Further Information
There is lots of useful and free information available to help you and your company work safely. The links below will take you to some of that information.
We will add more information will be added as the site develops, so why not be a regular visitor to the WWT site to find out what events are happening in your area and what new information and equipment is out there to help you.
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Advisory Committee on Working at Height Training ACWAHT is an industry committee which was set up in 2003 at the invitation of The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) to act as an umberella organisation in agreeing common work at height needs (anticipated to meet the then forthcoming Work at Height Regulations).
Architects Registration Board ARB was established by Parliament in 1997 to regulate the architects’ profession in the UK. We are an independent, public interest body and our work in regulating architects ensures that good standards within the profession are consistently maintained for the benefit of the public and architects alike.
Architectural Cladding Association The Architectural Cladding Association's principal objectives are to increase awareness of architectural precast cladding and provide technical advice to specifiers and users. Members of the Association are required to meet strict criteria including a proven track record in design, manufacture and site erection.
Asbestos Hidden Killer Campaign
Asbestos Information & Guidance
Asbestos Removal Contractors Association ARCA (Asbestos Removal Contractors Association) has been in operation for over 30 years providing asbestos training and representing the interests of asbestos removal contractors and associated asbestos businesses throughout the UK.
Asbestos Training - United Kingdom Asbestos Training Association UKATA sets standards in asbestos training and ensures that its members meet those standards. It is a legal requirement that all who may come across asbestos in their day to day work have been provided with asbestos awareness training. If they will intentionally work on asbestos they must have had appropriate training specific to the the tasks they will undertake.
Association of Building Engineers (ABE) is the professional body for those specialisng in the technology of Building orginally named 'The Incorporated of Architects & Surveyors'. The ABE provides the prime qualification Building Engineer, a title that exactly reflects the professional expertise of members and one that is readily understood in the European Union and beyond.
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Association of Brickwork Contractors Limited The primary goal of th association is to promote the role of the bricklayer and the brick contractor. More specifically, it will seek to improve standards by forcusing on four main areas - quality of work - employment - health & safety and training and education.
Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors As the leading employers' organisation in England and Wales the association negotiates salaries and conditions for all workers, whether a sole trader or a multinational the rates agreed affect your business. As a member you have a say in a democratic process in each of our regions. What better way of influencing the largest cost to your business than being a member.
Association of Specialist Underpinning Contractors ASUCplus is an independent trade association formed by a number of leading contractors to promote professional and technical competence within the subsidence industry. Members offer a comprehensive range of subsidence repair techniques and engineered foundation solutions.
Association of Technical Lighting & Access Specialists Since 1946, ATLAS has been supporting its member companies in the working at height industry.With membership predominantly from the steeplejack and lightning protection sector, ATLAS has been continually striving to improve working practices, technical quality and accepted standards. The benefit is naturally felt by member companies, but also extends to clients of members who work within this specialist sector.
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Birmingham Health, Safety & Environment Association (BHSEA) Our main aim is to help improve standards of Health & Safety and the environment. We have a programme of monthly meetings and a staffed office and resource centre. We are also involved in promoting health & safety 'behind the scenes' including give advice particullarly to smaller organisations and working with the HSE and other enforcing organisations.
British Cement Association MPA Cement is part of the Mineral Products Association, the trade association for the aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, lime, mortar and silica sand industries.
British Constructional Steelwork Association SiSC has been established to help the small and medium size members comply with the Management of Health and Safety Regulations by giving those that subscribe the availability of direct competent health & safety advice.
British Precast Concrete Federation An international trade association, NPCA represents manufactures of plant produced precast concrete products and companies that provide the equipment, supplies and services to make these products. Founded in 1965, NPCA connects leaders in the manufactured conctrete industry through educational, leadership and networking opportunities. The association currently represents more than 1,100 companies that are committed to expanding the use of quality precast. BPCA also provides technical and production information through eight product committees, which consist of members who concentrate on specific product lines within the precast industry.
British Safety Council The British Safety Council (BSC) is one of the world’s leading health and safety organisations. Our mission is to keep people healthy and safe at work. Our range of charitable initiatives, such as free health and safety qualifications for school children, is supported by a broad mix of commercial activities centred on membership, training, auditing and qualifications.
British Safety Industry Federation The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) is the UK's leading trade body within the safety industry. We have over 160 members including manufacturers, distributors, test houses, certification bodies, safety professionals and service providers.Our aim is to provide support and guidance on a wide range of occupational safety issues. Click on the side menu to find out more about our members' products and services as well as the latest BSIF news, events and initiatives.
British Standards Institution (BSI) Since its foundation in 1901 as the Engineering Standards Committee, BSI Group has grown into a leading global independent business services organization providing standard-based solutions in more than 140 countries.
