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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.
Substances that are classed as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and when you're allowed to use them.
Guidance for those producing, processing, consuming, importing or exporting chemicals covered by the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC)
How to deal with hazardous waste from your business in England - your duties, licences and registration, storage, collection and transport.
A guide to farming risks, potential problems with public safety and how to avoid accidents
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
Practical advice for teachers, technicians and other staff who buy, store or dispose of hazardous chemicals.
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.
A guide to the international regulations on the transportation of dangerous goods by air, sea, road, rail or inland waterway.
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.
Guidance for manufacturers, importers and distributors.
How to apply for an exemption to use a restricted substance to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment.
Resource for the public and those professionals responding to chemical incidents, including emergency services and public health professionals.
Find out what help you can get from your council to dispose of hazardous and toxic waste
For waste operators and exporters classifying some waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) devices, waste components, and wastes from their treatment.
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