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Rob Bonner  
#1 Posted : 11 February 2013 14:51:21(UTC)
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Rob Bonner

Dear all Was wondering if this would be of use to anyone... I have recently transferred a load of HSE guidance on to my Kindle using the free ebook converter - calibre-ebook.com/ I have found it very useful for searching and browsing Regulations etc. I have emailed the HSE this morning asking if they plan on making Kindle or Ebook friendly guidance as a download soon. I know you can get PDF's for tablets but Kindle batteries last for a long time and I find easier for reading on. Not sure if the HSE will take the idea up, but maybe something for IOSH to review as well, as a possible idea for the future. Rob
MrsBlue  
#2 Posted : 11 February 2013 15:39:53(UTC)
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I agree with the sentiment - a good idea. Rich
PH2  
#3 Posted : 11 February 2013 15:55:16(UTC)
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PH2

Hi, I have copied many PDF documents straight onto my Kindle without any converter. So far, the Kindle has been able to display them with no problems. PH2
Chris99  
#4 Posted : 11 February 2013 16:23:01(UTC)
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Chris99

If you look in the settings on your Kindle, you will see you have been given a Kindle email address e.g. 'chris99@kindle-amazon.co.uk' If you send a PDF, Word document and a few other formats to that address, it will become available on your Kindle. As you can also get a free Kindle app for your phone or tablet, it's another way of having documents to hand wherever you are.... or something more interesting to read during meetings :-)
Julian Hunter  
#5 Posted : 12 February 2013 11:01:24(UTC)
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Julian Hunter

ive got docs on both kindle and tablet - downloaded onto both suddessfully from a well-know on-line subscription service. its sad but gives me something to read on the train plus handy for examiners meetings
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