There are several British Standards and other documents that apply to textile machinery, including:
As well as hazards such as needles, noise, heat, ergonomics and electricity, this Standard covers button, buttonhole and programmable pattern sewing machines; bartacking, quilting, bag closing, embroidery, glove and blindstitch sewing machines; sewing machines for shoe repair; and linking machines
This covers hazards such as:
You can buy copies of British Standards from British Standards Online (BSOL)
HSE aims to reduce work-related death, injury and ill health.