Health and SafetyLinks
Please note: these links are provided on an as-is basis. The MRC accepts no responsibility for the contents of these sites, which are beyond the MRC's control.
Biological Safety
Biological agents - Managing the risks in laboratories and healthcare premises.
Gentically Modified Organisms - Information from the HSE regarding Genetically Modified Organisms.
SACGM Compendium of Guidance - Guidance from the Scientific Advisory Committee on Genetic Modification.
Chemical Safety
CHIP - List of symbols, abbreviations, risk and safety phrases for the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2002. Site provided by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
COSHH: A Brief Guide to the Regulations - What you need to know about the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002.
COSHH Essentials - COSHH Essentials provides advice on controlling the use of chemicals for a range of common tasks, eg mixing, or drying.
Environment
Environment Agency - The leading public organisation for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales.
Fire Safety
Safe Working with Flammable Substances - A leaflet provided by the HSE giving advice on working safely with flammable substances.
First Aid
First Aid at Work - This site provides information on all aspects of first aid at work and will be of interest to employers, employees, first aiders and training organisations across all industry sectors. Site provided by the HSE.
Gas Safety
BOC Gas Safety - This site provides information on the safe use, handling and storage of gas products.
Gas Safe Register - From the 1st of April 2009, only a Gas Safe registered engineer is legally allowed to install gas appliances in your home or workplace.
Imperial College
Imperial College Safety Department - The home page for the Imperial College Safety Department.
Laser Safety
Optics.org - Lasers, optics and photonics resources and news.
Magnetic Safety
Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) - Bringing together physical science, engineering and clinical professionals in academia, healthcare services and industry.
MRI Safety - A collection of photos and videos showing what happens when metal objects are taken too close to an MRI scanner.
Manual Handling
Musculoskeletal Disorders - Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the most common occupational illness in Great Britain, affecting 1.0 million people a year. They include problems such as low back pain, joint injuries and repetitive strain injuries of various sorts. Site provided by the HSE.
Radiation Safety
Activity Conversion Tool - Convert between becquerel, kilobecquerel, megabecquerel, gigabecquerel, curie, disintegrations/second etc.
ARSAC - The Administration of Radioactive Substances Advisory Committee.
The British Institute of Radiology - An independent multidisciplinary organisation, and a registered charity, whose membership is open to everyone with an interest in radiology and radiation oncology.
Safe Computer Use
Dejal - Time Out - It is very easy to fall into bad habits when using a computer for hours on end. Time Out will gently remind you to take a break on a regular basis (suitable for Macs).
FAQs About Your Health and Computers - Answers to Frequently Asked Questions from the Imperial College Occupational Health Team.
Workrave - a program that assists in the recovery and prevention of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI). The program frequently alerts you to take micro-pauses, rest breaks and restricts you to your daily limit (suitable for PCs).
Slips and Trips
Preventing Slips and Trips in the Workplace - Guidance and advice from the HSE.
Other
CIEH - The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health. CIEH is a professional and awarding body, a knowledge centre, a training organisation, a campaigning body and a registered charity.
The Health and Safety Executive - HSE's job is to protect people against risks to health or safety arising out of work activities. Their site provides advice and guidance.
Health and Safety News - Occupational health and safety news and guidance.
HPA - The Health Protection Agency - an independent organisation dedicated to protecting people's health in the United Kingdom.
HSE Press Releases - Recent press releases from the Health and Safety Execuitve.
IOSH - The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health. Europe's leading body for individuals with a professional involvement in occupational safety and health.
MRC Health, Safety and Security - The MRC Corporate Health, Safety and Security web pages.
MRC Health and Safety Policy - It is the MRC's policy to ensure as far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of its employees.
New and Expectant Mothers - This HSE site gives health and safety guidance to new and expectant mothers plus contact details for expert advice.
RoSPA - The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is a registered charity established more than 90 years ago that aims to campaign for change, influence opinion, contribute to debate, educate and inform - for the good of all.
Biological agents - Managing the risks in laboratories and healthcare premises.
Gentically Modified Organisms - Information from the HSE regarding Genetically Modified Organisms.
SACGM Compendium of Guidance - Guidance from the Scientific Advisory Committee on Genetic Modification.
Chemical Safety
CHIP - List of symbols, abbreviations, risk and safety phrases for the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2002. Site provided by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
COSHH: A Brief Guide to the Regulations - What you need to know about the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002.
COSHH Essentials - COSHH Essentials provides advice on controlling the use of chemicals for a range of common tasks, eg mixing, or drying.
Environment
Environment Agency - The leading public organisation for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales.
Fire Safety
Safe Working with Flammable Substances - A leaflet provided by the HSE giving advice on working safely with flammable substances.
First Aid
First Aid at Work - This site provides information on all aspects of first aid at work and will be of interest to employers, employees, first aiders and training organisations across all industry sectors. Site provided by the HSE.
Gas Safety
BOC Gas Safety - This site provides information on the safe use, handling and storage of gas products.
Gas Safe Register - From the 1st of April 2009, only a Gas Safe registered engineer is legally allowed to install gas appliances in your home or workplace.
Imperial College
Imperial College Safety Department - The home page for the Imperial College Safety Department.
Laser Safety
Optics.org - Lasers, optics and photonics resources and news.
Magnetic Safety
Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) - Bringing together physical science, engineering and clinical professionals in academia, healthcare services and industry.
MRI Safety - A collection of photos and videos showing what happens when metal objects are taken too close to an MRI scanner.
Manual Handling
Musculoskeletal Disorders - Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the most common occupational illness in Great Britain, affecting 1.0 million people a year. They include problems such as low back pain, joint injuries and repetitive strain injuries of various sorts. Site provided by the HSE.
Radiation Safety
Activity Conversion Tool - Convert between becquerel, kilobecquerel, megabecquerel, gigabecquerel, curie, disintegrations/second etc.
ARSAC - The Administration of Radioactive Substances Advisory Committee.
The British Institute of Radiology - An independent multidisciplinary organisation, and a registered charity, whose membership is open to everyone with an interest in radiology and radiation oncology.
Safe Computer Use
Dejal - Time Out - It is very easy to fall into bad habits when using a computer for hours on end. Time Out will gently remind you to take a break on a regular basis (suitable for Macs).
FAQs About Your Health and Computers - Answers to Frequently Asked Questions from the Imperial College Occupational Health Team.
Workrave - a program that assists in the recovery and prevention of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI). The program frequently alerts you to take micro-pauses, rest breaks and restricts you to your daily limit (suitable for PCs).
Slips and Trips
Preventing Slips and Trips in the Workplace - Guidance and advice from the HSE.
Other
CIEH - The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health. CIEH is a professional and awarding body, a knowledge centre, a training organisation, a campaigning body and a registered charity.
The Health and Safety Executive - HSE's job is to protect people against risks to health or safety arising out of work activities. Their site provides advice and guidance.
Health and Safety News - Occupational health and safety news and guidance.
HPA - The Health Protection Agency - an independent organisation dedicated to protecting people's health in the United Kingdom.
HSE Press Releases - Recent press releases from the Health and Safety Execuitve.
IOSH - The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health. Europe's leading body for individuals with a professional involvement in occupational safety and health.
MRC Health, Safety and Security - The MRC Corporate Health, Safety and Security web pages.
MRC Health and Safety Policy - It is the MRC's policy to ensure as far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of its employees.
New and Expectant Mothers - This HSE site gives health and safety guidance to new and expectant mothers plus contact details for expert advice.
RoSPA - The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is a registered charity established more than 90 years ago that aims to campaign for change, influence opinion, contribute to debate, educate and inform - for the good of all.
