HSE BOOKS. Catalogue Health and Safety Executive

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1 HSE BOOKS Catalogue 2015 Health and Safety Executive

2 Health and safety law products As an employer, you are required by law to either display the HSEapproved poster or to provide each of your workers with the equivalent leaflet

3 The health and safety law poster must be displayed on all business premises. There are various versions of the poster, so that you can select the most appropriate for your business, depending on where in the UK your business is based. Employers have a legal duty to display the approved poster in a prominent position in each workplace or to provide each worker with a copy of the approved leaflet. Posters Health and Safety Law What you need to know A2 poster Health and Safety Law What you need to know A3 poster Health and Safety Law What you need to know Welsh version A2 poster Offshore Health and Safety Law What you need to know Offshore poster A2 size for display in offshore installations Health and Safety Law What you need to know A2 size for display in premises in Northern Ireland Pocket cards Health and Safety Law What you need to know Pocket card Pack of 25 pocket cards for workers in premises in Great Britain Offshore Health and Safety Law What you need to know Offshore pocket card edition Pack of 25 pocket cards for workers in offshore installations Health and Safety Law What you need to know HSENI pocket card edition Pack of 25 pocket cards for workers in premises in Northern Ireland Leaflets Health and Safety Law What you need to know Pack of 10 leaflets for workers in premises in Great Britain Health and Safety Law What you need to know Welsh/English leaflet Each leaflet consists of Welsh and English languages Pack of 15 leaflets for workers in premises in Great Britain Health and Safety Law What you need to know Large print leaflet Pack of 5 Large print leaflets for workers in premises in Great Britain Health and Safety Law What you need to know Easy read leaflet Pack of 5 Easy read leaflets for workers in premises in Great Britain The unique hologram guarantees a poster s authenticity. The leaflets, including easy read and large print versions, can be found at 3

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5 Health and safety guidance (HSG) The HSG series is made up of guidance books which provide advice for employers to help them comply with health and safety law. Sometimes the content will be aimed at a specific industry sector or specialist target audience. The publications can be downloaded from or ordered from HSE Books. HSG33 Health and safety in roof work (Fourth edition) This book gives guidance on how to plan and work safely on roofs. It covers new buildings, repairs, maintenance, cleaning work and demolition. It gives some guidance for those not directly carrying out work on roofs, eg clients, designers and specifiers and will be useful to anyone planning, arranging or supervising roof work. HSG38 Lighting at work (Second edition) This guidance explains how lighting can contribute to the health and safety of people at work. It is aimed at those who are responsible for health and safety at work but employees may also find the guidance useful. It deals with managing the health and safety risks from lighting in the workplace, good practice for lighting in the workplace, and lighting recommendations. HSG40 Safe handling of chlorine from drums and cylinders (Second edition) This guidance booklet is aimed at employers and employees in a range of industries which use chlorine on a small scale, as well as employers and employees in the chemical industry. It gives safety advice on the use of chlorine from drums and cylinders. HSG47 Avoiding danger from underground services (Third edition) This book outlines the dangers which can arise from work near underground services and gives advice on how to reduce the risks. The guidance is mainly aimed at clients, designers, planning supervisors, employers, owners, operators, managers and supervisors. The guidance applies to situations where work involves penetrating the ground at or below surface level. HSG48 Reducing error and influencing behaviour (Second edition) This publication is aimed at managers in all industries. It explains why human factors are important in heatlh and safety and how they need to be assessed and managed in the same way as other risk factors. HSG51 Storage of flammable liquids in containers (Third edition) This updated guidance covers the control measures to adopt concerning the dangers of fire and explosion. It applies to all locations whether open air or specifically designed buildings, rooms or cabinets. The advice is aimed at those directly responsible for safe storage and handling of flammable liquids in containers in all general work activities. HSG53 Respiratory protective equipment at work A practical guide (Fourth edition) Includes guidance on choosing the right respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and on ensuring that it continues to function effectively. HSG60 Upper limb disorders in the workplace (Second edition) Upper limb disorders (ULDs) are a particular group of musculoskeletal disorders which affect the arm and neck. This revised guidance is aimed at managers with responsibility for workers who may be at risk of developing ULDs. HSG65 Managing for health and safety (Third edition) This is a practical guide for directors, managers and health and safety professionals to improve health and safety performance in their organisations. HSG71 Chemical warehousing The storage of packaged dangerous substances (Fourth edition) This guidance sets out control measures aimed at eliminating or reducing risks to people, at work or otherwise, from the storage of packaged dangerous goods. It reflects good practice for the design of new storage facilities (and where reasonably practicable, to existing sites) and applies to transit or distribution warehouses, open-air storage compounds and facilities associated with a chemical production site or end-user. 5

