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1998

CIS 01-770 Pröll U.
Work and health in small enterprises. Research results and experience in prevention. Workshop proceedings
Arbeit und Gesundheit im Kleinbetrieb. Forschungsergebnisse und Präventionserfahrungen. Tagungsband [in German]
Proceedings of a workshop held in Dortmund, Germany, 28 April 1998, on projects relating to health promotion in small enterprises funded by the German Ministry for Research and Technology. Individual projects and experience from participating small enterprises were presented. Positive and negative aspects of safety and health in small enterprises (family enterprises, carpenter shops, bakeries, heating and plumbing trades) were discussed. Main topics covered: allergies, information deficits, ageing of the workforce, health insurance and possibilities of a regional network to support prevention in small and medium enterprises.
Sozialforschungsstelle Dortmund, Landesinstitut, Evinger Platz 17, 44339 Dortmund, Germany, 1998. 150p. Illus. 45 ref.

CIS 01-99 Bush R.
Promotion of health in small and medium enterprises. Concepts and experiences
Betriebliche Gesundheitsförderung in Klein- und Mittelbetrieben [in German]
Subjects covered at this symposium held in Berlin (Germany), 12 Jan. 1998: accident absenteeism in small and medium enterprises; organization and conditions of safety and health and role of the industrial physician in small and medium enterprises; practical examples of safety and health promotion in the small enterprises of the bakery products, woodworking, construction, jewellery manufacturing, hotel and health care industries.
Freie Universität Berlin, Referat Weiterbildung, Rüdesheimer Str. 1, 14197 Berlin, Germany, 1998. 217p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Price: DEM 20.30.

CIS 01-285 Jacquinet-Salord M.C., Segalen M., Manillier P.
Quality of life at work and mental health of 3279 employees of small and medium sized undertakings of the Paris area
Qualité de vie au travail et santé mentale de 3279 salariés de petites et moyennes entreprises de la région parisienne [in French]
The purpose of this study was to assess the state of mental health among workers in the Paris region and to demonstrate a possible relationship with the actual work experience. The survey covered a group of 3,279 employees of small- and medium-sized undertakings using a standard questionnaire covering demographic characteristics and the perception of working conditions. Mental health evaluation was carried out using the Langner and Amiel total health test. The mental health judgement relative to actual work experiences was generally satisfactory, particularly in the higher socio-professional categories. A relationship was also noted between mental health, on one hand, and level of autonomy, intra-company communications, and environmental factors, on the other.
Archives des maladies professionnelles et de médecine du travail, Oct. 1998, Vol.59, No.6, p.389-394. 12 ref.

CIS 00-1599 Lehtinen S., Vartio A., Rantanen J.
From protection to promotion. Occupational health and safety in small-scale enterprises
Topics: chemical hazards; computer analysis; conference; economic aspects; Finland; hazard evaluation; legislation; plant health organization; plant safety and health organization; plant safety organization; responsibilities of employers; role of employers organizations; safety checks; small enterprises.
Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Topeliuksenkatu 41 a A, 00250 Helsinki, Finland, 1998. iv, 170p. Illus. Bibl.ref.

CIS 99-1809 Guillemin C.
Vehicle repair and servicing
Réparation et entretien des véhicules automobiles [in French]
Replaces CIS 95-93. In France, the frequency rate of occupational accidents occurring in vehicle repair shops if far above the national average. This type of work is generally carried out by small enterprises where hazards are of many different kinds. This guide, intended for employers, reviews preventive measures to be applied. Topics: brake linings; check lists; dangerous substances; electrical safety; explosion hazards; fire hazards; France; garages; hand tools; high-pressure jet cleaning; housekeeping; legislation; materials handling; motor vehicle industry; noise; paint spraying; personal protective equipment; safety engineering; safety guides; small enterprises; storage batteries; toxic substances; training material; tyre mounting and inflation; vehicle inspection pits; vehicle repair and servicing; welding and cutting.
Institut national de recherche et de sécurité (INRS), 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, 2nd ed., Dec. 1998. 72p. Illus. Bibl.ref.

