Health and Safety Executive

Communications update

Neil Stephens

2011 – 2012 re-cap

• Shifted to information on the website– Policy of digital by default– Transfer and update of numerous

outdated guidance sheets– New and simpler information put on web

inc’ over 200 FAQs– HSE website retained

• Re-designed e-bulletin – Now 54, 000 subscribers

Working Well Together

• 2011 – 12– Continued financial support to WWT, broadly at

previous levels– Average of over 60 events– Two new groups formed– Clarification of roles and accountability– Independent website

• Next year– 60 events planned– Finance business case submitted– One new group planned– Improved evaluation– Improve website

Ongoing Comms work

• No CD planned campaign work

• Attend Painter & Decorator Show

• Fragile materials– Place Articles for fragile materials– Work with CSkills on video clips & toolbox talk– Include in WWT events

• E-bulletin – more specials

• Collaborate with Regional News Network during Refurb’ Initiative

• Respond to media requests where relevant

Guidance

• Maintain limited number of key publications, e.g. HSG 47, HSG 33, HSG 150

• Emphasis on simple straightforward guidance• INDG 344 – Essential Toolkit• 5 x busy builder sheets

–Protecting the Public, Fragile Roofs, Stone Cutting +, Good Order, Man’ Handling.

• Work with industry partners on more specialist guidance – Work in compressed air

Logo and Endorsement

• Logo Criteria– HSE involvement?– Relevant issue being addressed?– Consistent with HSE approach (e.g. risk

assessment)?– Promotes Good Practice (compliance) and

clear what is beyond this?– Clear evaluation process?– No commercial advantage

• Foreword or supporting statement

Health VisualisationsElvis (Exposure level visualisations).