Small companies
This section contains information for small and medium-sized companies
within the chemical sector. It is intended to signpost important guidance to
enable new or existing companies to obtain basic information on chemical
hazards and risk control measures. The leaflets listed below can be
downloaded from this website. Additionally, HSE publishes a range of priced
publications covering a broad range of chemical and major hazard risks.
These are listed below and can be obtained from HSE
Books. A free small firms pack containing basic health and safety
information is also available and can be obtained from your local Regulatory
Compliance Officer - see under 'Who are we?'.
Free leaflets (one copy only) included in the HID small companies pack
Priced publications
| Publication |
CODE |
REF |
Price |
| General Guidance |
| Formula for Health and Safety - Guidance for Small and Medium-sized
Firms in the Chemical Industry |
HSG166 (1997) |
ISBN 0 7176 0996 |
£8.95 |
| Designing and Operating Safety Chemical and Reaction Processes |
HSG143 (2000) |
ISBN 0 7176 1051 9 |
£12.50 |
| For Storage and Handling of Dangerous Substances |
| Chemical warehousing - The storage of packaged dangerous substances |
HSG71 (1998) |
ISBN 0 7176 1484 0 |
£9.50 |
| Bulk Storage of Acids - Guidance on the Storage of Hydrochloric
Acid and Nitric in Tanks |
HSG235 (2003) |
ISBN 0 7176 2683 0 |
£9.50 |
| Where Special Protection is Needed against Risks from Fire,
Explosion Arising from Dangerous Substances Used or Present in the
Workplace |
| Safe Handling of Combustible Dusts: Precautions Against Explosions |
HSG103 (2003) |
ISBN 0 7176 2726 8 |
£10.95 |
| The Safe Use and Handling of Flammable Liquids |
HSG140 (1996) |
ISBN 0 7176 0967 7 |
£8.50 |
| The Storage of Flammable Liquids in Tanks |
HSG176 (1998) |
ISBN 0 7176 1470 0 |
£9.50 |
| Lift Trucks in Potentially Flammable Atmospheres |
HSG113 (1996) |
ISBN 0 7176 0706 2 |
£7.75 |
| For Work with Substances Hazardous to Health |
| Personal Protective Equipment at Work - Personal Equipment at Work
Regulations 1992: Guidance on Regulations |
L25 (1992) |
ISBN 0 7176 0415 2 |
£5.75 |
| Controlling airborne contaminants at work |
HSG 258 (2008) |
ISBN 9780717662982 |
£12.95 |
| For High Hazard Operations and Maintenance |
| Out of Control - Why Control Systems go Wrong and how to Prevent
Failure |
HSG238 (2003) |
ISBN 0 7176 2192 8 |
£11.95 |
| Guidance on Permit-to-Work Systems in the Petroleum Industry |
(1997) |
ISBN 0 7176 1281 3 |
£8.50 |