Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere Regulations

Product: IS861

This HSE publication outlines the full regulations for dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres.

The Control of Asbestos at Work

Product: IS819

Contains guidance on the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations and approved code of practice.

Introduction to Asbestos Essentials

Product: IS840

This publication provides guidance on working with asbestos for those in the building maintenance and allied trades.

Asbestos Alert

Product: OC/181D

Made in the style of an investigative news programme and using a well-known presenter, the programme is aimed at all managers, supervisors and employees who may come across asbestos while they are at work. It describes the hazards and ill health effects arising from exposure to asbestos and the steps that supervisors and employees should take if they discover an item that may be, or may contain, asbestos. The programme also covers the identification of asbestos on site, particularly on small works, maintenance, repair, renovation and demolition sites.

This DVD pack also contains a trainer's manual on CD (PDF file which can be printed).

DVD running times are approximately 20 minutes each.

Hazardous Atmosphere and Respirators

Product: OC/294D

In many workplaces the potential for the inhalation of hazardous substances is a serious issue that must be continually addressed. If traditional control measures to reduce these hazards are not suitable or they do not reduce the risk levels sufficiently, personal protective equipment must be used.

This programme covers:

• What constitutes a hazardous atmosphere
• General information about air-purifying and supplied air respirators
• Details of the different types of air-purifying respirators
• A detailed look at filters
• Appropriate selection and fit testing of air-purifying respirators
• Details of the two common user fit checks; the positive pressure fit check and the negative pressure fit check
• General guidelines that include information on maintenance, storage, inspection and danger signals

Fumes - can be more than unpleasant

Product: ISPM1471

RoSPA posters are available in a durable, laminated finish or plain, unlaminated. Poster frames are available for unlaminated posters.

Size: 380mm x 253mm

Chemical Safety - Instructions for use

Product: ISPU0211

RoSPA posters are available in a durable, laminated finish or plain, unlaminated. Poster frames are available for unlaminated posters.

Size: 765mm x 510mm

Chemical Safety - Handling and Storage

Product: ISPU0221

RoSPA posters are available in a durable, laminated finish or plain, unlaminated. Poster frames are available for unlaminated posters.

Size: 765mm x 510mm