BSI Group:
- develops private, national and international standards
- certifies management systems and products
- provides testing and certification of products and services
- provides training and information on standards and international trade and
- provides performance management and supply chain management software solutions
British Woodworking Federation
British Research Establishment
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Chartered Institution of Building Service Engineers (CIBSE)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
Confederation of Ariel Industries Limited
Confederation of Construction Specialists
Confederation of Roofing Contractors
Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007
Construction Employers Federation Limited
Construction Health and Safety Group
Construction Industry Information Group
Construction Industry Research Information Association
Construction Plant Hire Association
Construction Products Association
Construction Site Transport Safety
Construction Skills – Help with training for you and your company
Contractors' Health & Safety Assessment Centre (CHAS)
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
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Electrical Contractors Association
Employers Liability Compulsory Insurance
Employment Medical Advisory Service
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Federation of Master Builders – Help for small businesses.
Federation of Environmental Trade Association (FETA)
Federation of Plastering & Drywall Contractors
Free Leaflets about Regulations
Free Leaflets & Information Sheets on Construction
F10 - Nortification of CDM Construction Project
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Greater Manchester Asbestos Victim Support Group
Guidance on Using Risk Assessment & Policy Statement
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Hand Arm Vibration - Advise for Employers
Hand Arm Vibration in Construction
Hand Arm Vibration Exposure Calculator
Hand Arm Vibration Questions Answered
Hazards at Work - Safety Signs & Signals
Health & Safety for New & Expectant Mothers
Health & Safety in Glass & Glazing
HSE Bulletins - Sign Up to Construction
HSE Public Register of Convictions
HSE Public Register of Enforcement Notices
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Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (IIAC)
Industrial Rope Access Trade Association
Introduction to Health & Safety
Inspection & Reports on Construction Sites
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health – Established in 1945, IOSH represents over 37,500 health and safety professionals. As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, it regulates and steers the profession, aiming to maintain standards and provide impartial, authoritative advice on health and safety issues.
Institution of Structural Engineers
International Institute of Risk & Safety Management
Interpave, the Precast Concrete Paving & Kerb Association
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Managing Occupational Health Risks in Construction
Managing the Risks from Skin Exposure
Managing Risks from Skin Exposure HSE Books
Manual Handling Assessment Chart MAC Tool
Measuring Health & Safety Performance
Medical Aspects of Occupational Skin Disease
Migrant Workers in Construction
Minor Roof Maintenance work: Protecting Against Falls
Mobile -Elevated Working Platforms
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National Access & Rescue Centre
National Access & Scaffolding Confederation
National Federation of Demolition Contractors
Notification of Convential Tower Cranes Legislation
Notify a New Construction Project
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Organisations Concerned with Occupational Health & Safety
Occupational Health Technicians in Practice
Outline Map On Competence, Training & Certification
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Painting & Decorating Association
Prefabricated Access Suppliers' & Manufactures Association
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Roof Work Health & Safety Issues
Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
Royal Institute of Chartered Suveyors (RICS)
Running a Small Construction Site
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Safe Erection Use & Dismanteling of Falsework
Scaffold Internal Edge Protection
Selecting Equipment for Work at Height
Site Inspection - Workplace Transport Checklist
Skin at Work: Outdoor Workers & Sun Exposure
Slips & Trips eLearning Package
Slips & Trips Hazard Spotting Checklist
Slips & Trips What are the Causes
Smaller Construction Contractor - Toolkit
Small Business - An Introduction to Health and Safety
Society of Operations Engineers
Stone Cut-off Saws & Water Suppression
Stratergy for Workplace Health & Safety in Great Britain to 2010 & Beyond
Structures & Functions of the Skin
Sun Protection Outdoor Workers
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The Institution of Engineering & Technology
The Lighthouse Club – The construction industry's benevolent charity.
Top Tips for Ladder & Stepladder Safety
Tower Crane Register Now in Operation
Tower Crane Convential Notification Regulations 2010
Tower Crane Investigation of Failures: Case Studies
Training for Scaffold Tower & Scissor Lift
Transport Related Lifting Operations
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Watch Your Step - A Toolbox Talk for Construction Video
Welfare Facilities New Privision or Welfare Facilities during Construction
Welfare at Work: Guidance for Employers on Welfare Provisions
Window Cleaners - Falls from Height
Window Cleaners - Falls from Height Free Leaflets
Work Related Stress - Together we can Tackle It
Working in Great Britain from Overseas
Workplace Health Advice Services available to Small Businesses
Workers Health & Safety Agency Workers
Workers Rights & Responsibilities
Workers Employer's Responsibilities
Work at Height Solutions Database
Work at Height Scaffold Towers
Work at Height Safety Association
Workplace Transport Safety: An Employers Guide
Workplace Health Advise Services available to Small Businesses
Write your Health & Safety Policy
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Your Health & Safety: A Guide for Workers
