Each of these Guidance Booklets can be bought at
HSE Bookfinder
Chemical Series
CS/3 (rev 1986)
Storage and use of sodium chlorate and similar strong oxidants
CS/15
Cleaning and gas freeing of tanks containing flammable residues
CS/18
Storage and handling of ammonium nitrate
CS/21
Storage and handling of organic peroxides
CS/22
Fumigation
CS/23
Disposal of waste explosives
CS/24
Interpretation and use of flashpoint information
Environmental Hygiene Series
EH/1 (rev 1995)
Cadmium ? health and safety precautions
EH/2 (rev 1998)
Chromium and its inorganic compounds: health and safety precautions
EH/10 (rev 1996)
Asbestos: exposure limits and measurement of airborne dust concentrations
EH/13 (rev 1995)
Beryllium ? health and safety precautions
EH/16 (rev 1997)
Isocyanates: health hazards and precautionary measures
EH/17 (rev 1996)
Mercury and its inorganic divalent compounds
EH/19 (rev 1997)
Antimony and its compounds ? health hazards and precautionary measures
EH/38 (rev 1996)
Ozone: health hazards and precautionary measures
EH/40
Occupational exposure limits (revised annually)
EH/40 computer
Workplace air and biological monitoring database
EH/43 (rev 1998)
Carbon monoxide
EH/44
Dust: general principles of protection
EH/46 (rev 1990)
Man-made mineral fibres
EH/47 (rev 1990)
Provision, use and maintenance of hygiene facilities for work with asbestos insulation and coatings
EH/50
Training operatives and supervisors for work with asbestos insulation and coatings
EH/54
Assessment of exposure to fume from welding and allied processes
EH/55
Control of exposure to fume from welding, brazing and similar processes
EH/57
Problems of asbestos removal at high temperatures
EH/58
Carcinogenicity of mineral oils
EH/59 (rev 1997)
Respirable crystalline silica
EH/60 (rev 1997)
Nickel and its inorganic compounds: health hazards and precautionary measures
EH/63
Vinyl chloride ? toxic hazards and precautions
EH/64
Summary criteria for occupational exposure limits
EH/65/1
Trimethylbenzenes: criteria document for an occupational exposure limit
EH/65/2
Pulverised fuel ash: criteria document for an occupational exposure limit
EH/65/3
N,N-dimethylacetamide: criteria document for an occupational exposure limit
EH/65/4
1,2-dichloroethane: criteria document for an occupational exposure limit
EH/65/5
4,4'-methylene dianiline: criteria document for an occupational exposure limit
EH/65/6
Epichlorohydrin: criteria document for an occupational exposure limit
EH/65/7
Chlorodifluoromethane: criteria document for an occupational exposure limit
EH/65/8
Cumene: criteria document for an occupational exposure limit
EH/65/9
1,4-Dichlorobenzene: criteria document for an occupational exposure limit
EH/65/10
Carbon tetrachloride: criteria document for an occupational exposure limit
EH/65/11
Chloroform: criteria document for an occupational exposure limit
EH/65/12
Portland cement dust: criteria document for an occupational exposure limit
EH/65/13
Kaolin: criteria document for an occupational exposure limit
EH/65/14
Paracetamol: criteria document for an occupational exposure limit
EH/65/15
1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (Hfc 134a): criteria document for an occupational exposure limit
EH/65/16
Methyl methacrylate: criteria document for an occupational exposure limit
EH/65/17
p-Aramid respirable fibres: criteria document for an occupational exposure limit
EH/65/18
Propanolol: criteria document for an occupational exposure limit
EH/65/19
Mercury and its inorganic divalent compounds: criteria document for an occupational exposure limit
EH/65/20
Ortho-toluidine: criteria document for an occupational exposure limit
EH/65/21
Propylene oxide: criteria document for an occupational exposure limit
EH/65/22
Softwood dust: criteria document for an occupational exposure limit
EH/65/23
Antimony and its compounds: criteria document for an occupational exposure limit
EH/65/24
Platinum metal and soluble platinum salts: criteria document for an occupational exposure limit
EH/65/25
Iodomethane: criteria document for an occupational exposure limit
EH/65/26
Azodicarbonamide: criteria document for an occupational exposure limit
EH/65/27
Dimethyl and diethyl sulphates: criteria document for an occupational exposure limit
EH/65/28
Hydrazine: criteria document for an occupational exposure limit
EH/65/29
Acid anhydrides: criteria document for an occupational exposure limit
EH/65/30
Review of fibre toxicology: criteria document for an occupational exposure limit
EH/65/31
Rosin-based solder flux fume: criteria document for an occupational exposure limit
EH/65/32
Gluteraldehyde: criteria document for an occupational exposure limit
EH/66 (rev 1998)
Grain dust
EH/67
Grain dust in maltings (maximum exposure limits)
EH/68
Cobalt ? health and safety precautions
EH/69
