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Access Track Construction in Small Woodlands (ODW 7.03)
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This Information Note is one of a series derived from a Technical Development Branch (TDB) Outdoor Workshop (ODW). It is produced as a guide to part of a harvesting system suitable for use in small scale broadleaved woodlands. Forest Research (Forestry Commission), Information Note ODW 7.03, 2000.
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Agriculture: Health Carry Card (HSE IACL102)
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This carry card provides information on the health risks associated with your work in agriculture, horticulture and forestry. If you are ill and visit your family doctor or a hospital, take this card with you to help remind you what you should tell the health professionals
caring for you. It may help them find out whether your illness could be connected with your work. HSE, IACL102, 2003
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Anthrax - The Green Book
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Anthrax is an acute bacterial disease affecting the skin (and rarely, the lungs or gastro-intestinal tract) caused by the aerobic bacillus, Bacillus anthracis and spread through its spores. This booklet provides an overview to this notifiable infection including a summary of outbreak management. Department of Health, 2002.
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Asbestos - A Short Guide to Managing Asbestos in Premises (HSE INDG223)
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If you own, occupy, manage or have responsibilities for non-domestic premises which may contain asbestos, you will have statutory responsibilities. This HSE booklet provides and overview of what you are required to do by law. This link also provides access to an HSE Q&A fact sheet. HSE, INDG 223 (rev 3), October 2003.
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Asbestos - Managing Asbestos: Your New Legal Duties
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This leaflet outlines the new asbestos regulations which came into force on 1 May 2004. HSE, June 2003.
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Asbestos - Surveying, sampling and assessment of asbestos-containing materials
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A Health and Safety document ourlining the aims, purpose and type of surveys, survey planning, health and safety risks, surveying, bulk sampling strategy, bulk sampling procedures, assessment, documentation and quality assurance procedures. HSE, MDHS100, July 2001.
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Asbestos Safety Leaflets (HSE INDG255 & INDG188)
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(1) Asbestos dust kills: This HSE leaflet explains the health dangers and importance of wearing the correct protective equipment and clothing. INDG255(rev), 2003, C400. (2) Asbestos Alert Pocket Card - supports above leaflet. HSE, INDG188, C300, 2004.
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ATV quad bikes (AFAG701)
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This HSE leaflet covers the safe working practices to be adopted when using a sit-astride all-terrain vehicle ( ATV), often known as an ATV quad bike. These are most commonly four-, but can be three- or even six-, wheeled vehicles designed for off-road use. HSE, AFAG701, 2003.
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Avian Flu - What are the risks?
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Outbreaks of avian or bird flu in Asia have caused public concern about the possibility of a global human epidemic. This leaflet from the Department of Health explains the background to the disease, and assess the nature of the risk to people living in the UK. March 2005.
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Avian Influenza Reference Guide
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Avian influenza is a bird disease that may occasionally infect other animals and man. This report outlines the Environment Agencys current understanding of scientific knowledge on avian influenza and in particular on the Asian HPAI H5N1 virus. It presents the scientific information behind decisions and the advice given to others. Environment Agency, SCHO1006BLNH-E-P, Version 1.0, September 2006.
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Avoiding Ill Health at Open Farms - Advice to Farmers (HSE AIS23)
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This information sheet provides advice for farmers and others responsible for open farms, or farms which run open days, on practical steps to reduce the risk of ill health to visitors. Includes a teachers supplement in the PDF format. HSE, AIS23, May 2008.
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Bats: Health and safety guidance for voluntary bat roost visitors (TIN153, TIN154, TIN155, TIN156, TIN157, TIN158, TIN159, TIN160, TIN161, TIN162, TIN163)
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A series providing health & safety guidance to Natural England’s voluntary bat roost visitors including: dealing with violence and aggression, lone working, dangerous and hazardous substances, churches, older buildings, spires and bell towers, animal related disease, driving, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), restricted spaces, manual handling, working at height and use of ladders, and risk management. Natural England, TIN153, TIN154, TIN155, TIN156, TIN157, TIN158, TIN159, TIN160, TIN161, TIN162, TIN163, 2013.
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Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) - Advisory Notes for Farmers (PB9445)
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BSE was first confirmed in 1986 in the UK and was made a notifiable disease in June 1988. There have been over 180,000 cases to date. Although the disease is declining rapidly, it is crucial that all animals showing signs of BSE are reported. These notes explain what you should do if you think you have a BSE suspect. Defra, PB9445, October 2006.
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BSE and Beef - A Brief Guide to the New Controls
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BSE controls provide a very high level of public protection and that the risk of BSE infectivity entering the food chain continues to be extremely low. This short leaflet explains the controls in place to maintain this situation. Food Standards Agency, 2005.
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BSE and Beef - New Controls Explained
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This leaflet describes the measures that have been successful in bringing about this steep decline in BSE (these are called BSE Controls) and explains the reasons for the introduction of the testing system. Food Standards Agency, 2005.
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