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ARCA is an association of specialist contractors committed to the safe removal of asbestos and other hazardous materials. It is a trade association representing all those professionally involved with the removal and abatement of asbestos. The association runs a range of training courses and seminars as well as publishing guidance notes. The ARCA website provides an on-line directory of all members categorised by geographic location.
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The range of expertise available from members of the association includes hearing conservation and industrial noise control programs. Some members additionally provide educational courses and/or test laboratory facilities. The ANC produces a range of information sheets including one on how to comply with the Noise at Work Regulations. Visit www.association-of-noise-consultants.co.uk for more information.
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The Association represents over 50 of the UK's major Manufacturers and Contractors as well as regulatory and certification bodies, involved in specialist passive fire protection. In order to promote quality, consistency and good working practices ASFP has a code of practice for the design, supply and installation of passive fire protection systems. ASFP and its members are fully committed to sustaining through performance their recognised position in the construction industry. Visit www.asfp.org.uk for more information.
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BBPA is the trade association representing Britain's Brewers, their pub interests and pub owning companies. Membership accounts for 98% of beer production and more than half of the 60,000 pubs in the UK. Visit www.beerandpub.com for more information.
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The British Abrasives Federation is composed of suppliers of abrasive products in the UK. Safety leaflets and safety codes are available together with guidance regarding training of personnel in the purchase, storage, transportation and safe use of abrasive products. Visit www.thebaf.org.uk for more information.
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The British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association is the trade association in the UK for the aerosol industry. Its members include can and valve makers, propellant and ingredient suppliers, fillers and marketers. The website provides information about the industry, issues and aerosols, useful links to other associations around the world and trade media, as well as a list of its members. Visit www.bama.co.uk for more information.
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BAFE was established in 1984 to raise and maintain high standards of quality in active fire protection products and services. Firms registered with BAFE are all ISO 9000 certificated and have adopted one or more of the BAFE registered schemes. Visit www.bafe.org.uk for more information.
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BIOH is the professional body for Occupational Hygienists in the UK and organises examinations and awards in Occupational Hygiene. Visit www.bioh.org for more information.
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BOHS is a Learned Society and organises conferences and publications for those with an interest in Occupational Hygiene. Visit www.bohs.org for more information.
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The British Pest Control Association is the UK trade association representing all those professionally involved with the eradication of public health and nuisance pests. The association runs a series of training courses in all aspects of pest control and also offers recognised pest control examinations. Visit www.bpca.org.uk for more information.
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The British Wood Preserving and Damp Proofing Association is a trade association which places great emphasis on standards of workmanship and ethics. It publishes codes of practice, guidance on training and legal aspects of trading in the industry and Standard Specifications, as well as informative leaflets on all aspects of wood treatment and damp control. Visit www.bwpda.co.uk for more information.
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The BMF provides builders merchants with the support and advice needed to run their businesses in a competitive environment. (BMF) members sell over £6.7 billion of building materials to the trade and public every year. Visit www.bmf.org.uk for more information.
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The Chartered Institute of Building promotes and supports the highest standards for Construction Professionals worldwide. Visit www.ciob.org.uk for more information.
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The IWM is the professional body which represents over 4,000 waste management professionals - predominantly in the UK but also overseas. The IWM sets the professional standards for individuals working in the waste management industry and has various grades of membership determined by education, qualification and experience. Visit www.iwm.co.uk for more information.
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CHCS is the active professional body for individual membership by all those involved in the areas suggested by its name. It holds seminars and training courses in relevant areas and publishes a series of Safety Data Sheets ('SDSs') and A User Guide to assist those who receive SDSs. Visit www.chemical-hazards.org.uk for more information.
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The Chemical Industries Association is the UK chemical industry's leading trade and employer organisation and embraces all the industry's trade sectors, product types and business activities. Visit www.cia.org.uk for more information.
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The Construction Confederation represents the common interests of its constituent organisations to the Government, the European Union, the UK and European parliaments, and to other decision-makers and opinion formers. It also negotiates appropriate agreements on behalf of these constituent organisations and represents their interests in pan-industry bodies such as the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). The Confederation also provides information and advice to member companies and takes any other appropriate action to promote the interests of the industry. Visit www.constructionconfederation.co.uk for more information.
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The Construction Plant-hire Association represents 80 per cent, by turnover, of the UK's plant hire industry. The CPA liaises with Government, European Commission, HSE and other bodies to represent the interests of member companies. It contributes technical knowledge to codes of practice, guidance, British and European Standards and sells its own safety publications. Visit www.cpa.uk.net for more information.
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The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work aims to make Europe's workplaces safer, healthier and more productive. The European Agency acts as a catalyst for developing, collecting, analysing and disseminating information that improves the state of occupational safety and health in Europe. The Agency is a tripartite European Union organisation and brings together representatives from three key decision-making groups in each of the EU's Member States – governments, employers and workers' organisations. Visit europe.osha.eu.int for more information.
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The Explosive Industry Group of the CBI exists to promote safety within the explosives industry and to assist HSE in drafting and revising regulations, ACoPs and guidance to this end. The EIG publishes a regular newsletter, has a very active website with details of all members, and publishes a number of specialist guides on particular aspects of safety within the explosives field. Visit www.eig.org.uk for more information.
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With more than 15,000 member firms, the FMB is the largest trade association in the UK building industry. Visit www.fmb.org.uk for more information.
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Formed by the merger of the Fire Extinguishing Trade Association and the British Fire Protection Systems Association. Visit www.fia.uk.com for more information.
