Identifying of expert in cooperation with EU-OSHA/Network  partner, briefing of experts  Identification of Expert in the field of the agreed concept  • EU-OSHA's national partner could suggest spokesperson including provision of information and  contact details about the speaker.  • EU-OSHA's national partner and the Contractor’s network partner to agree in first meeting if  spokesperson is approached (throughout the preparation phase) by EU-OSHA's national  partner or the Contractor. The EU-OSHA's national partner should communicate details of  interview partner to the Contractor in time (6 weeks in advance).  • Spokesperson should possess a certain media potential to optimise coverage. • The databases and connections of the EU-OSHA's national partner are additional sources  supported by extra research by the Contractor’s network partner.  • The Contractor’s network partner must approach expert at least 4 weeks in advance of  proposed date for phone-in. • EU-OSHA's national partner should provide the contact details of expert if required.  • The Contractor’s network partner and the EU-OSHA's national partner must brief the  expert/spokesperson at least 1 week in advance of radio call-in in a joined conference call.  • Background information on the topic, EU-OSHA's work and the campaign/project must be  provided to the expert. • The Contractor’s network partner is responsible for the arrangement of a radio call-in. It must  formally be arranged at least 3 months prior to expected radio call-in. The radio phone-in must  be cost free. • Existing media cooperation of the Contractor network partner should be utilised where possible. Identification and cost-free negotiation with radio station for  placement  Research of radio stations appropriate and negotiation of cost-free placement Contacting the Expert for his/her participation  European Agency for Safety and Health at Work – EU-OSHA  73 