of pesticide spray buffer zones around schools, recommended Walter A. Alarcon and Geoffrey M. Calvert of NIOSH, and 13 colleagues from other federal and state agencies. An abstract of the article is available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.294.4.455.
Petroleum: UK; www.energyinst.org.uk; Institute of Petroleum forthcoming events, information services, new publications and details of membership, periodicals list and also list of titles of test methods and links to other pages in the petroleum industry.
Petroleum: UK; www.icrard.org; The UK Health and Safety Executive website to provide information on offshore petroleum safety and environment research programme sponsored by members of the International Committee for Regulatory Authority Research and Development (ICRARD). The website offers easy access to information about safety and environment research projects in member countries, including links to key contacts, research programmes and publication.
Petroleum Industry: UK; www.ukpia.com; UK Petroleum Industry Association representing the main oil refining and marketing companies in the UK. Contains publications, industry topics, process safety and glossary.
Pharmaceuticals and medicines: LUXEMBOURG; http://europa.eu/scadplus/leg/en/s06016.htm; European Commission SCAD programme. Since 1993 the technical requirements for testing and manufacturing medicines for human and veterinary use and the rules concerning the labelling, advertising, wholesale distribution and prescription sales of medicines and the transparency of national measures on pricing and refunds have been totally harmonized. The Community's strategy has revolved around two principal ideas.
Pharmaceuticals and medicines: LUXEMBOURG; http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/healthcare/index_en.htm; European Commission DG Enterprise Unit F2 also deals with pharmaceuticals.
Physical Education: UK; www.afpe.org.uk; Association for Physical Education (afPE) is the only physical education and school sport subject association in the UK. It is committed to being the representative organisation of choice for people and agencies delivering or supporting the delivery of physical education in schools and in the wider community. It aims to promote and maintain high standards and safe practice in all aspects and at all levels of physical education, influencing developments in physical education at national and local levels. Provides quality assured services and resources, and valuable professional support for members and the teaching profession through a range of high quality professional development opportunities, regular updates, member journals, advice, insurance cover and dedicated helplines for health and safety and legal advice.
Physiotherapists: Occupational Health and Ergonomics: UK; www.acpohe.org.uk; Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Occupational Health and Ergonomics (ACPOHE) in the UK work to improve the health and wellbeing of workers so that they can do their jobs efficiently and effectively. ACPOHE improve work design through ergonomics, to make work tasks comfortable and safe. ACPOHE members work in diverse settings, including Manufacturing, NHS, Service Industries, Offices, Retail, Healthcare, Ergonomics Consultancies, Public Sector and Private Practice. They improve the safety, comfort and performance of the working population to reduce accidents and sickness absence, improve productivity and performance. There are significant benefits to both employers and employees.
Pipelines: Buried: UK; www.linewatch.co.uk; Linewatch is a joint initiative between twenty major firms who account for over 14,000 km of buried oil/gas pipelines in England, Wales and Scotland. It helps to avoid pipeline accidents by providing free information and advice.
Piracy: Seafarers: UK; www.saveourseafarers.com; Save our Seafarers is an international campaign run by 25 of the world's largest maritime organisations to raise awareness of the human and economic cost of piracy.
Planner: Institute for Work and Health – Health and Safety Smart Planner: CANADA; www.iwh.on.ca/smart-planner; Canadian Ontario Institute for Work and Health has a Health and Safety Smart Planner which is a software tool designed to calculate the costs and benefits of workplace health and safety initiatives.
Plastics industry guidance: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/plastics; Health and Safety Executive website provides guidance on how to manage health and safety in the plastics industry.
Pneumoconiosis: Coal Workers' X-Ray Surveillance Program Frequently Asked Questions & Resource: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2002-122; US National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety NIOSH Coal Workers' X-Ray Surveillance Program Frequently Asked Questions & Resource List [DHHS (NIOSH) Pub. No. 2002-122] addresses important questions for miners about coal workers' pneumoconiosis (black lung), medical resources and federal disability benefits or compensation.
Podcasts: Health and Safety Executive: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/podcasts; Health and Safety Executive produces audio Podcasts on a wide range of topics. Covers a range of subjects e.g. gas safety, construction, inspections, emerging energy technologies and the Buncefield prosecution.
Police Officers: UK; www.npcc.police.uk; The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) helps the police cut crime and keep the public safe by joining up the operational response to the most serious and strategic threats. Focusing on operational delivery and developing national approaches on issues such as finance, technology and human resources, we work closely with the College of Policing, which is responsible for developing professional standards.
Policy Statement: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg259.pdf; The UK Health and Safety Executive Hazards at work pages lists the full text guidance and advice leaflet on An Introduction to Health and Safety.
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs): USA; www.epa.gov; US Environmental Protection Agency site helps explain how Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) are still being used, the regulations to control its use and new developments in the study of PCBs. Also available are numerous online publications and a Frequently-Asked Questions section to help consumers understand and handle potential risks.
Port Safety: UK; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLmm21AVwsY; Associated British Ports has produced a video designed to promote a zero harm culture in the workplace.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Service people: UK; https://www.combatstress.org.uk; Combat Stress is a UK charity that works to support former service men and women with trauma-related mental health problems such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Posted workers: Occupational safety and health: BELGIUM; www.poosh.eu; The OSH e-Observatory provides information and evidence-based analysis of data on occupational safety and health of posted workers in the EU. The purpose of e-Observatory is to collect and enhance relevant information for stakeholders (posted workers, employers, competent public authorities, trade unions, employers' associations, NGOs), researchers and media about the overlooked issue of OSH in the context of posting abroad to provide services. The e-Observatory is co-created and regularly updated by a group of researchers involved in the EaSI-Progress funded project POOSH – Occupational Safety and Health of Posted Workers, with the intention to enhance access to information and inform public and policy debates on the issue.
Powered Access: UK; www.ipaf.org; International Powered Access Federation website contains an array of health and safety information surrounding the use of powered access. The Publications and films section offers a selection of free leaflets.
Powerline Fatalities: Prevention: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/updates/upd-07-26-05-b.html; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) topic website on electrocutions from unintentional contact with overhead power lines can be prevented through awareness of the hazard and proper precautions. NIOSH offers many resources to help employers, employees, volunteers, and others identify potential risks when working under and around power lines, and to help them work safely to avoid touching the lines with poles, ladders, or other objects that can conduct electricity.
Pregnant Women: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/mothers; Health and Safety Executive website covers guidance and advice for new and expectant mothers.
Preparedness: See also Business Continuity
Preparedness: UK; www.epcollege.com; The Emergency Planning College is situated at the heart of UK Government, within the Civil Contingencies Secretariat of the Cabinet Office. Since 1989, it has been the Government's centre of excellence for running short seminars, workshops and courses on an inter-agency basis in the field of crisis management and emergency planning. Its diverse and dynamic programme attracts in excess of six thousand delegates per year from a wide range of backgrounds providing a national forum for discussion and the sharing of good practice.
Preparedness: UK; www.london.gov.uk/mayor-assembly/mayor/london-resilience; London Resilience site with preparation, prevention and emergency information for Londoners and businesses in London.
Preparedness: UK; https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/national-steering-committee-on-warning-informing-the-public; National Steering Committee on Warning & Informing the Public (NSCWIP) has a key role in the development of national guidelines for BBC broadcasting outlets, and for the wider emergency planning community to ensure the public have the information they need during a civil emergency.
Preparedness: UK; https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/emergency-planning; UK Resilience portal site providing specific UK Government advice and guidance on contingency matters for the UK public. It also provides examples of advice and guidance issued by other organisations. The Civil Contingencies Secretariat - CCS web site will respond to emergencies in the same way with up-to-date news and guidance, plus briefings and links, e.g. at the time of writing the SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) outbreak is dominant news and the web site carries the latest information from the Public Health Laboratories Service. In addition, the content has been revised and enlarged to provide a broad range of information on a variety of possible emergencies, with links to government departments, agencies, and other bodies who provide help and assistance. All of the content from the old News Co-ordination Centre site is here, including Civil Contingencies information with advice for businesses, and resilience planning information. There are links to other relevant sites.
Preparedness: USA; www.asisonline.org; American Society for Industrial Security information relating to terrorism and building security.
Preparedness: USA; www.dhs.gov; US Department of Homeland Security has information on emergencies and disasters, threats and protection.
Preparedness: USA; www.fema.gov; US Federal Emergency Management Agency extensive web site on preparedness and prevention, disasters and emergencies, response and recovery.
Preparedness: USA; www.epa.gov/emergencies/content/preparing.htm; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Emergency Preparedness and Prevention web site includes risk management plans, emergency planning, laws and regulations, general information and much more.
Preparedness: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/emres/business.html; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has a large number of subject topic areas, and have brought together NIOSH information such as: emergency response; disaster site management; chemical safety including the material safety data sheets (MSDS); Manual of Analytical Methods (NMAM); Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards; International Chemical Safety Cards (IPCS) ;Irradiated mail plus other preparedness links.
Preparedness: USA; www.bt.cdc.gov; Public Health Emergency site gives facts and resources on chemical, biological, radiological and other emergency situations.
Preparedness: USA; www.osha.gov/SLTC/emergencypreparedness; Small Business Emergency Preparedness and Response Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) site details basic steps to handle emergencies in the workplace, including accidental releases of toxic gases, chemical spills, fires, explosions, and bodily harm and trauma caused workplace violence.
Press Freedom: USA; www.cpj.org; Committee to Protect Journalists is a US based non-profit organisation that promotes press freedom worldwide. The Data and Research section of the website has a statistical analysis on journalists killed since 1993 and those imprisoned, exiled, missing or attached across the world. More specific information on particular areas can be found in the Countries & Regions section. There is also an in-depth Journalist Security Guide available covering preparedness, assessing risk, armed conflict, organised crime, natural disasters, health epidemics and stress.
Pressure Systems: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/pressure-systems; Health and Safety Executive website on pressure systems that include equipments such as boilers and steam heating systems, pressurised process plant and piping, compressed air systems, valves, steam traps and filters. Offer guidance on relevant legislation and advice meeting legal requirements for manufacturers, suppliers and users. The Resources area contains a range of HSE and external publications, including Approved Code of Practice, useful links and a glossary of technical terminology plus a bank of frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Prevention Scheme: Dropped Objects (DROPS): UK; www.dropsonline.org; Dropped Objects Prevention Scheme (DROPS) started within the oil and gas industry where everyone knows the potential cost of dropped object. It is not just about equipment and lost production. It's about life! The problem is common to everyone in the industry, across all regions, sectors and disciplines. Since the late 1990s, DROPS has evolved and developed to encompass many different industries and regions, becoming a widely acknowledged resource in dropped object prevention. There is a 'potted' history on the website plus training events, a range of guidance and advice which are free to download in different languages and covers a wide range of topics/subjects.
Printing: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/printidx.htm; The Health and Safety Executive Printing Industry Advisory Committee (PIAC) Hazards at Work - Printing site lists a number of publications of interest to both workers and management and include Monitoring for health and safety in print: a guide for management action.
Printing Industry Fire and Explosion: 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.
Process Engineering: GERMANY; www.processnet.org; ProcessNet is a joint Initiative of DECHEMA (Society for Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology) and VDI-GVC (The Association of German Engineers - Society for Chemical and Process Engineering) is the German platform for chemical engineering with more than 5,000 members. Experts from the sciences, industry and administration exchange ideas and experience, discuss current topics and identify new scientific trends. ProcessNet organises numerous events targeting the interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral exchange of information. The most prominent conference is the ProcessNet Annual Meeting attracting more than 1,000 participants. The wide variety of thematically structured committees deal with scientific and technical problems and issues of paramount technological and societal relevance, they also trigger funding policy initiatives. ProcessNet is the national contact point for international co-operations. Participation in ProcessNet is open to all members of DECHEMA and/or VDI-GVC.
Process Industries Safety Management: UK; www.epsc.org; European Process Safety Centre (EPSC) - the European Process Safety Centre - is an international industry-funded organisation which provides an independent technical focus for process safety in Europe. EPSC's activities are sponsored by chemical manufacturing companies and related businesses with a keen interest in chemical process safety.
Process Industries Safety Management: UK; www.epsc.org/content.aspx?Page=PRISM%20page; Process Industries Safety Management assists the process industries in improving both its understanding of and application of human factors the European Process Safety Centre has linked up with leading operating companies, consultancies and research institutes in Europe to create the PRISM network. (Process Industries Safety Management). This is a 'Thematic Network' which has been established with financial support from the European Union Department for Research and Development under its Programme for Competitive and Sustainable Growth. The Objective of PRISM is the improvement of safety in the European process industries through raising awareness of, and sharing experience in, the application of human factors approaches.
Product 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.
Product Recalls: UK; www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/product-recalls; Electrical Safety First product checker contains the details of electrical products that have been recalled since 2007. If you have searched for a product that you own and it is not listed, this means that it has not been recalled and should be safe to use. However, if you do have concerns about its safety, contact the retailer or manufacturer to alert them to a potential problem.
Product Recalls: UK; www.rospa.com/home-safety/advice/product; The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Products Recall website. Many people suffer injury or death as a result of poor product design or manufacture. RoSPA's Product Safety Adviser can help designers and manufacturers to meet obligations requiring their products to be legally 'safe', thereby reducing the threat of legal action. RoSPA has the expertise to advise, preferably at the design stage, or after manufacture with detailed unbiased reporting, making RoSPA the first port of call for designers, manufacturers - in fact everyone with an interest in safe product design. RoSPA does not endorse specific products.
Product Recalls: UK; www.tradingstandards.uk/advice/advice-recall-list.cfm; Trading Standards Institute Product Recalls are made by traders about products that have problems which could affect the safety of the user/consumer. The product should not be used and should be returned to the trader. Any trader wishing to display their recall / safety notice on the Trading Standards Institute should email it to publications@tsi.org.uk.
Product Recalls: UK; www.ukrecallnotice.co.uk; UK Product Safety Recall Notifications for the United Kingdom only. They include: Notifications received from Retailers; Publications from the National Press; Notification from UK Recall Notice Members and Family and Friends. Currently manufacturers and Retailers publish Safety Recalls in the National Press and with their respective retail outlets. It is our objective to use the power of the Web to inform as many people as possible as fast as possible of Product Recalls as and when they appear in the National Press or we receive them direct from Retailers or Suppliers.
Product Safety: 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.
Program Performance One-Pagers: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/ppop/default.html; NIOSH has published a series of factsheets called Program Performance One-Pagers designed to provide a snapshot of each of its programs. The factsheets describe the relevance and impact of NIOSH programs in a short and easy to understand format. Each one includes the program’s priorities, major activities, accomplishments, and future plans.
Prosecutions: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/enforce/databases.htm; Resulting from a report, entitled Health and Safety Offences and Penalties, this 'Name and Shame' database lists around 1,600 individual offences and includes several big name companies, as well as small firms, local authorities, hospitals, and universities throughout Britain. Users can access this information in a number of ways, including by geographical location, type of industry, size of fine and type of work activity. Health and Safety Offences and Penalties can also be downloaded from the HSE website in pdf format.
Public Concern at Work (PCAW): UK; www.pcaw.co.uk; Public Concern at Work is a whistleblowing charity established in 1993. Aims to help ensure that dangers, wrongdoing and serious risks that threaten public good are deterred or at least detected before serious damage is caused.
Public Health: See also Health
Public Health: BELGIUM; www.epha.org; The European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) is an international non-profit association registered in Belgium. EPHA represents over 70 non-governmental and other not-for-profit organisations working in support of health in Europe. EPHA aims to promote and protect the health interests of all people living in Europe and to strengthen the dialogue between the EU institutions, citizens and NGOs in support of healthy public policies.
Public Health: CANADA; www.publichealth.gc.ca; Canada's Public Health Agency is a valuable and unique source for information on healthy living, disease and injury prevention.
Public Health: CZECH REPUBLIC; www.szu.cz; National Institute of Public Health site lists activities and publications.
Public Health: SWITZERLAND; www.who.int/en; World Health Organisation provides information on the organization's programme, reports, statistical information, publications, and health advice.
Public Health: UK; https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health; The UK Department of Health provided health and social care policy, guidance and publications for NHS and social care professionals. Gives details of public health news, publications etc.
Public Health: UK; www.fph.org.uk; The UK Faculty of Public Health (FPH) is the standard setting body for specialists in public health. They work to improve the public's health through our three key areas of activity: education and standards, professional affairs, advocacy and policy. A Faculty of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom and has a membership of over 3000. The Faculty seeks to promote for the public benefit the advancement of knowledge in the field of public health medicine. The Faculty is an authoritative body for the purpose of consultation in matters of education or public interest concerning public health medicine. The Faculty seeks to collaborate with other organisations in establishing effective public health advocacy.
Public Health: UK; https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england; Public Health England’s (PHE) mission is to protect and improve the nation’s health and to address inequalities.
Public Health: UK; www.johnsnowsociety.org; The John Snow Society aims to promote the life and works of Dr John Snow, the pioneer of epidemiological method and celebrated anaesthetist. The Society is administered by the Royal Society for Public Health. Newsletters, news etc.
Public Health: UK; www.ngoforum.org.uk; The NGO Forum - bringing government and public health experts together was established to help improve public health and reduce health inequalities across the UK. It does this by bringing together public health experts from non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and government policy makers. Those working in the field can use their expertise to influence and contribute to government public health policy. The NGO Forum works to support engagement between government and different non-governmental organisations on health inequalities and wider public health issues. The Forum is sponsored by the Department of Health and is managed by the Royal Society for Public Health.
Public Health: USA; www.apha.org; American Public Health Association (APHA) is the oldest and largest organisation of public health professionals in the world, representing more than 50,000 members from over 50 occupations of public health. The Association and its members have been influencing policies and setting priorities in public health since 1872.
Public Health: USA; www.cdc.gov; Center for Disease Control is the main US Government Center, aims, publications advice and guidance and links to other government departments and agencies.
Public Health: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health web pages provide comprehensive contacts to other related web sites, a compendium of their questionnaires, information on their meeting and conferences, as well as their publications, training services, and their latest activities. This site covers a huge amount of data including information on the organizations responsibilities, from evaluating hazards in the workplace to recommendations to protect workers in the US.
Public Health: USA; www.nih.gov; National Institute of Health comprises a number of institutes such as the National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders and National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Explore the NIH site for useful information about the organization, their research partners, laboratories and facilities, training programs, grants and services, as well as future research.
