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Soldering
Useful documents on soldering and safety.
Solder Fume and You - INDG248
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg248.pdf
Asthma
http://www.hse.gov.uk/asthma/solderers.htm
Controlling health risks from rosin (colophony)-based solder fluxes INDG249 (Rev1)
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg249.pdf
REACH/RoHS/Weee/Conflict
Useful links for legislation.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/rohs-compliance-and-guidance
National Physics Laboratory
NPL is the United Kingdom's national standards laboratory, an internationally respected and independent centre of excellence for R&D, and knowledge transfer in measurement and materials science.
TWI
An extensive online source of information and advice on welding and joining of engineering materials.
SMTA Europe
The Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) is an international network of professionals who build skills, share practical experience and develop solutions in electronic assembly technologies, including microsystems, emerging technologies, and related business operations.
ICER
Involving material suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and distributors, the waste management industry, recyclers and local authorities.
International Tin Research
Tin Technology is a membership-based organisation involved in research, development, and marketing of tin based technologies. It is the world's foremost authority on tin with access to more than 60 years experience through its association with ITRI Ltd.
IPC
Serving the printed circuit board and electronics assemblies industry.