Useful Links

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
Awarding body at the forefront of environmental and public health and safety.
Tel: 020 7928 6006
Fax: 020 7827 5862

National Occupational Standards
National Occupational Standards (NOS) describe what an individual needs to do, know and understand in order to carry out a particular job role or function.

ANLP
An independent organisation promoting standards, professionalism and good practice in Neruo-Linguistic Programming (NLP).
Tel: 0845 053 1162
Fax: 0845 053 1176
Email: admin@anlp.org

Qualifications and Curriculum Authority
Regulates the public examination system, so that it is responsive to the needs of learners and society and is responsible for the development, delivery and administration of high-quality national tests.
Tel: 020 7509 5555
Fax: 020 7509 6666
Email: info@qca.org.uk

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Produces guidance on complying with environmental legislation.
Tel: 08459 556000

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
Provides advice on CE marking of products for trade in the EU.
General Enquiries Tel: 020 7215 5000
Fax: 020 7215 0105
Publications Tel: 0845 015 0010

The Ergonomics Society
Promotes awareness and education of ergonomics using newsletters and conferences, can refer people to ergonomists.
Tel: 01509 234904
Fax: 01509 235666

Health Protection Agency (HPA)
Information office provides answers to queries on radiation, also produces publications.
Tel: 01235 831600
Fax: 01235 833891

Incident Contact Centre
National centre for employers to report RIDDOR accidents, cases of ill health and dangerous occurrences.
Tel: 0845 300 9923
Fax: 0845 300 9924
Email: riddor@natbrit.com

Lifting Equipment Engineers Association
Provides representation, support and training for the lifting equipment industry.
Tel: 01480 432201
Fax: 01480 436314

Repetitive Strain Injury Association (RSIA)
Provides support and guidance for sufferers of RSI.
Tel: 0800 0185 012

Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
Responsible for enforcing health and safety law in the UK. The HSE offers advice on occupational health through EMAS (Employment Medical Advisory Service).
Tel: 0845 345 0055