Hse Guidance

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

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