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"
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
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.