Public Health: USA; www.wfpha.org; World Federation of Public Health Associations is an international, nongovernmental, multi-professional and civil society organization bringing together public health professionals interested and active in safeguarding and promoting the public's health through professional exchange, collaboration, and action. Founded in 1967, it is the only worldwide professional society representing and serving the broad area of public health, as distinct from single disciplines or occupations. The Federations' members are national and regional public health associations, as well as regional associations of schools of public health presently numbering more than 70. WFPHA is an international body, organized under the Swiss Charter, with offices in Geneva, Switzerland and Washington, DC, USA. The WFPHA Secretariat is located at the Washington, DC office. WFPHA enjoys official relations status with the World Health Organization www.who.int/en and maintains close ties with UNICEF www.unicef.org and other international organizations.
Publishers: NETHERLANDS; www.elsevier.nl; Elsevier site contains list of publications, journals and services.
Publishers: UK; www.TSOonline.co.uk; The Stationery Office Ltd is a private company publishing UK Government information. This site provides a wide variety of information about UK Government publishing services, and also an online bookshop.
PubMed Central (PMC): USA; www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc; PubMed Central (PMC) is the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) free digital archive of biomedical and life sciences journal literature.

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Quality, Safety and Environment: DUBAI; www.isqem.com; International Safety Quality Environment Association (ISQM) is a registered non-profit making organisation. The association is fully international with members from across the world including UK, USA, Europe, Asia, Africa, India, Middle East, Far East, and South America, who have joined together to ensure that the three main key areas of management Safety, Quality and Environment are being raised and improved worldwide. The Association is both free, and non-profit making, contributing to the enhancement of safety quality and environmental management on a true global scale. ISQEM have established five key main areas of interest that are connected with the Association's aims and objectives: 1. Consultation and sharing of professional knowledge between members and other interested parties; 2. Sharing of documents and publications; 3. Conducting conferences and seminars on an international basis; 4. Training and development within the Safety Quality and Environmental Fields; 5. Improvement of the working environment and advancement of quality and safety within the workplace.
Quarries: Electrical Safety: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/quarries/electricity.htm; The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published electricity safety guidance on its website for all those involved in managing quarry sites. The web based guidance, Electrical Safety in Quarries explains the risks posed by electricity in quarries and gives practical guidance on equipment suitability, installation, cable management, isolating equipment, inspections and test and examination frequency. The guidance is aimed at quarry managers, rather than electrical experts and reflects the requirements of current health and safety legislation, particularly the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and Quarries Regulations 1999. It does not cover offices or other lower risk parts of quarries, where hazards are comparable to other workplaces. Further information on health and safety issues pertinent to working in quarries including quarry regulations can be found on www.hse.gov.uk/quarries/information.htm.
Quarries: Health and Safety: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/quarries; Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance on health and safety when working in quarries.
Quarrying: UK; www.safequarry.com; Safequarry.com is the health and safety hub for the mineral products industries. It has been developed to enable all those working within the mineral products industries to have one location where they can access key health and safety information. It makes accessible invaluable information that is relevant to those working throughout the supply chain; whether working at the quarry face, in related value added operations, in manufacturing plants, product transport or at the customer’s sites – the hub will help you to make your operations safer.

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Radiation: JAPAN; www.rerf.or.jp; Radiation Effects Research Foundation gives details of activities and research.
Radiation: UK; https://www.gov.uk/guidance/radiation-products-and-services; Public Health England (PHE) is the UK’s primary authority on health protection, and carries out research to advance knowledge about protection from the risks of radiation.
Radiation: Exposure During Air Travel: USA; www.faa.gov/data_research/research/med_humanfacs/aeromedical/radiobiology/reports; US Federal Aviation Administration FAA Reports on Radiation Exposure During Air Travel.
Radiation: Frequently Asked Questions: USA; http://radiation.supportportal.com; US Environmental Protection Agency EPA frequently asked questions (FAQs) on radiation.
Radiation: Ionising: SWITZERLAND; www.who.int/ionizing_radiation/en; World Health Organization WHO includes information about the WHO Ionizing Radiation Programme and a range of information resources about ionizing radiation, environmental radiation, radiation accidents and emergencies and ongoing research.
Radiation: Non-Ionizing: Protection: GERMANY; www.icnirp.de; International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection ICNIRP. It is a body of independent scientific experts who have produced Exposure Guidelines and address possible adverse effects on human health.
Radiation: Protection: UK; www.gov.uk/health-protection/services; The UK Government website has a section devoted to Health Protection – covers the following areas: chemical hazards; emergency response; infectious diseases, radiation and services.
Radiation: Protection: UK; www.ionactive.co.uk/resources.html; IonActive Consultancy provides free resources and information about health and safety related to radiation protection world wide. Includes frequently asked questions (FAQs), glossary, articles on radiation protection and also 'Radiation Protection News Online'.
Radiation: Protection: UK; www.powerwatch.org.uk; Powerwatch is an independent organisation with a central role in the UK Electromagnetic Field and Microwave Radiation health debate. They work closely with decision-makers in government and business, and with other like-minded groups, promoting policies for a safer environment. They have been researching electromagnetic field effects on health for the last 20 years, and provide a range of information and equipment to help the general public understand this complex issue and to protect themselves against related hazards.
Radiation: Protection: USA; www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/radiation.html; Nuclear Regulatory Commission website advice and guidance on radiation protection. NRC's primary mission is to protect public health and safety, and the environment from the effects of radiation from nuclear reactors, materials, and waste facilities. This section of the NRC's web site discusses the sources of different types of radiation, its effects, and its regulation.
Radiation: Ultraviolet: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/radiation/nonionising; The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Health Directorate web site gives an overview of the current legal base as it stood early in 2002. There are three HSE guidance documents giving advice on the risks from exposure to ultraviolet radiation: Keep Your Top On (INDG147). This advice on the health risks from working in the sun has been endorsed by the Health Departments of England, Scotland and Wales. Sun protection: Advice for employers of outdoor workers (INDG337). This gives advice to employers on reducing the health risks to their employees when they are working outside in the sun. Controlling health risks from the use of UV tanning equipment (IND(G)209). This contains information both for people who have responsibility for UV tanning facilities and for the customers who use them.
Radiation: X-ray Exposure from X-ray Machines: USA; www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/ElectronicProductRadiationControlProgram/IndustryGuidance; US Food and Drug Administration FDA frequently asked questions (FAQs) about x-ray Machines.
Radioactive Waste Management: UK; http://corwm.decc.gov.uk; Committee on Radioactive Waste Management UK provides independent scrutiny and advice to the UK governments on the long term management of higher activity radioactive wastes. This includes safe and secure interim storage and final geological or other disposal.
Radiological Health Programme: USA; www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts; FDA Center for Devices and Radiological Health Radiological Health Programme website gives details on radiation safety, radiation doses, questions and answers and other resources.
Radon: UK; https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/radon; Public Health England (PHE) information on radon and reports from the Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards (CRCE).
Radon: UK; www.radoncouncil.org; The Radon Council, UK came into being in 1990 and is the Independent non-profit making Self-Regulatory Body for the radon industry and should not be confused with a trade association. Its formation was welcomed in the Interim Report of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Indoor Pollution, which called upon industry to provide a solution to the radon problem. The first objectives were to identify the "cowboy" operators and dubious training courses then in practice. Later there followed a first edition of a training manual (now in its third edition) and an agreed Code of Practice for the industry. The Council has now drawn up an Approved List of Contractors offering advice and services involving remedial work for radon gas.
Radon: USA; www.atsdr.cdc.gov/substances/toxsubstance.asp?toxid=71; Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) Radon details.
Radon: USA; www.epa.gov/radon; Environmental Protection Agency EPA Radon website gives a range of information, guidance and advice on radon, including radon in the home.
Radon: USA; www.nrsb.org; National Radon Safety Board (NRSB) NRPP Policy Advisory Board (PAB) is an independent board authorized by the AARST to develop and recommend policies and procedures to the AARST Board for the NRPP credentialing program, within parameters necessary to insure the legal operation of the program. Both the AARST Board and the PAB are committed to fairness, access, balance and transparency in the formulation of policy and the implementation of policy related to personnel accreditation. The PAB recommends procedures for the review of initial and continuing education courses, instructors, measurement SOPs, mitigation SOPs, testers, radon mitigators, radon and radon decay product measurement devices, radon labs, and chambers. The PAB is made up of a cross-section of stakeholder interests in an effort to achieve fairness and balance in the development of policy. NRPP’s Steering Committee and Staff are responsible for preparing support material as needed to render decisions by the NRPP PAB and to implement promulgated credentialing policies fairly and equitably.
Radon: Citizen’s Guide: USA; www.epa.gov/radon/citizens-guide-radon-guide-protecting-yourself-and-your-family-radon; Environmental Protection Agency: A Citizen’s Guide to Radon: The Guide to Protecting Yourself and Your Family from Radon. Contains basic information about Radon in the home, how to test and read the results.
Radon: Scientists and Technologists: USA; http://aarst-nrpp.com/wp/about; American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (AARST) consists of more than 3,000 radon professionals, who are dedicated to saving lives by reducing radon. In addition to spearheading policy and standards initiatives designed to open new markets and business opportunities, AARST-NRPP is committed to inspiring public confidence in the integrity and professionalism of AARST-NRPP radon professionals.
Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB): UK; www.rssb.co.uk; Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) was set up in 2003 after the public inquiry into the Ladbroke Grove rail crash and carries out a range of activities to support the industry in the delivery of performance and cost. These activities are listed on the main menu of the homepage include Safety Strategies and Strategic Safety Plan; Learning from Operational Experience and Research and Development. Overall the site provides a huge wealth of technical information, research, publications and guidance on safety and the railway.
Raynaud’s Disorder: 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.
REACH: Chemical Safety: FINLAND; http://ec.europa.eu/echa/home_en.html; European Chemical Agency (ECHA), located in Helsinki, Finland will manage the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction (REACH) processes for chemical substances to ensure consistency across the European Union. These REACH processes are designed to provide additional information on chemicals, to ensure their safe use, and to ensure competitiveness of the European industry. Site provides technical guidance, frequently asked questions (FAQs), software tools and contact details for a network of help desks.
REACH: Chemical Safety: FINLAND; www.echa.europa.eu/reach-2018; European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) web pages to help companies prepare for the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulation registration deadline of 31 May 2018, The deadline concerns substances manufactured or imported in low volumes from 1 to 100 tonnes per year and the registration has been divided into seven phase. ECHA has given each phase its own web page.
REACH: Chemical Safety: UK; www.eef.org.uk/resources-and-knowledge/health-safety-and-environment/reach-guidance-and-downloads; EEF The Manufacturers’ Association has website pages devoted the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals). In addition to outlining the legislation scope and the potential risks to businesses, there is a range of guidance documents available to download.
REACH: Chemical Safety: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/reach; UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) web pages on REACH (Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of CHemicals, the new European system for regulating chemical safety, will affect most businesses in Europe in one way or another, even those who would normally not consider themselves involved in chemical regulation.
REACH: Glossary: 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.
Recycling: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/horizons/assets/documents/recyclingreport.pdf; HSE Horizon Scanning Short Report - SR005 - Recycling.
Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarettes (RIP): UK; www.firesafercigarettes.org.uk; The UK Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarettes (RIP) Coalition is campaigning for fire safer cigarettes to help reduce this needless death and devastation by cigarette fires. Cigarette fires are the biggest cause of fire-related deaths in the home. There are an average of 132 deaths, 1,600 injuries and 4,300 fires per year in accidental home fires caused by smoking materials, according to the Department for Communities and Local Government. Every three days someone dies in a fire caused by a cigarette. A significant proportion of the devastation could be prevented through EU legislation to introduce a fire safety standard for cigarettes in the UK.
Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of Chemicals (REACH Glossary): 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.
Regulatory Advice: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/regulatory.html; National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH) has released a new Web page designed to make it easier for stakeholders to find, read, and track NIOSH's proposed regulations and regulatory changes. The new Web page lists and links to the proposed regulations and regulatory changes that NIOSH has posted on the federal government's Unified Regulatory Agenda.
Rehabilitation Medicine: UK; www.bsrm.co.uk; British Society of Rehabilitation Medicine is a learned society representing doctors who practice in Rehabilitation Medicine. It was formed in 1984 in the name of the Medical Disability Society and is a registered charity. The Society encourages doctors in all clinical specialties to be involved in education and research into the management of disability.
Rehabilitation: RADAR: UK; www.radar.org.uk; UK Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation (RADAR) is a network of disability organisations and individuals that runs campaigns and produces policy documents to promote equality for disabled people in the UK.
Reliability: UK; www.sars.org.uk; Safety and Reliability Society was formed in the UK in 1980, and now has members in the UK, mainland Europe, the Middle East, USA and the Asia Pacific region. The Society also has an Affiliate membership scheme for academic institutions, industrial companies, and other organisations with interests in safety and reliability and engineering risk management. Membership of SaRS provides many benefits including opportunities for professional development, networking with like-minded professionals and access to knowledge about safety and reliability, as well as a route to Engineering Council Chartership.
Renewable Energy: UK; www.renewableuk.com; RenewableUK is the UK’s leading renewable energy trade association working to grow your business. Their vision is for renewable energy to play a leading role in powering the UK and for members to be integral to achieving this goal.
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI): UK; www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/wruldex.htm; UK Health and Safety Executive advice on work related upper limb disorders WRULDS/repetitive strain injury RSI.
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI): UK; www.hazards.org/strainpain.htm; Repetitive strain injuries information from the UK Hazards and Workers International Health Newsletter contains news, contacts, links worldwide.
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI): UK; www.humanetechnology.co.uk; Human Technology provides information on over 200 Court Judgments in personal injury claims in which the alleged injury was some type of work-related upper limb disorder, popularly referred to as repetitive strain injuries (RSI). It was developed as part of a research project funded by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), which examined how the Courts are interpreting HSE guidance documents and certain Regulations, e.g. Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations and Manual Handling Operations Regulations, in personal injury claims for work-related upper limb disorders. The site is referred to as a source of further information in the HSE's latest guidance Upper limb disorders in the workplace.
Repetitive Strain Injury: USA; www.ctsplace.com; Contains a wide range of information, including basic information sheets explaining CTS, Newsletters, free magazines. There are links to other sites of interest and related topics such as back injuries, disabilities and disorders, including Support Groups, resources, Health Professionals, equipment, treatments, cures and diagnosis.
Repetitive Strain Injury: USA; http://ergo.berkeley.edu; University of Berkeley Ergonomics pages explore the causes of musculoskeletal disorders and preventative practices. They have also included links to related resources and training in ergonomics.
Repetitive Strain Injury: USA; http://rsi.unl.edu/music.html; University of Nebraska-Lincoln website on repetitive strain injuries in musicians. Extensive pages giving advice and guidance for all types of musicians and conductors suffering from RSI. Links to the Paul Marxhausen site which has articles, bulletins, Frequently Asked Questions.
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/riddor; By law, if you are a UK employer; self employed or a manager in any type of business, it's your responsibility to report all serious accidents at work under RIDDOR Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations. Now HSE has made that easier to report an accident. You no longer have to notify your normal enforcing authority, instead you can from 1 April 2001 notify HSE by using the Internet, or Telephone: 0845 300 99 23, Fax: RIDDOR on 0845 300 99 24 or E-mail: riddor@natbrit.com, or post: Incident Contact Centre, Caerphilly Business Park, Cardiff CF8 3GG. For a free leaflet about 'RIDDOR and the new Contact Centre' telephone HSE Books, PO Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk, UK Tel: +44 0 1787 88 1165 or visit the Health and Safety Executive website.
Reporting Tool: Chesar: FINLAND; http://chesar.echa.europa.eu; European Chemicals Agency: Chesar Reporting Tool is a chemical safety assessment and reporting tool available online. Designed to help businesses carry out their chemicals safety reports, the tool calculates exposure estimates and works as a plug-in to the IUCLID 5 International Chemical Information database. Which enables companies to submit data under Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical (REACH) legislation.
Reproductive Health: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/repro; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH Reproductive Health. Also in Spanish. Gives details of articles, publications and reports, health hazards and links to other sources.
Reproductive Health and bicycle saddles: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/bike; The US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH has developed a new topic page on bicycle saddles and reproductive health. NIOSH researchers have investigated the potential health effects of prolonged bicycling on police bicycle patrol units over the past few years. Updates and published reports of these research studies are available on the topic page.
Research: AUSTRALIA; www.csiro.au; Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation is the largest research organisation in Australia and one of the world's largest and most diverse scientific research institutions. Work touches just about every aspect of Australian life: everything from the molecules of life to the molecules in space - finding ways to improve our quality of life and economic performance. 6500 staff perform research and development over a broad range of areas of economic and social value including: agriculture, manufacturing, minerals and energy, construction, health and the environment.
Research: EUROPE; http://cordis.europa.eu/en/home.html; European Commission EU official website for information on research, technological development and innovation. Daily news about research and innovation, library of documents relating to R&D policy and practice, information about funding and support for projects as well as interactive services. In addition you can sign-up to receive a monthly newsletter to keep abreast of developments.
Research: GERMANY; www.dguv.de/bgia/en; Berufsgenossenschaftliches Institute fur Arbeitssicherheit (BIA) Site contains the complete reports on up-to-date research topics are published in the form of so called "BIA reports" and reports of the German institution for statutory accident insurance and prevention (most of them in German only). They can be ordered free of charge via the BIA's publication database. Some report are also available in English for downloading.
Research: NORWAY; www.sintef.no; SINTEF Group is comprised of a number of Institutes and Laboratories such as the Norwegian Fire Research Laboratory working in research in civil and environmental engineering, applied chemistry, materials technology, petroleum, fire etc. Offers publications, seminars and conferences.
Research: SWEDEN; www.fas.se/en; The Council was established in 2001 through a merger of the Swedish Council for Social Research and the Swedish Council for Work Life Research. Its objectives are to promote the accumulation of knowledge in matters relating to working life and the understanding of social conditions and processes through: promotion and support of basic and applied research; identification of important research needs; dialogue, dissemination of information and transfer of knowledge; promotion of cooperation between researchers both nationally and internationally, particularly in EU programmes.
Research: SWEDEN; www.sp.se; Fire, energy, building and materials technology, chemical analysis from the National testing and Research Institute - SP which develops and transfers technology for improving competitiveness and quality in industry and for safety, conservation of resources and a good environment.