How to handle PCBs without harming yourself or the environment
EH/70
Control of fire water run off from CIMAH site to prevent environmental damage
EH72/1
Phenylhydrazine (risk assessment document)
EH72/2
Dimethylaminoethanol (risk assessment document)
EH72/3
Bromoethane (risk assessment document)
EH72/4
3-Chloropropene (risk assessment document)
EH72/5
a -Chlorotoluene (risk assessment document)
EH72/6
2-Furaldehyde (risk assessment document)
EH72/7
1,2-Diaminoethane (Ethylenediamine (EDA) (risk assessment document)
EH/72/8
Aniline (risk assessment document)
EH/72/9
Barium sulphate (risk assessment document)
EH/72/10
N-Methyl - 2- Pyrrolidone (risk assessment document)
EH/72/11
Flour dust (risk assessment document)
EH73
Arsenic and its compounds: health hazards and precautionary measures
EH/74/1
Exposure assessment: dichloromethane
EH/75/1
Medium density fibreboard (MDF)
EH/75/2
Occupational exposure limits for hyperbaric conditions: hazard assessment document
General Series
GS/4 (rev 1998)
Safety in pressure testing
GS/6 (rev 1997)
Avoidance of danger from overhead electrical lines
GS/28/2
Safe erection of structures, Part 2: site management and procedures
GS/28/3
Safe erection of structures, Part 3: working places and access
GS/32
Health and safety in shoe repair premises
GS/38 (rev 1995)
Electrical test equipment for use by electricians
GS/48 (rev 1997)
Training and standards of competence for people working with chain saws
GS/49
Pre-stressed concrete
GS/50
Electrical safety at places of entertainment
GS/53
Single-flue steel industrial chimneys: inspection and maintenance
Medical Series
MS/7 (rev 1987)
Colour vision
MS/12 (rev 1996)
Mercury ? medical guidance notes
MS/17 (rev 1987)
Biological monitoring of workers exposed to organo-phosphorus pesticides
MS/24 (rev 1998)
Health surveillance of occupational skin disease
MS/25 (rev 1998)
Medical aspects of occupational asthma
MS/26
A guide to audiometric testing programmes
Plant and Machinery Series
PM4 (rev 1997)
High temperature textile dyeing machines
PM/5 (rev 1989)
Automatically controlled steam and hot water boilers
PM/15 (rev 1998)
Safety in the use of pallets
PM/16
Eyebolts
PM/17
Pneumatic nailing and stapling guns
PM/24
Safety at rack and pinion hoists
PM/29 (rev 1995)
Electrical risks from steam/ water pressure cleaners, etc
PM/35
Safety in the use of reversing dough brakes
PM/38
Selection and use of electric handlamps
PM/39 (rev 1998)
Hydrogen embrittlement of grade T(8) chain and components
PM/45
Escalators: periodic thorough examination
PM/48
Safe operation of passenger carrying amusement devices ? the octopus
PM/55
Safe working with overhead travelling cranes
PM/56
Noise from pneumatic systems
PM/57
Safe operation of passenger carrying amusement devices ? the big wheel
PM/59
Safe operation of passenger carrying amusement devices ? the paratrooper
PM/60
Steam boiler blowdown systems
PM/61
Safe operation of passenger carrying amusement devices ? the chair-o-plane
PM/63
Inclined hoists used in building and construction work
PM/65
Worker protection at crocodile (alligator) shears
PM/66
Scrap baling machines
PM/69
Safety in the use of freight containers
PM/70
Safe operation of passenger carrying amusement devices ? ark/ speedways
PM/71
Safe operation of passenger carrying amusement devices ? water chutes
PM/72
Safe operation of passenger carrying amusement devices ? the trabant
PM/73 (rev 1998)
Safety at autoclaves
PM/74
Forced air filtration for agricultural vehicles
PM/75
Glass reinforced plastic vessels and tanks: advice to users
PM/76
Safe operation of passenger carrying amusement devices ? inflatable bouncing devices
PM/77 (rev 1998)
Fitness of equipment used for medical exposure to ionising radiation
PM/78
Safety at passenger carrying aerial ropeways
PM/79
Power presses: thorough examination and testing
PM/81
Safe management of ammonia refrigeration systems: food and other workplaces
PM82
Selection installation and maintenance of electrical apparatus for use in and around buildings containing explosives
PM83
Drilling machines
PM/84
Control of safety risks at gas turbines used for power generation
Health and Safety: Guidance Booklets
HS(G)6 (rev 1993)
Safety in working with lift trucks
HS(G)16
Evaporating and other ovens
HS(G)17 (rev 2000)
Safety in the use of abrasive wheels
HS(G)28 (rev 1998)
Safety advice for bulk chlorine installations
HS(G)29
Locomotive boilers
HS(G)31
Pie and tart machines
HS(G)32
Safety in falsework for in-situ beams and slabs
HS(G)33 (rev 1998)
Health and safety in roofwork
HS(G)37 (rev 1993)
Introduction to local exhaust ventilation
HS(G)38 (rev 1997)
Lighting at work
HS(G)39 (rev 1998)
Compressed air safety
HS(G)40 (rev 1999)
Chlorine from drums and cylinders
HS(G)41
Petrol filling stations: construction and operation
HS(G)42
