HSC's Industry and Subject Advisory Committees,

which have members drawn from the areas of work

they cover, and focus on health and safety issues in

particular industries (such as the textile industry,

construction and education or areas such as toxic

substances and genetic modification);

intermediaries, such as small firms organisations;

providing information and advice to employers and

others with responsibilities under the Health and

Safety at Work Act;

guidance to enforcers, both HSE inspectors and

those of local authorities;

the day-to-day contact which inspectors have with

people at work.

HSC directly canvasses the views of small businesses. It

also seeks views in detail from representatives of small

businesses about the impact on them of proposed

The Review of Regulation concluded that the present

system of health and safety regulation generally works

well, though it identified several areas where

improvements can be made.

Although the Review has ended, our work in support of

Better Regulation continues. The Review programme has

formed an important basis for long-lasting successes in

improving workplace health and safety. Policies and

initiatives flowing from it continue to support our priority

aims and objectives, and will be refined in the coming

years, adapting and evolving to take account of changes

in technology, workplace trends and the needs of those