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Explains planning controls relating to the storage of hazardous substances in England and how to handle development proposals around hazardous establishments.
Controlled chemicals, drug precursor chemicals and hazardous chemicals.
A guide to the international regulations on the transportation of dangerous goods by air, sea, road, rail or inland waterway.
A guide to farming risks, potential problems with public safety and how to avoid accidents
How to carry out a risk assessment if you are applying for a bespoke permit that includes discharging hazardous chemicals and elements to surface water.
International regulations and required documentation for hauliers transporting dangerous or hazardous goods by road or by vehicles on ships.
For waste operators and exporters classifying some waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) devices, waste components, and wastes from their treatment.
Guidance for manufacturers, importers and distributors.
Information companies placing hazardous mixtures on the UK market (such as manufacturers, importers, downstream users and distributors) should submit to the National Poisons Information Service.
How to deal with hazardous waste from your business in England - your duties, licences and registration, storage, collection and transport.
Practical advice for teachers, technicians and other staff who buy, store or dispose of hazardous chemicals.
Guidance for those producing, processing, consuming, importing or exporting chemicals covered by the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC)
Information about the correct storage and stowage of packaged quantities of dangerous goods.
How to transport dangerous goods, including guidance notes, authorisation notices, exception notices and multilateral agreements.
How to apply for an exemption to use a restricted substance to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment.
How to classify and describe your business waste so you can know how to manage and dispose of it - what you need to do, List of Waste (LoW) codes, technical guidance.
The rules, paperwork and training you need to transport dangerous goods
Explains recent amendments to international codes related to the carriage by sea of dangerous goods and the dates when voluntary and mandatory use are required.
Guidance for the public and businesses on using, storing and selling explosives precursors and poisons, as well as how to apply for a licence.
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