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The Fire Protection Association is the UK's national fire safety organisation. The association works to identify and draw attention to the dangers of fire and the fire prevention measures by which their potential for loss is kept to a minimum. Visit www.thefpa.co.uk for more information.
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The Food and Drink Federation represents the UK food and drink manufacturing industry. FDF works with government, NGOs and consumers to develop industry positions on a range of issues and renew confidence in the whole of the food chain. Their website gives the latest news from FDF, along with information about who they are, what the do and who they represent. Their website also lists publications along with comprehensive food and drink related links. Visit www.fdf.org.uk for more information.
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The GMB is Britain's premier Trade Union for Health and Safety. The GMB believes in a partnership approach to health and safety. The health and safety area of their website has links to free GMB Health and Safety publications including Call Centres, Manual Handling, Cleaners, Chemicals, Kitchens and PPE. Visit www.gmb.org.uk for more information.
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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.
Their mission is to protect people's health and safety by ensuring risks in the changing workplace are properly controlled.
They look after health and safety in nuclear installations and mines, factories, farms, hospitals and schools, offshore gas and oil installations, the safety of the gas grid and the movement of dangerous goods and substances, railway safety, and many other aspects of the protection both of workers and the public. Local authorities are responsible to HSC for enforcement in offices, shops and other parts of the services sector. Visit www.hse.gov.uk for more information.
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The website is managed by Her Majesty's Stationery Office on behalf of the Queen's Printer. The site contains the full text of all Public and Local Acts of the UK Parliament, the Explanatory Notes to Public Acts, Statutory Instruments and Draft Statutory Instruments; and Measures of the General Synod of the Church of England.
The website includes the full text of all legislation enacted by the UK Parliament and delegated legislation (Statutory Instruments) whether this applied to the United Kingdom as a whole or only to constituent parts of the UK (eg Scotland). Visit www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk for more information.
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The Institution of Chemical Engineers is the main organisation for conferring chartered chemical engineer status on anyone with the requisite qualifications and experience: usually a chemical engineering degree and doing technical work within the process and chemical industries.
They develop and run an extensive range of safety courses, video and slide training packages and other learning products aimed at meeting the needs of people in the industry. These will be available on IChemE's learning portal and training solutions websites. The HSE has contributed materials to, are co-sponsors of, and are purchases of, products on both these websites. Visit www.icheme.org.uk for more information.
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The Institute of Civil Engineers is an educational and qualifying body for civil engineers with over 75,000 members worldwide. Visit www.ice.org.uk for more information.
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The IMF is:
Visit www.uk-finishing.org.uk for more information.
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Europe's leading body for health and safety professionals, represents 27,000 members in over 50 countries. An independent, not-for-profit organisation, the Institution regulates and steers the profession, maintaining standards and providing impartial, authoritative guidance on health and safety issues. Visit www.iosh.co.uk for more information.
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ISTR is an organisation representing safety professionals who work in the specialist area of research and high technology. The membership is drawn from safety professionals in research-based Universities and industry. ISTR holds regular symposia, generally twice a year, and Skills Development Workshops, generally once a year. To facilitate the exchange of news and views amongst the membership, ISTR issues a newsletter, the Bulletin, normally three times a year. The website contains information for prospective members, a summary of the newsletter, a list of our forthcoming events and links. Visit www.istr.bham.ac.uk for more information.
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The LP Gas Association supports its members through the promotion of the benefits of LPG and of safe operations and standards throughout the Industry.
It represents the industry to the relevant Government departments including the HSE. It is the UK representative in the AEGPL. The association is also represented on numerous bodies such as the BSI, CBI, CORGI, IP etc. The association publishes a suite of codes of practice, some of which have been produced in full consultation with HSE and, in some cases, replaced HSE guidance. Visit www.lpga.co.uk for more information.
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NFDC is the only trade association for demolition and dismantling contractors in the UK. Visit www.demolition-nfdc.com for more information.
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The National Pest Technicians Association represents all those who are employed or have an interest in the Pest Control Industry and to strive to promote a professional approach to Pest Control. Visit www.npta.org.uk for more information.
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The Safety Health and Environmental Intra Industry Benchmarking Association offers web based benchmarking tools designed for intra company knowledge sharing and performance comparisons.
The site comprises three distinct tools:
Visit www.sheiiba.com for more information.
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The Trade Association Forum encourages the development and sharing of best practice among UK trade associations - through membership activities and through its website. The website also aims to assist buyers, government departments, researchers, the public, and other enquirers, wishing to access information about UK trade associations and business sectors. Visit www.taforum.org for more information.
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The TUC is the voice of Britain at work with 76 member unions representing 6.8 million working people from all walks of life. The TUC website includes press releases, reports, rights at work information and has an area devoted to health and safety issues. Visit www.tuc.org.uk for more information.
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The Trading Standards Institute exists to enhance the professionalism of its members in the Trading Standards Service in support of informing consumers, encouraging honest businesses and targeting rogue traders. The site carries information to help consumers and businesses engage in fair and honest trading. Visit www.tradingstandards.gov.uk for more information.
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UKWA is the third part logistics trade association representing 700 UK companies. The main feature of the public area of their website is a search facility that provides details of warehouse space and logistics services available throughout the UK. Visit www.ukwa.org.uk for more information.
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A registered charity, specialising in personal safety. Visit www.suzylamplugh.org for more information.
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This page last updated: 28/07/2008