News and Updates

  • Independent Safety Services Ltd Announces Appointment of New CEO, Dr. Anne Woolridge

    Independent Safety Services Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Anne Woolridge as its new Chief Executive Officer. Anne has been ISSL’s Chief Operating Officer since 2018 and prior to that was the Technical Director since 2010. She is a well-known figure in the healthcare waste management field and advises on waste management… Read more

  • Waste Exemptions Revised

    From 1st July 2025 there is a revised list of waste exemptions. The review of these waste management exemptions for storing, treating, using and disposing of wastes was completed and the following list has been published at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/waste-exemption-guides There is a charge for most exemptions which apply in charging bands with exemptions being free for… Read more

  • New Date – Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor Training

    ISSL’s training calendar now includes a new Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) course scheduled for February 2026, aimed at those preparing for their DGSA qualification exams. This intensive training is led by Dr. Anne Woolridge, ISSL’s COO and a practicing DGSA and waste consultant. Anne brings invaluable real-world experience to the course, drawing from her… Read more