6 HSG76 Warehousing and storage A guide to health and safety (Second edition) This second edition was written in liaison with the Warehousing Health and Safety Forum, a joint committee with representation from trade associations, trade unions and employer organisations. It is for people who have management, supervisory or other health and safety interests in warehouses and storage facilities. HSG85 Electricity at work Safe working practices (Third edition) This second edition gives guidance on the key elements that need to be considered when devising safe working practices for people who carry out work on or near electrical equipment. It includes advice that is relevant to managers and supervisors who control or influence the design, specification, selection, installation, commissioning, maintenance or operation of electrical equipment. HSG97 A step by step guide to COSHH assessment (Second edition) This publication gives advice and guidance to employers on assessing their activities under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH). It describes and explains the principles of assessment, illustrating them with extensive examples. HSG107 Maintaining portable electrical equipment (Second edition) This second edition should help employers, employees and the self-employed maintain portable and transportable electrical equipment. The guidance covers electric drills, extension leads, portable hand lamps, portable grinders, pressure water cleaners, floor cleaners, electric kettles and similar equipment. HSG139 The safe use of compressed gases in welding, flame cutting and allied processes The main aim of this book is to promote increased safety in the use of compressed gases in gas welding, flame cutting and related processes. It is aimed at managers, safety specialists, manufacturers, suppliers and installers of equipment, plus those who are concerned with selection, use and maintenance of equipment. HSG140 The safe use and handling of flammable liquids (Second edition) This book provides information on the fire and explosion hazards associated with flammable liquids and details practical measures to protect workers. It advises on safe operating procedures and precautions needed to reduce injuries and damage caused by fires and explosions while handling flammable liquids and also gives guidance on appropriate standards for plant and equipment. HSG144 The safe use of vehicles on construction sites A guide for clients, designers, contractors, managers and workers involved with construction transport (Second edition) This book gives practical guidance on how to prevent vehicle accidents on construction sites. It provides information on planning and managing vehicle operations; selecting and maintaining vehicles and safe driving and working practices. HSG151 Protecting the public Your next move (Second edition) This guidance is aimed at all those involved in construction, not only the principal contractor, but also the client, CDM co-ordinator and designer, where appropriate. It contains practical advice on how those designing, planning, maintaining and carrying out construction work can minimise the risks to those who are not involved in the construction process but may be affected. HSG159 Managing contractors A guide for employers (Second edition) This booklet provides guidance on managers responsibilities for health and safety when using contractors in the workplace. It is aimed at owners, directors and managers of small to medium-sized chemical companies, but will be of use to other industries. The booklet provides practical steps for working with contractors, and also has useful lists of questions which can be used to assess managers knowledge of health and safety in the workplace. HSG167 Biological monitoring in the workplace A guide to its practical application to chemical exposure This guidance booklet is aimed at employers and occupational health practitioners setting up or managing a biological monitoring programme for protecting the health of employees exposed to chemicals in the workplace. It gives practical advice on setting up a programme, how to 6

