Useful Links

New Hexavalent Chromium Exposure Limit Proposed submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

A new permissible exposure limit for hexavalent chromium is proposed in the US for adoption in 2006. Cement exposure is exempted

Back Muscles Damaged by Computer Use submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Scientists have found that prolonged computer use leads to damage to back muscles, which can serious pain.

toxnet submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

This is a high level toxicity data source providing links to US databases on chemicals.

Synthetic Organic Fibres submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

This is the summary of an Environmental Health Criteria volume on health hazards of synthetic fibres published in 1993.

Review of Effects of Mobile Phone Radiation submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

This review gathers together research findings on the effects of mobile phone emissions with particular emphasis on eye effects.

Health and Safety Executive submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Britain's Health and Safety Commission (HSC) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are responsible for the regulation of almost all the risks to health and safety arising from work activity in Britain.

NHS Plus submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

NHS Plus is a network of NHS occupational health (OH) departments across England, supplying quality services to non-NHS employers. NHS Plus offers support to industry, commerce, and the public sector, with a focus on small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) more You can use their web site to find your local unit, and learn more about how occupational health can help you.

Local authorities guidance on passive smoking submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

This is a brief round-up of the legal and enforcement situation on passive smoking

Examples of policies on smoking at work submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Examples of policies on smoking at work developed in companies in a number of sectors, collected together by a TUC project

Review of pesticide hazards submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

 

Manganism and Parkinson's submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

How can the effects of manganese and Parkinson's Disease be distinguished?

pesticide database from PAN submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

The pesticide library contains journal articles from Medline, and other source material on pesticides. It is searchable using keywords. Pesticide Action Network UK is the leading campaign organisation on pesticides in UK and is linked to the worldwide PAN network.

Review of occupational cancer causing chemicals submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

A review by specialists of the evidence that listed chemicals cause occupational cancer

Advice for GPs on return to work submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

This is the section of the DWP's guidance for GPs, IB204, that covers advice on return to work

DWP disabilities handbook submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

A handbook on the care needs and mobility requirements likely to arise from various disabilities and chronic illnesses, produced by the DWP

Asthma guidance for GPs from BOHRF submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Results of an evidence review on the management of occupational asthma for GPs

Teacher Support Network submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Set up by the Teachers Benevolent Fund and supported by the Unions, it provides counselling for work related and personal problems through the web site and a free, 24-hour help line.

Health hazards of lead exposure submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

This is a summary produced by the International Labour Organisation of the health effects of lead

Report on link between breast cancer and chemical exposure submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Report on the evidence linking breast cancer and chemical exposure from the workplace and environment

Thalassaemia leaflet submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

This is a brief description of thalassaemia without reference to employment in specific terms

preventing occupational cancer submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

A workers' handbook on prevention of occupational cancer.

NIOSH - Noise and Hearing Loss Prevention submitted by Rowan Merewood — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Noise is not a new hazard. It has been a constant threat since the industrial revolution. Too much noise exposure may cause a temporary change in hearing (your ears may feel stuffed up) or a temporary ringing in your ears (tinnitus). These short-term problems usually go away within a few minutes or hours after leaving the noise. However, repeated exposures to loud noise can lead to permanent, incurable hearing loss or tinnitus .

Backcare leaflet on cervical spondylosis submitted by Rowan Merewood — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Factsheet describes cervical spondylosis and what to do about it

hazards of whiteboards submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Use of whiteboards as teaching aids may pose a risk to vision

Disablement Benefit submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Department for Work and Pensions information on Disablement Benefit and the Industrial Injuries Scheme

compensation for trainees submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

the analogous industrial injuries scheme covers compensation of non-employed people on training and other work-based schemes

association of personal injury lawyers submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

The APIL website lists solicitors specialising in personal injury law, particularly those working for claimants

Guidance from local government on the ageing workforce submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Local government employers side policy on the ageing workforce

Computer users risk blood clots submitted by Rowan Merewood — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

People who sit for hours in front of a computer may be at risk of developing blood clots in their legs, a study suggests. By Rebecca Walsh, New Zealand Herald

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

This is a Danish government report on Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

Hazards 2005 (University of Leeds, from 2005-07-29 19:45 to 2005-07-31 12:30) — submitted by Rowan Merewood

The 16th National Hazards Conference: Campaigning & building workplace organisation - The biggest event for trade union safety representatives and activists, attracting 500+ delegates. Hazards Conference is a mixture of activities, plenary sessions, campaign meetings, and workshops. There is also a large exhibition area with trade unions, personal injury solicitors, the HSE, and campaigning organisations.

Hexavalent chromium submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

US government guidance on hexavalent chromium, which is a recognised cause of cancer

welding fumes submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Welding Institute information on welding fumes

Chromium health and safety submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

This is an old but useful leaflet on occupational health aspects of chromium exposure

Lead-exposed workers submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Useful medical guidance on exposure to lead

carbon monoxide submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

US government guidance on occupational exposure to carbon monoxide

carbon monoxide submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

NHS data sheet on carbon monoxide health effects

Medical summary of carbon monoxide poisoning submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Technical description of carbon monoxide poisoning

shiftwork and long hours submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

US NIOSH webpage on long hours and shiftwork

compensation submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

This includes a summary of the various compensation systems for occupational disease and injury; their strengths, weaknesses and the workers that each applies to

commissioners decisions on industrial injuries scheme claims submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

This is the searchable database for Social Security Commissioners decisions, including those on industrial injuries scheme claims