CIS 99-1849 Haslam S., James J., Bennett D.
Health and Safety Executive
Developing proposals on how to work with intermediaries
Report on developing proposals for work with local organizations to improve the flow of health and safety information to small firms. Topics: information dissemination; public OSH institutions; report; role of private bodies; small enterprises; United Kingdom.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. 66p. Illus. Price: GBP 20.00.

CIS 99-1164
Health and Safety Executive
Five steps to risk assessment: Case studies
See also CIS 99-758. Topics: bricklaying; case study; check lists; description of technique; hazard evaluation; horticulture; offices; risk factors; small enterprises; vehicle repair and servicing; warehouses.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 2nd ed., 1998. iv, 29p. 6 ref. Price: GBP 6.75.

CIS 99-1217 Rakel H., Gerrard S., Piggott G., Crick G.
Evaluating contact techniques: Assessing the impact of a regulator's intervention on the health and safety performance of small and medium-sized businesses
A methodology for assessing quantitatively and qualitatively the effectiveness of seminar and mass-mailing contact techniques is described. These techniques are used to augment traditional health and safety inspections at commercial and industrial premises in the United Kingdom. One of the major findings is that specific aims and objectives for the intervention should be developed prior to the communication exercise. This is crucial for any subsequent measurement of effectiveness, as the intended effect needs to be considered before the communication exercise takes place. Developing more systematic approaches to evaluation is an important step in helping to learn from previous experiences, that is, to build upon the foundations of good practice and avoid repeating mistakes. In time the results of systematic evaluations can be used to inform future policy making, which may help to create more effective risk reduction strategies. Topics: hazard evaluation; implementation of control measures; plant safety and health organization; programme evaluation; small enterprises; supply of information.
Journal of Safety Research, Winter 1998, Vol.29, No.4, p.235-247. Illus. 16 ref.

CIS 99-1369 Kawakami T., Batino J.M.
Workplace improvements that can reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders - Experiences of the WISE approach in the Philippines
Describes the application of the WISE (Work Improvements in Small Enterprises) approach for reducing musculoskeletal disorders in small manufacturing industries in the Philippines. Topics: manufacturing industries; materials handling; musculoskeletal diseases; Philippines; small enterprises; welfare facilities; work organization; workplace design.
Asian-Pacific Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety, Dec. 1998, Vol.5, No.3, p.60-63. Illus. 3 ref.

CIS 99-1142 Frick K., Walters D.
Worker representation on health and safety in small enterprises: Lessons from a Swedish approach
Les délégués des travailleurs à la santé et à la sécurité dans les petites entreprises: enseignements du système suédois [in French]
A rare example of an effective preventive strategy for health and safety in the small enterprise sector is described: Sweden's system of regional safety representatives and its underlying approach to participation. The means available in large enterprises for effective representation are generally lacking in small enterprises, and this report on a recent evaluation shows how the Swedish system has found ways of overcoming the problem. The lessons this scheme holds for other countries are discussed, including the relevance of regional safety representation to trade union regeneration. Topics: industrial relations; legal aspects; national organization; programme evaluation; role of labour inspection; role of workers organizations; safety and health training; safety officers; small enterprises; survey; Sweden; workers participation.
International Labour Review - Revue internationale du Travail - Revista internacional del trabajo, 1998, Vol.137, No.3, p.367-389. 57 ref.

CIS 99-849 Dunlea V., Farr T.
Occupational health and safety performance in the hospitality industry: An audit of small business
Occupational safety and health (OSH) performance was audited in 50 hospitality businesses with less than 100 employees in Queensland, Australia. OSH performance was generally poor across all sectors at the strategic, management and operational levels. Management commitment at the strategic and management levels appeared to be a key factor in the operational success of reducing the risk of injury or illness to workers or patrons. Topics: Australia; hotel industry; information of personnel; plant safety and health organization; role of management; safety and health training; small enterprises.
Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand, Oct. 1998, Vol.14, No.5, p.465-471. Illus. 2 ref.

