1. Barbara Hockey Policy Advisor HSE

2. Today’s presentation Strategy – launch and progress so far
Supporting small business – what HSE does
Tackling the perceptions of health and safety

3. A record to be proud One of the safest working countries in the world
Mature system of regulation - experienced and committed participants
Together, we can make the health and safety system even better

4. Challenges It will be stretching to drive further
Need to resist temptation to set disproportionate standards
Health issues to be a priority

5. Six key strategy themes

6. Acting together
We all have an active part to play in implementing the strategy
Need collective ownership
Collaborate in reaching those not engaged

7. Tackling ill-health In 2015
- 13,000 deaths work-related lung disease/ cancer m - work-related illness
Early intervention more cost effective
Wider collaboration on health agenda

8. Supporting small employers
Reaching all SMEs is challenging
HSE has simplified legislation and guidance, produced specific tools
Large businesses can offer support/mentor

9. Managing risk well Not excessive paperwork Focus on significant risks
Sensible and proportionate
H&S professionals have a key role

10. Keeping pace with change
Increase HSE’s world-leading research capabilities
Horizon-scanning expertise – changes to the world of work
Innovation and new technologies

11. Sharing success Sharing good practice, both at home and abroad
Promoting our goal-based approach overseas, making it easier for British businesses to expand into new markets

12. HSE’s contribution
Continue as the prime mover in the health and safety system
Work with industry, co-regulators and across government to keep regulation simple and effective
We need to act together - talk, share ideas and set the right direction for the future

13. Supporting small business
Supporting small business is not a new issue but continues to be a recurring theme for all regulators. The new strategy will help to emphasise the specific challenge of supporting small business

14. Work with stakeholders
Small Business Trade Association Forum
Industry groups
Small Business focus groups
Trade Unions
Other government departments

15. H&S ABC

16. Health and Safety Made Simple

17. Health and Safety Toolbox
Toolbox is more comprehensive
- covers the basics of risk management, similar to health and safety made simple
but then goes into the main hazards in workplaces eg working at height, working with machinery, slips and trips and details how to control the risks
Structured that first 4 chapters apply to all businesses
how to manage health and safety (what to record, what is competent help, how to report an accident etc)
your organisation (health surveillance, ergonomics and human factors, work related stress)
Your workers (different types of workers – contractors, migrants, pregnant)
Your workplace (welfare facilities, display screen equipment)
Then select relevant chapters to the business

18. Topic – working at height

19. Health and Safety Policy Template

20. Risk Assessment Template

21. Example Risk Assessments

22. Office Risk Assessment Tool

23. Raising awareness Good products but who knows about them? Case studies
Webinars
Conferences
International visits

24. Case Studies Businesses who use HSE guidance
Partnership with university
5 videos
Real examples
Win-win-win
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25. Webinars Cross government working to reach small business audience
Joint webinar with HM Revenue & Customs
Regulatory requirements - taxation and health and safety

26. Webinars Signpost guidance and tools with a fictional case study
Live presentation – opportunity for Q&A
Positive feedback
Reached over 8000 businesses
Developing more webinars

27. SME Safety Wizard - app External developer Used Toolbox material
12.5k downloads in first year
iOS and Android compatible

28. Perceptions of health and safety
Negative media stories
Common language – ‘can’t do because of health and safety’
Limited opportunities to put the record straight
Result: ‘myths’ about what really is a health and safety issue

29. What is fuelling these myths?
media hype
compensation culture
insurance issues,
overzealous H&S consultants
lack of understanding of health and safety regulation

30. Mythbuster Challenge Panel
Chair is Martin Temple independent members with a wide range of interests
Each case considered by HSE – advice given to panel to make decision
All outcomes published
Since 2012 over 400 cases

31. Fish can’t be filleted at fish counter – “the fish is too slippery”

32. Perceptions changed?
Within 6 months 35% reduction in negative media stories
Journalists recognise the difference
Public have more confidence to challenge

33. Summary #HGBWW – ongoing conversation
Supporting small business – always a priority
Mythbusters Challenge Panel – not ending yet!

34. Any Questions?