Information

This page provides links to sources of information and guidance on health and safety in the laundries and dry-cleaning industries.

HSE Publications

Booklet

• COSHH essentials - "Easy steps to control chemicals"
  • Purchase from HSE Books
    [1999 / HSG193 / ISBN 0 7176 2737 3]
  • Read online

Video

• A Clean Bill of Health - Health and Safety in the Dry-cleaning Industry - 35 mins. Video ISBN 0 7176 2166 9 price £25.00 (plus VAT)

Leaflets - single copies available free

• INDG310 - Dry-cleaners: Are you in control? Health and safety in dry-cleaning
• Use of Hydrofluoric Acid in spotting agents in the dry-cleaning industry. OC 571/8(Rev) Information Document, available free from local HSE offices
• Dry-cleaning with Hydrocarbon Solvents OC 571/6 Information Document, available free from local HSE offices
• Steam-heated Drying Cylinders fitted with Dished Ends - Advice to Users. OC 308/10(Rev) Information Document, available free from local HSE offices

Research

• Review of targeted initiatives in the manufacturing sector. Research report RR620

Publications by non-HSE organisations

• "Health, Safety and Environment Management Guidelines", from the Textile Services Association.
  This is the principal reference for information on health and safety in laundries and dry-cleaning. It has been produced with HSE collaboration.
• The Guild of Cleaners and Launderers is a technical and professional society whose aim is to further knowledge and skill in all branches of the industry. They provide training for the industry, health and safety being an important part of this training.
• The National Association of Launderette Industry Ltd (NALI) represent the coin operated and launderette industries. NALI produce a booklet "What every Launderette owner should know", which is available from the address below:
  NALI
  146 Welling Way
  Welling
  Kent
  DA16 2RS.