Safety in the use of metal cutting guillotines and shears
HS(G)43
Industrial robot safety
HS(G)45
Safety in meat preparation: guidance for butchers
HS(G)47
Avoiding danger from underground services
HS(G)48 (rev 1999)
Reducing error and influencing safety
HS(G)51 (rev 1998)
Storage of flammable liquids in containers
HS(G)53 (rev 1998)
Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment: a practical guide
HS(G)54 (rev 1998)
Maintenance, examination and testing of local exhaust ventilation
HS(G)55
Health and safety in kitchens and food preparation areas
HS(G)57 (rev 1997)
Seating at work
HS(G)60 (rev)
Upper Limb Disorders in the Workplace
HS(G)61
Surveillance of people exposed to health risks at work
HS(G)62 (rev 1999)
Health and safety in tyre and exhaust fitting premises
HS(G)63
Radiation protection off-site for emergency services in the event of a nuclear accident
HS(G)65 (rev 1997)
Successful health and safety management
HS(G)66
Protection of workers and the general public during the development of contaminated land
HS(G)67
Health and safety in motor vehicle repair
HS(G)70 (rev 1993)
Control of legionellosis including legionnaires' disease
HS(G)71 (rev 1998)
Chemical warehousing: storage of packaged dangerous substances
HS(G)72
Control of respirable silica dust in heavy clay and refractory processes
HS(G)73
Control of respirable crystalline silica in quarries
HS(G)74
Control of silica dust in foundries
HS(G)76
Health and safety in retail and wholesale warehouses
HS(G)78
Container packing: guidance for those packing and transporting dangerous goods in CTUs (cargo transport units) for carriage by sea
HS(G)79
Health and safety in golf course management and maintenance
HS(G)85
Electricity at work: safe working practices
HS(G)87
Safety in the remote diagnosis of manufacturing plant and equipment
HS(G)88
Hand-arm vibration
HS(G)89 (rev 1998)
Safeguarding agricultural machinery: advice for designers, manufactureres, suppliers and users
HS(G)90
VDUs: an easy guide to the Regulations
HS(G)91
A framework for the restriction of occupational exposure to ionising radiation
HS(G)92
Safe use and storage of cellular plastics
HS(G)93
Assessment of pressure vessels operating at low temperature
HS(G)94 (rev 1998)
Safety in the design and use of gamma and electron irradiation facilities
HS(G)95
Radiation safety of lasers used for display purposes
HS(G)96 (rev 1997)
The costs of accidents at work
HS(G)100
Prevention of violence to staff in banks and building societies
HS(G)101
The costs to the British economy of work accidents and work related ill health
HS(G)103
Safe handling of combustible dusts ? precautions against explosions
HS(G)105
Health and safety in horse riding establishments
HS(G)107
Maintaining portable and transportable electrical equipment
HS(G)109
Control of noise in quarries
HS(G)110
Seven steps to successful substitution of hazardous substances
HS(G) 112
Health and safety at motor sports events: a guide for employers and organisers
HS(G)113
Lift trucks in potentially flammable atmospheres
HS(G)114
Conditions for the authorisation of explosives in Great Britain
HS(G)115
Manual lifting: solutions you can handle
HS(G)117
Making sense of NONS: guide to the Notification of New Substances Regulations 1993
HS(G)118
Electrical safety in arc welding
HS(G)119
Manual handling in drinks delivery
HS(G)120
Nuclear site licences under the Nuclear Installations Act 1965 ? notes for applicants
HS(G)121
A pain in your workplace ? ergonomic problems and solutions
HS(G)122
New and expectant mothers at work: a guide for employers
HS(G)123 (rev 1999)
Working together on firework displays: a guide to safety for firework display organisers and operators
HS(G)124
Giving your own firework display: how to run and fire it safely
HS(G)125
A brief guide on COSHH for the offshore oil and gas industry
HS(G)126
CHIP 2 for everyone
HS(G)129
Health and safety in engineering workshops
HS(G)131
Energetic and spontaneously combustible substances: identification and safe handling
HS(G)132
How to deal with sick building syndrome: guidance for employers, building owners and building managers
HS(G)133
Preventing violence to retail staff
HS(G)135
Storage and handling of industrial nitrocellulose
HS(G)136
Workplace transport safety: guidance for employers
HS(G)137
Health risk management: a practical guide for managers in small and medium sized enterprises (Welsh version also available)
HS(G)138
Sound solutions ? techniques for reducing noise at work
HS(G)139
Safe use of compressed gases in welding, flame cutting and allied processes
HS(G)140
Safe use and handling of flammable liquids
HS(G)141
Electrical safety on construction sites
HS(G)142
Dealing with offshore emergencies
HS(G)144
Safe use of vehicles on construction sites: a guide for clients, designers, contractors, managers and workers involved in construction transport
