HSE's manufacturing sector works with the UK printing industry at a national level through employers, trade unions, trade associations and other intermediaries by:
- Working with printing industry stakeholders via the Printing Industry Advisory Committee (PIAC)
- Developing industry specific guidance
- Providing advice to operational inspectors on printing specific issues
- Monitoring national health and safety trends
- Monitoring printing industry developments
- Agreeing industry standards
HSE's operational inspectors deal directly with print manufacturers in their local area by:
- Providing advice
- Carrying out inspections where necessary
- Investigating accidents and complaints
- Taking formal enforcement action where necessary.