CIS 99-869 Howell J., Spickett J., Hudson K.
The management of hazardous substances in small business in Western Australia
A study of 50 small enterprises in Western Australia showed that, overall, awareness and an adequate understanding of hazardous substances seemed quite low, with management systems being largely non-existent. A number of strategies based on practicability, acceptability and likely effectiveness are suggested. Topics: Australia; chemical safety; dangerous substances; disposal of harmful waste; harmful substances; information of personnel; risk awareness; role of management; safe working methods; safety and health training; small enterprises; storage; survey.
Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand, Oct. 1998, Vol.14, No.5, p.457-463. Illus. 29 ref.

CIS 99-444 Wright M.S.
Health and Safety Executive
Factors motivating proactive health and safety management
Topics: cost of accidents; cost of diseases; economic aspects; enforcement; implementation of control measures; legislation; literature survey; motivation; plant safety and health organization; report; role of labour inspection; role of management; safety consciousness; small enterprises; United Kingdom.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1998. ix, 113p. Illus. 104 ref. Price: GBP 32.50.

CIS 99-441 Vojnikov E.
Occupational safety and health and small enterprises
Ohrana truda i maloe predprinimatel'stvo [in Russian]
Summary of and commentary on the recent "Recommendation on the organization and realization of occupational safety and health activities in small enterprises" promulgated by the Committee on Labour and Employment of the government of Moscow, in application of normative documents of the Ministry of Labour of the Russian Federation. Topics: comment on directive; occupational safety and health; role of government; role of management; role of workers organizations; Russian Federation; small enterprises.
Ohrana truda i social'noe strahovanie, 1998, No.5, p.6-10.

CIS 99-433 Carol Llopart S.
Basic safety training in small and medium enterprises
Formación básica en seguridad en la pequeña y mediana empresa [in Spanish]
Topics: information of personnel; legal aspects; safety and health training; safety training in industry; small enterprises; Spain.
Prevención, Apr.-June 1998, No.144, p.60-66. Illus. 4 ref.

CIS 99-229 Maidment S.C.
Occupational hygiene considerations in the development of a structured approach to select chemical control strategies
Topics: exposure evaluation; harmful substances; hazard evaluation; implementation of control measures; limitation of exposure; prediction; risk factors; small enterprises; threshold limit values; toxicity evaluation; United Kingdom.
Annals of Occupational Hygiene, Aug. 1998, Vol.42, No.6, p.391-400. Illus. 15 ref.

CIS 99-227 Russell R.M., Maidment S.C., Brooke I., Topping M.D.
An introduction to a UK scheme to help small firms control health risks from chemicals
Topics: check lists; comment on law; exposure evaluation; harmful substances; hazard evaluation; implementation of control measures; limitation of exposure; small enterprises; supply of information; United Kingdom.
Annals of Occupational Hygiene, Aug. 1998, Vol.42, No.6, p.367-376. Illus. 16 ref.

CIS 98-1459
Health and Safety Executive
Health risks from hand-arm vibration - Advice for employees and the self-employed
Topics: hand-arm vibration; health hazards; limitation of exposure; Raynaud's phenomenon; responsibilities of employees; safety guides; small enterprises; United Kingdom; vibrating tools.
HSE Books, PO Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, Apr. 1998. 8p. Illus. 4 ref.

CIS 98-1202 Holmes N., Gifford S.M., Triggs T.J.
Meanings of risk control in occupational health and safety among employers and employees
Topics: Australia; blue-collar workers; hazard evaluation; occupational safety and health; psychology of accident prevention; risk awareness; safety consciousness; small enterprises; survey.
Safety Science, Apr. 1998, Vol.28, No.3, p.141-154. 41 ref.