HS(G)146
Dispensing petrol: assessing and controlling the risk of fire and explosion at site where petrol is stored and dispensed as a fuel
HS(G)148
Sheeting and unsheeting of tipper lorries: guidance for the road haulage industries
HS(G)150
Health and safety in construction
HS(G)151
Protecting the public: your next move
HS(G)153/1
Railway safety principles and guidance: part 1
HS(G)153/2
Railway safety principles and guidance: part 2: section A: guidance on the infrastructure
HS(G)153/3
Railway safety principles and guidance: part 2: section B: guidance on stations
HS(G)153/4
Railway safety principles and guidance: part 2: section C: guidance on electric traction systems
HS(G)153/5
Railway safety principles and guidance: part 2: section D: guidance on signalling
HS(G)153/6
Railway safety principles and guidance: part 2: section E: guidance on level crossings
HS(G)153/7
Railway safety principles and guidance: part 2: section F: guidance on trains
HS(G)153/8
Railway safety principles and guidance: part 2: section G: guidance on tramways
HS(G)154
Managing crowds safely
HS(G)155
Slips and trips: guidance for employers on identifying hazards and controlling risks
HS(G)156
Slips and trips: guidance for the food processing industry
HS(G)158
Flame arresters: preventing the spread of fires and explosions in equipment that contains flammable gases and vapours
HS(G)160
Carriage of dangerous goods explained: part 1: guidance for consignors of dangerous goods by road and rail (classification, packaging, labelling and provision of information)
HS(G)161
Carriage of dangerous goods explained: part 2: guidance for road vehicle operators and others involved in the carriage of dangerous goods by road
HS(G)162 (rev 1999)
Carriage of dangerous goods explained: part 4: guidance for operators, drivers and others involved in the carriage of explosives by road
HS(G)163
Carriage of dangerous goods explained: part 3: guidance for rail operators and others involved in the carriage of dangerous goods by rail
HS(G)164
Carriage of dangerous goods explained: part 5: guidance for consignors, rail operators and others involved in the packaging, labelling, and carriage of radioactive material by rail
HS(G)165
Young people at work: a guide for employees
HS(G)166
Formula for health and safety: guidance for small and medium sized firms in the chemical manufacturing industry
HS(G)167
Biological monitoring in the workplace: a guide to its practical application to chemical exposure
HS(G)168
Fire safety in construction: guidance for clients, designers and those managing and carrying out construction work involving significant fire risks
HS(G)169
Camera operations on location: guidance for managers and camera crews for work in news gathering, current affairs and factual programming
HS(G)170
Vibration solutions: practical ways to reduce the risk of hand-arm vibration injury
HS(G)171
Well handled: offshore manual handling solutions
HS(G)172
Health and safety in sawmilling
HS(G)173
Monitoring strategies for toxic substances
HS(G)174
Anthrax: safe working and the prevention of infection
HS(G)175
Fairgrounds and amusement parks: guidance on safe practice ? practical guidance on the management of health and safety for those involved in the fairgrounds industry
HS(G)176
Storage of flammable liquids in tanks
HS(G)178
Spraying of flammable liquids
HS(G)179
Managing health and safety in swimming pools
HS(G)180
Application of electro-sensitive protective equipment using light curtains and light beam devices to machinery
HS(G)181
Assessment principles for offshore safety cases
HS(G)182
Sound solutions offshore : practical examples of noise reduction
HS(G)183
Five steps to risk assessment : case studies
HS(G)184
Guidance on the handling, storage and transport of airbags and seat belt pre-tensioners
HS(G)185
Health and safety in excavations : be safe and shore
HS(G)186
Bulk transfer of dangerous liquids and gases between ship and shore
HS(G)187
Control of diesel engine exhaust emissions in the workplace
HS(G)188
Health risk management : a guide to working with solvents
HS(G)189/1
Controlled asbestos stripping techniques for work requiring a licence
HS(G)189/2
Working with asbestos cement
HS(G)190
Preparing safety reports : Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 1999
HS(G)191
Emergency planning for major accidents : Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 1999
HS(G)192
Charity and voluntary workers : a guide to health and safety at work
HS(G)193
COSHH essentials : easy steps to control chemicals
HS(G)194
Thermal comfort in the workplace : guidance for employers
HS(G)195
The event safety guide
HS(G)196
Moving food and drink : manual handling case studies for the food and drink industries
