Information

This page provides links to sources of information and guidance on health and safety in the Footwear and Leather industries.

HSE publications

• COSHH essentials - "Easy steps to control chemicals"
  • Purchase from HSE Books
    [1999 / HSG193 / ISBN 071762428]
  • Read online
• Textiles and Footwear Health and Safety Audit
  Find out about the health and safety standards which apply in your businesses, and decide what needs to be done to comply with the law.
• Review of targeted initiatives in the manufacturing sector. Research report RR620

Health and safety publications by non-HSE organisations

Footwear Industry

• The Footwear Industry Health and Safety Committee publish a series of Guidance Notes.
  [Further contact information for FIHSC]

Leather Industry

• LPIHSC guidance document - "Safe Working in Confined Spaces".
  [Further contact information for LPIHSC]