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Explains what is prohibited, how to describe and classify it and the duty to separate mixed waste.
Notifications of infectious diseases (NOIDs) and reportable causative organisms: legal duties of laboratories and medical practitioners.
You can report a dangerous building to the local council
How to solve a pest problem with foxes, moles and mink using traps, snares and other methods.
Information on how businesses must notify products that pose a risk to health and safety and/or are noncompliant to the relevant authority.
The rules, paperwork and training you need to transport dangerous goods
How to carry out a groundwater risk assessment for human or animal burials.
Diseases and health problems in sheep and goats, including foot and mouth disease (FMD), scrapie and lead poisoning
When to reject hazardous waste and what to do if you are the consignee, carrier, producer or holder.
Practical steps to manage the risk of online harms if your online platform allows people to search user generated content.
Procedure for individuals who are concerned about any potentially hazardous exposure during their military service or civilian employment with the Ministry of Defence.
When and how to register if you are discharging small quantities of substances for scientific purposes as part of a groundwater tracer test or remediation scheme.
How to apply for authorisation to import, move or keep specified material and the fees you must pay.
Find out what help you can get from your council to dispose of hazardous and toxic waste
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