Useful Links

Resources & Useful links

Health & Safety Executive

The main authority on health and safety in the UK. Download guidance and other useful resources here. www.hse.gov.uk

Institution of Occupational Safety and Health

The UK professional body for health and safety practitioners. www.iosh.co.uk

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health

Aims to maintain, enhance and promote improvements in public and environmental health. www.cieh.org

British Occupational Hygiene Society

Society for the promotion and protection of occupational and environmental health and hygiene. www.bohs.org

British Safety Council

Occupational health, safety and environmental organisation working with leading companies to develop safe systems of work. www.britsafe.org

The International Institute of Risk and Safety Management

Professional body created to advance professional standards in accident prevention and occupational health throughout the world. www.iirsm.org

NetRegs

Environment Agency site offering plain language advice on environmental legislation and how to comply with it. www.netregs.org.uk

Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents

UK Charity promoting safety in all aspects of life. www.rospa.com

Considerate Constructor Scheme

Non profit making, independent organisation founded by the industry to improve its image. www.ccscheme.org.uk

WRAP

Works with local authorities, business and households to prevent waste, increase recycling and develop markets for recycled and sustainable products within the UK. www.wrap.org.uk

The Association for Project Safety

A multi-disciplinary membership body for those who operate in, or have an interest in, Health and Safety Risk Management in the Construction Industry. www.aps.org.uk

Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment

A multi-disciplinary membership body for those who operate in, or have an interest in, Health and Safety Risk Management in the Construction Industry. www.iema.net

The Suzy Lamplugh Trust

A multi-disciplinary membership body for those who operate in, or have an interest in, Health and Safety Risk Management in the Construction Industry. www.suzylamplugh.org

Directgov

Website of the UK government providing a comprehensive range of useful information. www.gov.uk

SEPA

The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency is Scotland’s environmental regulator. Their main role is to protect and improve the environment. You will find various resources on this site including guidance and best practice. www.sepa.org.uk

CSCS

If you are involved in the construction industry then this site is a must. The Construction Skills Certification Scheme was set up to help the construction industry improve quality and reduce accidents. www.cscs.uk.com

Gas Safe Register

Has replaced CORGI in Great Britain and the Isle of Man. The register exists to protect people and property from dangerous gas work. www.gassaferegister.co.uk

Food Standards Agency

An independent Government department set up by an Act of Parliament in 2000 to protect the public’s health and consumer interests in relation to food. This site is a must for anyone working in the food industry. www.food.gov.uk

UKAS

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service is the sole national accreditation body recognised by government to assess, against internationally agreed standards, organisations that provide certification, testing, inspection and calibration services. www.ukas.com

ACAS

Acas stands for Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service. Their aim is to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations. They can help with employment relations by supplying up-to-date information, independent advice. www.acas.org.uk

Equality and Human Rights Commission

This is a statutory body with the responsibility to protect, enforce and promote equality across the seven “protected” grounds – age, disability, gender, race, religion and belief, sexual orientation and gender reassignment. This website is full of essential advice and guidance. www.equalityhumanrights.com