7 protect employees rights, what the law says, the role and use of biological monitoring guidance values and contains an appendix about the technical aspects of biological monitoring. HSG168 Fire safety in construction Guidance for clients, designers and those managing and carrying out construction work involving significant fire risks (Second edition) This guidance will help those involved in construction identify the main causes of accidents and ill health and it explains how to eliminate the hazards and control the risks. The advice will support those with legal responsibilities under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, as well as act as an aide to assist site managers in day-to-day management of fire risks on site. HSG170 Vibration solutions Practical ways to reduce the risk of hand-arm vibration injury This book is aimed at managers in industry who have problems with vibration, which can cause hand-arm vibration syndrome and vibration white finger. It uses case studies to show how vibration levels can be reduced and by how much. HSG172 Health and safety in sawmilling: A run-of-the-mill business? (Second edition) This revised guidance updates and expands the original published in It takes into account the higher levels of automation introduced into the industry, with the resulting increase in injuries caused by operator interventions. The guidance was produced in close consultation with the industry. HSG175 Fairgrounds and amusement parks Guidance on safe practice (Second edition) This guidance sets out what the Fairgrounds and Amusement Parks Joint Advisory Committee on Fairgrounds and Amusement Parks (FJAC) considers appropriate measures to work safely and comply with the law. It concentrates on the safety of employers, employees and the general public using fairgrounds and amusement parks, and gives advice on measures that can be taken to control risks. HSG176 Storage of flammable liquids in tanks (Second edition) This book gives guidance on the design, construction, operation and maintenance of installations used for the storage of flammable liquids in fixed tanks operating at or near atmospheric pressure. It applies to new installations and exisiting installations where practicable. HSG179 Managing health and safety in swimming pools (Third edition) This publication provides guidance for those who have any involvement with the operation and management of health and safety in swimming pools: primarily pool owners (including local authority clients), pool operators (including management contractors), architects, engineers, designers, manufacturers and constructors. HSG190 Preparing safety reports Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 1999 (COMAH) This book gives comprehensive guidance on writing a safety report for sites containing certain quantities of dangerous substances, as required by the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 1999 (COMAH). It explains to operators of top-tiers (as defined under COMAH) what information needs to be provided in the safety report, and how it should be presented. HSG191 Emergency planning for major accidents Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 1999 (COMAH) The document provides further guidance for emergency planning under the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 1999 (COMAH). The guidance is aimed at those with responsibilities for emergency planning, on site and off site, at major hazards establishments, including operators, local authorities, emergency services and health authorities/boards. HSG210 Asbestos essentials A task manual for building maintenance and allied trades on non-licensed asbestos work (Third edition) Designed to be durable, practical and small enough to fit in your toolbox, Asbestos essentials uses a series of task sheets, with over 100 full colour photos and illustrations, to describe good practice for non-licensed tasks and covers the action needed to reduce exposure to an adequate level. This edition has been updated in line with the Control of Asbestos Regulations

8 The HSE Accident book The accident book is also a valuable document that organisations can use to record accident information as part of their management of health and safety. It can be used to record details of injuries from accidents at work that employers must report under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR). If a worker sustains an occupational injury resulting from an accident, their injury should be reported if they are incapacitated for more than seven days. There is no longer a requirement to report occupational injuries that result in more than three days of incapacitation, but you must still keep a record of such injuries. BI ISBN It is also available in packs: ISBN

9 HSG218 Managing the causes of work-related stress A step-by-step approach using the Management Standards (Second edition) HSE s Management Standards will help employers, employees and their representatives manage the issue sensibly and minimise the impact of work-related stress. The Management Standards represent a set of conditions that reflect high levels of health, well-being and organisational performance. This guide will help anyone with responsibility for tackling work-related stress in an organisation develop solutions to close the gap between the standards and current performance. HSG220 Health and safety in care homes (Second edition) This book is targeted at owners and managers of care homes, as well as employees and safety representatives. It aims to help them to understand and meet their duties under health and safety legislation. HSG221 Technical guidance on the safe use of lifting equipment offshore (Second edition) This guidance provides technical information for those involved in the supply, operation and control of lifting equipment in the offshore environment. It shows how to apply the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations, and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations offshore. It is aimed primarily at dutyholders, offshore installation managers, managers, supervisors, competent persons and operatives involved in the operation and safe use of lifting equipment offshore. HSG230 Keeping electrical switchgear safe This book is aimed at owners and operators of electrical switchgear in industrial or commercial organisations, although equipment suppliers and electricity distribution companies may also find the advice useful. HSG236 Power presses Maintenance and thorough examination This guidance is intended to help users of power presses and those people involved in the installation and maintenance of power presses meet their duties under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations HSG247 Asbestos The licensed contractor s guide This publication is aimed at businesses holding a licence to work with asbestos, either repairing or removing asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), supervising such work, holding an ancillary licence or providing training on asbestos. Employers who carry out work with asbestos insulation, asbestos coating, and asbestos insulating board using their own employees on their own premises, who are exempted from the requirement to hold a licence, also need this guidance. It may also be useful to people awarding contracts for such work or who have other asbestos management duties. HSG248 Asbestos The analyst s guide for sampling, analysis and clearance procedures This publication is aimed at analysts involved in licensed asbestos removal and sampling of asbestos-containing materials. It combines information previously contained in various HSE publications and updates the material, providing a comprehensive guide. HSG250 Guidance on permit-to-work systems A guide for the petroleum, chemical and allied industries This guidance describes good practice in the use of permit-to-work systems, and may be useful to operators using permit-to-work systems as part of a demonstration that risks have been reduced to as low as reasonably practicable. The guidance is applicable to the onshore and offshore petroleum industry, onshore chemical and allied industries and other industries where permit-to-work systems are used. HSG252 A recipe for safety Occupational health and safety in food and drink manufacture (Second edition) The guidance aims to spread awareness of the accident and ill health picture in the food industry and to stimulate awareness of priority areas for attention. It targets safety representatives and management in firms of all sizes. HSG253 The safe isolation of plant and equipment This publication provides guidance on the general principles of safe process isolations. It describes how to isolate plant and equipment safely, and how to reduce the risk of releasing hazardous substances during intrusive activities such as maintenance and sampling operations. 9