HS(G)198
Transitional arrangements for the Biocidal Products Regulations : a guide for importers and suppliers of biocides
HS(G)199
Managing health and safety on work experience : a guide for organisers
HS(G)200
Go-karts : guidance for safe operation and use
HS(G)202
General ventilation in the workplace : guidance for employers
HS(G)203
Controlling exposure to coating powders
HS(G)204
Health and safety in arc welding
HS(G)205
Assessing and managing risks at work from skin exposure to chemical agents : guidance for employers and health and safety specialists
HS(G)206
Cost and effectiveness of chemical protective gloves for the workplace : guidance for employers and health and safety specialists
HS(G)207
Choice of skin care products for the workplace : guidance for employers and health and safety specialists
HS(G)208
A guide to the Biocidal Products Regulations for importers and suppliers of biocides
HS(G)210
Asbestos essentials task manual
HS(G)213
Introduction to asbestos essentials
HS(G)215
A guide to the Biocidal Products Regulations for users of biocidal products
HS(G)217
Involving employees in health and safety: forming partnerships in the chemical industry
HS(G) 218
Tackling work-related stress: a manager's guide to improving and maintaining employee health and well-being
HS(G)220
Health and Safety in Care Homes
HS(G)224
Managing Health and Safety in Construction. CDM Regulations 1994: ACOP and Guidance
Health and Safety: Regulations Booklets
HS(R)17
A guide to the Classification and Labelling of Explosives Regulations 1983
HS(R)21 (rev 1990)
A guide to the Control of Industrial Major Accident Hazards Regulations 1984
HS(R)25
Memorandum of guidance on the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
HS(R)27
A guide to the Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas Regulations 1987
HS(R)28
A guide to the Loading and Unloading of Fishing Vessels Regulations 1988
HS(R)29
Notification and marking of sites ? the Dangerous Substances (Notification and Marking of Sites) Regulations 1990: guidance on Regulations
Legislation (L) Series (Including ACOP's and Guidance where specified)
L1
A Guide to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
L5
Control of substances hazardous to health, control of carcinogenic substances and control of biological agents ? ACOPs
L7
Dose limitation ? restriction of exposure: additional guidance on regulation 6 of the Ionising Radiations Regulations 1985 ? ACOP
L8
Prevention or control of legionellosis (including legionnaires' disease) ? ACOP
L9
Safe use of pesticides for non-agricultural purposes ? ACOP
L10
A guide to the Control of Explosives Regulations 1991
L11
A guide to the Asbestos (Licensing) Regulations 1983
L13
A guide to the Packaging of Explosives for Carriage Regulations 1991
L19
Design and construction of vacuum operated road tankers used for the carriage of hazardous wastes ? ACOP
L21
Management of health and safety at work ? ACOP
L22(rev 1998)
Safe use of work equipment ? ACOP and guidance
L23(rev 1995)
Manual handling ? guidance on Regulations
L24
Workplace health, safety and welfare ? ACOP and guidance
L25
Personal protective equipment at work ? guidance on Regulations
L26
Display screen equipment work ? guidance on Regulations
L21?L26 also available as a six volume pack
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L27
Control of asbestos at work ? ACOP
L28
Work with asbestos insulation, asbestos coating and asbestos insulating board ? ACOP
L29
A guide to the Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) Regulations 1992
L30(rev 1998)
Guide to the Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 1992
L31
A guide to the Public Information for Radiation Emergencies Regulations 1992
L42
Shafts and winding in mines ? ACOP
L43
First-aid at mines ? ACOP
L44
Management and administration of safety and health at mines ? ACOP
L45
Explosives at coal and other safety lamp mines ? ACOP
L46
Prevention of inrushes in mines ? ACOP
L47
Coal Mines (Owners' Operating Rules) Regulations 1993: guidance on Regulations
L49
Protection of outside workers against ionising radiations ? ACOP
L50
Railway safety critical work: Railways (Safety Critical Work) Regulations 1994 ? ACOP and guidance
L52
Railway safety cases: Railways (Safety Case) Regulations 1994 ? guidance on Regulations
L55
Preventing asthma at work: how to control respiratory sensitisers
L56(rev 1998)
Safety in the installation and use of gas systems and appliances ? ACOP and guidance
L58
Protection of persons against ionising radiation arising from any work activity
L59
Guide to the approval of railway works, plant and equipment
L60
Control of substances hazardous to health in the production of pottery
L62
Safety datasheets for substances and preparations dangerous for supply: guidance on regulation 6 of the CHIP Regulations 1994 ? ACOP
