AIMS PABIAC seeks to reduce injuries and ill health caused by work in the paper and allied industries. It also promotes acceptable standards for working conditions and welfare in accordance with the law.
The Paper and Board Industry Advisory Committee (PABIAC) was formed in 1979. Members include a chairman and up to 12 other representatives appointed following consultation with the Confederation of British Industry and Trades Union Congress.
In November 2011, the PABIAC launched phase 3 of its next health and safety strategy in the paper industry. ‘Being the Difference Together’ builds on the industry's previous achievements and establishes new targets for health and safety improvements during 2012 – 2014. The objectives contained within the strategy were agreed following industry consultation.
The HSE Head of Manufacturing, and Chair of PABIAC, has officially written to all CPI members, to encourage companies to work with their employee representatives, on developing their own health and safety action plan, to demonstrate commitment to helping the industry achieve the strategic objectives, and to sign up to the paper industry pledge.
To further assist companies in working towards achieving the objectives, each sector through their respective PABIAC health and safety committees have put together a 3 year programme of work action plan. Copies of all the 2012 – 2014 PABIAC information, including the strategy document are below.