10 HSG254 Developing process safety indicators A step-by-step guide for chemical and major hazard industries This will help senior managers and safety professionals in organisations develop performance indicators to give improved assurance that major hazard risks are under control. HSG256 Managing shift work Health and safety guidance This is aimed at employers, safety representatives, trade union officials and employees. It aims to improve understanding of shift work and its impact on health and safety, giving advice on risk assessment, the design of shift-work schedules and the environment, suggesting measures to reduce the negative impact of shift work and advising how to manage the risks to reduce fatigue, poor performance and accidents. HSG258 Controlling airborne contaminants at work A guide to local exhaust ventilation (LEV) (Second edition) This book tells you how to control gas, vapour, dust, fume and mist in workplace air using local exhaust ventilation (LEV) extracting the clouds of contaminant before people breathe them in. It describes the principles and good practice of design, installation, commissioning, and testing cost-effective ventilation controls. HSG261 Health and safety in motor vehicle repair and associated industries This book is aimed at owners and managers of motor vehicle repair (MVR) businesses, their advisers, and the self-employed. It may also be of interest to employees and safety representatives. The guidance covers: vehicle maintenance and repair (including tyre, exhaust, and windscreen replacement); body repair, refinishing and valeting; MOT testing; and the roadside recovery of vehicles. HSG262 Managing skin exposure risks at work This guidance is aimed at employers, health and safety advisers, trainers and safety representatives. It contains practical advice on ill health arising from skin exposure, recognising potential skin exposure in your workplace, and managing skin exposure to prevent disease. HSG263 Involving your workforce in health and safety Good practice for all workplaces This guide is mainly aimed at medium to large employers who need to consult and involve their employees on health and safety matters. Small businesses may find the good practice helpful, particularly the case studies. Employees, their health and safety representatives and trade unions may also find the guide useful. HSG264 Asbestos: The survey guide (Second edition) This publication is aimed at people carrying out asbestos surveys and people with specific responsibilities for managing asbestos in nondomestic premises. The book covers competence and quality assurance and surveys, including survey planning, carrying out surveys, the survey report and the dutyholder's use of the survey information. HSG268 The health and safety toolbox: How to control risks at work (Fifth edition) Packed with simple, straightforward advice, this book covers the most common workplace hazards. It will help you comply with the law and prevent workplace accidents and ill health. It s aimed at those starting up or running a small business, or those who have been appointed as a safety representative in a larger organisation, or want additional advice on how to control workplace hazards. HSG270 Farmwise: Your essential guide to health and safety in agriculture (Second edition) This guidance is designed to help everyone working in the industry achieve good standards of health and safety and reduce injuries and ill health by identifying causes, eliminating hazards and controlling risks. It covers the management of health and safety, as well as outlining the specific risks of agricultural and horticultural work, giving easy-to-follow, practical advice to keep you safe and healthy at work. HSG274 Legionnaires disease: Control of legionella This guidance is for dutyholders, which includes employers, those in control of premises and those with health and safety responsibilities for others, to help them comply with their legal duties. These include identifying and assessing sources of risk, preparing a scheme to prevent or control risk, implementing, managing and monitoring precautions, keeping records of precautions and appointing a manager responsible for others. 10

11 The health and safety toolbox: How to control risks at work The Toolbox provides advice to help you identify, assess and control the activities that might cause harm in your business. Whatever line of work you're in, it will help you run a safe and healthy workplace. HSG ISBN Managing for health and safety This revised edition of one of HSE s most popular guides is mainly for leaders, owners and line managers. It will particularly help those who need to put in place or oversee their organisation s health and safety arrangements. The advice may also help workers and their representatives, as well as health and safety practitioners and training providers. The guidance builds on the practical advice in The health and safety toolbox. HSG ISBN

