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Explains planning controls relating to the storage of hazardous substances in England and how to handle development proposals around hazardous establishments.

• Updated: 1 November 2019

Information on depleted uranium (DU) including what it is, its uses, health effects and protection from exposure.

• Updated: 17 December 2007

How to deal with hazardous waste from your business in England - your duties, licences and registration, storage, collection and transport.

• Overview

  You must make sure hazardous waste produced or handled by your business in…

• Producers and holders

  You must follow these steps in England if your business: produces…

• Carriers

  You must follow these steps if your business collects and transports…

• Consignees

  You must follow these steps if you receive, treat or dispose of hazardous…

• Consignment notes

  You must use consignment notes to move hazardous waste. A consignment note…

• Consignee returns

  Consignee returns are reports on any hazardous waste received, treated or…

• Contact the Environment Agency

  Contact the Environment Agency if you have any questions about hazardous…

This page summarises Chapter 12 of the Health Effects of Climate Change (HECC) report with a focus on the impact of heat on chemicals and climate exposure. This is part of the science and stats section for the hazard: heat.

• Updated: 19 December 2024

• Updated: 27 July 2022

Guidance for manufacturers, importers and distributors.

• Updated: 22 April 2024

Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.

• Updated: 31 July 2014

• Updated: 8 August 2024

• Updated: 15 October 2024

Substances that are classed as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and when you're allowed to use them.

• Updated: 12 January 2024