Information and Advice

Information on how HSC/E works to publicise standards and legislation, discloses information and responds to enquiries.

• Class 1: HSC/E policy on providing channels of accessible advice and guidance
• Class 2: Free leaflets and information sheets
• Class 3: Publications
• Class 4: Press releases
• Class 5: Industries and health and safety topics
• Class 6: Web communities / Discussion groups

HSE Publication Scheme

Class 1: HSC/E policy on providing channels of accessible advice and guidance

Document	Definition	Availability	Format	Cost
HSE Statement on providing accessible advice and support		Online	[64kb] Adobe Acrobat .pdf	Free

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Class 2: Free leaflets and information sheets

Current leaflets and information sheets which are available free of charge

Document	Definition	Availability	Format	Cost
Free leaflets and information sheets which are available free of charge	Cover a wide variety of topics. A subject index is available	Online	Adobe Acrobat .pdf	Free

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Class 3: Publications

Information about current and new priced HSC/E publications

Document	Definition	Availability	Format	Cost
HSE Books catalogue	List of priced publications available from HSE Books. Publications include guidance on legislation, and practical applications of regulations.	HSE Books	Hard copy	Free
New Books News	Subscription service newsletter which provides details of new HSC/E publications as well as information relating to relevant parliamentary publications such as statutory instruments and regulations	HSE Books	Hard copy	Free
HSE Electronic Journals	There are a large number of journal/periodical titles in electronic format available from the HSE web site. Please see index for available titles	Online	Webpages / Adobe Acrobat .pdf	Free

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Class 4: Press releases

Document	Definition	Availability	Format	Cost
Press releases	Copies of HSC and HSE news releases issued in the past 3 years	Online	Webpages	Free
HSE News Bulletin	Weekly compilation of all press releases issued by HSE’s Press Office	HSE Books	Hard copy	£ for 12 month subscription

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Class 5: Industries and health and safety topics.

Document	Definition	Availability	Format	Cost
HSE website	Provides information on a wide range of industries and health and safety topics	Online	Webpages	Free

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Class 6: Web communities / Discussion groups

Document	Definition	Availability	Format	Cost
Web communities	Publicly available online communities. Enables website visitors to communicate, discuss issues, and share information and ideas.	Online	Webpages	Free

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