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HSE: Survey on the use of chemicals when handling the deceased

October 14, 2024 by funeral-industry-news No Comments | Category HSE, Survey

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are conducting a public survey around the use of biocidal chemicals when handling the deceased and would welcome anyone whose work involves using chemicals such as embalming fluids and disinfectants when handling the deceased and/or body parts and tissue samples to participate.

HSE are particularly looking for feedback on the types of chemicals and products that are most widely used and their availability. The insights provided by the survey will allow HSE to continue to develop policies which consider the industries that they relate to.

The survey which closes on Sunday 8th December 2024, can be located here, https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HSE_biocides.

More information can be found on HSE’s website, https://www.hse.gov.uk/biocides/consultations.htm.

If you have any question relating to the survey, please email biocidesenquiries@hse.gov.uk.

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