§ Brian CotterTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions if he will list the titles of the guidance books produced by the Health and Safety Executive since February 2002; and if he will make a statement. [122822]
§ Mr. Browne[holding answer 1 July 2003]: Since 1 February 2002 66 guidance publications have been produced by HSE. They are listed in the following table: 975W
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Series Reference Title Publication date INDG 335 Is it explosive? Dangers of explosives in metal recycling 26 February 2002 HSG 60 Upper limb disorders in the workplace 28 February 2002 HSG 225 Handling home care: Achieving safe, efficient and positive outcomes for care workers and clients 5 March 2002 HSG 197 Developing and maintaining staff competence: Railway safety principles and guidance Part 3 Section A 19 March 2002 INDG 355 Reduce risks—cut costs: The real costs of accidents and ill health at work 22 April 2002 INDG 354 Safety in electrical testing at work: General guidance 10 May 2002 INDG 355 W Reduce risks—cut costs: The real cost of accidents and ill health at work (Welsh) 10 May 2002 INDG 349 Safe working with vehicle air conditioning systems: Guidance for employers, self- employed people and supervisors 14 May 2002 INDG 308 rev1 The safe use of gas cylinders 30 May 2002 INDG 356 Reducing accidents and ill health in motor vehicle repair 16 June 2002 INDG 357 Contained use of genetically modified organisms: Excluding information from the Public Register 18 June 2002 INDG 359 Waste industry safety and health—reducing the risks 18 June 2002 HSG 229 Work-related violence case studies: managing the risk in smaller businesses 9 July 2002 INDG 229 (rev1) Using work equipment safely 11 July 2002 INDG 350 The idiot's guide to CHIP 3 24 July 2002 INDG 352 Read the label: How to find out if chemicals are dangerous 24 July 2002 INDG 353 Why do I need a safety data sheet? CHIP3 24 July 2002 L 129 Approved supply list (seventh edition) 24 July 2002 L 130 The compilation of safety data sheets (third edition). Approved code of practice 24 July 2002 L 131 Approved classification and labelling guide (fifth edition). Guidance on regulations 24 July 2002 INDG 361 Regulating health and safety in the UK offshore oil and gas fields: Who does what? 29 July 2002 INDG 358 Guidance on the provision of equipment and arrangements for evacuation and escape from trains in an emergency: Guidance for the railway industry 2 August 2002 HSG 228 CHIP for everyone 7 August 2002 INDG 362 Noise at work—advice for employers 10 September 2002 INDG 363 Protect your hearing or lose it! 10 September 2002 HSG 177 Managing health and safety in dockwork 17 September 2002 INDG 368 Use of contractors—a joint responsibility 18 September 2002 INDG 364 The right start work experience for young people: Health and safety basics for employers 19 September 2002 INDG 367 Inspecting fall arrest equipment made from webbing or rope 30 September 2002 L 70 A guide to the Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995. Guidance regulations. Revised 4 October 2002 HSG 231 Working safely with metalworking fluids: Good practice manual 15 October 2002 INDG 365 Working safely with metalworking fluids: A guide for employees 15 October 2002 INDG 300 Workplace Transport—CD ROM—booklet 16 October 2002 INDG 360 Health and safety in audio-visual production: Your legal duties 16 October 2002 INDG 238 (rev2) Gas appliances: Get them checked—keep them safe 22 October 2002 INDG 285 (rev1) A guide to landlords' duties: Gas Safety Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 22 October 2002 HSG 232 Sound solutions for the food and drink industries: Reducing noise in food and drink manufacturing 28 October 2002 HSG 230 Keeping electrical switchgear safe 4 November 2002 INDG 369 Why fall for it? Preventing falls in agriculture 25 November 2002 HSG 227 A comprehensive guide to managing asbestos in premises 6 December 2002 INDG 223 rev3 A short guide to managing asbestos in premises 6 December 2002 L 127 The management of asbestos in non-domestic premises. The Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002. Approved code of pracetice and guidance 6 December 2002 L 132 Control of lead at work. Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002. Approved code of pracetice and guidance 6 December 2002 L 27 Work with asbestos which does not normally require a licence (fourth edition). Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002. Approved code of practice and guidance 6 December 2002 L 28 Work with asbestos insulation, asbestos coating and asbestos insulating board (fourth edition). Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002. Approved code of practice and guidance 6 December 2002 L 5 Control of substances hazardous to health. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002. Approved code of practice and guidance 6 December 2002 HSG 122 New and expectant mothers at work: A guide for employers 9 December 2002 INDG 370 Fire and explosion—How safe is your workplace? A short guide to the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations. 9 December 2002 INDG 371 Health and safety in ski slope operations 13 January 2003 INDG 90 (rev2) Understanding ergonomics at work: Reduce accidents and ill health and increase productivity by fitting the task to the worker 31 January 2003 HSG 90 The law on VDUs: An easy guide: Making sure your office complies with the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 (as amended in 2002) 28 February 2003 INDG 171 (rev1) Aching arms (or RSI) in small businesses: Is ill health due to upper limb disorders a problem in your workplace? 28 February 2003 L 26 Work with display screen equipment: Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 as amended by the Health and Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2002: Guidance on regulations 28 February 2003
Series Reference Title Publication date HSG 85 Electricity at work: Safe working practices 20 March 2003 INDG 373 A guide for new and expectant mothers who work 24 March 2003 INDG 372 Electrical switchgear and safety: A concise guide for users 16 April 2003 INDG 136 rev2 COSHH: A brief guide to the regulations. What you need to know about the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) 22 April 2003 INDG 259 rev1 An introduction to health and safety 28 April 2003 L 133 Unloading petrol from road tankers. Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002. Approved code of practice and guidance. 6 May 2003 HSG 235 Bulk storage of acids. Guidance on the storage of hydrochloric acid and nitric acid in tanks 12 May 2003 HSG 234 Caring for cleaners. Guidance and case studies on how to prevent musculoskeletal disorder 21 May 2003 INDG 376 Legionnaires' disease: Essential informatioa for providers of residential accommodation 23 May 2003 L 52 Railways (Safety Case) Regulations 2000 including 2001 and 2003 amendments. Guidance on regulations 30 May 2003