HSE and the printing industry

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.