L64
Safety signs and signals: Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996: guidance on Regulations
L65
Prevention of fire and explosion, and emergency response on offshore installations ? ACOP and guidance
L66
Guide to the Placing on the Market and Supervision of Transfers of Explosives Regulations 1993
L67
Control of vinyl chloride at work (COSHH) ? ACOP
L70
A guide to the Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995
L71
Escape and Rescue from Mines: Regulations 1995 ? ACOP and guidance
L72
A guide to the Borehole Sites and Operations Regulations 1995
L73
A guide to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR)
A guide to RIDDOR 95 plus electronic versions of forms F2508/F2508A
L74
First-aid at work ? ACOP and guidance
L75
Guidance for railways, tramways and trolley vehicle systems and other guided transport systems on RIDDOR 95
L77
Guidance to the licensing authority on the Adventure Activities Licensing Regulations 1996
L79
A guide to the Quarries Miscellaneous Health and Safety Provisions Regulations 1995
L80
A guide to the Gas Safety (Management) Regulations 1996
L81
Design, construction and installation of gas service pipes. The Pipelines Safety Regulations 1996 ? ACOP and guidance
L82
A guide to the Pipelines Safety Regulations 1996
L84
A guide to the well aspects of amendments of the Offshore Installations and Wells (Design and Construction, etc) Regulations 1996
L85
A guide to the integrity, workplace environment and miscellaneous aspects of the Offshore Installations and Wells (Design and Construction, etc) Regulations 1996
L86
Control of substances hazardous to health in fumigation operations
L87
Safety representatives and safety committees ? ACOP and guidance
L88
Approved requirements and test methods for classification and packaging of dangerous goods for carriage
L89
Approved vehicle requirements
L90(rev 99)
Approved carriage list ? information approved for the carriage of dangerous goods by road and rail other than explosives and radioactive material
L91
Suitability of vehicles and containers and limits on quantities for the carriage of explosives and radioactive material ? ACOP
L92
Approved requirements for the construction of vehicles intended for the carriage of explosives by road
L93
Approved tank requirements: the provisions for bottom loading and vapour recovery systems of mobile containers carrying petrol
L94
Approved requirements for the packaging, labelling and carriage of radioactive material by rail
L95
A guide to the Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996
L96
A guide to the Work in Compressed Air Regulations 1996
L97
A guide to the Level Crossings Regulations 1997
L98
Railway safety miscellaneous provisions Railway Safety Miscellaneous Provisions Regulations 1997: guidance on Regulations
L100
Approved guide to the classification and labelling of substances and preparations dangerous for supply
L101
Safe work in confined spaces ? ACOP and guidance
L102(rev 98)
A Guide to the Construction (Head Protection) Regulations 1989
L103
Commercial diving projects offshore: Diving at Work Regulations 1997 ? ACOP
L104
Commercial diving projects inland/ inshore: Diving at Work Regulations 1997 ? ACOP
L105
Recreational diving projects: Diving at Work Regulations 1997 ? ACOP
L106
Media diving projects: Diving at Work Regulations 1997 ? ACOP
L107
Scientific and archaeological diving projects: Diving at Work Regulations 1997 ? ACOP
L108
Guidance on the Noise at Work Regulations 1989
L110
A guide to the Offshore Installations (Safety Representatives and Safety Committees) Regulations 1989
L112
Safe use of power presses
L113
Safe use of lifting equipment: Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 ? ACOP and guidance
L114
Safe use of woodworking machinery
L115
Approved supply list: Information approved for the classification and labelling of substances and preparations dangerous for supply: Chemical (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) (Amendment) Regulations 1998 ? Guidance on Regulations (4th edition)
L115(supp)
Approved supply list (supplement to 4th edition): Information approved for the classification and labelling of substances and preparations dangerous for supply: Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) (Amendment) Regulations 1998 ? Guidance on Regulations
L116
Preventing accidents to children in agriculture
L117
Rider-operated lift trucks operator training ? ACOP and guidance
L118
Health and Safety at Quarries - ACOP to Quarries Regulations 1999
L119
The Control of Ground Movement in Mines - ACOP and Guidance
L120
Train Protection Systems and Mark 1 Rolling Stock - Guidance on Railway Safety Regulations 1999
L121
