Asbestos Removal Contractors
Association (ARCA)
Contractors’ trade association for asbestos removal companies. All of its
members are licensed by the Health and Safety Executive.
Tel: 01283 531126 Fax: 01283 568228 Web:
www.arca.org.uk
British Standards
Institution (BSI)
National body which co-ordinates the work of interested parties in the drawing
up of Quality Standards.
Tel: 020 8996 9001 Fax: 020 8996 7001 Web:
www.bsi-global.com
Building Research Establishment
(BRE)
Organises seminars and produces priced publications on construction processes
and materials.
Tel: 01923 664000 Fax: 01923 664010 Web:
www.bre.co.uk
Chemical Industries
Association
Information and publications on chemical hazards.
Tel: 020 7834 3399 Fax: 020 7834 4469 Web:
www.cia.org.uk/newsite
Construction
Industry Training Board (CITB)
Information and publications on tackling hazards in construction. Also runs
safety training for construction workers.
Tel: 01485 577577 Fax: 01485 577793 Web:
www.citb-constructionskills.co.uk
Council for Registered
Gas Installers (CORGI)
Statutory trade association for gas installers.
Tel: 0870 401 2200 Fax: 0870 401 2600 Web:
www.corgi-gas-safety.com
Department for Environment,
Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Produces guidance on complying with environmental legislation.
Free Literature Service Tel: 08459 556000 Web:
www.defra.gov.uk
Department of Trade and Industry
(DTI)
Provides advice on CE marking of products for trade in the EU.
General Enquiries Tel: 020 7215 5000 Fax: 020 7215 0105
Publications Tel: 0845 015 0010 Web:
www.dti.gov.uk
Environment
Agency
Advice on environmental matters in England and Wales.
Main Enquiry Line Tel: 08708 506 506
Free Hotline for Reporting Incidents Tel: 0800 807060
Web:
www.environment-agency.gov.uk
Environment and Energy
Helpline
Free phone helpline providing confidential advice to industry on environmental
best practice.
Tel: 0800 585794 Web:
www.envirowise.gov.uk
The Ergonomics Society
Promotes awareness and education of ergonomics using newsletters and
conferences, can refer people to ergonomists.
Tel: 01509 234904 Fax: 01509 235666 Web:
www.ergonomics.org.uk
Fire Protection Association
(FPA)
Free basic information on workplace fire safety. Also produces guidance
publications and electronic media.
Tel: 01608 812500 Fax: 01608 812501 Web:
www.thefpa.co.uk
Heating and Ventilation
Contractors Association
Produces safety-related publications for members.
Tel: 020 7313 4900 Fax: 020 7727 9268 Web:
www.hvca.org.uk
Health Protection Agency (HPA)
Information office provides answers to queries on radiation, also produces
publications.
Tel: 01235 831600 Fax: 01235 833891 Web:
www.hpa.org.uk
Incident Contact Centre
National centre for employers to report RIDDOR accidents, cases of ill health
and dangerous occurrences.
Tel: 0845 300 9923 Fax: 0845 300 9924 email:
riddor@natbrit.com
Web: www.riddor.gov.uk
Institute of Acoustics (IOA)
Provides information for the acoustics profession in the UK.
Tel: 01727 848195 Fax: 01727 850553 Web:
www.ioa.org.uk
Institution of Chemical
Engineers (CHEME)
Professional body for chemical engineers, also produces books.
Tel: 01788 578214 Fax: 01788 560833 Web: www.icheme.org.uk
Institution of Civil Engineers
(ICE)
Professional body for civil engineers, also produces books.
Tel: 020 7222 7722 Fax: 020 7665 2208 Web:
www.ice.org.uk
The Institution of
Engineering and Technology (IET)
Formed for the IEE and IIE with the aim of serving the global community engaged
in engineering and technology.
Tel: 020 7240 1871 Fax: 020 7240 7735 Web:
www.theiet.org.uk
Institution of Lighting
Engineers (ILE)
Professional trade body for lighting engineers.
Tel: 01788 576492 Fax: 01788 540145 Web:
www.ile.org.uk
Lifting Equipment Engineers
Association
Provides representation, support and training for the lifting equipment
industry.
Tel: 01480 432201 Fax: 01480 436314 Web:
www.leea.co.uk
London Hazards Centre
Free information on occupational health, safety and environmental hazards.
Tel: 020 7794 5999 Fax: 020 7794 4702 Web:
www.lhc.org.uk
Loss Prevention
Certification Board (LPCB)
Provides independent certification of products and services in the security and
fore sectors.
Tel: 01923 664100 Fax: 01923 664994 Web:
www.brecertification.co.uk
National Institute
for Health and Clinical Excellence
Provides national guidance on the promotion of good health and the prevention
and treatment of ill health.
Tel: 020 7067 5800 Fax: 020 7067 5801 Web:
www.publichealth.nice.org.uk
Repetitive Strain Injury
Association (RSIA)
Provides support and guidance for sufferers of RSI.
Tel: 0800 0185 012 Web: www.rsi.org.uk
The Stationery Office (TSO)
Produces publications including health and safety regulations.
Tel (general): 0870 600 5522 Tel (bookstore): 0870 242 2345
Fax: 0870 600 5533 Web: www.tsoshop.co.uk
Textile Services Association
Limited (TSA)
Provides safety advice to the laundry and dry cleaning sector.
Tel: 020 8863 7755 Fax: 020 8861 2115 Web:
www.tsa-uk.org
Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
Responsible for enforcing health and safety law in the UK. The HSE offers advice
on occupational health through EMAS (Employment Medical Advisory Service)
Web: www.hse.gov.uk
Focused on staying safe in the workplace
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