Useful links

This page provides links to web sites relating to health and safety in the footwear and leather industries. HSE is not responsible for and cannot guarantee accuracy of information on sites that it does not manage; and inclusion does not mean HSE endorses the linked site.

Trade associations

The National Union of Knitwear, footwear and Apparel Trades (KFAT)

• KFAT is now part of "Community - the union for life", and is contactable via the Community website.

The Footwear Industry Health and Safety Committee

• The FIHSC is contactable via the British Footwear Association

Leather Producing Industry Health and Safety Liaison Committee

• LPIHSC is contactable via BLC Leather Technology Centre Ltd