Work with Ionising Radiation - ACOP and guidance to Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999
L122
Safety of pressure systems ? ACOP
L123
Health care and first-aid on offshore installations and pipeline works ? ACOP
L124
Approved supply list : information approved for the classification and labelling of substances and preparations dangerous for supply (6th edition)
Methods for the Determination of Hazardous Substances (MDHS) Series
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MDHS 1
Acrylonitrile in air. Laboratory method using pumped charcoal adsorption tubes and gas chromatography
MDHS 2
Acrylonitrile in air. Laboratory method using porous polymer adsorption tubes and thermal desorption with gas chromatographic analysis
MDHS 3
Generation of test atmospheres of organic vapours by the syringe injection technique. Portable apparatus for laboratory and field use
MDHS 4
Generation of test atmospheres of organic vapours by the permeation tube method. Apparatus for laboratory use
MDHS 5
On-site validation sampling methods
MDHS 6/3(rev 98)
Lead and inorganic compounds of lead in air. Laboratory method using flame atomic absorption spectrometry or electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry
MDHS 10/2
Cadmium and inorganic compounds of cadmium in air. Laboratory method using flame atomic absorption spectrometry or electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry
MDHS 12/2 (rev 96)
Chromium and inorganic compounds of chromium in air. Laboratory method using flame atomic absorption spectrometry
MDHS 14/2
General methods for sampling and gravimetric analysis of respirable and total inhalable dust
MDHS 21
Glycol ether and glycol ether acetate vapours in air. Laboratory method using charcoal adsorbent tubes, solvent desorption and gas chromatography
MDHS 22
Benzene in air. Laboratory method using pumped porous polymer adsorbent tubes, thermal desorption and gas chromatography
MDHS 24
Vinyl chloride in air. Laboratory method using charcoal adsorbent tubes, solvent desorption and gas chromatography
MDHS 25/3(rev 99)
Organic isocyanates in air. Laboratory method using sampling either onto 1- [2- methoxyphenyl] piperazine coated glass filters followed by solvent description or into impingers and analysis using high performance liquid chromatography
MDHS 26
Ethylene oxide in air. Laboratory method using charcoal adsorbent tubes, solvent desorption and gas chromatography
MDHS 27 (rev 94)
Protocol for assessing the performance of a diffusive sampler
MDHS 28
Chlorinated hydrocarbon solvent vapours in air. Laboratory method using pumped charcoal sorption tubes, solvent desorption and gas chromatography
MDHS 29/2 (rev 96)
Beryllium and beryllium compounds in air. Laboratory method using flame atomic absorption spectrometry or electrothermal atomic absorption
MDHS 30/2 (rev 96)
Cobalt and cobalt compounds in air. Laboratory method using flame atomic absorption spectrometry
MDHS 32
Dioctylphthalates in air. Laboratory method using Tenax sorbent tubes, solvent desorption and gas chromatography
MDHS 33/2
Sorbent tube standards. Preparation by the syringe injection technique
MDHS 35(rev 97)
Hydrogen fluoride and inorganic fluorides in air.
MDHS 36
Toluene in air. Laboratory method using pumped charcoal adsorption tubes, solvent desorption and gas chromatography
MDHS 38
Quartz in respirable airborne dusts. Laboratory method using infra-red spectroscopy (KBr disc technique)
MDHS 39/4
Asbestos fibres in air. Sampling and evaluation by phase contrast microscopy (PCM) under the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations
MDHS 40
Toluene in air. Laboratory method using pumped porous polymer adsorbent tubes, thermal desorption and gas chromatography
MDHS 41/2 (rev 95)
Arsenic and inorganic compounds of arsenic (except arsine) in air. Laboratory method using continuous flow or flow injection analysis hydride generation atomic absorption spectrometry
MDHS 42/2 (rev 96)
Nickel and inorganic compounds of nickel in air (except nickel carbonyl). Laboratory method using flame atomic absorption spectrometry or electrothermal atomic absorption
MDHS 43
Styrene in air. Laboratory method using porous polymer diffusive samplers, thermal desorption and gas chromatography
MDHS 46/2
Platinum metal and soluble platinum compounds in air. Laboratory method using electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry or inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry
MDHS 48
Newspaper print rooms: measurement of total particulates and cyclohexane soluble material in air. Laboratory method using filters and gravimetric estimation
MDHS 50
Benzene in air. Laboratory method using porous polymer diffusion samplers, thermal desorption and gas chromatography
MDHS 52/3(rev 98)
Hexavalent chromium in chromium plating mists.