Research: UK; www.icrard.org; The UK Health and Safety Executive website to provide information on offshore petroleum safety and environment research programme sponsored by members of the International Committee for Regulatory Authority Research and Development (ICRARD). The website offers easy access to information about safety and environment research projects in member countries, including links to key contacts, research programmes and publication.
Research: USA; https://www.libertymutualgroup.com/about-lm/research-institute/research-institute; Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety is an award-winning research facility that has helped improve safety and disability outcomes for businesses and individuals for more than 60 years. Its mission is to conduct innovative scientific research to help reduce injuries and disability at home, at work, in the community and on the road.
Research: Fire 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.
Research: Stress: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/stress/research.htm; UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) key research publications on stress can be accessed via this page. Reports are listed in chronological order.HSE can help you prevent work related stress and comply with the law.
Research to Practice: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/r2p; The US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Office of Technology Transfer has launched a new research to practice (r2p) website. Learn about r2p across NIOSH, r2p success stories, and partnership opportunities and resources. The site will be updated as new NIOSH licensing and partnership opportunities become available for collaboration on occupational safety and health research. For additional information about r2p, please email: researchtopratice@cdc.gov or call 513-533-8662.
Resilience: Health and Wellbeing: UK; www.bitc.org.uk/our-resources/report/emotional-resilience; Business in the Community Emotional Resilience Toolkit provides practical guidance in promoting the resilience of individuals and teams in companies as part of an integrated health and wellbeing programme. Created by employers for employers, this unique resource draws on the collective experience and expertise of the Emotional Resilience Steering Group. This Toolkit includes research, case studies and suggested actions which employers can take to facilitate emotional resilience in the workplace, including; promoting healthy behaviour in the workplace and providing training for employees and managers to recognise and take early action to ameliorate conditions that can produce stress
Respirators: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/topics/respirators; US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health respirators web site contains a range of guidance and advice including fact sheets for workers in secondary response and other supporting bodies. Suggested respirator cleaning and sanitation procedures, respirator selection and NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards. There are links to US Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA web sites containing respiratory protection , standards, training and reference materials.
Respirators: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/topics/respirators; US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH provides an authoritative resource from its key role in testing and certifying respirators for occupational use. In 2003, NIOSH issued a fact sheet in easy-to-read Q&A format for the lay public: What are gas masks, escape hoods, and other types of respirators? How do they work? What are the features, purposes, and limitations of respirators that the user needs to know? NIOSH posted the fact sheet on the web and widely distributed printed copies.
Respiratory Disease Surveillance: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/surveillance/ords; US National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety NIOSH serves as a reference for surveillance information and includes links to the latest the Work-Related Lung Disease (WoRLD)
Respiratory Diseases: UK; www.brit-thoracic.org.uk; British Thoracic Society provides advice, the site has a number of topics including respiratory subjects, control and prevention of tuberculosis and managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. News, events, publications and links are also provided.
Respiratory Disease: Occupational: UK; www.bsif.co.uk/campaigns-project/clean-air-take-care; Clean Air – Take Care is joint initiative between the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) aimed at reducing occupational respiratory disease. The campaign website contains a range of resources, two short videos, a poster, presentation and leaflet.
Respiratory Health: Welding Fumes: UK; www.badairday.info; Bad Air Day website has been created by the Welding Fun Team which is a partnership of organisations brought together by HSE with the aim of promoting awareness of the potential risks to respiratory health from exposure to welding and thermal cutting fume.
Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE): UK; www.hse.gov.uk/respiratory-protective-equipment; Health and Safety Executive Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) website provides information and tools for employers and others who may need to use RPE in the workplace. Many workers wear facemasks or other breathing apparatus to protect their health in the workplace.
Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) Tool Selector: UK; www.healthyworkinglives.com/advice/work-equipment/rpe; Healthy Working Lives advice on RPE (respirators and breathing apparatus) are used in many workplaces to protect workers when working with hazardous substances, such as gases, solvents, powdered chemicals and sprays. RPE comes with various forms of facepiece, such as helmets, visors, hoods or masks. It should only be used as the last ultimate option after you have taken other reasonable steps to control the exposure, and improve air quality and ventilation in your work area. Your justification for using RPE should be clear in your risk assessment, which needs to be written if you have five or more employees. If you use RPE, or are responsible for the selection and use of RPE in your company, this page will provide you with information and guidance on how, when and why to select the correct equipment. You can use the RPE Selector Tool to determine what kind of equipment your workers will need for a hazardous substance, task and work area involved.
Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (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.
Resuscitation: UK; www.resus.org.uk; UK Resuscitation Council provides education and reference materials to healthcare professionals and the general public in the most effective methods of resuscitation.
Retail Worker Safety and Health: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/retail; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) website for information on protecting young workers in the retail industry.
Return to work: Medical problems: USA; www.mdguidelines.com; MDGuidelines gathers together return-to-work and medical treatment guidelines to create a one stop portal of information on treating and managing medical problems.
RILOSH - Ryerson University: CANADA; http://library.ryerson.ca/eresources/molindex; The Ryerson University RILOSH (Ryerson International Labour, Occupational Safety and Health Index) database contains references to articles, reports, conference proceedings and some book chapters in the subject areas of labour relations and occupational health and safety. The index was originally created by the Ontario Ministry of Labour and is now owned and maintained by the Ryerson Library.
Also available in OSH UPDATE.
Risk and Insurance: USA; www.aria.org; American Risk and Insurance Association web site provides access to the Journal of Risk and Insurance and has links to other US academic sites which focus on risk management.
Risk Assessment: See also Business Continuity; Insurance and Risk Management
Risk Assessment: AUSTRALIA; http://sydney.edu.au/audit_risk; University of Sydney Risk Management Office contains an extensive Occupational Health and Safety Manual, which lists in alphabetical subject order policies, procedures, guidelines on a wide range of subjects from AIDS, asbestos, carcinogenic substances, hazardous substances, laboratory safety, manual handling, radiation safety, risk management, sharps disposal and links to other sources of information.
Risk Assessment: BELGIUM; www.ferma-asso.org; Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) exists to widen and raise the culture of Risk Management throughout Europe to its members and to the risk management and insurance community. It achieves its aims by promotion and raising awareness of risk management through the media, by information sharing, educational and research projects.
Risk Assessment: CANADA; www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/hsprograms/risk_assessment.html; Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) guidance and advice on risk assessment in the workplace.
Risk Assessment: INTERNATIONAL; www.ifrima.org; International Federation of Risk and Insurance Management Associations (IFRIMA) is the international umbrella organization for risk management associations, representing 23 organizations and over 30 countries around the world. With its roots going back to the 1930s and its development through the discipline of insurance and risk management, IFRIMA is uniquely positioned as a leader in risk management and its application. As an "association of associations", IFRIMA's primary objective is to provide a forum for interaction and communications among risk management associations and their members.
Risk Assessment: SPAIN; https://osha.europa.eu/en/emerging-risks; European Agency for Safety and Health at Work advice and guidance.
Risk Assessment: SPAIN; https://oiraproject.eu; European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA): OIRA – Online Interactive Risk Assessment website enables the creation of sectoral risk assessment tools in any language in an easy and standardised way. Offers a range of frequently asked questions, guidance on assessing risks and a bank of promotional resources.
Risk Assessment: UK; www.airmic.com; Airmic is a members' association supporting those responsible for risk management and insurance within their own companies. Has over 1000 individual members who represent over 450 companies. Airmic provides research, training, networking, lobbying and market information for the benefit of members. Holds many events each year and an annual conference.
Risk Assessment: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/risk; UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) site provides guidance and tools to help businesses understand what they need to do to assess and control risks in the workplace and comply with health and safety law. Although written with small businesses in mind, the site is relevant to all businesses.
Risk Assessment: UK; www.iirsm.org; The International Institute for Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) is a professional body for health and safety practitioners. It was created to advance professional standards in accident prevention and occupational health throughout the world. Membership is open to all individuals who have an interest in occupational health, safety and risk management. The Institute was established in 1975 and is a non-profit making body registered with the Charity Commissioners. It has over 6500 individual members in the UK, Eire, the Channel Islands and in over 60 other countries throughout the world. The IIRSM is administered by a secretariat reporting to the Board of Governors and in partnership with the British Safety Council.
Risk Assessment: UK; www.safeduk.co.uk; UK Safety Assessment Federation (SAFed), the UK's leading trade body for independent engineering inspection and certification industry. The site is aimed at all those concerned with health and safety. Gives details of publications, guidelines, complete list of British Standards that can be ordered alongside SAFed's own publications. Links to other relevant websites.
Risk Assessment: UK; www.theirm.org; Institute of Risk Management (IRM) is the world’s leading enterprise-wide risk education Institute. We are independent, well-respected advocates of the risk profession, owned by practising risk professionals. IRM passionately believes in the importance of risk management and that investment in education and continual professional development leads to more effective risk management. We provide qualifications, short courses and events at a range of levels from introductory to expert. Supports risk professionals by providing the skills and tools needed to put theory into practice in order to deal with the demands of a constantly changing, sophisticated and challenging business environment. IRM operate internationally, with members and students in over 100 countries, drawn from a variety of risk-related disciplines and a wide range of industries. IRM qualified member grades (MIRM, CIRM and SIRM) are recognised worldwide as the sign of a qualified risk management professional and are achieved through examination and recognition of relevant prior learning. Fellowship (FIRM) follows through accredited practical experience.
Risk Assessment: USA; www.lbl.gov/Science-Articles/Archive-dir.html; Berkeley Laboratory Science web site covers information on research on a wide variety of issues from risk assessment and ecohazard evaluation to clean air technology.
Risk Assessment: USA; https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-office-research-and-development-ord; The Environmental Protection Agency's EPA Office of Research and Development pages include information about the EPA, its strategy, their centres, and bulletin board services, as well as information on their activities in risk management.
Risk Assessment: USA; www.fmglobal.com; Factory Mutual Insurance Company known as FM Global which is an insurance organisation with a unique focus on risk assessment. Offers insurance and risk transfer information, research, standards and testing, resource centre, and news room information.
Risk Assessment: Office: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/risk/office.htm; Health and Safety Executive: Risk Audit for the office is a free internet-based audit package to help companies manage their office health and safety risks.
Risk Assessment: Online Interactive (OiRA): SPAIN; www.oiraproject.eu; European Agency for Safety and Health at Work Online Interactive Risk Assessment (OiRA) is an online platform design to enable employers’ and employees’ organisations or EU/national authorities to create free risk assessment tools for small and micro-companies. The website also contains guidance and advice.
Risk Assessment Tools: Europe: SPAIN; osha.europa.eu/en/practical-solutions/risk-assessment-tools; European Agency for Safety and Health at Work regularly updated database on risk assessment tools from across Europe and is intended to aid organisations in assessing their health and safety risks. Includes a wide range of generic and sector/risk specific materials including checklists, guidance, questionnaires and interactive software. Can be searched by country, topic, sector or keyword.
Risk Audit for textile industry: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/textiles/audit; UK Health and Safety Executive's Textile Health and Safety Audit is a free internet-based audit package to help textiles companies manage their health and safety risks.
Risk Management: See Risk Assessment
Risk Observatory: European: SPAIN; http://riskobservatory.osha.europa.eu; European Agency for Safety and Health at Work European Risk Observatory web site. As society evolves under the influence of new technology and of shifting economic and social conditions, so workplaces, work practices and production processes are constantly changing. These new work situations bring with them new risks and challenges for workers and employers which in turn demand political, administrative and technical approaches that ensure high levels of safety and health at work. This section provides up to date information on new and emerging occupational risks and their prevention, as well as giving a long term perspective through the expert forecasts and bringing together links to other useful sources of information. Topics include nanotechnology, absenteeism, hearing loss, noise exposure, pace of work and working time.
Risks: Atlas: UK; www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/NHSAtlasofrisk.aspx; UK National Health Service website has this interactive tool which allows users to find out more about mortality figures and the risks to health across England.
River levels: UK; www.environment-agency.gov.uk/riverlevels; Environment Agency offers a free online service that allows business and householders to monitor river levels during a potential flood.
Road Assessment Programme: European (EuroRAP): BELGIUM; www.eurorap.org; The European Road Assessment Programme - EuroRAP AISBL - is an international not-for profit association (Associations internationales sans but lucratif) registered in Belgium. Its members are motoring organisations, national and regional road authorities, and experts who have been elected because of the special contribution they have made to EuroRAP. It assesses risk levels on roads, measuring and mapping the number of accidents and giving each road a safety rating. Risk maps are available.
Road Safety: See also Driving
Road Safety: UK; https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport/about/statistics; The UK Department for Transport website contains information on the Government's Road Safety Strategy and its targets for reducing the number of road deaths and injuries by 2010. In addition there is information about Government policies and initiatives and advice for all road users.
Road Safety: UK; www.fleetsafetybenchmarking.net; UK Fleet Safety Forum and Interactive Driving Systems where you can anonymously benchmark your company's crash data and safety standards; access up-to-the minute, independent advice on reporting and recording crash data; find out why crash analysis and benchmarking is so important; conduct self-audits to help you assess your road risk and access best practice case studies and a members' notice board.
Road Safety: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg382.pdf; UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Department for Transport (DfT) have published guidance for employers entitled, Driving at Work.
Road Safety: UK; www.roadsafetygb.org.uk; Road Safety GB (formerly LARSOA) is a national road safety organisation (RSO) that represents local government road safety teams across the UK. Road Safety GB supports RSOs in fulfilling their statutory role - to reduce the number and severity of road accidents through education, training and publicity policies and programmes. Road Safety GB seeks to influence national debate - government policy and action, and public opinion - and works with other organisations to achieve common goals. Gives information on resources, links and events.
Road Safety: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/roadsafety; Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published guidance and advice on road safety. Everyone who uses the public highway must comply with road traffic legislation which is managed by the Department for Transport (DfT). This covers things as diverse as requirements for vehicles to be regularly examined for road-worthiness, through to the application of speed limits. However, employers also have some responsibilities to manage the work properly and take proportionate measures to keep workers safe.
Road Safety: UK; www.survivegroup.org; The SURVIVE Group is a UK partnership between the Highways Agency, the Association of Chief Police Officers, the breakdown/recovery industry and other service providers. The SURVIVE Group has been established to improve the safety of those who work on the road network and the travelling public and is also dedicated to the promotion of driving safety. On this website you will find: SURVIVE membership details and activities being undertaken by the working group; How to drive safely in a wide range of driving conditions ;advice on planning your journey and access to SURVIVE publications, new initiatives, and forthcoming events.
Road Safety: UK; www.safedrivingforlife.info; Driving Standards Agency (DSA) resource intended to help road users develop and improve their driving skills. This information hub is for learners, experienced drives/rider, instructors and professional drivers/riders. Users can access a wide range resources including practice theory for tests for cars, motorbikes, LGVs and PCVs. A suitability tool for people to test whether they are cut out to be a driving instructor.
Road Safety: Construction Industry and Cyclists: UK; www.clocs.org.uk; UK Construction Industry CLOCS brings the construction logistics industry together to revolutionise the management of work related road risk (WRRR) and ensure a road safety culture is embedded across the industry. By working together CLOCS can help protect pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and other road users who share the roads with construction vehicles. The website offers guidance on a variety of topics including managing supplier compliance and vehicle safety equipment.
Road Safety Evaluation: UK; www.roadsafetyevaluation.com; Road Safety Evaluation first launched in 2010 is a free interactive toolkit design to held road safety practitioners evaluation their education, training and publicity activities. The site developed by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and the UK Department for Transport offers step-by-step guidance on planning and evaluation, looking at topics such as aims and objectives, report writing, research methods, financial issues and ethics. Users complete the toolkit to generate an evaluation report template which can be shared with others.
Road Safety: European: BELGIUM; http://ec.europa.eu/transport/road_safety/index_en.htm; European Commission Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport's road safety website that contains information on a range of topics.
Road Safety: 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.
Road Safety: Managing Occupational Road Risk: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/roadsafety; UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published guidance on work-related road safety. Each year about 3,500 people are killed on UK roads and 40,000 are seriously injured. Each one results in terrible pain and suffering. A significant proportion of these deaths and injuries can be connected with work. Accidents involving heavy goods vehicles, buses, company car and van drivers, despatch riders are all examples.
Road Safety: Managing Occupational Road Risk: UK; www.orsa.org.uk; Together with other key players, The UK Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents RoSPA has established the Occupational Road Safety Alliance (ORSA) which now includes some 66 members. The web site links to all the various members websites.
Road Safety: Managing Occupational Road Risk: UK; www.scorsa.org.uk; Scottish Occupational Road Safety Alliance (ScORSA) aims to raise awareness of managing occupational road risk and promote occupational road safety to small and medium businesses in Scotland. Offers guidance, advice, Toolkit, case studies and links.
Road Safety: Medical aspects of fitness to drive: UK; www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roadsafety/research/newsletters; The UK Department of Transport Medical aspects of fitness to drive Part 2: Medical aspects of fitness to drive. Spring 2003 which has some recently completed project summaries.
Road Safety: Medical aspects of fitness to drive: UK; www.dft.gov.uk/dvla/medical/aag.aspx; The UK Driving and Licensing Authority DVLA At a Glance - Contents - advises members of the medical profession on the medical standards which need to be met by individuals to hold licences to drive various categories of vehicle.
Road Safety: Planner: UK; www.rospa.com/road-safety; The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has produced a new journey planner to help bosses keep their drivers safe at the wheel. Covers: driver fatigue, reducing distances, controlling hours spent on the road, safer routes etc.
Road Safety: Road Risk Assessment: UK; www.virtualriskmanager.net; During 2003 and 2004 groundbreaking evaluation research undertaken by Australian Napier University's Centre for Mathematics and Statistics showed a clear statistical link between drivers' performance on the Virtual Risk Manager Road RISK assessment and their reported crash outcomes. In total the four studies involved eight, thirteen and twenty-six thousand people. This remains the only driver risk assessment validation study that we are aware of, and means that as a tool for driver risk assessment, monitoring and improvement, the Virtual Risk Manager is unique in that it has been validated through applied University research. The outcome shows a clear relationship between crashes and the assessment results for attitude, behaviour, knowledge, hazard perception and personal exposure. Interactive Driving Systems® is an award winning 'research-led' provider of global fleet risk management solutions working from offices in Europe and North America. 'Research led', means that we deliver products and services that are both proven and independently validated to work.
