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Biological Safety
Biological agents - Managing the risks in laboratories and healthcare premises.
Gentically Modified Organisms - Information from the HSE regarding Genetically Modified Organisms.
SACGM Compendium of Guidance - Guidance from the Scientific Advisory Committee on Genetic Modification.
Books
Health and Safety Legislation Books - A selection of books that provide basic information regarding health and safety legislation in the UK.
NEBOSH - Books to help those studying the NEBOSH Certificate or NEBOSH Diploma.
Chemical Safety
CHIP - List of symbols, abbreviations, risk and safety phrases for the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2002. Site provided by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
COSHH: A Brief Guide to the Regulations - What you need to know about the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002.
COSHH Essentials - COSHH Essentials provides advice on controlling the use of chemicals for a range of common tasks, eg mixing, or drying.
Environment
Environment Agency - The leading public organisation for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales.
Ergonomics
ART Tool - Assessment of Repetitive Tasks tool from the Health and Safety Executive.
Fire Safety
Safe Working with Flammable Substances - A leaflet provided by the HSE giving advice on working safely with flammable substances.
First Aid
First Aid at Work - This site provides information on all aspects of first aid at work and will be of interest to employers, employees, first aiders and training organisations across all industry sectors. Site provided by the HSE.
First Aid Fact Sheets - First aid resources provided by Aid Training.
Gas Safety
BOC Gas Safety - This site provides information on the safe use, handling and storage of gas products.
Gas Safe Register - From the 1st of April 2009, only a Gas Safe registered engineer is legally allowed to install gas appliances in your home or workplace.
Laser Safety
Optics.org - Lasers, optics and photonics resources and news.
Magnetic Safety
IPEM - Bringing together physical science, engineering and clinical professionals in academia, healthcare services and industry.
MRI Safety - A collection of photos and videos showing what happens when metal objects are taken too close to an MRI scanner.
Manual Handling
Musculoskeletal Disorders - Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the most common occupational illness in Great Britain, affecting 1.0 million people a year. They include problems such as low back pain, joint injuries and repetitive strain injuries of various sorts. Site provided by the HSE.
Professional Bodies
CIEH - The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health. CIEH is a professional and awarding body, a knowledge centre, a training organisation, a campaigning body and a registered charity.
IEMA - Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment.
IIRSM - The International Institute of Risk and Safety Management. The IIRSM is a professional body for health and safety practitioners.
IOSH - The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health. Europe's leading body for individuals with a professional involvement in occupational safety and health.
Radiation Safety
Activity Conversion Tool - Convert between becquerel, kilobecquerel, megabecquerel, gigabecquerel, curie, disintegrations/second etc.
ARSAC - The Administration of Radioactive Substances Advisory Committee.
The British Institute of Radiology - An independent multidisciplinary organisation, and a registered charity, whose membership is open to everyone with an interest in radiology and radiation oncology.
British Nuclear Medicine Society - An independent forum devoted to all aspects of Nuclear Medicine.
CT Users Group - A UK based group for people with an interest in medical CT scanning.