CIS 98-674 Carpenter M.
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
The employment of people with disabilities in small and medium-sized enterprises
Topics: case study; European Communities; handicapped workers; report; small enterprises.
Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, 1998. 149p. 12 ref. Price: ECU 16.00.

1997

CIS 01-1112 Weck M., Dammertz R., Thiel J.
Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin
Technical aspects of job design in industrial robot units and their environment
Arbeits- und Technikgestaltung von Industrieroboterarbeitszellen und -bereiche [in German]
Topics: ergonomic evaluation; Germany; handicapped workers; job study; robots; small enterprises; standard; work organization; workplace design.
Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Verlag für neue Wissenschaft GmbH, Bürgermeister-Smidt-Str. 74-46, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 1997. vi, 365p. Illus. 83 ref.

CIS 01-1183 Wood dust - Technical note: Dust capturing devices
Poussières de bois - Note technique: dispositifs de captage des poussières [in French]
Wood finishing work gives rise to fine dusts, which are among the most dangerous. Reducing dust levels in woodworking shops requires the installation of localized exhaust ventilation systems. This guidance note describes such installations, based on the example of an installation made at a specific workplace. Contents include: scope; functionality and description of the exhaust ventilation system. Dust level measurements confirm the efficiency of the system.
Caisse régionale d'assurance maladie (CRAM) des Pays de la Loire, 7 rue du Président Herriot, BP 3405, 44034 Nantes Cedex 1, France, Jan. 1997. 8p. Illus.

CIS 00-1025 Gout D.
From gold fever to good industrial practice
De la fièvre de l'or à l'industrie [in French]
Topics: mercury; clay; earthmoving; French Guiana; gold mining; hazard evaluation; landslides; manual handling; small enterprises.
Travail et sécurité, July-Aug. 1997, No.562-563, p.2-7. Illus.

CIS 99-1506 Favaro M., Davillerd C., François M., Mougenot C., Perot K., Weiss D.
Occupational safety and health in small and medium-sized enterprises - II - Survey: Safety organization - Description of risks
La prévention dans les PME - II - Enquête: prise en charge de la sécurité - Représentation des risques [in French]
Topics: causes of accidents; dangerous equipment; medical supervision; plant safety and health organization; questionnaire survey; responsibilities of employers; risk awareness; risk factors; role of management; small enterprises; social aspects; statistical evaluation.
Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, Dec. 1997. 207p. Illus. 161 ref.

CIS 99-1494 Ormazábal Beraza L.A
Integrated safety and health management in small and medium-sized enterprises. Spanish case studies
Gestión integrada de la prevención (G.I.P.) en las Pymes. Experiencias en España [in Spanish]
Topics: cost-benefit analysis; plant safety and health organization; plant safety and health supervision; safety planning; small enterprises; Spain.
Prevención, Oct.-Dec. 1997, No.142, p.16-21. Illus.

CIS 99-761 Work improvement in small enterprises for garment manufacturing - Action manual
Topics: check lists; clothing industry; conditions of work; dangerous substances; lighting; safe working methods; small enterprises; training manuals; training material; welfare facilities; work organization; workplace design.
Bureau of Working Conditions, Department of Labor and Employment, Quezon City 1104, Philippines, May 1997. 109p. Illus.

CIS 99-691 Seppälä P., Luopajärvi T., Nygård C.L., Mattila M.
From experience to innovation - IEA '97: Volume 7 - Education and training, small industries, countries in transition, theories and methodologies and miscellaneous
Proceedings of the 13th Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association held in Tampere, Finland, 29 June-4 July 1997. Volume 7 covers: education and training in ergonomics; small industries and countries in transition; theories and methodologies in ergonomic evaluation. Topics: conference; ergonomic evaluation; ergonomics; Finland; hazard evaluation; safety and health training; small enterprises; transition economies; workplace design.
Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Publication Office, Topeliuksenkatu 41 a A, 00250 Helsinki, Finland, 1997. xii, 607p. Illus. Bibl.ref.