Road Safety: Statistics: UK; https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport/about/statistics; UK Department for Transport (DfT) web site collects, analyses and publishes a wide range of statistics covering all forms of transport. You can search here for the data you want by topic, and also find information about recent and forthcoming statistical releases and publications. The statistics mainly refer to personal injury accidents on public roads attended by police officers or reported to the police.
Road Safety: Winter Driving Tips: UK; www.rospa.com/road-safety/advice/drivers/better-driving/winter-tips; Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) driving advice. Skidding can generally be avoided through good observation and anticipation - and smooth use of the vehicle's controls. Your risk of skidding increases if your tyres do not have adequate tyre depth. The legal minimum tread depth for cars and light vehicles in the UK is 1.6mm, but for safety RoSPA recommends 3mm. If you are unsure about the tread depth of the tyres, get them checked by a professional. Correct tyre pressure is also very important. Under-inflated tyres will increase your fuel consumption. Over-inflated tyres will reduce your grip on the road, making it vital that you reduce your speed. It is better to avoid skidding rather than hope you can control a skid when it happens. Such a hope is rarely realised.
Road Transport Drivers: Europe: SPAIN; http://osha.europa.eu/en/sector/road_transport; European Agency for Health and Safety at Work Managing occupational safety and health risks to drivers in the road transport sector can be challenging because drivers work alone, away from their base, and have to contend with traffic danger in addition to many other risks that are difficult for them to control. But risk management measures can be successful if they take account of how the sector operates in practice, as well as the characteristics of drivers themselves and the way they work. The road transport sector includes: Lorry and van drivers; Taxi drivers and chauffeurs; Bus and coach drivers; Bicycle and motorbike delivery services. Working in the road transport sector requires high levels of professional skill and competence. For example, drivers of long-distance road haulage vehicles must not only be capable drivers but they must also be able to load and unload, repair technical problems, have certain language skills, carry out basic administration, and act as 'ambassadors' for their company in other countries. They have to deliver their goods in time, regardless of weather and road conditions. They may transport dangerous substances or fragile goods that require extra care and responsibility. In the road transport sector, as with any other, it is important to pay attention to working conditions in order to ensure a skilled and motivated workforce.
Robots: UK; www.bra.org.uk; British Automation and Robot Association (BARA) represent automation and robot manufacturers and suppliers and aims to provide a voice for robot and automation industries when dealing with government, industry, financial and academic institutions. Website contains a wide range of information including safety issues.
Roof Trusses Work: Risk Factors: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/woodworking/roof-truss-manufacture.htm; Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published web-based guidance on handling roof trusses, an activity which is associated with a high risk of musculoskeletal injury. Describes key risk factors involved and outlines recommendations made by the Health and Safety Laboratory (HSL) ergonomists for controlling those risks.
Rubber Industry Guidance: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/rubber; Health and Safety Executive (HSE) specific web pages on health and safety in the rubber industry. The industry includes those involved in: tyre retreading and recovery; Importing and manufacturing; wholesale distribution and retailing of tyres and general rubber manufacturing.

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Safe Maintenance: European Campaign: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/safemaintenance; Health and Safety Executive (HSE) campaign on safe maintenance as part of the UK's activities to support the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work Healthy Workplaces campaign. Examples of good practice, case studies of injuries caused and reason for prosecution/enforcement notice.
Safer Needles: UK; www.saferneedles.org.uk; Safer Needles Now! has been established by the Safer Needles Network to promote the full implementation of the Department of Health guidance designed to minimise needlestick injuries in the NHS. The Safer Needles Network aims to assist in the reduction in the number of needlestick injuries. This will be achieved by promoting preventive measures and safer systems of working.
Safety: See Health and Safety
Safety: 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.
Safety and Reliability: UK; www.sars.org.uk; Safety and Reliability Society was formed in the UK in 1980, and now has members in the UK, mainland Europe, the Middle East, USA and the Asia Pacific region. The Society also has an Affiliate membership scheme for academic institutions, industrial companies, and other organisations with interests in safety and reliability and engineering risk management. Membership of SaRS provides many benefits including opportunities for professional development, networking with like-minded professionals and access to knowledge about safety and reliability, as well as a route to Engineering Council Chartership.
Safety Education: UK; www.rospa.com/school-college-safety; The UK Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents RoSPA Safety Education department supports those who work with children and young people to promote safety - teachers, youth workers, road safety officers, voluntary group, police, fire and ambulance services and others, as well as young people themselves.
Safety Equipment: See also Helmets
Safety Equipment: USA; www.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.
Safety Equipment: USA; www.seinet.org; US Safety Equipment Institute provides information about this non-profit, third party certification organization that certifies safety and protective equipment used by workers for protection against potential workplace hazards. List of certified products available online. SEI is accredited to ISO/IEC Guide 65:1996 by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Standards Council of Canada (SCC)
Safety: Process Industries: UK; www.epsc.org/content.aspx?Page=PRISM%20page; Process Industries Safety Management assists the process industries in improving both its understanding of and application of human factors the European Process Safety Centre has linked up with leading operating companies, consultancies and research institutes in Europe to create the PRISM network. (Process Industries Safety Management). This is a 'Thematic Network' which has been established with financial support from the European Union Department for Research and Development under its Programme for Competitive and Sustainable Growth. The Objective of PRISM is the improvement of safety in the European process industries through raising awareness of, and sharing experience in, the application of human factors approaches.
Safety Professionals: USA; www.bcsp.org; Board of Certified Safety Professionals’ sole purpose is to certify practitioners in the safety profession. Safety professionals identify hazards and evaluate them for the potential to cause injury or illness to people or harm of property and the environment. The safety professional recommends administrative and engineering controls that eliminate or minimize the risk and danger posed by hazards. They work with professionals in other disciplines in many different job settings. They work for companies, government agencies and private organizations or offer individual professional services. They may engage in design, planning, program management, training, audit and other aspects of practice. Additionally, they apply hazard recognition, evaluation and control knowledge and skills for equipment, systems, facilities and processes, or in operations, manufacturing, transportation, construction, insurance services and other enterprises.
Safety Quality Environment: DUBAI; www.isqem.com; International Safety Quality Environment Association (ISQM) is a registered non-profit making organisation. The association is fully international with members from across the world including UK, USA, Europe, Asia, Africa, India, Middle East, Far East, and South America, who have joined together to ensure that the three main key areas of management Safety, Quality and Environment are being raised and improved worldwide. The Association is both free, and non-profit making, contributing to the enhancement of safety quality and environmental management on a true global scale. ISQEM have established five key main areas of interest that are connected with the Association's aims and objectives: 1. Consultation and sharing of professional knowledge between members and other interested parties; 2. Sharing of documents and publications; 3. Conducting conferences and seminars on an international basis; 4. Training and development within the Safety Quality and Environmental Fields; 5. Improvement of the working environment and advancement of quality and safety within the workplace.
Safety Representatives: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr363.htm; Health and Safety Executive study presents a review of the quantitative and qualitative evidence for the link between worker representation and consultation and effective health and safety management. Through a series of detailed case studies in two sectors of the economy, it examines the dynamics of representation and consultation in improving health and safety performance. Its review of previous studies and the evidence of the case studies detailed in the report support a conclusion that joint arrangements, through which workers are represented and consulted on their health and safety, are likely to have better outcomes than arrangements in which management acts without consultation. However, it suggests that arrangements for worker representation and consultation are dependent upon a number of preconditions for their effectiveness. These include a strong legislative steer, effective external inspection and control, demonstrable senior management commitment and capacity towards both health and safety and a participative approach, competent hazard/risk evaluation and control, effective autonomous worker representation at the workplace and external trade union support.
Safety Representatives: UK; www.hazards.org/safetyreps; Hazards magazine has setup this website specifically for safety reps, that gives information on rights and roles not just in the UK but in other countries such as the US, Australia and New Zealand. Links to other union safety related website, training and resources. Also links to a wide range of topics such as drinks and drugs policy, women and hazards, SARS, smoking etc.
Safety Representatives: UK; www.unionreps.org.uk; Trade Union Congress (TUC) Safety Representatives web site contains bulletin boards, newsletters, directory, events to help safety representatives.
Safety Science Monitor: AUSTRALIA; www.monash.edu.au/muarc/ipso; Safety Science Monitor provides a forum for debate, reviews and communication between academics and professionals in the fields of safety. It covers the broad area of human safety and will seek to publish any papers in relation to the prevention of injuries at work, on the road, in sports, in recreational and daily life, the development of methods to contain, control and eliminate injury risks, the education, on the prevention of injuries, of those that are exposed to and of those that expose others to injury risks, and the application of injury prevention solutions from one area of exposure to another, or from one region or country to another. The Safety Science Monitor is particularly aimed at tertiary level students in the fields of safety, who are encouraged to submit their original papers, dissertations and theses for publication. There is direct access to the full text of this virtual journal. The Safety Science Monitor is an added benefit to WORKINGONSAFETY.NET. If you want to publish in this virtual journal please send your article to editor.
Safety Videos: UK; https://www.youtube.com/user/rospatube; Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents YouTube channel where users can access all RoSPA’s videos. These cover a wide range of subjects, with footage of events such as the launch of Family Safety Week and the Occupational Safety and Health Awards.
Scaffolding and Access: UK; www.nasc.org.uk; National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) is recognised as the national trade body for access and scaffolding in the UK, producing a wide range of industry guidance for scaffolding contractors, their operatives and their clients. Members of the NASC are strictly regulated to ensure a continuous high standard of scaffolding practice. By understanding what to expect from an NASC member you can obtain a high level of reassurance that when you employ an NASC member to carry out scaffold work or supply scaffold equipment you are making an informed decision, you know what to expect, your expectations are met and of course ultimately you are making the right choice. Numerous pro-active main contractors and clients are already insisting that their scaffolding contractor is a NASC member.
School Trips Guidance: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/schooltrips; Health and Safety Executive guidance for those involved in organising school trips guidance. This guidance is for anybody who may have a role in educational visits, particularly those involving adventure activities, including governors, head teachers, teachers, leaders, local authorities, parents and children. It is aimed at all schools, including local authoritymaintained schools and the independent sector. Responsibility for ensuring the safety of school trips ultimately rests with the employer. Who this is will vary according to the type of school.
Schools: Asbestos: UK; www.juac.org.uk; Founded in 2010, Joint Union Asbestos Committee (JUAC) protects education workers by raising awareness of asbestos in schools and promoting improved management of asbestos in education sector buildings. The JUAC members are representatives from ASCL, ATL, NASUWT, NAHT, NUT, Voice, UNISON, Unite the Union, UCATT and GMB. JUAC aims to make UK schools and colleges safe from the dangers of asbestos, both for staff and pupils.
Schools: Ergonomics: UK; www.ergonomics4schools.com; Ergonomics Society UK has produced a website to encourage learning about ergonomics amongst secondary school staff and students. Explains what ergonomics means, a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) list and contact details to find further help. The main feature of the site is the Learning Zone, which is packed with information, listed by topic or keyword. Subjects include anthropometry, computers, temperatures and seating.
Schools: Health and Safety: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/services/education/sensible-leadership; UK Health and Safety Executive guidance for the Education schools sector. A sensible approach to health and safety in schools means focusing on how the real risks are managed. The guidance on this series of web pages will help those responsible for managing health and safety in schools to strike the right balance, so that the real risks are managed and learning opportunities are experienced to the full. Sensible health and safety management should be straightforward, it’s just part of good school leadership.
Schools: Health and Safety Guidance: UK; www.education.gov.uk/schools/guidanceandadvice; Department for Education (DfE) provides information on Safety and Health on educational visits, managing medicines in schools, First-aid for schools, Safe practice in physical education, school security, coping with the sudden death of a pupil, rights of way through school premises, emergency planning, other safety and health material.
Schools: Medical conditions of children and young people: UK; www.medicalconditionsatschool.org.uk; Medical Conditions at School has been launched by Asthma UK. the Anaphylaxis Campaign, the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, Diabetes UK, Epilepsy Action and the Long-term Conditions Alliance, to provide vital resources that will help schools create a safe environment for children living with a medical condition. One of the resources available to download from the website is Medical Conditions at School: A policy Resources which enables schools to set up one overall policy to support school children with medical conditions. The pack provides comprehensive awareness information on anaphylaxis, asthma, diabetes and epilepsy, four medical conditions that can have a significant and potentially life-threatening impact on a child or young person's time at school.
Science Blog: USA; 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.
Scleroderma: 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.
Seafarers: Helpline: UK; https://seafarerhelp.org; SeafarerHelp is a free, confidential, multilingual helpline for seafarers and their families, which is available 24 hours a day, 365 days per year and is provided by the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN).
Seafarers Rights: SWITZERLAND; www.ilo.org/global/standards/maritime-labour-convention; International Labour Organisation (ILO): Seafarers rights – the ILO overwhelmingly supports new international law to protect abandoned seafarers and provide financial security for death or long-term disability of seafarers.
Seafarers: Safety: UK; www.itfseafarers.org; International Transport Worker’s Federation website is aimed at seafarers and offers news, information and advice on hot topics such as fatigue, health of workers, piracy and safety. There is also guidance eon workers’ rights, dealing with the ILO Maritime Labour Convention, crewing agents, contracts and wages, plus tips on coping with life at sea.
Seafarers: Safety: UK; www.itfglobal.org/seafarerstrustblog; UK-based Seafarers’ Trust established by the International Transport Workers’ Federation to offer information on activities, news, events and videos and much more.
Seafarers: Safety: UK; www.saveourseafarers.com; Save our Seafarers is an international campaign run by 25 of the world's largest maritime organisations to raise awareness of the human and economic cost of piracy.
Security: UK; https://www.mi5.gov.uk/business-security-advice; The UK Security Service is responsible for protecting the UK against threats to national security. This National Security Advice Centre website provides information on the current major threats to UK security and practical advice to help businesses and organisations to protect against them.
Security: UK; www.nsi.org.uk; National Approval Council for Security inspects and regulates firms who install, maintain and monitor electronic security systems.
Security Industry: UK; www.bsia.co.uk; British Security Industry Association BSIA is the trade association for the professional security industry in the UK. Its members provide over 70% of UK security products and services and adhere to strict quality standards.
Security Industry Inspectorate: UK; www.nsi.org.uk; The UK National Security Inspectorate is the leading approvals and certification body that inspects companies providing home security, business security and fire protection services
Sedentary work: Health risks: UK; https://www.getbritainstanding.org; Get Britain Standing is a campaign designed to increase awareness of the health risks of sedentary working and prolonged sitting time.
Semiconductor Manufacturing: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/semiconductor; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH topic page focuses on semiconductor manufacturing. Information on the potential hazards of chemicals used in this industry, NIOSH Criteria Documents and Current Intelligence Bulletins can be accessed from this site.
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome SARS: SWITZERLAND; www.who.int/csr/sars/casedefinition/en; World Health Organisation (WHO) website describes the epidemiology of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome SARS, monitors the magnitude and the spread of this disease, in order to provide advice on prevention and control. The case definitions for global surveillance are subject to limitations because of the rapidly evolving nature of this illness. They are based on current understanding of the clinical features of SARS and the available epidemiological data, and may be revised as new information accumulates. Summarises what is currently known about the clinical features of SARS. Countries may need to adapt case definitions depending on their own disease situation. Retrospective surveillance is not expected.
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome SARS: Symptoms and Q&A: SWITZERLAND; www.who.int/csr/sars/sarsfaq/en; World Health Organisation (WHO) website describes the symptoms of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome SARS and gives questions and answers.
Sharps' injuries: BELGIUM; www.eucomed.be/?x=4&y=46&z=118; European Medical Technology Industry Association (EUCOMED) pages dedicated to sharps' injuries.
Shift Work and Long Work: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/workschedules; US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH topic page titled "Work Schedules: Shift Work and Long Work Hours" contains links to resources such as NIOSH research and publications, conferences, extramural projects, and the NORA Organization of Work team. The NORA Organization of Work team seeks to better understand the health and safety effects of demanding work schedules. Communication gadgets, productivity pressures, daunting commutes, and extended work shifts have left many people facing increased job demands and longer work days. In addition, many people work non-day shifts in health care, security, and businesses that rely on round the clock production, transportation, and service. This NIOSH topic page supports the team's research agenda by making research tools available in a central location.
Shipbreaking: BELGIUM; www.offthebeach.org; NGO Shipbreaking Platform is based in Brussels, Belgium advocated for the environmentally sound and safe dismantling of end-of-life ships “Off the beach!”. This site was launched in June 2013, to distinguish responsible shipowners that adopt clean and safe ship recycling policies and practices from those shipowners that continue to support harmful beach shipbreaking operations. Also contains news and links to other sources.
Shipping Sector: Bullying and Harassment: 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.
Shoulder: 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.
Sickness Absence: UK; http://fitforwork.org; Fit for Work is a UK government-funded initiative set up to support people in work with health condition and also to help reduce workplace sickness absence. Wide range of information is offered.
Silica: USA; www.silica-safe.org; USA Center for Construction Research and Training website is to advise anyone concerned with workers' silica exposures and the controls necessary to prevent them. Also offers numerous resources to help contractors and workers understand the health risk involved and implement measures to control dust. The site's central feature is a Create-A-Plan e-tool allowing users to develop a job-specific plan for controlling silica exposures in three easy steps, with options for identifying a material's silica content, determining the level of exposure, and finding available controls. When visitors to the site make selections and enter information via the tool, a plan tailored for their jobsite is automatically generated in order to save, print, email, and - as an added benefit - use as a toolbox talk on the job. Also on the site are a Know the Hazard, a Training & Other Resources section, and a What's Working section to share success stories and challenges.
Silica Dust: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/silicaindex.htm; UK Health and Safety Executive guidance on what employers and employees should do to prevent lung disease caused by exposure to silica at work. Silica is a natural substance found in most rocks, sand and clay and in products such as bricks and concrete. In the workplace these materials create dust when they are cut, sanded, carved etc. Some of this dust may be fine enough to breathe deeply into the lungs and cause harm to health. The fine dust is called respirable crystalline silica (RCS) and is too fine to see with normal lighting.