MDHS 53
1,3?Butadiene in air. Laboratory method using pumped molecular sieve sorbent tubes, thermal desorption and gas chromatography
MDHS 54
Protocol for assessing the performance of a pumped sampler for gases and vapours
MDHS 55
Acrylonitrile in air
MDHS 56/2
Hydrogen cyanide in air. Laboratory method using an ion selective electrode
MDHS 57
Acrylamide in air. Laboratory method using high performance liquid chromatography after collection in an impinger containing water
MDHS 59
Man-made mineral fibre. Airborne number concentration by phase-contrast light microscopy
MDHS 62
Aromatic carboxylic acid anhydrides in air. Laboratory method using glass-fibre filter/ Tenax tube sampling and high performance liquid chromatography
MDHS 63
1,3?Butadiene in air. Laboratory method using molecular sieve diffusion samplers, thermal desorption and gas chromatography
MDHS 66 (rev 1995)
Mixed hydrocarbons (C5 to C10) in air. Laboratory method using porous polymer diffusion samplers, thermal desorption and gas chromatography
MDHS 67
Total (and speciated) chromium in chromium plating mists. Colorimetric field method using 1,5?diphenylcarbazide, after oxidation with silver (I)?catalysed peroxydisulphate
MDHS 68
Coal tar pitch volatiles. Measurement of particulates and cyclohexane soluble material in air. Laboratory method using filters and gravimetric estimation
MDHS 70
General methods for sampling airborne gases and vapours
MDHS 71
Analytical quality in workplace air monitoring
MDHS 72
Volatile organic compounds in air. Laboratory method using pumped solid sorbent tubes, thermal desorption and gas chromatography
MDHS 73
Measurement of air change rates in factories and offices
MDHS 75
Aromatic amines in air and on surfaces. Laboratory method using pumped acid-coated filter desorption and liquid chromatography
MDHS 76 (rev 1994)
Cristobalite in respirable airborne dust. Laboratory method using X-ray diffraction (direct method)
MDHS 77
Asbestos in bulk materials. Sampling and identification by polarised light microscopy (PLM)
MDHS 78
Formaldehyde in air. Laboratory method using a diffusive sampler, solvent desorption and high performance liquid chromatography
MDHS 79
Peroxodisulphate salts in air. Laboratory method using mobile phase ion chromatography
MDHS 80
Volatile organic compounds in air. Laboratory method using diffusive solid sorbent tubes, thermal desorption and gas chromatography
MDHS 81
Dustiness of powders and materials
MDHS 82
The dust lamp: a simple tool for observing the presence of airborne particles
MDHS 83
Resin acids in rosin (colophony) solder flux fume. Laboratory method using gas chromatography
MDHS 84
Measurement of oil mist from mineral oil-based metalworking fluids
MDHS 85
Triglycidyl isocyanurate (and coating powders containing triglycidyl isocyanurate) in air. Laboratory method using pumped filter, description and liquid chromotography.
MDHS86
Hydrazine in air. Laboratory method using sampling either onto acid coated glass fibre filters followed by solvent desorption or into specially constructed impingers. Final analysis by derivatisation and HPLC
MDHS87
Fibres in air. Guidance on the discrimination between fibre types in samples of airborne dust on filters using microscopy
MDHS88
Volatile organic compounds in air. Laboratory method using diffusive samplers, solvent desorption and gas chromatography
MDHS89
Dimethyl sulphate and diethyl sulphate in air. Laboratory method using thermal desorption, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry
MDHS91
Metals and metalloids in workplace air by X-ray fluorescence spectrometry
MDHS92
Azodicarbonamide in air. Laboratory method using high performance liquid chromatography
MDHS93
Glutaraldehyde in air. Laboratory method using high performance liquid chromatography
MDHS94
Pesticides in air and/ or on surfaces. Methods for the sampling and analysis of pesticides in air and/ or on surfaces, using pumped filters/ sorbent tubes and gas chromatography
MDHS95
Measurement of personal exposure of metalworking machine operators to airborne water-mix metalworking fluids. Elemental marker method using flame atomic absorption spectrometry or inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometry.
MDHS96
Volatile organic compounds in air. Laboratory method using pumped sampling, solvent desorption and gas chromatography
Other Leaflets
HSC4
Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969 : a guide for employers
HSC 6
Writing a safety policy statement: advice to employers
HSC 13
Health and safety Regulations ? a short guide
HSC 14
What to expect when a health and safety inspector calls
HSE 4
Short guide to the Employer's Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act
HSE 8 (rev 99)
Oxygen: fire and explosion hazards in the use and misuse of oxygen
HSE 27
Your health and safety ? a guide:
HSE 31
Everyone's guide to RIDDOR 95
HSE 32
RIDDOR 95 ? information for doctors
HSE 33
RIDDOR 95 ? offshore
HSE 34
The Health and Safety Executive and you
HSE 35
The Health and Safety Executive ? working with employers
HSE 36
Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969 : a guide for employees and their representatives
HSE 37 (2000)
The Health and Safety Executive and You
HSE 38
The Health and Safety Executive ? working with employers
IND(S) Leaflets
IND(S)28(L)
Floating fish farm installations
IND(S)29(L)*
Introducing competent persons: Pressure Systems and Transportable Gas Containers Regulations 1989
Medical Series Leaflets
MS(A)1
Lead and you
MS(A)7
Cadmium and you
MS(A)8
Arsenic and you
MS(A)13
Benzene and you
MS(A)14
Nickel and you
MS(A)15
Silica dust and you
MS(A)16
Chromium and you
MS(A)17
Cobalt and you
MS(A)18
Beryllium and you
MS(A)19
PCBs and you
MS(A)21
MbOCA and you
MS(B)4
Skin cancer caused by pitch and tar