Resources

Publications relevant to the plastics industry

Free leaflets

Other HSE publications

Safe Use and Storage of Cellular Plastics HSG92 1996

Other Guidance

Noise - Plastics products case studies

COSHH essentials

COSHH Essentials (microsite) provides advice on controlling chemicals in the workplace. COSHH Essentials includes a series of guidance sheets to help you determine what you need to do in a practical way. Below are links to a selection of the guidance sheets that may be of use in the plastics industry:

EU Standards

There are a number of European safety standards that apply to machinery used for manufacturing plastics.  Below is a list of the standards

  • BS EN 201 - Injection Moulding Machines
  • BS EN 289 - Compression and Transfer Moulding Presses
  • BS EN 1114-1 - Extruders
  • BS EN 1114-2 - Die-faced Pelletisers
  • BS EN 1114-3 - Haul-off Devices
  • BS EN 1417 - Two Roll Mills
  • BS EN 422 - Blow Moulding Machines
  • BS EN12012-1 - Blade Granulators
  • BS EN12012-2 - Strand Pelletisers
  • BS EN12012-3 - Shredders
  • BS EN12012-3 - Agglomerators
  • BS EN 12013 - Internal Mixers
  • BS EN 12301 - Calenders

To find the most up to date versions of these standards or to purchase then check the British Standards on Line web site provided through the British Standards Institution.

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Updated 2025-05-13