CIS 99-431 Carol Llopart S.
Implementation of emergency plans in small and medium-sized enterprises
Implantación de planes de emergencia en las PYME [in Spanish]
Topics: emergency organization; information of personnel; legislation; plant safety organization; small enterprises; Spain.
Prevención, Apr.-June 1997, No.140, p.27-34. Illus. 7 ref.

CIS 98-1594 Hoheisel D.
Using audit to improve safety organisation
Verbesserung der Sicherheitsorganisation durch ein Audit [in German]
Topics: description of technique; Germany; plant safety organization; questionnaire survey; small enterprises.
Die BG, Jan. 1997, No.1, p.35-37. 5 ref.

CIS 98-1229
International Labour Organization (ILO)
When the small firm wants to - Twelve case studies of improvements in working conditions and productivity
Cuando la pequeña empresa quiere - Doce estudios de mejoras en condiciones de trabajo y productividad [in Spanish]
Topics: Argentina; case study; Chile; conditions of work; ILO; implementation of control measures; job study; Latin America; paraguay; personal protective equipment; programme evaluation; report; risk factors; safety devices; small enterprises; Uruguay; work design; work efficiency; workers participation.
Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1997. 197p. Illus.

CIS 98-587 Fonteyn P.N., Olsberg D., Cross J.A.
Small business owners' knowledge of their occupational health and safety (OHS) legislative responsibilities
Topics: Australia; information dissemination; legislation; manufacturing industries; responsibilities of employers; role of management; small enterprises; survey.
International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 1997, Vol.3, No.1-2, p.41-57. Illus. 20 ref.

CIS 98-876
Health and Safety Executive
Chemical reaction hazards and the risk of thermal runaway
Topics: chemical reactions; exothermic reactions; hazard evaluation; process control; role of management; safety by design; safety engineering; safety guides; small enterprises; United Kingdom.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, Oct. 1997. 11p. Illus. 11 ref.

CIS 98-683
Health and Safety Commission
Health and safety in small firms
Topics: information dissemination; public OSH institutions; role of labour inspection; safety guides; small enterprises; United Kingdom.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1997. 7p.

CIS 98-565 Najjar A., Bouaziz Z., Hajjem S.
Causes of occupational accidents: A comparative study
Représentation des causes d'accident de travail: étude comparative [in French]
Topics: analysis of accident causes; comparative study; conditions of work; human behaviour; large enterprises; occupational accidents; questionnaire survey; role of supervisory staff; small enterprises; Tunisia.
SST - Santé et Sécurité au Travail, Mar. 1997, No.2, p.22-26. Illus.

CIS 98-571 Conferido R.D.
Low cost solution to improving Philippine working conditions: Is it wise?
Topics: hygiene and productivity; ILO; Philippines; plant safety and health organization; safety and productivity; small enterprises; training course.
Environmental Management and Health, 1997, Vol.8, No.5, p.171-172. 1 ref.

CIS 98-569 Fonteyn P.N., Olsberg D., Cross J.A.
Small business owners' knowledge of their occupational health and safety (OHS) legislative responsibilities
Topics: Australia; case study; legislation; responsibilities of employers; small enterprises.
International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 1997, Vol.3, No.1-2, p.41-57. Illus. 20 ref.

CIS 98-210 de Gaudemaris R., Gary Y., Romazini S., Coudert M., Teinturier P., Grosset-Janin J.P.
From epidemiological studies to the implementation of a prevention policy in SMEs: Example of a programme undertaken in surface treatment workshops in Savoie and Haute-Savoie
De la mesure épidémiologique à la mise en place d'une politique de prévention dans les P.M.E.: exemple d'une action conduite dans les ateliers de traitement de surface de Savoie et Haute-Savoie [in French]
Topics: caustic substances; chemical burns; chrome ulcer; cohort study; electroplating; France; health hazards; irritants; irritation; perforation of the nasal septum; plant safety organization; plating solutions; small enterprises; ulceration of the nasal mucosa.
Archives des maladies professionnelles et de médecine du travail, Sep. 1997, Vol.58, No.5, p.440-448. 16 ref.

