Hazardous substances and waste

Guidance on safely using, storing, transporting or disposing of hazardous substances

How to manage hazardous waste and comply with legal requirements

Controls on placing new batteries on the market and separate collection, treatment and recycling of waste batteries

Identifying, working with and disposing of asbestos waste in your business

Environmental guidance on how to store oil to reduce the risk of causing pollution and comply with the law

How you should store chemicals on your business' site to prevent pollution and avoid prosecution

What you must do if you use radioactive substances in your business

What REACH is, and how you must comply with it if you supply, manufacture, use or import certain chemicals

How to comply with controls on pesticides and biocides to avoid damaging the environment and human health

How to reduce, monitor and manage your solvent use to benefit your business

Complying with restrictions on the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment