We are putting the principles of sensible risk management into practice by working with local government and various organisations. Here are some of our initiatives:

• Myth of the month
  We are using cartoons and a bit of humour to fight back against the urban myths – tackling a new one each month.
• Sign-up to sensible risk
  In a joint initiative with the Local Government Associations (LGA) and others, local authority Chief Executives are signing-up to the principles of sensible risk management.
• Five steps to risk assessment
  We have revised our best-selling piece of guidance, Five steps to risk assessment, using clearer language and a more straightforward layout to emphasise a fit for purpose approach.
• Examples of risk assessment
  We have published example risk assessments to help businesses understand what is – and is not – expected of them. More examples will follow shortly.
• Other initiatives
  HSE is working with other government departments and various organisations to embed and promote the principles of sensible risk management, with a particular emphasis on education and public safety.