Silica Sand: UK; http://cement.mineralproducts.org; MPA is part of the Mineral Products Association, trade association for aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, lime, mortar and silica sand industries. Site contains advice and guidance and also health and safety on avoiding process burns, kiln maintenance, contractor safety. Slips, trips and fall and working with silica and chromium.
Silicosis: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/silica; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health collection of information on Silicosis prevention provides guidance including research from The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the Centre for Disease Control and links to other sources.
Sitting at work: Health risks: UK; https://www.getbritainstanding.org; Get Britain Standing is a campaign designed to increase awareness of the health risks of sedentary working and prolonged sitting time.
Skilled Workers: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/Safe-Skilled-Ready/default.html; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) website ensuring that before they join the U.S. workforce for the first time, or start a new job, all workers will have the basic skills they need to stay safe on the job and to contribute to a safe, healthy, and productive workplace. That is the mission of the Safe–Skilled–Ready Workforce Program of NIOSH. The effort recognizes that employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthy workplace, but also promotes the idea that everyone should have basic skills to help protect them and make health-enriching decisions on the job now, and throughout their lives.
Skin Cancer: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg147.pdf; The UK Health and Safety Executive HSE publication INDG147 - Keep your top on: Health risks from working in the sun. A sunny day makes most of us feel good, but too much sunlight can be hard on the SKIN. It is not simply sudden exposure while on holiday that is harmful.
Skin Cancer and Sunlight: CANADA; www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/diseases/skin_cancer.html; Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety web site offers guidance and advice in format of questions and answers on skin cancer and sunlight and sun safety.
Skin Cancer and Sunlight: CANADA; www.dermatology.ca; Canadian Dermatology Association website gives details on facts about sun exposure and preventing skin cancer. Also available in French.
Skin Diseases: SINGAPORE; www.nsc.com.sg; Details of the work of the Singapore National Skin Centre in occupational skin diseases.
Skin Diseases: UK; www.bad.org.uk; British Association of Dermatologists. This Website is provided by the British Association of Dermatologists as a source for members of the public searching for reliable information about the skin and skin diseases. The British Association of Dermatologists is the central and long-established association of practising UK dermatologists, and our aim is to continually improve the treatment and understanding of skin disease. On this site there are information sheets about skin diseases, written and approved by BAD dermatologists, as well as general information about the skin, dermatology in the UK, and current issues in skin disease.
Skin Diseases: UK; www.eczema.org; UK National Eczema Society is strengthening resources for health and safety managers and officers managing employees with work-related contact dermatitis. Services include advice, guidance, publications and Helpline information service for people affected by eczema. The National Eczema Week aims to raise the profile of the condition and the Society so that more people with eczema know how to access help, information and support.
Skin Diseases: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/hairdressing; UK Health and Safety Executive guidance and advice for hairdressers and helps to wave goodbye to bad hand days. Up to 70 per cent of hairdressers suffer from work-related skin damage such as dermatitis at some point during their career - most cases are absolutely preventable. Covers: what is dermatitis and the causes and prevention. Where to buy gloves.
Skin Diseases: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/skin/index.htm; The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) dermatitis and skin diseases free leaflets, guidance and advice.
Skin Diseases: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg233.pdf; The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) dermatitis and skin diseases free leaflets INDG233 - Preventing dermatitis at work: Advice for employers and employees
Skin Diseases: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/skin; The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) advice on dermatitis and skin diseases.
Skin Diseases: UK; www.skincarecampaign.org; Skin Care Campaign (SCC) is an umbrella organisation representing the interests of all people with skin diseases in the UK. Established in 1992, it is a subsidiary of the National Eczema Society, a registered charity. Gives details of skin conditions, information, news, publications, FAQs, training and links.
Skin Diseases: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/skin; US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) skin diseases information covers: insults to the skin include cuts, bruises, sunburn and chemicals entering the skin to cause local reactions, like poison ivy. Other chemicals may enter bodies through the skin. NIOSH has programmes to develop recommendations for reducing harmful skin exposures. NIOSH recommends controlling the work environment to eliminate hazardous skin exposures whenever possible and wearing protective equipment in those situations when harmful exposures have not yet been controlled.
Skin Permeation Calculator: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/skin/finiteSkinPermCalc.html; National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety NIOSH Skin Permeation Calculator has been updated. Through partnership with the University of Cincinnati, the NIOSH Skin Permeation Calculator has been updated with enhanced features and a new user interface. The improved calculator allows for simulation of typical occupational exposure scenarios. The calculator estimates fluxes, skin concentrations, and amounts absorbed from any size dose applied to partially or fully hydrated skin.
Skin Protection: LUXEMBOURG; www.safehair.eu; SafeHair is EU financed project - gives advice and guidance to assess a evaluate health and skin protection measures for Europe.
Slavery: Modern Slavery – 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.
Sleep Apnoea: Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA): CANADA; www.stopbang.ca; Canada’s Toronto Western Hospital and the University of Toronto have developed a website on Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA), which is a condition where the walls of the throat relax during sleep. Interrupting normal breathing. The site has information on the symptoms and prevalence, as well as advice on the causes, associated risks and treatment of the condition. The main draw of the website is a screening questionnaire which is designed to help users find out if they have OSA or may at risk of developing it.
Sleep Apnoea: Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA): UK; www.blf.org.uk/Page/Obstructive-Sleep-Apnoea; British Lung Foundation has comprehensive information on Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) to raise awareness of the sleep disorder in which the airway closes, causing the person to stop breathing repeatedly during sleep. There is a list of tips for general practitioners and primary care on spotting and treating OSA. In addition there is an online test to help users find out if they are at risk.
Sleep Apnoea: Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA): UK; www.nhs.uk/conditions/sleep-apnoea; UK National Health Service (NHS) website on Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is a condition that causes interrupted breathing during sleep. There are two types of breathing interruption characteristic of OSA: apnoea – the muscles and soft tissues in the throat relax and collapse sufficiently to cause a total blockage of the airway; it is called an apnoea when the airflow is blocked for 10 seconds or more and hypopnoea – a partial blockage of the airway that results in an airflow reduction of greater than 50% for 10 seconds or more. If untreated can be dangerous to health and is a risk factor for road traffic accidents.
Sleep Assessment Tool: UK; www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/Sleep-self-assessment.aspx; National Health Service (NHS) in the UK has developed a new interactive sleep assessment tool in association with CBT programme, Sleepio. Are you having trouble sleeping? Take this short assessment, get a sleep score and get some practical tips and advice on what to do next. In association with Sleepio, the online CBT programme is designed to help sleep problems.
Slips, Trips and Falls: Assessment tool: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/slips/sat; UK Health and Safety Executive Slips Assessment Tool (SAT). The SAT is a freely downloadable computer software package that allows an operator to assess the slip potential of pedestrian walkway surfaces. The SAT is used in conjunction with a small, portable surface microroughness meter, which users must obtain separately. There are a number of commercially available meters but please note that the Health & Safety Executive does not specifically endorse any of them. The package is easy to use and prompts the operator to gather relevant information concerning floor surface properties, contamination, cleaning regimes, footwear etc. When all of the information has been entered into the package, a slip risk rating is produced. This will assist the user in determining whether site conditions are likely to give rise to a high or low risk of slipping.
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs): Assessment tool: POLAND; www.ciop.pl/6718.html; Central Institute for Labour Protection - National Research Institute (CIOP-PIB), Warsaw, Poland has prepared the important tool for the owners and employees of micro-enterprises in this country. The objective of providing access to information on safety and health in the working environment to the smallest and most numerous companies in Poland. It has been prepared in the form of sets of informative and popular materials for each of the selected sectors. The materials that have been put together in this service are therefore organized by sector for various sections of the national economy. The information contained in it allows employers to independently assess the state of occupational safety in their enterprises. It contains a discussion of the basic duties of employers in the area of occupational safety and health. The OSH check lists contain a summary of potential hazards that could appear in the companies of a given sector, together with proposals of methods for eliminating or reducing them. The materials also contain the necessary references to the OSH related legal regulations and technical standards being in force in Poland. At the moment this website contains information for: Construction, Wood processing and Automotive mechanics. A section on Food processing - baking and confectionery is under construction and will soon be available.
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs): Tools and Guidance: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/abc; UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has developed a range of tools and guidance to help small and medium sized businesses understand health and safety. The advice will help these business understand what to do and do not need to do to produce a risk assessment.
Smoke and Fire Containment and Control: USA; www.afscc.org; The Alliance for Fire and Smoke Containment and Control (AFSCC) was established in 1999 by building enforcement, construction, design, and manufacturing professionals in response to the need for a well-coordinated, educational effort to promote the value of a balanced fire protection design in the built environment. The charter members are companies, organizations, and individuals within the construction industry who share the following goals: To promote fire and smoke resistant construction as part of a balanced design approach, to promote property protection and public welfare as well as life safety, to educate and inform code officials and designers on fire and smoke protection issues, and to promote fire fighter safety and facilitate fire fighting activities. Site contains articles, reports and links to other similar organisations.
Soaps, Detergents and Maintenance: BELGIUM; www.aise.eu; The International Association for Soaps, Detergents and Maintenance Products (AISE) is the official representative body in Europe for this industry. Membership includes 10 direct member companies as well as 37 National Associations from 41 countries, covering approximately 900 companies ranging from multinationals to small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Software: UK; www.warwickicsystems.com; Software for the occupational safety, health and the working environment from Warwick IC Systems.
Software Tool: Institute for Work and Health – Health and Safety Smart Planner: CANADA; www.iwh.on.ca/smart-planner; Canadian Ontario Institute for Work and Health has a Health and Safety Smart Planner which is a software tool designed to calculate the costs and benefits of workplace health and safety initiatives.
Solutions: Workplace Health and Safety: SPAIN; http://osha.europa.eu/en/practical-solutions; The European Agency for Safety and Health and Work web site contains practical information, guidelines and case studies to help solve a variety workplace health and safety problems.
SOLVE: 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.
Sound Advice: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/noise/musicsound.htm; Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Sound Advice website gives details on noise at work guidance and help for concert halls, theatres, music venues, pubs (public houses) and clubs.
Spirometry training course: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/spirometry; US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH offers information to those interested in learning about the NIOSH approved spirometry training course A new NIOSH topic page provides information on the course content and certification, U.S. and Mexican locations where courses are offered, and how to become a course faculty member or sponsor.
Sportswear and Garment 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.
Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF): USA; www.epa.gov/dfe/pubs/projects/spf/spray_polyurethane_foam.html; Environmental Protection Agency web site is aimed at helping to ensure the safe use of spray polyurethane foam (SPF) by workers and for building occupants where SPF is installed and provides safety and scientific information to professionals in business, non-governmental organisations, academic institutions, and regulatory agencies. As a supplemental resource, the page also refers site visitors to the NIOSH Alert: Preventing Asthma and Death from MDI Exposure During Spray-on Truck Bed Liner and Related Application. www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2006-149
Sprinklers: UK; www.bafsa.org.uk; The British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association is the oldest UK trade association for the industry, celebrating its 30th birthday in 2004. The association represents a significant majority of third-party certified sprinkler installers as well as manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, insurers, the fire service and others with an interest in fire. BAFSA's primary objectives include providing authoritative information on the benefits of sprinkler systems and how sprinklers can play a significant role in saving life and property from the devastating effects of fire. BAFSA works closely with the fire service, building control officers, insurers, architects and town planners. The association is dedicated to making sure that sprinkler systems are installed to the highest professional standards.
Sprinklers: UK; www.eurosprinkler.org; European Fire Sprinkler Network connects those in Europe who share its aim to improve fire safety through the greater use of fire sprinklers. Members regularly receive email updates on items of common interest, and can call on the Network for information and data to support local campaigns. The Network also supports this web site, which acts as a resource of information on fire sprinklers. Working with its members, the Network establishes contacts with those responsible for fire safety at a European level, so as to inform and educate them about the benefits of fire sprinklers.
Sprinklers: UK; www.nfsn.co.uk; National Fire Sprinkler Network was formed in 1998 and remains free from commercial interest. The Network view the development and increase in the application of fire sprinkler technology as an enhancement of the public good. In recent years has launched a number of successful sprinkler campaigns, and are particularly proud of the campaign on large, single-storey superstores. Since January 1st 2000 all such buildings with a compartment size of over 2000 sqm have to be fitted with sprinklers for life safety purposes. Site offers details of publications, events, press releases and links.
Sprinklers: USA; www.firesprinkler.org; American Fire Sprinklers Association details of membership, information, events including training.
Sprinklers: USA; www.nfsa.org; National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) offers membership, workshops, seminars, training, publications and more.
Standards: British: UK; www.bsi-global.com; British Standards Institution specifications and other information and can be found on the web site. The full text of standards are available on payment for downloading.
Standards: Canada: CANADA; www.scc.ca; Standards Council of Canada (SCC) facilitates the development and use of national and international standards and accreditation services to enhance Canada's competitiveness and social well-being.
Standards: European: BELGIUM; www.cen.eu; European Committee for Standardisation gives details of the work and all aspects of standards making.
Standards: INTERNATIONAL; www.wssn.net/WSSN; World Standards Services Network (WSSN), is a network of publicly accessible World Wide Web servers of standards organizations around the world. Through the Web sites of its members, WSSN provides information on international, regional and national standardization and related activities and services. Direct links from the WSSN site are provided to the Web sites of: International Organization for Standardization - ISO; International Electrotechnical Commission - IEC; International Telecommunication Union - ITU; International standardizing bodies; Regional standardizing bodies; National members of ISO and IEC; Other international/regional organizations with related activities; Alphabetical list of Web sites in WSSN and Geographical list of Web sites in WSSN
Standards: International: SWITZERLAND; www.iso.org; International Standards Organisation useful for checking for latest standards information. Gives details of the membership, how standards are made, and the Catalogue of ISO standards.
Standards: USA: USA; www.ansi.org; American National Standards Institute offer a range of services, publications, standards and products.
Standards: USA: USA; www.astm.org; ASTM International is the new name of the former American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), which specialises in developing technical standards for worldwide use. Extensive web site giving standards, publications including the Standardization News, consultant directory, meetings, events and training courses.
Standards: USA: USA; www.nssn.org; National Standards Systems Network Provides a range of standards information from the major standards developers in the USA.
Standards: Worldwide: UK; www.ili.co.uk; ILI are specialists in worldwide hardcopy standards and specifications. ILI has offices in the UK, USA, Germany and France and via its web site checks can be made of their databases and items ordered.
Standing at work: Health risks: UK; https://www.getbritainstanding.org; Get Britain Standing is a campaign designed to increase awareness of the health risks of sedentary working and prolonged sitting time.
Statistics: NORWAY; www.nordstat.net; The purpose of Nordstat.net is to collect and communicate information and data related to mainly fire incidents taking place in the Nordic countries. Can be used by national institutions dealing with fire statistics as well as members of the public. Nordstat.net contains statistics related to fires, environmental and traffic accidents combined with information on blind and false alarms. On Nordstat.net you can also find statistics on fire deaths categorised according to gender, age, month (date), cause of fire and scene of fire.
Statistics: SPAIN; https://osha.europa.eu/en/surveys-and-statistics-osh/; European Agency for Safety and Health at Work sources of statistical information, surveys and other related information from European Member States, some other countries, Australia, Canada, USA, Switzerland, Iceland, Norway. Also information from Eurostat - the European Statistical Office.
Statistics: UK; https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office/about/statistics; Home Office, Research and Statistics Department UK Statistics bulletin and other Home Office publications.
Statistics: UK; www.statistics.gov.uk; Office of National Statistics extremely useful site containing an online database of statistics produced by the UK Government Departments and Agencies. Contains a catalogue of statistical products, sources, datasets, contact points and a limited set of linked statistics.
Statistics: European: BELGIUM; http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat; Eurostat, the Statistical Office of the European Communities, has issued a reminder that, since October 1 2004, all its data and publications are available free of charge on the Internet. This decision has resulted in three times as many visitors to the website in November, over 40,000, compared with earlier months this year. According to the needs of the user, there are two ways to access the data through Eurostat's site. From the homepage, the "data" link takes general users to the "Key indicators on EU policy". These are predefined tables, which include "short-term indicators", "long-term indicators" and "structural indicators". For specialist users, "database" contains more detailed data, which can be extracted online and is updated daily.
Statistics: Fire: 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.
Statistics: Fire and Research: 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.
Statistics: Health: 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
Statistics: Health and Safety: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/index.htm; Health and Safety Executive has a range of statistical information. Within these pages you will find statistics on work-related ill-health, injuries, dangerous occurrences, enforcement and gas safety. Overall picture for Great Britain, Quarterly fatal injury updates, kinds of accident/injury, causes and kinds of disease, industry sector and occupation.
Statistics: Health and Safety: UK; www.hassandlass.org.uk; UK Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) home and leisure accident web pages. For the first time home and leisure accident data is available for you to search independently. Data is provided for the years 2000 to 2002, taken from a representative sample of hospital attendances around the UK. National estimated figures are given. Contact details for further information.
Statistics: Office of National Statistics (ONS): UK; www.statistics.gov.uk; Office of National Statistics extremely useful site containing an online database of statistics produced by the UK Government Departments and Agencies. Contains a catalogue of statistical products, sources, datasets, contact points and a limited set of linked statistics.
Statistics: Health and Safety: USA; www.osha.gov/oshstats/index.html; US Occupational Safety and Health Administration collection of statistics.
Statistics: Work-related injuries, illnesses, and fatal injuries: USA; www.bls.gov/iif/oshstate.htm; State data presenting the number and frequency of work-related injuries, illnesses, and fatal injuries are available from two BLS programs: nonfatal cases of work-related injuries and illnesses that are recorded by employers under the Occupational safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) recordkeeping guidelines are available for 46 States and Territories from the BLS Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII); fatal cases of work-related injuries are available for all States, Territories, and New York City under a separate program, the BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI).
Stoneworking: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/stonemasonry; UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance for those working in the stoneworking industry. Aims to provide workers with information about the main causes of injury and ill-health to those working in the stone industry. It provides guidance to employers on how to effectively manage the health and safety risks which are common in stone working. The stone industry includes traditional stone mason work as well as the manufacture of stone work tops. The Getting started section explains what HSE inspectors look for in assessing your workshop and having the correct paperwork. Conditions will vary from clean workshops to those where water washes across the floor and dust is allowed to accumulate surfaces. General tidiness is often a good indication of how well other issues are being managed. Machinery and hand tools should all be well maintained and have the correct safeguards. They should also only be used by those trained and competent to do so and you should be able to provide evidence to prove this. Dust and fume extraction (local exhaust ventilation) should also be well maintained. Supervisors and managers should ensure that safe working practices are followed and action taken if unsafe practices are observed. Inspectors will also look at other safety issues, such as work at height and transport. They will also want to see good control of health risks from manual handling, noise, hand arm vibration and hazardous dust.
