NIOSH: Hierarchy of Controls
A practical route into the hierarchy of controls. Technical guidance, not a universal legal test.
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Official references and established professional publications. A curated starting point, not an endorsement or an exhaustive directory.
23 starting points
HSE: Human factors and ergonomics
Job design, people and organisational factors. Useful for exploring how the work system shapes performance.
WHO: Mental health at work
Work-related psychosocial risks and the role of organisational action. A global public-health starting point.
EU-OSHA: Digitalisation of work
Research on robotics, AI-based worker management, remote work and other changes to the work system.
HSE: Investigating accidents and incidents (HSG245)
The official landing page for HSG245. A structured guide to investigation and follow-through.
NIOSH: Heat Stress and Workers
An introduction to occupational heat stress. Use an appropriate task-specific assessment and local requirements.
HSE: Local exhaust ventilation
An official entry point for local exhaust ventilation guidance. Match technical criteria to the actual application.
Safe Work Australia: Model Work Health and Safety Act
Model law is not automatically enacted law. Check implementation, amendments and effective dates in the relevant jurisdiction.
CCOHS: Health and Safety Legislation in Canada - Introduction
Start by identifying the applicable federal, provincial or territorial jurisdiction.
HSE: Legislation
Official guidance on finding legislation applicable in Great Britain. Check the instrument and effective version.
ISO 45001:2018 - Occupational health and safety management systems
Publisher catalogue for OH&S management-system requirements. Access to the complete standard may require a licence.
ISO 45003:2021 - Psychological health and safety at work
Publisher catalogue for guidance on managing psychosocial risks. Do not treat a guidance standard as a statutory duty.
ILO: Global database on OSH legislation
A starting point for comparing national OSH frameworks. Confirm current requirements with the relevant national authority.
HSE: Legal status of guidance and ACOPs
Explains the distinction between HSE guidance and Approved Codes of Practice in Great Britain. Do not transfer that status to another country.
New Zealand: Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
Official legislation portal. Check the current version, commencement and the regulations relevant to the activity.
Singapore: Workplace Safety and Health Act
MOM introduction and links to Singapore WSH legislation. One jurisdiction within this international directory.
Malaysia: Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994
Official English reprint dated 1 June 2024. This link is not a confirmation that no subsequent amendments apply; check the DOSH portal.
South Africa: Occupational Health and Safety Act
Official department-hosted Act. Confirm amendments, applicable regulations and current legal effect separately.
Safety+Health
News, features, regulatory coverage, safety practice and a wide topic archive. External publication; no affiliation implied.
IOSH Magazine
Health, safety, management and professional skills, with practitioner-focused features. External publication.
EHS Today
Safety leadership, compliance, technology, training and engagement. External publication.
Canadian Occupational Safety
News, opinion, profiles and specialist topics, including law and occupational hygiene. External publication.
SynergistNOW
Ideas and perspectives for occupational and industrial hygiene professionals. External publication.
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