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Professional University Chemical Safety Forum UK higher education sector forum for exchange of information and promotion of best practice in work with chemicals and hazardous materials Birmingham Health, Safety and Environment Association (BHSEA) Registered charity, main aim is to help improve standards of Health and Safety and the Environment at work. Membership open to individuals and organisations. Was the inspiration behind the setting up of RoSPA The Universities Safety and Health Association UK universitities forum for exchange of information on health and safety and related topics Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Independent, not-for-profit organisation that sets professional standards, supports and develops members and provides authoritative advice and guidance on health and safety issues. International Biosafety Working Group (IBWG) International forum to discuss a wide range of important biosafety issues European BioSafety Association (EBSA) not for profit organisation which aims to provide a forum for its members to discuss and debate issues of concern and to represent those working in the field of biosafety Association of University Radiation Protection Officers (AURPO) - professional organisation promoting safety and knowledge in the use of ionising and non-ionising radiations. Members come mainly from universities and similar establishments involved in the training of undergraduates and graduates in the fields of science, engineering and medicine. Governmental Bodies GREAT BRITAIN Environment Agency (responsibilities include regulating industrial emissions to air, land and water, regulating waste disposal, dealing with flooding and pollution incidents, cleaning rivers, coastal waters and contaminated land, preserving fish and wildlife habitats, etc. ) Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Ensures that risks to people's health and safety from work activities are properly controlled by enforcing the law and in developing new health and safety laws and standards, Press releases Whats New Full Text Documents Consultative Documents Contract Research Reports Reports of research funded by HSE - in pdf format ACGM Compendium of Guidance - Guidance from the Health and Safety Commission's Advisory Committee on Genetic Modification ACGM Newsletter - See Genetically Modified Organisms - information sources The Approved List of Biological Agents, 2004including guidance from Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens (ACDP) Biological Agents Bulletin - See Infections at Work - Information Sources HSE Nanotechnology website COSHH Essentials Easy steps to control health risks from chemicals Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI) - OPSI has a broad remit to advise on and regulate the operation of the re-use of public sector information (has grown out of former HMSO) OPSI 'Acts of Parliament' Page Full text and summaries of all public Acts, starting 1988 OPSI 'Statutory Instruments' Page Full text of all published Statutory Instruments, starting 1987 Health Protection Agency (HPA) - independent body that protects the health and well-being of the population. The Agency plays a critical role in protecting people from infectious diseases and in preventing harm when hazards involving chemicals, poisons or radiation occur. EUROPE European Agency for Safety and Health at Work This site provides general information of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work European Agency for Safety and Health at Work - Information Network Agency information site provides general information of the Agency, access to all Agency publications and links to European national and other national sites. European Chemicals Agency European Union Publications OTHER CDC (USA Centers for Disease Control) EPA (USA Environmental Protection Agency) Health Canada The Canadian Health Network IATA Dangerous Goods website Public Health Agency of Canada Material Safety Data Sheets Infectious Microorganisms NIEHS (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences) USA NIH (National Institutes of Health USA) NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety) USA NIWL (Swedish National Institute for Working Life) NLM (National Library of Medicine) USA OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) USA WHO (World Health Organisation) Occupational Health and Safety Information British Compressed Gases Association Promotes safe practice in the manufacture, distribution, storage and use of compressed and liquefied gases. BMJ (British Medical Journal) Cell sorting guidance - "Standard Safety Practices for Sorting of Unfixed Cells" Chemical Elements (including biological data) Ergonomics information including case studies International Occupational Safety and Health Information Centre (CIS) ILO International Labour Organisation International Programme on Chemical Safety (ICPS) Thousands of chemical safety documents, including International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs) and Environmental Health Criteria (EHC) Monographs, are available for free Laboratory biorisk management standard CEN Workshop Agreement CEN Workshop 31 - Laboratory Biosafety and Biosecurity more information on the project on Laboratory Biosafety and Biosecurity Material Safety Data Sheets, Chemical University of Oxford Material Safety Data Sheets, Chemical Vermont SIRS MSDS Collection Material Safety Data Sheets, Infectious Microorganisms Population and Public Health Branch (PPHB) Canada Skin care Information about skin diseases and their treatment from the Skin Care Campaign a subsidiary of the National Eczema Society. Where to find MSDS on the Internet Advice about MSDS and links to many MSDS and other related sites Wired for health Relevant and appropriate health information on a variety of health issues for young people and their teachers. Topical Issues Nanotechnology from Hazards magazine Acoustic shock risk to call centre staff, statement from HSE Working Alone - factsheet from Hazards magazine Work cancer prevention kit from Hazards magazine				More Information More about ISTR