CIS 98-132
Health and Safety Executive
An introduction to health and safety
Introduction to health and safety for small firms (United Kingdom), 1997. Topics: chemical hazards; electricity; fire hazards; legislation; mechanical hazards; physical hazards; plant safety and health organization; responsibilities of employers; safety guides; small enterprises; United Kingdom.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, Oct. 1997. 19p. Illus. Bibl.ref.

CIS 98-163 Mayhew C.
Small business occupational health and safety information provision
Topics: Australia; information dissemination; information services; role of employers organizations; role of workers organizations; safety and health documentation; small enterprises.
Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand, Aug. 1997, Vol.13, No.4, p.361-373. 70 ref.

CIS 97-1996
Health and Safety Executive
Industry's perception and use of occupational exposure limits
This report summarizes the findings of a survey of 1000 United Kingdom companies using hazardous chemicals. Information is presented on the chemicals used, whether risk assessment procedures were in place, the risk reduction methods used, the level of awareness of relevant legislation and occupational exposure limits (OELs), and their role in influencing the choice of risk reduction measures. The majority of firms had carried out some assessment of risk and had risk control measures in place. However, the understanding of OELs was very variable, indicating that they have limited direct influence on the behaviour of small firms.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1997. 173p. Price: GBP 49.50.

CIS 97-1903 Mayhew C.
Self-employed builders in Australia and the United Kingdom: A comparison of occupational health and safety outcomes and regulatory compliance
Results of surveys of small-scale builders in Queensland, Australia (n=500) and in the south-west region of England (n=100) are discussed in terms of differences in hazards, legislative understanding and compliance, and enforcement procedures. Long-term experience with the Health and Safety at Work Act in Great Britain has resulted in an improved understanding of health and safety legislation in the building industry. However, as a result of increasing levels of competition, protective practices are frequently compromised. Understanding of the legislation among builders in Queensland is more variable, and breakdowns in compliance are more frequently through ignorance.
Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand, June 1997, Vol.13, No.3, p.229-237. Illus. 16 ref.

CIS 97-2043 Tesh K.M., et al.
Health and Safety Executive
Evaluation of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 and Guidance - Volumes 1 and 2
This report presents the results of a survey carried out to evaluate the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (CIS 93-36) and to investigate employers' and employees' awareness and interpretation of them. Just over one-third of organizations had heard of the Regulations, with the self-employed and small organizations being least informed. The Regulations were generally perceived to be relevant and the requirements were well understood. There was a high level of implementation of the main provisions (avoidance, assessment and risk reduction). The Guidance to the Regulations (see CIS 93-664) was generally well received. Findings lend support to earlier findings that this legislation should be retained.
HSE Books P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1997. 266p. 24 ref. Price: GBP 76.50.

CIS 97-1854 Caple D., Hodgson R., Greig J.
Dissemination of OHS information into small businesses
Surveys of small business employers and producers and disseminators of OHS information in Australia revealed that the majority of information produced and circulated is targeted towards committed employers and OHS practitioners. Much of the information is duplicated by the various agencies and small employers tend to scan and disregard the majority of it. Business owners tend to rely on various networks to seek advice on OHS matters. It is recommended that this networking system should be further studied and utilized in the dissemination of OHS information.
Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand, Apr. 1997, Vol.13, No.2, p.157-159. 11 ref.

