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Common questions

A list of frequently asked questions on Welding Fume.

The Condition Management Programme (CMP) helps employees manage their health condition to allow them to progress towards, move into and stay in employment.

Farm Safe Essentials

Isocyanates are highly reactive chemicals used in the manufacture of polyurethane products, e.g. flexible and rigid foam, fibre, coatings, paints, lacquers and varnishes, expanding foam and glues.

Nanomaterials are microscopic particles in the nanometre (nm) scale. One nanometre is one millionth of a millimetre. With any new innovation there come uncertainties as to whether the unique properties of engineered nanomaterials pose a risk to health.

Flour dust is a hazardous substance as defined under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (NI) 2003 (COSHH). Flour dust and enzymes containing additives such as amylase are the one of the most common causes of occupational asthma, exposure can occur in the baking and milling industries and kitchens.

Representatives from the waste management and recycling industry in Northern Ireland have come together to form the Waste Industry Safety and Health (WISH) forum.

Date and time of the next Waste Industry Safety and Health forum (WISHNI).

Please see below for a list of the WISHNI team and a description of their roles.

The Waste Industry Safety and Health forum for Northern Ireland (WISHNI) is a multi-party forum made up of organisations broadly representing the waste and recycling industry.

The Waste Industry Safety and Health forum for Northern Ireland (WISHNI) is made up from representatives from the waste management and recycling industry in Northern Ireland. Representatives are all volunteers from private sector companies, local government and HSENI who give of their time and expertise free of charge.

Waste Industry Safety Health Forum Key Priorities

Below you will find the latest news from WISHNI.

The following safety alerts have been listed to highlight previously known hazards but which remain areas of concern within the waste industry:

Below you will find health and safety statistics, enforcements and prosecutions within the Waste and Recycling sector.

Health and safety advice and guidance for the waste and recycling industry.