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23 starting points

NIOSH: Hierarchy of Controls

A practical route into the hierarchy of controls. Technical guidance, not a universal legal test.

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.

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.

HSE: Legislation

Official guidance on finding legislation applicable in Great Britain. Check the instrument and effective version.

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.

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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