Other sources of information

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) offers information and guidance on a full range of health and safety issues, including access to FREE publications, which they produce. http://www.hse.gov.uk./ A full catalogue of all HSE publications and multimedia products is also available at: http://www.hsebooks.co.uk/

For a subscription based online database of UK health and safety legislation, approved codes of practice and HSE guidance on legislation, workplaces and substances. http://www.hsedirect.com/

To report accidents, diseases and dangerous occurrences online visit the RIDDOR (reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences) website at: http://www.riddor.gov.uk/

A directory of UK health, safety and environmental website can be found at: http://www.uksafety.net/

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health website provides useful information and can be found at: http://www.iosh.co.uk/

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) is the professional body for environmental health practitioners and also has a range of Health and Safety information. http://www.cieh.org/

Birmingham Health, Safety and Environment Association (BHSEA) is an organisation which aims to improve standards of health and safety at work through monthly meetings, a Safety Advisory Group, a range of safety training videos (available on loan to members) and seminars on topical subjects. http://www.bhsea.org.uk/

The British Safety Council is an independent workplace health, safety and environmental organisation that works with the worlds leading companies, developing safe systems of work. http://www.britishsafetycouncil.org/

ENTO is involved in the enhancement and improvement of the performance of people involved in the development, management, health and safety and representation of people in the workplace. http://www.ento.co.uk/

The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) is the leading UK examining body in its field. NEBOSH provides health and safety qualifications both at a professional level and for those with managerial and supervisory responsibilities. http://www.nebosh.org.uk/

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is involved in the prevention of accidents through publicity, campaigning and lobbying, advice, information and training. http://www.rospa.co.uk/

A guide "Your Health, Your Safety - for workers in 21 languages" is available from http://www.hse.gov.uk/

Bothered by COSHH? http://www.coshh-essentials.org.uk/

Legionella Information Visit http://www.hse.gov.uk./ and enter Legionella into the Quick Search box

Managing Asbestos at Work A free copy of 'A short guide to managing asbestos in premises' INDG 223(rev3) is available by telephoning the HSE on 01787 881165 or from the web site http://www.hsebooks.co.uk./
Further information can be accessed by searching on the keyword "Asbestos" on the HSE website http://www.hse.gov.uk/

Fireworks Information link http://www.hse.gov.uk/explosives/fireworks/

Fire and Explosion www.hse.gov.uk/fireandexplosion

Fire Safety http://www.hwfire.org.uk/