Storm and Flood Cleanup: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/flood; The US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH is aimed at workers and volunteers involved in flood cleanup. There is advice on the potential dangers involved and the proper safety precautions that may include work-related hazards such as electrical hazards, carbon monoxide, musculoskeletal hazards, heat stress, fire, confined spaces. There are also links to other similar web sites.
Stress: See also Bullying
Stress: SPAIN; https://osha.europa.eu/en/themes/psychosocial-risks-and-stress; The European Agency for Safety and Health and Work provides up-to-date information on good safety and health practice with regard to stress at work. Publications and information resources on risk assessment, case studies, prevention, training, treatment and policy are included.
Stress: SPAIN; http://osha.europa.eu/en/publications/factsheets; The European Agency for Safety and Health and Work web site gives a number documents under stress, bullying, violence at work and related topics.
Stress: SWITZERLAND; www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safework/stress/index.htm; International Labour Organisation's InFocus Programme on Safety and Health at Work including Safework's Stress at work guidance.
Stress: SWITZERLAND; www.ilo.org/safework/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.
Stress: UK; www.artsminds.co.uk; ArtsMinds is a collaborative initiative from BAPAM (British Association of Performing Arts Medicine), Equity, Spotlight and The Stage to bring together into one place a raft of resources for performers and creative practitioners facing mental health issues.
Stress: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/stress/standards/index.htm; UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website for stress management including the Stress Management Standards, advice and guidance.
Stress: UK; www.carolespiersgroup.co.uk; Stress at work is one of the biggest challenges facing industry worldwide. Carole Spiers Group can give you the practical skills to help manage stress successfully. Whether you want general information, or need assistance with a particular stress-related problem, you can find the information here. If you're an employer seeking professional staff training on the management of stress; or require the services of an employee counsellor or consultant; this should also be your access point.
Stress: UK; www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/Workplacestress.aspx; UK National Health Service website has an interactive stress at work test which aims to help users find out if they are experiencing too much pressure as part of their job.
Stress: UK; www.gone2lunch.com; Gone2Lunch is a UK campaign to make sure you get your proper entitlement of a stress-free, private lunch hour at work. It is a fact that the British work harder and longer than any other nation in the European Union. Not only that, the culture has resulted in the creation of a working environment where lunch is deemed only for "wimps", and a well-earned breather dismissed as little more than "slacking off". Aggressive management and the boom in out-of-town business parks confine more and more people to their desks. Little wonder that the last refuge of relaxation is a quick Web surf or email session during a snatched 5 minutes here or there. Now even this is under threat as "Big Brother"-style employers remove these rights of Internet/email access, subjecting employees to constant surveillance and invasions of privacy.
Stress: UK; www.isma.org.uk; International Stress Management Association gives general information about stress and related topics. Details of services provided by ISMA members plus some articles about stress. There is a list of links to other major worldwide organisations providing advice and guidance.
Stress: UK; www.tuc.org.uk/workplace-issues/health-and-safety; To try to tackle the UK's stress epidemic, the UK Trades Union Congress (TUC) web-based tool enables safety reps to assess the risk of stress in the workplace, before using the TUC online stress MOT to diagnose any problems. The TUC is also offering online help and advice for all workers in identifying and dealing with stress at work at www.worksmart.org.uk/health/index.php
Stress: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/stress; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) current activities in the area of work, stress and health, also access to resources to prevent stress working conditions. Includes publications and other work stress resources.
Stress: USA; http://unhealthywork.org; The US Center for Social Epidemiology's Unhealthy Work website provides a primary source for relevant information on job stress, gives advice on risk factors, prevention, news, research and further references.
Stress: Case Studies: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/stress/casestudies.htm; UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website for stress case studies which aim to show that not only does stress have a variety of causes and affects people differently but also that its impact is not only felt by the individual but by their colleagues, line managers and employers.
Stress including Mood Zones: UK; www.nhs.uk/Conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/Pages/low-mood-stress-anxiety.aspx; UK National Health Service (NHS): Mood zones including stress will help people boost their mood, improve their emotional wellbeing and cope with stress, anxiety or depression by offering practical advice and interactive tools
Stress: Management: UK; www.mindtools.com/stress/Brn/BurnoutSelfTest.htm; MindTool stress website contains a Burnout Self-Test which is designed to help users reflect on their job and experiences of work to check if they may be at risk of burnout, long term mental and physical exhaustion and disengagement.
Stress: Research: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/stress/research.htm; UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) key research publications on stress can be accessed via this page. Reports are listed in chronological order.HSE can help you prevent work related stress and comply with the law.
Stress: Statistics: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/causdis/stress; Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the UK website contains the cost to the economy and the numbers of cases of stress in British workplaces is taken from the 2004/2005 Self reported Work-related Illness report. More information on the stress management standards can be found at: www.hse.gov.uk/stress
Stress Test: UK; www.stress.org.uk; Stress Management Society offers two interactive stress tests on its website. The Individual Stress Test aims to help people find out how vulnerable they are to stress. The Corporate Stress Test offers questions on absence levels, overtime, training in handling stress and employee wellbeing.
Stress: Time Management: UK; www.manageyourtime.co.uk; Manage Your Time offers practical advice and tips on managing time better, in order to cut down on stress. Topics covered include stress management, planning, dealing with change, communication, delegation, decision-making and improving team efficiency.
Stress: Veteran support: UK; https://www.combatstress.org.uk; Combat Stress is a UK charity that works to support former service men and women with trauma-related mental health problems such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Stress: Work Stress Network: UK; www.workstress.net; UK National Work-Stress Network is committed to the eradication of the causes of work-related stress and associated illnesses. It campaigns to advance this aim through its involvement with the Hazards Campaign; and in conjunction with the TUC, European organisations, within UK Trades Union structures. Site gives details on causes, costs, identifying stress and risk assessing it, news, newsletters and links to other sources.
Styrene: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/styrene; US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) styrene information covers a range of information including physical properties, health factors, exposure limits, and monitoring methods used by OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Association.
Styrene: USA; http://youknowstyrene.org; Styrene Information and Research Center website is designed to be a one-stop source of information on styrene and styrene based products for consumers, educators, the media, industry employees and communities. There is an overview of what styrene is and what it is used from recycling and disposing of items made from styrene. There is a Health and Safety section.
Substances Hazardous to Health: See Hazardous Substances
Substituting Hazardous Chemicals: 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.
Substitution Support Portal: Chemicals: BELGIUM; www.subsport.eu; Subsport aims to show that the substitution of chemicals is a fundamental measure to reduce risks arising from the use of dangerous chemicals in products and processes. Substitution can support risk reduction for the environment, workers, consumers and public health. Substitution can be accomplished by the use of an alternative, less hazardous substance. In many cases other technologies that do not need hazardous chemicals can be applied. We do not consider the reduction of exposures to dangerous substances, e.g. by means of protective or containment measures like extraction or waste water treatment plants, to be substitution. The goal of the SUBSPORT project is to develop an internet portal that constitutes a state-of-the-art resource on safer alternatives to the use of hazardous chemicals. It should be a source of not just information on alternative substances and technologies, but also of tools and guidance for substance evaluation and substitution management.
Sulphur Dioxide: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/SulfurDioxide; The US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH sulphur dioxide pages are designed as a resource for individuals working with sulphur dioxide and give advice in the NIOSH pocket guide, other information and links.
Surf Life Saving: UK; www.slsgb.org.uk; Surf Life Saving GB (SLSGB) is the home of 5,000 volunteer beach lifesavers building healthier, safer communities. Our members, aged 5-70+, come together and give their time freely in our 70+ Surf Life Saving Clubs, where they learn Lifesaving skills and compete in Life Saving Sport. Surf Life Saving GB is the awarding body for the highest standard of Beach Lifeguard Qualification in the country, and is the National Governing Body for Life Saving Sport. More than 80 Surf Life Saving Clubs and 5,000 individuals are proud to be affiliated, with more joining every year. SLSGB have a Strategic Partnership with the RNLI. Our volunteers work closely with the RNLI Beach Lifeguards providing a joint Lifeguard service and beach patrol. Surf Life Saving GB's Life Saving qualifications are recognised nationally and internationally, and are a qualification of preference for employees and volunteers of the RNLI Lifeguard Service. For more information about our qualifications visit the Lifesaving section of this website. Life Saving Sport is a truly multi-disciplined sport which takes place in the pool, on the beach and in the sea. With close ties to swimming, athletics, kayaking, rowing, surfing and power boating, and all based on the equipment and skills of Lifeguards.
Surface Engineering Industry: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/surfaceengineering; UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website for the surface engineering industry is designed to give everyone working in the industry access to free, up to date advice on health and safety.
Swimming Safety: UK; www.rospa.com/leisure-safety/professional-services/ruadummy2; The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents campaign to reduce the number of people who die in drowning accidents has launched, in conjunction with the Environment Agency this website to provide free water safety resources aimed specifically at young people.
Swimming Safety: USA; www.cdc.gov/healthyswimming; Center for Disease Control Office Division of Parasitic Diseases web site provides information to awareness about the spread of water illnesses, particularly for those swimming recreationally in pools, waterparks, hot tubs, lakes, rivers or the ocean. Links to other government web sites.

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Teaching: Wellbeing: UK; www.bewellteachwell.org.uk; Education Support Partnership’s BeWellTeachWell is an online self-help tool that aims to support UK teachers in overcoming some of the key wellbeing challenges faced by those in the profession. Aimed at UK teachers at any stage of their career, whether training, serving or retired, at any level, at any stage of their career.
Teleworking: UK; www.telework.org.uk; Telework Association promotes remote working and offers information and advice to both teleworkers and employers. As a membership organisation much of the association's website is pass word protected there are plenty of resources including benefits of teleworking, guidance and setting up a home office. Case studies, statistics and reports are also available.
Temporary Workers: Health and safety: BELGIUM; www.european-temporary-work-campaign.eu; European Commission Senior Labour Inspectors Committee (SLIC) website offers awareness-raising and enforcement campaign on the health and safety for temporary workers.
Textile Industry: Risk Audit: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/textiles/audit; UK Health and Safety Executive's Textile Health and Safety Audit is a free internet-based audit package to help textiles companies manage their health and safety risks.
Thermal insulation: UK; www.tica-acad.com; Thermal Insulation Contractors Association site also includes the Asbestos Control and Abatement Division and the Insulation and Environmental Training Agency information sources.
Thrombosis: UK; www.thrombosisuk.org; Thrombosis UK is a charity dedicated to promoting awareness and support of thrombosis, which is the formation of deadly blood clots, that can form in the artery (arterial thrombosis) or vein (venous thrombosis). The organisation’s website contains a wealth of information and advice of the condition, and offers detailed guidance on the signs, symptoms and risks, plus the site contains a brief self-assessment test to estimate your potential risk of developing thrombosis.
Tick-borne diseases: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/tick-borne; US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH Tick-Borne diseases topic page provides links to a variety of information. Tick-borne pathogens can be passed to humans by the bite of infected ticks. Ticks can be infected with bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Outdoor workers are at risk of exposure to tick-borne diseases if they work at sites with ticks. Worksites with woods, bushes, high grass, or leaf litter are likely to have more ticks.
Time Management: UK; www.manageyourtime.co.uk; Manage Your Time offers practical advice and tips on managing time better, in order to cut down on stress. Topics covered include stress management, planning, dealing with change, communication, delegation, decision-making and improving team efficiency.
Tinnitus: UK; www.tinnitus.org.uk; British Tinnitus Association BTA described tinnitus as a ringing, whistling, buzzing or humming sound. It is a sensation of hearing a noise in the absence of any external sound. British Tinnitus Association can provide you with information sheets and booklets on various subjects on hearing and noise, including research, local support, training, events and links to other sources.
Tinnitus: General Practitioners 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.
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’
Toluene Collection: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/toluene; The US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH pages are designed as a resource for individuals working with toluene and give advice and guidance in the NIOSH pocket book, other publications and resources.
Tools and Guidance: Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs): UK; www.hse.gov.uk/abc; UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has developed a range of tools and guidance to help small and medium sized businesses understand health and safety. The advice will help these business understand what to do and do not need to do to produce a risk assessment.
Toxic Substances: USA; www.atsdr.cdc.gov; Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry ATSDR details.
Toxic Substances: USA; www.cleanersolutions.org; US University of Massachusetts, Toxic Use Reduction Institute database is a useful tool for finding out about safer industrial cleaning alternatives to hazardous chemicals. A search of the database allows users to select the contaminant or solvent they wish to replace, what is being used to clean and the cleaning method being used. The results show replacement products, performance test results and safety information.
Toxicity: UK; http://cot.food.gov.uk; The UK Committee on Toxicity is chaired by Professor Yuan Hughes, head of Department of Paediatrics, University of Cambridge. Members are independent scientific and medical experts together with two non-specialist members, who are appointed for their knowledge of consumer issues and other relevant matters. The website includes an explanation of the risk analysis framework used by the Committee, with information on the processes of risk assessment, risk management and risk communication.
Toxicology: BELGIUM; www.ecetoc.org; European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals was established in 1978 as a scientific non-commercial association by 50 top companies with interests in the manufacturer and use of chemicals. ECETOC acts as an independent, peer-reviewed technical resource to all concerned with identification of research needs and provision of scientific rational for the assessment of the health effects and environment impact. Partner to organisations such as the World Health Organisation - WHO, the International Programme on Chemical Safety-IPCS, and the European Commission. ECETOC works closely with its partners to establish a scientific foundation for the development of legislation in chemicals.
TOXNET: USA; http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov; National Library of Medicine (NLM) TOXNET cluster of databases on toxicology, environmental health, and chemical databases and other resources from the National Library Medicine Toxicology and Environmental Health Information Program.
Trade Unions: Australia: AUSTRALIA; www.actu.org.au; Australian Council of Trade Unions vision has always been to lift the living standards and quality of working life of working people. Site give publications, events, training, campaigns and more.
Trade Unions: European: BELGIUM; www.etui.org; European Trade Union Institute (ETUI) is the independent research and training centre of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) and works in three areas; research, education, and working conditions health and safety. The website contains information on many topics, links to publications, facts and figures plus information on European legislation and the ETUC's activities.
Trade Unions: International: BELGIUM; www.building-power.org; International Federation of Chemical, Energy, Mine and General Workers' Unions (ICEM) has relaunched its website, complete with new health and safety pages. Covers a range of topics - some of the most hazardous and resource intense industries, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and corporate governance (CG), news items etc.
Trade Unions: International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC): BELGIUM; www.ituc-csi.org; International Trade Union Confederation ITUC covers a wide range of information on campaigns, documents, press releases and events. It is the main international trade union organisation, representing the interests of working people worldwide. It has 312 affiliated member organisations in 156 countries and territories, with a total membership of 176 million workers. The ITUC was founded at its inaugural Congress in Vienna, Austria, on 1 -3 November 2006. It groups together the former affiliates of the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU) and the World Confederation of Labour (WCL), along with trade union organisations which had no global affiliation. The ICFTU and the WCL dissolved themselves on 31 October 2006, to pave the way for the creation of the ITUC.
Trade Unions: ICTU: IRELAND; www.ictu.ie; Irish Congress of Trade Unions contains details of the activities, information on health and safety activities, publications, and links.
Trade Unions: Trades Union Congress (TUC): UK; www.tuc.org.uk; Trades Union Congress offers a good range of information including office hazards.
Trading Standards: UK; www.tradingstandards.uk; The UK Trading Standards Central is a one stop shop for consumer protection in the UK. The site is supported and maintained by the TSI, the Trading Standards Institute and contains, what's new, safety warning, information for business, consumers, schools, list of legislation applicable.
Trafficking and Forced labour: 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.
Training: FINLAND; www.niva.org; Nordic Institute for Advanced Training (NIVA) is located at the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health and offers at least 12 courses and seminars per year in the Nordic and Baltic countries, in English language. The courses cover a broad spectra of working life from advanced toxicological methods to work organisation solutions.
Training: FRANCE; www.inrs.fr; Institut National de Recherche et de Securite INRS is a major research organisation offers training, exhibitions, related sites, consultancy and expertise, events. The Information Services is the International Labour Office Health and Safety National Centre.
Training: ITALY; www.itcilo.it; European Training Foundation of the European Commission supports vocational training reform in central and eastern Europe. Based in Turin, Italy.
Training: NETHERLANDS; www.wur.nl/en.htm; Training in occupational safety, health and environment from the internationally recognized Department of Environmental Sciences at Wageningen University.
Training: SWITZERLAND; http://www.braintrack.com; Universities worldwide, listed country by country. Useful for finding those offering occupational health, safety and environment training.
Training: UK; www.instinct-training.co.uk; Instinct Training offers occupational safety, health and environment offered via CD-ROM. Covers legislation requirements in the UK and Europe.
Training: UK; www.pcpoh.bham.ac.uk/ioem; Institute of Occupational Health University of Birmingham gives details of the courses, seminars, training, research and publications.
Training: UK; https://iosh.com; IOSH is the global Chartered body for safety and health professionals. We provide professional development support, events and technical guidance to 49,000+ members. We develop training courses and are an awarding organisation. We influence policy-makers, set standards and campaign for workers’ safety, health and wellbeing worldwide.
Training: UK; www.nebosh.org.uk; National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health NEBOSH extensive information source containing where to study, publications, newsletter, FAQs, and links to other relevant organisations' web sites.
Training: UK; www.aston.ac.uk; University of Aston in Birmingham Health and Safety Unit is a centre of excellence for teaching and research in the management health and safety. Enjoys an international reputation for its professional training of safety and health specialists. The site details the taught programmes as well as those provides on a flexible basis, on Campus, full-time or part-time and by distance learning whether part-time or full-time. In addition there are short course modules and bespoke industrial courses.
Training: UK; www.rospa.com; Full details of the UK Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents health and safety training programmes and in-company courses are on the website.
Training: USA; www.dol.gov/dol/audience/aud-kidsyouth.htm; This initiative "Safe Work/Safe Kids" is helping young people to gain work experience and ensuring their work is positive and safe. Information for employers, parents and young people in English and Spanish.
Training: ZIMBABWE; www.tarsc.org; Training and Research Support Centre, Harare, Zimbabawe has programmes, resources and publications on a wide range of subjects, from occupational health and safety, public participation in health, to AIDS, economy and employment. Also links to other relevant sites.
Training: Asbestos: UK; www.ukata.org.uk; Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) sets standards in asbestos training and ensures that its members meet those standards. It is legal requirement that all who may come across asbestos in their day to day work have been provided with asbestos awareness training. If they will intentionally work on asbestos they must have had appropriate training specific to the tasks they will undertake. Any organisation that allows builders or maintenance personnel onto their premises should ensure that they have evidence of asbestos awareness training. UKATA provides a quality standard for that training. When asbestos is to be worked upon deliberately, using a UKATA member to provide that training ensures that the training provider has the facilities, knowledge and experience to properly undertake that training.
Training: Fire: NEW ZEALAND; www.civil.canterbury.ac.nz; Information on the University of Canterbury New Zealand fire engineering degree course and also research.
Training: Fire: USA; www.fireengineering.com/training.html; Fire training information provided by the Fire Engineering Magazine includes programmes, classes and educational development needs, books, videos and articles.
Training: Fire: USA; www.montana.edu/wwwfire; Montana Fire Services Training School USA information on training packages and publications.
Training: Vocational: GREECE; www.cedefop.europa.eu; Cedefop is the European Agency to promote the development of Vocational Education and Training (VET) in the European Union. To ensure economic and social development it is essential that vocational education and training meets the needs of the citizen, the labour market and society. Building on a rich tradition of VET systems in Europe, governments and social partners devise policies for modern and innovative VET, which is a key element for employment, social inclusion and the competitiveness of the EU. Cedefop is the centre of expertise to support the development of VET and evidence based policy making. It provides advice, research, analysis, information, and stimulates European cooperation and common learning. Its networks allow the centre to keep abreast of recent developments and to cooperate and share information. Cedefop works closely with the European Commission, governments, representatives of employers and trade unions, as well as with researchers and practitioners. It provides them with up-to-date information on developments, experience and innovation in VET, and forums for policy debate. Cedefop shares its expertise through electronic and hard-copy publications, conferences and working groups.
Transport and Bulk Storage of Fireworks CHAF: UK; www.chaf.info; Control of the Hazards Associated with the Transport and Bulk Storage of Fireworks (CHAF). This website describes a European Union (EU) funded project, CHAF, which aims to provide a better understanding of critical conditions that give rise to explosions in packaged fireworks, and improved methods of predicting performance in large scale storage. Annual sales of fireworks in the EU amount to tens of thousands of tonnes and similar quantities are held in storage. This project will provide a framework for the safe storage of bulk fireworks which will have direct benefits to the EU in terms of improving worker safety and reducing the work-related hazards to which members of the public are exposed. Also, reduction of the severity of large scale fireworks storage accidents will have beneficial environmental effects in terms of minimising the release of toxic fumes and reducing off site blast damage. Has links to other organisations.
Transport: Chemicals: BELGIUM; www.ecta.com; European Chemical Transport Association (ECTA) works to improve the standards of efficiency, safety and quality of transport and logistics of chemical goods across Europe. Website offers a range of best practice guidelines on topics including safe driving, training, working at height, loading and unloading. There is a selection of documents on behaviour-based safety, some in several languages.
Transport of Dangerous 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.
Transport: Nuclear: UK; www.wnti.co.uk; World Nuclear Transport Institute (WNTI) is dedicated to the safe, efficient and reliable transport of radioactive materials. Contains news, publications, factsheets, good practice guides and links to other sources.
Transport Safety: BELGIUM; www.etsc.eu; European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) is a Brussels-based independent non-profit-making organisation dedicated to the reduction of the number and severity of transport crash injuries in Europe. Founded in 1993, ETSC provides an impartial source of expert advice on transport safety matters to the European Commission, the European Parliament, and Member States. It maintains its independence through funding from a variety of sources including membership subscriptions, the European Commission, and public and private sector support for various activities. ETSC seeks to identify and promote effective measures on the basis of international scientific research and best practice in areas which offer the greatest potential for a reduction in transport crashes and casualties. It provides factual information in the form of scientific reports, fact sheets and newsletters in support of high safety standards in European Union (EU) harmonisation, the take up of best practice and transport safety research. ETSC also organises several conferences yearly.
Transport Safety: LUXEMBOURG; http://ec.europa.eu/transport; European Commission web site to help keep track of key developments and new proposals in European Union law relating to transport safety. Includes transportable pressure equipment, improving passenger safety on ships, improving road safety, introduction of digital tachographs.
Transport Safety: SWITZERLAND; www.unece.org/trans/danger/danger.html; United Nations Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling (GHS) gives details of publications, bodies and committees e.g. ECOSOC and links.
Transport Safety: USA; www.highwaysafety.org; The US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety carries out research focusing on three factors in motor vehicle crashes - human, vehicular and environmental and looks at how injuries can be reduced by interventions occurring before, during, and after crashes.
Trauma and Disaster: AUSTRALIA; www.massey.ac.nz/~trauma; Australasian Journal of Disaster and Trauma Studies is a peer-reviewed electronic journal utilising the Internet as a medium for the collation and distribution of original material on disaster and psychological trauma studies within Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific rim. It is being funded initially by the School of Psychology, Massey University in New Zealand. Research and professional practice covering disaster and trauma work is growing within this region but there is currently a lack of a dedicated journal serving those with a direct interest in this area. Launching this electronic journal on the Internet offers a relatively cost-effective means of providing this medium, and one which offers the potential for the prompt publication of articles and the dissemination of information to those with an interest in this topic.
Travel Advice: UK; https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice; UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office Travel advice on the Risk of Terrorism when travelling overseas. The Travel Advice is designed to help you avoid trouble by providing information on threats to personal safety arising from terrorist activities, political unrest, lawlessness, violence, natural disasters, epidemics, anti-British demonstrations and aircraft/shipping safety. It is also designed to help you make informed decisions about whether or not to travel to a particular country.
Treaty of Lisbon: BELGIUM; www.europa.eu/lisbon_treaty/index_en.htm; European Commission web site of The Treaty of Lisbon signed by the Heads of State or Government of the 27 Member States in Lisbon on 13 December 2007 will provide the European Union (EU) with modern institutions and optimised working methods to tackle both efficiently and effectively today's challenges in today's world. In a rapidly changing world, Europeans look to the EU to address issues such as globalisation, climatic and demographic changes, security and energy. The Treaty of Lisbon will reinforce democracy in the EU and its capacity to promote the interests of its citizens on a day-to-day basis.
Trichloroethylene: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/trichloroethylene; The US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH pages are designed as a resource for individuals working with Trichloroethylene and give advice in the NIOSH pocket guide, other information and links.
Tropical Storms: USA; http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) collection of information on disasters, hurricanes, cyclones, typhoons, and other Tropical Storms. Provides guidance including research from The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the Centre for Disease Control and links to other sources.
Truck: Tyre Safety: UK; www.tyresafe.org/trucktyres; TyreSafe was set up with the responsibility of raising the awareness of the importance of the dangers of defective and worn tyres. Contains advice for fleet managers, workshop managers, fleet inspectors and drivers on tyre maintenance. Basic checks such as making sure tyres are correctly inflated can make all the difference, as the pressurised air inside an HGV tyre has to support the weight of the vehicle and its load. Tyres must also be well maintained in order to keep the vehicle stable as it travels around corners, work in harmony with the vehicle's main suspension system and help the vehicle accelerate and brake effectively. Site gives information on the importance of tyre pressure, tread depth, wheel alignment, regrooving and tyre disposal.
Twitter: Health and Safety Executive (HSE): UK; http://twitter.com/H_S_E; Health and Safety Executive (HSE) aims to prevent death, injury and ill-health to those at work and those affected by work activities. This Twitter site enables people to see news items as they become available.
Typhoon 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.
Tyre Safety: Trucks: UK; www.tyresafe.org/trucktyres; TyreSafe was set up with the responsibility of raising the awareness of the importance of the dangers of defective and worn tyres. Contains advice for fleet managers, workshop managers, fleet inspectors and drivers on tyre maintenance. Basic checks such as making sure tyres are correctly inflated can make all the difference, as the pressurised air inside an HGV tyre has to support the weight of the vehicle and its load. Tyres must also be well maintained in order to keep the vehicle stable as it travels around corners, work in harmony with the vehicle's main suspension system and help the vehicle accelerate and brake effectively. Site gives information on the importance of tyre pressure, tread depth, wheel alignment, regrooving and tyre disposal.

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Vehicles and Pedestrians: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/workplacetransport/separating.htm; Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance on the safe segregation of vehicles and pedestrians.
Vehicles: Falls from: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/fallsfromvehicles; Health and Safety Executive Falls from Vehicle pages give details of information sheets, case studies, posters and links.
Vehicle Safety: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/motorvehicle/ncmvs; US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH Center for Motor Vehicle Safety. Reports, recommendations and other NIOSH road safety resources.
Ventilation Systems: Buildings: Protection from Chemical, biological, or radiological contaminants: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2003-136; US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH document provides preventive measures that building owners and managers can implement to protect building air environments from a terrorist release of chemical, biological, or radiological contaminants. This document includes information about: Filtration and Air-Cleaning Principles, specific recommendations economic considerations.
Veteran support: Combat stress: UK; https://www.combatstress.org.uk; Combat Stress is a UK charity that works to support former service men and women with trauma-related mental health problems such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Vibration White Finger (VWF): See Hand-arm vibration: Health risks: Vibration White Finger (VWF)
Violence: UK; www.actiononviolence.com; Action on Violence provides best practice examples of violence reduction initiatives. Aimed at those working in the field of violence prevention and reduction, highlights what works when tackling violence and provides ideas for local solutions to raise awareness about the problems of violence, alcohol and the use of weapons.
Violence against children, young people and women: BELGIUM; http://ec.europa.eu/justice_home/funding/2004_2007/daphne/funding_daphne_en.htm; European Commission's DAPHNE programme to combat violence against children, young people and women and to protect victims and groups at risk, has been extended until 2013. Daphne III was formally adopted as Decision 779/2007/EC and entered into force on 4 July 2007. See also Official Journal L173, 3 July 2007
Violence at Work: LUXEMBOURG; https://osha.europa.eu/en/themes/psychosocial-risks-and-stress; European Parliament Committee on Employment and Social Affairs have published a resolution on harassment at work.
Violence at Work: SWITZERLAND; www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safework/violence/index.htm; The International Labour Organisation SafeWork programme provides information on good safety and health practice with regard to violence at work.
Violence at Work: SWITZERLAND; www.ilo.org/safework/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.
Violence at Work: UK; www.usdaw.org.uk/Campaigns/Freedom-From-Fear; Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers' Freedom from Fear (USDAW) aims to help prevent violence threats and abuse against shopworkers. Contains publications, resources, posters, leaflets and a guide Preventing Violence to Retail Staff.
Violence at Work: USA; www.osha.gov/SLTC/workplaceviolence/index.html; The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) say that workplace violence has emerged as an important safety and health issue in today's workplace. The OSHA web site gives guidance and advice.
Violence at Work: Health Sector: SWITZERLAND; www.who.int/violence_injury_prevention/injury/work9/en; World Health Organisation (WHO) website on violence at work. The enormous cost of workplace violence for the individual, the workplace and the community at large is becoming more and more apparent. Recent information shows that the current knowledge is only the tip of the iceberg. While workplace violence affects practically all sectors and all categories of workers, the health sector is at major risk: more than half of all workers in this sector may have experienced violent incidents at some point. Ambulance and pre-hospital emergency staff are reported to be at greatest risk, nurses are three times more likely, on average, to experience violence in the workplace than other occupational groups. Since the large majority of the health workforce is female, the gender dimension of the problem is very evident. The International Labour Office (ILO), the International Council of Nurses (ICN), the World Health Organization (WHO) and Public Services International (PSI) launched in 2000 a joint programme in order to develop sound policies and practical approaches for the prevention and elimination of violence in the health sector. The "Framework Guidelines for Addressing Workplace Violence in the Health Sector" are intended to support all those responsible for safety in the workplace, be it governments, employers, workers, trade unions, professional bodies or members of the public. The tool will guide you through the complexity of issues to be considered when developing anti-violence policies and strategies for all work-settings in the health sector. These can be adapted to meet local and national needs and constraints.
Violence: 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.
Viral Hepatitis: USA; www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/resource/index.htm; The US National Center for Infectious Diseases site offers brochures, publications, posters, slide sets, glossary and links to other relevant sources. There is also information in languages other than English.
Vocational Training: GREECE; www.cedefop.europa.eu; Cedefop is the European Agency to promote the development of vocational education and training (VET) in the European Union. To ensure economic and social development it is essential that vocational education and training meets the needs of the citizen, the labour market and society. Building on a rich tradition of VET systems in Europe, governments and social partners devise policies for modern and innovative VET, which is a key element for employment, social inclusion and the competitiveness of the EU. Cedefop is the centre of expertise to support the development of VET and evidence based policy making. It provides advice, research, analysis, information, and stimulates European cooperation and common learning. Its networks allow the centre to keep abreast of recent developments and to cooperate and share information. Cedefop works closely with the European Commission, governments, representatives of employers and trade unions, as well as with researchers and practitioners. It provides them with up-to-date information on developments, experience and innovation in VET, and forums for policy debate. Cedefop shares its expertise through electronic and hard-copy publications, conferences and working groups.
Vulnerable Workers: UK; www.tuc.org.uk/workplace-issues/basic-rights-work/basic-rights-work; Trades Union Congress UK TUC microsite will help vulnerable workers. Aims to help 'vulnerable' workers obtain details on their employment and safety rights at work. The TUC says it Basic Rights @ Work microsite will introduce these vulnerable workers - people who have little knowledge of their employment rights, who find it hard to access advice and who do not have the ability to protect themselves against abuses - to information about employment rights in the UK and how to enforce these rights through statutory enforcement bodies. Health and safety is listed as no. 1 in the site's eight categories of pay and employment rights. The microsite contains five videos created by the TUC and enforcement bodies which explain how the different agencies, including the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), operate. This website will be a vital tool to help workers and their union reps secure a fair deal at work.

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Warehousing Industry: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/logistics/warehousing.htm; Health and Safety Executive advice for the warehousing industry - guidance and advice, including a list of free leaflets.
Warehousing: 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).
Waste and Packaging: UK; http://npwd.environment-agency.gov.uk; UK National Packaging Waste Database (NPWD) is a web-based database supported by the Environment Agency, Defra, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), the Northern Ireland Environment and Heritage Service (NIEHS), the Advisory Committee on Packaging, companies obligated by the packaging regulations, reprocessors, exporters and compliance schemes.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE): BELGIUM; http://ec.europa.eu/environment/waste/weee/index_en.htm; European Commission Directorate General Environment has day-to-day management of the site http://ec.europa.eu/environment/index_en.htm. The European Commission always publishes its official documents in all the EU languages (see the EUR-Lex database on http://eur-lex.europa.eu). The Europa site also offers you much more information on the Commission's work, including its environment policy, in a variety of languages (see http://europa.eu/pol/env/index_en.htm). Feel free to contact us for any further information and/or details you may require at http://ec.europa.eu/environment/contact/contact_en.htm. Directives 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) and 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) are designed to tackle the fast increasing waste stream of electrical and electronic equipment and complements European Union measures on landfill and incineration of waste. Increased recycling of electrical and electronic equipment will limit the total quantity of waste going to final disposal. Producers will be responsible for taking back and recycling electrical and electronic equipment. This will provide incentives to design electrical and electronic equipment in an environmentally more efficient way, which takes waste management aspects fully into account. Consumers will be able to return their equipment free of charge. In order to prevent the generation of hazardous waste, Directive 2002/95/EC requires the substitution of various heavy metals (lead, mercury, cadmium, and hexavalent chromium) and brominated flame retardants (polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) or polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)) in new electrical and electronic equipment put on the market from 1 July 2006.
Waste Industry: Safety and Health: UK; http://ciwm.org.uk/wish; Representatives from the waste management and recycling industry have come together to form the Waste Industry Safety and Health Forum. WISH members include representatives from HSE, main trade associations, professional bodies, trade unions, recycling organisations and national and local government bodies involved in waste and resource management and recycling. Provides a home for waste management industry health and safety guidance which was previously available on the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) site.
Waste Management and Recycling Industry: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrpdf/rr240.pdf; The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) commissioned detailed analysis of accidents in the waste and recycling industries in the publication Mapping Health and Safety Standards in the UK Waste Industry.
Waste Management and Recycling Industry: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/waste; UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website designed to help waste management and recycling industries and aims to give everyone working in the industry access to free, up to date advice on health and safety.
Waste Management: Radioactive: UK; http://corwm.decc.gov.uk; Committee on Radioactive Waste Management UK provides independent scrutiny and advice to the UK governments on the long term management of higher activity radioactive wastes. This includes safe and secure interim storage and final geological or other disposal.
Water: UK; www.water.org.uk; Water UK extensive information source gives details about Water UK, its publications, information, press releases. Also links to the many water and environmental web sites.
Water and Leisure Safety: UK; www.nationalwatersafety.org.uk; National Water Safety Forum provides safety advice and facts and figures about beaches, inland water sites, swimming pools, water sports and water safety in the home.
Water Mist: Fire fighting: GERMANY; www.iwma.net; International Water Mist Association (IWMA) is the first association of its kind dedicated exclusively to water mist fire fighting and related technology. The IWMA was founded on 4 April 1998, and began maintaining a permanent office at the beginning of 2000. From the IWMA's international headquarters in Vahldorf near Berlin, Germany, it will support the continued development research and applications engineering of generic water mist systems. Offers conferences, seminars, publications etc.
Water Safety: UK; www.rospa.com/leisure-safety/water/advice; The UK Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents RoSPA's Leisure department covers not only leisure pursuits in or near water, but also accident prevention around canals, rivers, the sea or lakes. An especially important area covered by RoSPA's water safety experts is the increasing number of public and private sites, including shopping centres and works complexes with decorative water features.