12 Legal titles All the titles in this series contain the actual Regulations themselves. They will be either Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPs), or HSR () titles. They are mainly aimed at a technical, specialist or legal audience but safety managers in larger organisations could also find them useful. These books can be downloaded from or ordered from HSE Books. Legal series (L) L5 Control of substances hazardous to health The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (as amended) Approved Code of Practice and guidance (Sixth edition) L8 Legionnaires disease The control of legionella bacteria in water systems Approved Code of Practice and guidance on regulations (Fourth edition) L22 Safe use of work equipment Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 Approved Code of Practice and guidance (Third edition) L23 Manual handling Manual Handling Operations Regulations (as amended) (Third edition) L24 Workplace health, safety and welfare Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 L25 Personal protective equipment at work Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 (as amended) (Second edition) L26 Work with display screen equipment Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 as amended by the Health and Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2002 (Second edition) L30 A guide to the Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations (Third edition) L43 First aid at mines Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 Approved Code of Practice L56 Safety in the installation and use of gas systems and appliances Gas Safety (Installations and Use) Regulations 1998 Approved Code of Practice and guidance (Fourth edition) L64 Safety signs and signals The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 (Third edition) 12

13 L65 Prevention of fire and explosion, and emergency response on offshore installations Offshore Installations (Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response) Regulations 1995 L70 A guide to the Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995 (Second edition) L72 A guide to Borehole Sites and Operations Regulations (Second edition) L74 First aid at work The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations (Third edition) L80 A guide to the Gas Safety (Management) Regulations L82 A guide to the Pipelines Safety Regulations L84 A guide to the well aspects of the Offshore Installations and Wells (Design and Construction, etc) Regulations 1996 (Second edition) L85 A guide to the integrity, workplace environment and miscellaneous aspects of the Offshore Installations and Wells (Design and Construction, etc) Regulations 1996 L101 Safe work in confined spaces Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 L103 Commercial diving projects offshore Diving at Work Regulations 1997 L104 Commercial diving projects inland/inshore Diving at Work Regulations 1997 L105 Recreational diving projects Diving at Work Regulations 1997 Approved Code of Practiceand guidance (Second edition) L106 Media diving projects Diving at Work Regulations 1997 L107 Scientific and archaeological diving projects Diving at Work Regulations

14 L108 Controlling noise at work The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 (Second edition) L110 A guide to the Offshore Installations (Safety Representatives and Safety Committees) Regulations 1989 (Third edition) L111 The Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations (Third edition) L112 Safe use of power presses Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (as applied to power presses) L113 Safe use of lifting equipment Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 L114 Safe use of woodworking machinery Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (as applied to woodworking machinery) L117 Rider-operated lift trucks Operator training and safe use Approved Code of Practice and guidance (Third edition) L118 Health and safety at quarries Quarries Regulations 1999 L121 Work with ionising radiation Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999 Approved Code of Practice and guidance L122 Safety of pressure systems Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 L123 Health care and first aid on offshore installations and pipeline works Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (First-Aid) Regulations 1989 Approved Code of Practice and guidance L126 A guide to the Radiation (Emergency Preparedness and Public Information) Regulations 2001 L132 Control of lead at work Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002 Approved Code of Practice and guidance (Third edition) L133 Unloading petrol from road tankers Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations

15 L138 Dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 L140 Hand-arm vibration The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 L141 Whole-body vibration The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 L143 Managing and working with asbestos Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 L145 Control of inhalable dust in coal mines The Coal Mines (Control of Inhalable Dust) Regulations 2007 Approved Code of Practice and guidance L146 Consulting workers on health and safety Safety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations 1977 (as amended) and Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996 (as amended) Approved Codes of Practice and guidance (Second edition) L148 Safety in docks Approved Code of Practice and guidance L150 Explosives Regulations 2014 Safety provisions L151 Explosives Regulations 2014 Security provisions L153 Managing health and safety in construction Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 Health and Safety Regulation (HSR) Series HSR25 Memorandum of guidance on the Electricity at Work Regulations (Second edition) 15

16 About this catalogue This catalogue, stock code CAT36/15, replaces all earlier editions. The titles are shown in numerical series order. A full search facility is available at For information on health and safety visit Disclaimer Every effort is made to ensure that the information in this catalogue is accurate before it is printed but no legal responsibility is accepted for any errors or omissions. The availability of any products is subject to change without prior notice. Ordering Tel: Fax: hsebooks@prolog.co.uk Post: HSE Books, PO Box 5050, Annesley, Nottinghamshire NG15 0DL Web: Helpline for online orders: Minicom: Payment There are three methods of payment currently available from HSE Books: 1 Bank cheques drawn on a member of the English Clearing Banks Association or postal orders should accompany any orders sent through the post. These should be made payable to HSE Books. 2 Credit or debit cards American Express Visa Master Card Maestro Government/Company Purchasing Cards can also be used. Please provide expiry dates. 3 Banks Automated Clearing System (BACS). This method of payment is not available to non-credit account customers. This catalogue contains a list of all priced HSE publications. Please see the website for prices.