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Hazardous substances and waste
Guides which detail your legal responsibilities for hazardous substances and hazardous waste in your business
Waste and recycling industry
Guides on legal frameworks for waste businesses and the ways to reduce the overall impact of waste on the environment
Buying a business
Buy an existing business. Legal structures: the basics. Choose the right name for your business. Understanding contracts when buying or selling a business.
Business acquisitions and mergers
Mergers. Mergers and acquisitions.
Selling your business
Complete the sale of your business. Closing a business checklist. How to achieve an employee buyout. Responsibilities to employees if you buy or sell a business. Company and LLP strike-off, dissolution and restoration. ...
Transferring your business
Selling or passing a business to a family member. Consider your exit strategy when starting up. Succession planning and business transfer.
Metal production and processing
Guides which help you to understand your environmental responsibilities when manufacturing metal
Paper and cardboard manufacturing
Guides on how paper and cardboard manufacturing businesses can improve their environmental performance and compliance
Buy or sell a business - find a case study
Case studies focusing on companies that have been bought, sold or fanchised
How to dispose of hazardous substances
Managing the disposal, treatment or recovery of waste and containers for dangerous or toxic substances
Hazardous substances safety: eight top tips
Checklist of steps you can take to comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations
Types of hazardous substances in business
Types of hazardous substances which are used or produced by business, and the industries which commonly are involved
Comply with hazardous substances legislation
How to ensure compliance with hazardous substances legislation and where to find more information and support
How to store hazardous substances
Ways to reduce the risk of causing harm to the environment by storing hazardous substances appropriately
How to transport hazardous substances
How to minimise environmental risks when transporting hazardous goods and the special rules which apply
Benefits of hazardous substance use reduction in your business
Why using fewer hazardous substances can save your business money and improve your marketing prospects
Protecting neighbours from air pollution
How to avoid causing a statutory nuisance and make sure your business complies with local air quality controls
Boiler or furnace chimney and emission limits
Complying with the chimney and emission limits that the district council can apply to your boiler or furnace
How to prevent air pollution
Preventing environmental harm, damage to your business reputation and incurring costs by stopping air pollution
Dark smoke restrictions
How your business can legally comply with restrictions on emitting dark smoke from your business premises