Chemical glossary

As low as reasonably practicable

> ALARP "at a glance"

Department for business energy and industrial strategy

Oversees the annual return for Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). 

> Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy

Classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures

> HSE- The CLP Regulation 
> Globally harmonised system of classification and labelling of chemicals

Substances that the UK government (and others) have regulated further due to the possibility for the use of illegal activities.

The following Acts and regulations are not complete.

• CWC - Chemical Weapons Convention
• Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
• Poisons Act 1972
• The Explosives Regulations 2014

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

> COSHH assessment 
> HSE - COSHH Basics
> The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002

Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres

> DSEAR
> HSE - DSEAR
> The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002

Health and Safety Executive

> HSE home page

Health and Safety At Work Act

> HSE - HSWA
> Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974

UCL as either a research establishment or a teaching institute is allowed to use, store or produce many of the controlled chemicals but not all. Some chemicals require the department to apply for a licence. What this involves will depend on which controlled chemical it is.

> HSE - Explosives
> HSE - Drugs

Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of Chemicals

> HSE - REACH
> Reach legislation

Workplace exposure limit

> HSE - Workplace exposure limits 
> EH40/2005 Workplace exposure limits