Industrial Injuries Schem Statutory Instrument and its interpretation submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

This appears to be the interpretation of the Statutory Instrument on the Industrial Injuries Scheme with useful case law

Adjudication Officer's guide to the Industrial Injuries Scheme submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Useful guide to decisions guiding Adjudication Officers in Industrial Injuries Scheme claims

Government webpages on work-life balance submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Department of Trade and Industry materials on work-life balance and flexible working

migrant worker treaty submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

ILO treaty on migrant workers rights

Stress guidelines from Canadian union CUPE submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Short manual on tackling stress for workers

risk assessment in shops submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Risk assessment checklist from the Association of Charity Shops

stock collection risk assessment submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Risk assessment for stock collection for charity shops

health and safety workbook for shop managers submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Association of Charity Shops Health and Safety Workbook for shop managers

HSE resources on vibration submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

This page gives access to all HSE resources on vibration

Safe Working with 2-pack isocyanate paints submitted by HSE — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

A guide from the HSE on working with 2-pack isocyanate paints which are used widely in motor vehicle repair. It covers the health risks from these paints, such as asthma, dermatitis and other conditions. It also details preventative measures that should be taken in the workplace.

Case Studies - Painting (Motor vehicles) submitted by HSE — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

A series of brief case studies of workers in motor vehicle repair using isocyanate paints. It illustrates some of the poor or dangerous working practices that can lead to related health problems, such as asthma, chest pains, dermatitis and more.

Motor Vehicle Repair submitted by HSE — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

The HSE's page that collects together the hazards of working in motor vehicle repair and best practice for keeping safe in that environment. Covers the topics of painting, fumes, welding, noise, vibration, chemicals, and more.

Cubital tunnel syndrome leaflet submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Leaflet for patients explaining what cubital tunnel syndrome

Summary of whole body vibration regulations submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Summary of proposed regulations to control whole body vibration

Vibration syndrome and the Vibration Regulations submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Leaflet for construction workers on vibration syndrome and the proposed Control of Vibration Regulations

factsheet on epilepsy and employment submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Epilepsy Action basic factsheet on employment and epilepsy with sources of help, listings of additional detailed advice etc

restriction on employment of people with epilepsy submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Summary of main rules restricting employment of people with epilepsy

health restrictions on entry to the fire service submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Frequently asked questions about health restrictions on entry to the fire service from the Fire Service

backpain in the workplace submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

introductory information from HSE on back problems at work

UK government pesticides website submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

this government website links to other websites and databases on pesticides and their current classification with respect to toxicity. To be used alongside the Pesticide Action Network UK website (see WHIG the link).

government consultation on age discrimination submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

This is the UK government consultation on law to prohibit age discrimination, transposing the European Union Directive.

Proposals for Age Discrimination Regulations submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

This is a summary of the results of the government's consultation on age discrimination regulations, with an indication of the likely shape of the regulations themselves.

Summary of bodymapping for shopworkers submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

This is the introduction to body-mapping produced by the shopworkers union, USDAW. The long body-mapping file is referred to and can be separately downloaded

List of chemical risk phrases (R1, etc) submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Definitions of the Risk Phrases used to summarise the hazards of particular substances

Health and safety in welding submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Outline of health and safety problems in welding from the AFSCME trade union in the US

welding fume online training submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

This is a welding fume tutorial developed by the Welding Institute, HSE and at least one commercial ventilation provider

Welding health and safety from the Canadian Centre submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Canadian Centre for OHS provides excellent information on welding health and safety; start here

dvla health restrictions on driving at a glance submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

 

CBT self help programme for depression submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Self-help programme taking you through exercises to tackle depression. You will need to register with the site to use the programme.

World Health Organisation strategy on occupational health submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

This is WHO's OH strategy developed in 1994

thalassaemia leaflet submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

This is a brief description of thalassaemia without reference to employment in specific terms

European Code of Practice on Ageing in Employment submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Proposal for a Code of Practice for Ageing in Employment

RSI and employment submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Factsheet from the RSIAssociation on career changes for people with RSIs

Recovery from RSI submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Summary of recovery steps from an RSI from the RSI Association

list of chemical asthmagens submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

This is a list of asthmagens based on the work of Chan-Yeung and Malo, from the HAZMAP database

Voice Care Network Homepage submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Homepage of the excellent Voice Care Network. Self-help, advice on jobs each teaching, etc.

Employment advice for people with mental health problems submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Basic leaflet on employment, covering helpful organisations, disclosure of mental health problems at work,etc

Sound Advantage website submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Website for equipment for people with hearing problems. Part of the Royal National Institute for the Deaf

Danish guide to occupational skin diseases submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

This is an excellent short guide to different kinds of occupational skin disease from the Danish compensation board

Asphalt report from NIOSH submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

This is a summary of the latest health hazard assessment of asphalt from the US National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health

Leaflet on asphalt hazards from AFSCME union submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Leaflet on asphalt hazards from the US union AFSCME

HSE - guidance for new and expectant mothers who work submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2007-02-21 11:36

HSE guidance for new and expectant mothers at work

criminal injuries compensation submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Homepage of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Agency

criminal injuries eligibility submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

eligibility for criminal injuries compensation

ACAS information on grievance and disciplinary procedures submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

This site gives access to ACAS Codes of Practice on grievance and disciplinary procedures

Resolving disputes at work submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Department for Trade and Industry