The Paper and Board Industry Advisory Committee is a tripartite partnership between Trade Unions, Industry and HSE. It represents the following sectors of industry:
Each year 3 meetings are held involving nominated representatives from each of the partner organisations. The role of the Board is to help formulate and monitor health and safety strategy development for the industry whilst responding to emerging health and safety industry issues.
A 3 year strategy entitled "Making a Difference" spanning 2008-2011 has been agreed by the PABIAC Board. Health and safety committees in each of the sectors have compiled action plans in response to this to ensure delivery of the strategic objectives. PABIAC strategy and delivery can be summarised as below:
