Information

This page provides links to sources of information and guidance on health and safety in the Textiles industries.

HSE booklets

• COSHH essentials - "Easy steps to control chemicals"
• HSE Books publish the following booklets:
  • Fire precautions in the clothing and textile industry* - HSE Books 2000 - ISBN 0 7176 1786 6
  • Pm4 - High temperature textile dyeing machines* - HSE Books 1997
• Textiles Health and Safety Audit - find out about the health and safety standards which apply in your businesses, and decide what needs to be done to comply with the law.

HSE information sheets

• TIS1 - Dyes and chemicals in textile finishing -An introduction
• TIS2 - non-dyestuff chemicals - Safe handling in textile finishing
• TIS3 - Dyestuffs - Safe handling in textile finishing
• TIS4 - Hazards from dyes and chemicals in textile finishing - A brief guide for employees
• TIS5 - Reactive dyes - Safe handling in textile finishing
• TIS6 - Dust control in dyestuff handling
• TIS7 - Selection and safe use of spotting solvent in textile and clothing industries

HSE leaflets

• INCL103 - Manual handling in the textiles industry

Research

• Review of targeted initiatives in the manufacturing sector. Research report RR620