Welding and Manganese: Potential Neurologic Effects: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/welding; US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH welding and manganese topic page gives advice and guidance to those worker with welding fumes that are composed of metals and most fumes contain a small percentage of manganese. There is a concern by workers, employers, and health professionals about potential neurological effects associated with exposure to manganese in welding fumes. NIOSH has been conducting research and reviewing the published scientific literature to assess this problem. Manganese is an essential nutrient. A healthy person with normal liver and kidney function can excrete excess dietary manganese. Inhaled manganese is of greater concern because it bypasses the body's normal defense mechanisms. This can lead to manganese accumulation and adverse health effects including damage to the lungs, liver, kidney and central nervous system. Male workers exposed to manganese also have a higher risk of fertility problems. Prolonged exposure to high manganese concentrations (>1 mg/m³) in air may lead to a Parkinsonian syndrome known as "manganism". Chronic exposure to the manganese-containing pesticide, maneb, is also reported to cause Parkinson-like symptoms. Parkinson-like symptoms may include tremors, slowness of movement, muscle rigidity, and poor balance. Recent studies indicate neurological and neurobehavioral deficits may occur when workers are exposed to low levels of manganese (<0.2 mg/m³) in welding fumes. These effects include changes in mood and short-term memory, altered reaction time, and reduced hand-eye coordination.
Welding Fumes: Respiratory Health: UK; www.badairday.info; Bad Air Day website has been created by the Welding Fun Team which is a partnership of organisations brought together by HSE with the aim of promoting awareness of the potential risks to respiratory health from exposure to welding and thermal cutting fume.
Wellbeing and Health: UK; www.councilforworkandhealth.org.uk; Council for Work and Health acts a representative body for professional occupational health organisations, with the aim of offering a “single voice” on health and wellbeing concerns. Health and wellbeing (occupational health) services are delivered collaboratively by a wide range of professional groups. Each one contributes its own particular blend of skills and competencies, some of which are unique, and some of which are shared with other professions. It also provides an opportunity for co-ordinated and integrated working on all issues which impact on health and wellbeing services and facilitates information sharing to promote improvement.
Wellbeing and Health: Resilience: UK; www.bitc.org.uk/our-resources/report/emotional-resilience; Business in the Community Emotional Resilience Toolkit provides practical guidance in promoting the resilience of individuals and teams in companies as part of an integrated health and wellbeing programme. Created by employers for employers, this unique resource draws on the collective experience and expertise of the Emotional Resilience Steering Group. This Toolkit includes research, case studies and suggested actions which employers can take to facilitate emotional resilience in the workplace, including; promoting healthy behaviour in the workplace and providing training for employees and managers to recognise and take early action to ameliorate conditions that can produce stress
Wellbeing and health 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.
Wellbeing and 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).
Wellbeing and Health 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.
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.
Wiki: OSH: SPAIN; www.oshwiki.eu; European Agency for Safety and Health at Work OSHwiki platform launched in 2014 is designed to enable users to share, create, and a collaborate knowledge in information and best practice on occupational safety and health in all European languages. Can be searched using keyword, category, most recent and most popular.
Wildland Fire: 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.
Wildland Fire: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/firefighting; US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Topic Page offers recommendations for firefighting wildfires.
Wildland Fire: USA; www.firewise.org; National Wildland Urban Interface Fire Protection Programme FireWise contains publications, events, forum, links, videos etc.
Wildland Fire: Preparedness: USA; https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/outreach/wildfire.html; The Federal Emergency Management Agency's Wildland Update Web page is designed to help firefighters and community leaders locate important and up-to-date information on preparing for and fighting wildland fires, such as weather predictions, current aviation strategy, community programs and a six minute safety briefing. The Web page includes links to the National Fire Plan, FIREWISE and the handbook "Preparing a Community Wildfire Plan".
Wildland Fire: Smoke: USA; http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/wildfires; US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) information on smoke from wildfires - a mixture of gases and fine particles from burning trees and other plant materials. Smoke can hurt your eyes, irritate your respiratory system, and worsen chronic heart and lung diseases. Know whether you are at risk and protect yourself.
Wind Energy: UK; www.energyinst.org; Energy Institute is a thriving, modern, global professional body serving the whole of the energy sector. News, events, Information Centre, education, careers, training and technical activities.
Wind Energy: USA; www.awea.org; American Wind Energy Association for clean environmentally friendly wind energy, this information source looks at issues of global warming and climate change.
Wind Energy: European: BELGIUM; www.ewea.org; European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) EWEA is the voice of the wind industry, actively promoting wind power in Europe and worldwide. It has over 600 members, active in over 50 countries, including wind turbine manufacturers with a leading share of the world wind power market, plus component suppliers, research institutes, national wind and renewables associations, developers, contractors, electricity providers, finance and insurance companies, and consultants. EWEA coordinates international policy, communications, research and analysis and provides various services to support members’ requirements and needs to help their development, offering the best networking and learning opportunities in the sector. EWEA analyses, formulates and establishes policy positions for the wind industry on key strategic sectoral issues, cooperating with industry and research institutions on a number of market development and technology research projects. In addition, the lobbying activities undertaken by EWEA help create a suitable legal framework within which members can successfully develop their businesses.
Wind Energy: Offshore: UK; www.g9offshorewind.com; G9 Offshore Wind Health and Safety Association and its nine founding members are committed to promoting and maintaining the highest possible standards of health and safety throughout the life cycle of offshore wind farms.
Wireless Technology: Health effects: CANADA; www.rfcom.ca; RFcom provides up-to-date authoritative information about research on the health effects of wireless technology and is based at the University of Ottawa, Canada McLaughlin Centre for Population Health Risk Assessment.
Women's Health and Safety: SPAIN; https://osha.europa.eu/en/themes/women-and-health-work; European Agency for Safety and Health at Work website on gender and occupational safety and health. Information on particular hazards faced by working women, research into workplace gender topics and details of strategies being developed.
Women's Health and Safety: UK; www.hazards.org/women; The UK Hazards Centre web site. Women's work has lots of risks and little work protection. Women's health and safety is neglected, say unions - and something must be done about it. Contains list of relevant resources from other organisations.
Women's Health and Safety: UK; www.tuc.org.uk/workplace-issues/health-and-safety/women-and-health-and-safety; Women's health and safety topics, advice and guidance from the UK Trades Union Congress.
Women's Health and Safety: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/women; Women's health and safety topics, advice and guidance from the US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH. Covers a wide range of topics such as skin cancer, heart disease.
Women's Health and Safety: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/99-104.html; The US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH 23 page publication on The Effects of Workplace Hazards on Female Reproductive Health gives good guidance and advice.
Women's Health and Safety: USA; www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/womenshealthgeneral.html; Women's health pages from the US National Library of Medicine Medline plus Service covers a wide range of topics. Links to other sources.
Wood Recycling: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/woodworking/recycling.htm; The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website includes advice on reducing the risks to workers from exposure to wood dust, with brief guidance along with access to an HSE Report on occupational hygiene and also links to publications, information sheets and resources on machinery and other relevant topics.
Woodworking: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/woodworking/index.htm; UK Health and Safety Executive website on woodworking health and safety provides occupational safety and health advice for people working in the woodworking and furniture industries. Individual advice pages cover dust, machinery, manual handling, vehicles, noise and slips and trips.
Work and Employment Laws: Database: SWITZERLAND; www.ilo.org/dyn/travail/travmain.home; The ILO International Labour Organisation TRAVAIL Database of Conditions of Work and Employment Laws provides a picture of the regulatory environment of working time, minimum wages and maternity protection in more than 100 countries around the world. It contains comprehensive legal information, which allows you to conduct customized research on a specific country, to compare the legislation of several countries or regions on a particular subject or to perform searches by text. For selected issues, a historical comparison is possible. "Browse by category" if you want to compare topics for several countries, "browse by country" to generate a country profile, click on "free search" to undertake a free search and consult the guide "How to use this database" for further information. The Database was last updated in 2011. The exact date of the most recent update is indicated for each country.
Work, Health, and Well-being: UK; www.councilforworkandhealth.org.uk; Council for Work and Health acts a representative body for professional occupational health organisations, with the aim of offering a “single voice” on health and wellbeing concerns. Health and wellbeing (occupational health) services are delivered collaboratively by a wide range of professional groups. Each one contributes its own particular blend of skills and competencies, some of which are unique, and some of which are shared with other professions. It also provides an opportunity for co-ordinated and integrated working on all issues which impact on health and wellbeing services and facilitates information sharing to promote improvement.
Work, Health, and Well-being: USA; http://centerforworkhealth.sph.harvard.edu; US Center for Work, Health, and Well-being is one of three WorkLife Centers for Excellence that the US National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) funds to support and expand multi-disciplinary research, training, and education in this area. See "Resources" for a list and information on all of the WorkLife Centers for Excellence.
Work-Life Balance: UK; https://www.gov.uk/flexible-working; Department of Trade and Industry's guide to work-life balance campaign. Contains details of what is work-life balance what it is, case studies and Frequently Asked Questions.
Work-Life Balance: UK; www.tuc.org.uk/workplace-issues/work-life-balance; The Trade Union Congress (TUC) Changing Times is for companies interested in improving the work-life balance for their employees. The site has step-by-step process for implementing more flexible working policies.
Work Organisation Assessment Tool: UK; www.workorganisation.org.uk; EEF – The Manufacturers’ Organisation offers a free online Work Organisation Assessment Tool which has been designed to help Human resources and occupational health managers diagnose how healthy their organisation is.
Work Related Road Risk (WRRR): UK; www.clocs.org.uk; UK Construction Industry CLOCS brings the construction logistics industry together to revolutionise the management of work related road risk (WRRR) and ensure a road safety culture is embedded across the industry. By working together CLOCS can help protect pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and other road users who share the roads with construction vehicles. The website offers guidance on a variety of topics including managing supplier compliance and vehicle safety equipment.
Work Related Upper Limbs Disorders: See Repetitive Strain Injury
Work-Stress Network: UK; www.workstress.net; UK National Work-Stress Network is committed to the eradication of the causes of work-related stress and associated illnesses. It campaigns to advance this aim through its involvement with the Hazards Campaign; and in conjunction with the TUC, European organisations, within UK Trades Union structures. Site gives details on causes, costs, identifying stress and risk assessing it, news, newsletters and links to other sources.
Workboats: UK; www.workboatassociation.org; The National Workboat Association is the Trade association for Workboat Owners and Operators. Whilst most are based in the UK there are members with vessels operating throughout the North Sea basin, in the Mediterranean, Persian Gulf as well as in Australasia.
Worker Notification: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/pgms/worknotify; US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH provides information about NIOSH's worker notification program and access to findings from studies under the program. "Worker notification" is a term used to describe the transmission of the overall research results of epidemiologic studies to the workers in those studies. The notification materials are indexed by work group and work exposure.
Workers: See also Involvement of workers
Workers: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/workers; The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website for workers. Covers a wide range of information - rights and responsibilities, safety representatives, workers involvement and consultation advice.
Workers' Memorial Day: UK; www.rospa.com/occupational-safety/conferences-events/workers-memorial-day; Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) National Occupational Safety and Health Committee (NOSHC) initiated the creation of an online hub, designed to provide detailed information about dozens of memorial sites across the UK. The first official Workers' Memorial Day was marked with a website dedicated to thousands of people who never returned home from work. Wednesday, 28 April 2010, gave the UK's workforce a chance to reflect on the many people who are killed, seriously injured or made ill while doing their job. Compiled by health and safety information expert Sheila Pantry, the regularly updated electronic guide includes locations of everything from plaques to pillars, as well as photographs, details of temporary commemorative sites, links to other sources and a diary of events. Among the many permanent memorials listed are those dedicated to victims of disasters at the Piper Alpha oilrig near Aberdeen, the Flixborough chemical plant in Lincolnshire and the Senghenydd mine in Wales. Yet for every catastrophe involving multiple fatalities, there are hundreds more accidents for which there is no memorial and which can only be remembered quietly by grieving families, colleagues and employers.
Workers Web site: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/workers/index.htm; Workers Web pages launched by the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is intended to give employees access to information about workplace health and safety. Covers roles and responsibilities of workers and employers regarding health and safety. The web site includes many HSE information leaflets that can be printed from the site.
Working at Height: UK; www.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.
Working at Height: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg401.pdf; UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) document on The Work at Height Regulations 2005 summarises what you need to do to comply with the regulations. Some industry/trade associations may have produced more detailed guidance about working at height. You can also find more information on the HSE website www.hse.gov.uk/falls.
Working Time: UK; www.acas.org.uk; Acas stands for Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service that aims to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations. They help with employment relations by supplying up-to-date information, independent advice and high quality training, and working with employers and employees to solve problems and improve performance. Whether you're an employer or an employee you can get free advice from this website or by calling ACAS telephone helpline. Employers might also be interested in the more specialised services, including training, publications, workplace projects, conciliation and mediation. Information on working hours, health, work and wellbeing, health and the workplace, stress, flexible working, working parents, equality and much more.
Workplace Bullying: See Bullying
Workplace Design: UK; www.workplaceintelligence.co.uk; Workplace Intelligence Unit, UK has a number of case studies showing where innovative design has been applied to the workplace. Includes a government report on how we could be working in 2030. Also has articles giving advice and information on developing intelligent workplaces.
Workplace Dust and Fume 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.
Workplace: Environment Protection: USA; https://www.epa.gov/learn-issues; Environmental Protection Agency protect the environment information. Although we can do a lot to clean up pollution after it’s in the environment, preventing pollution in the first place is even better. Learn what you can do to protect the environment in your home, workplace, and community.
Workplace Health and Safety: UK; www.tuc.org.uk/workplace-issues/health-and safety; Trades Union Congress (TUC) website workplace health and safety news and resources. Information from asbestos to Workers’ Memorial Day plus links to Hazards at Work regular publication.
Workplace Health and Safety: Scottish Hazards Campaign: UK; www.scottishhazards.co.uk; Scottish Hazards Campaign brings together a network of organisations and individuals interested and involved in workplace health and safety. Provides news, events, links and more.
Workplace Health Promotion: 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.
Workplace Health Promotion: SWITZERLAND; www.who.int/occupational_health/topics/workplace/en; World Health Organisation (WHO) runs an occupational programme which works in many key areas such as work-related diseases, dust, noise, ergonomic risks, stress and nanotechnology. It also aims to promote healthier workplaces and has web pages devoted to guidance and information on workplace health promotion.
Workplace Health Promotion: UK; http://targetdepression.com; HR Leadership to Target Depression in the Workplace is a European initiative led by senior HR and corporate health executives from major companies alongside international organisations working on health, labour and employment issues. It aims to help HR professionals promote good workplace mental health and improve the management, identification and support of employees with depression. Offers news, updates, resources.
Workplace Solutions: SPAIN; http://osha.europa.eu/en/practical-solutions; The European Agency for Safety and Health and Work web site contains practical information, guidelines and case studies to help solve a variety workplace health and safety problems.
Workplace Transport Safety Forum: UK; www.wptsforum.org; Workplace Transport Safety Forum aims to share ideas, experiences, information, best practice and questions with other interested managers, organisations and individuals.
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.
World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program: USA; www.cdc.gov/wtc; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 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.

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

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Young Minds: Mental Health: UK; www.youngminds.org.uk; YoungMinds is the UK’s leading charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people. Driven by experiences Young Minds campaign, research and influence policy and practice. Offers advice for young people, parents and professionals.
Young Retail Worker Health and Safety: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/retail; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) website for information on protecting young workers in the retail industry.
Young Worker Safety and Health: SPAIN; http://osha.europa.eu/en/topics/osheducation; European Agency for Safety and Health at Work Start Young - Stay Safe web feature to support the integration of health and safety into education and training at all levels. Statistics have revealed that younger workers have a 40 % higher risk to suffer a work-related accident as compared with other workers. Integrating or 'mainstreaming' OSH into education forms a key part of developing a preventive culture by teaching children and young adults to live and work safely. Includes: findings from a wide range of national experiences showing how OSH has been integrated into different levels of education; awareness-raising campaigns and conclusions from the ensuing debates and discussion; the proceedings of a seminar on learning about OSH, links with information on integrating OSH into education in Member States, Europe and beyond and more.
Young Worker Safety and Health: SPAIN; https://osha.europa.eu/en/themes/young-workers; European Campaign for Safety and Health at Work 2006: Young people campaign shows that with the wrong start: young workers have 50% more work accidents than older workers. Their incidence rate of work accidents is going up. The consequence is the tragedy of young lives ruined. The site prevention measures include: risk awareness education for children; health and safety in vocational and professional training; taking account of young people's lack of physical and mental maturity at work; training at work and supervision. The Right Start: The campaign is promoting risk awareness in children and young people; the preparation of young people for the health and safety aspects of working life; quality work for youngsters- safe and healthy workplaces and practices; supporting networking and information exchange among stakeholders, supporting the European Youth Pact for employment and education and training. Start planning now for the European Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Campaign 2006 - young people - everyone is invited to take part and carryout activities in this decentralised campaign across Europe. Start planning now! It will include a Week of activity across Europe in October 2006 (23-27 October, week 43).This web page will be developed with resources, information and news about the campaign as it develops.
Young Worker Safety and Health: UK; www.hse.gov.uk/youngpeople; The UK Health and Safety Executive updated website cover information specific to young workers. Splits in to three sections - the laws, risks and work experience for ease of access. A list of the different legislation is included on the site. Gives advice on HSE leaflets covering young workers.
Young Worker Safety and Health: Wiseup2work (IOSH): UK; www.wiseup2work.co.uk; Institution of Occupational Safety and Health website to help teens to think before they work is an interactive resource for anyone teaching young people before they start work experience or their first job. "The real life stories had a big reaction - some students were quite horrified by what had happened to other teenagers in their first jobs. The learning tools prompted some really interesting discussions about what situations they could face at work."
Young Worker Safety and Health: USA; www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/youth; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Young Worker Safety and Health pages contains information for young workers, how young workers get hurt, programmes, reports and research. Includes other related web sites.
Youth Community Blog: BELGIUM; www.ituc-csi.org/youth.html; International Trade Union Confederation ITUC: Youth Community Blog gives the opportunity to find content from the Youth Committee members and from young trade unionists from ITUC affiliates around the world. The aim of the YCB is to give a youth perspective to the ITUC's areas of work and to provide a space for young people's voices on trade union issues. This blog is an initiative of the Youth Committee. The contributors are the Youth Committee members, young leaders from the ITUC affiliates as well as special guests from friendly organizations.