CIS 97-1901 McVittie D., Banikin H., Brocklebank W.
The effects of firm size on injury frequency in construction
Analysis of data from the Workers' Compensation Board of Ontario, Canada for 1988-1993 showed that injury frequency increased consistently as firm size decreased. The trend was evident over several years and appeared to be unaffected by cyclical employment patterns. Factors which may account for this effect include better organization, greater awareness of health and safety, higher rates of unionization and better training in larger companies. New approaches to enforcement, education and information dissemination within smaller companies are needed.
Safety Science, Oct. 1997, Vol.27, No.1, p.19-23. 7 ref.

CIS 97-1548 Manufacturing industry
These 17 chapters in a major new survey of OSH examine health and safety issues in various manufacturing industries: achieving safer products; robot system safety design; small companies; welding (ergonomics and occupational hygiene); conventional lathes, cutters and upright drilling machines; surface treatment and metal finishing; industrial photographic film developing; woodworking; automotive industry; road vehicle repair; the electronics and electromechanical workplace; mining industry; metallurgical industry; glass industry; printing; shipbuilding and ship repairing.
In: The Workplace (by Brune D. et al., eds), Scandinavian Science Publisher as, Bakkehaugveien 16, 0873 Oslo, Norway, 1997, Vol.2, p.435-648. Illus. Bibl.ref.

CIS 97-1616 Hyde P.
Environmental management
Brief guidance is given on the implementation of environmental management in small businesses, with particular reference to the International Environmental Management System standard, ISO 14001. This standard requires companies to identify the aspects of their activities, products and services which may have significant impacts on the environment, and to manage these aspects through the setting of policy objectives and targets and through action programmes.
Safety and Health Practitioner, June 1997, Vol.15, No.6, p.52-55. Illus.

CIS 97-1143
Health and Safety Commission
Health and safety in small firms
This leaflet describes how the Health and Safety Commission can help small businesses in the United Kingdom to achieve acceptable standards of health and safety at work. Proposed activities of the Commission include improving the content and availability of published information, advising firms during inspection visits, help and advice phone service, and meetings with small businesses around the country.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1997. 7p.

CIS 97-1147
Health and Safety Executive, Chemical and Hazardous Installations Division
Prepared for emergency
This leaflet provides guidance for small and medium-sized chemical firms on the prompt and effective handling of emergencies. It briefly describes the nature of chemical emergencies, preparation of emergency procedures, controlling an incident, and staff training.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1997. 8p. 5 ref.

CIS 97-1137
Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
First aid at work - Your questions answered
This leaflet provides basic guidance on first-aid at work. It is aimed at employers in small and medium-sized enterprises. Topics covered: legal requirements for the provision of appropriate first-aid equipment, facilities and personnel; assessing first-aid needs; contents of a first-aid box; appointment and training of first-aiders; informing personnel of first-aid arrangements.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1997. 8p. 2 ref.

CIS 97-783
Health and Safety Executive
Formula for health and safety: Guidance for small and medium-sized firms in the chemical industry
This document, useful for training purposes, surveys the principles of health and safety management in the chemical industry, identifies the main hazards and provides guidance on risk control. Contents: managing health and safety (establishing a policy, measuring performance, assessing risks, preparing an action plan, and prioritizing improvements); hazards related to fire, explosions, work-related ill-health, equipment and the workplace, and electricity; safety measures in relation to the storage of hazardous substances, production operations, maintenance and modification of plant and processes, and storage, packaging and distribution of the finished product; emergency organization.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1997. v, 69p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Price: GBP 8.95.

CIS 97-782
Health and Safety Executive
Managing contractors - A guide for employers
This booklet provides guidance on the management of jobs involving contractors. It is intended primarily for owners, directors and managers of small to medium-sized chemical companies. Contents: the use of contractors and the need to include them in in-house health and safety procedures; legal requirements; assessment of existing procedures and development of an action plan; five-step approach to managing contractors and ensuring safe working (planning, choosing a contractor, procedures for contractors working on site, keeping a check, reviewing the work).
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1997. v, 50p. Illus. 33 ref. Price: GBP 8.50.

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