Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
The Chief Executive presented a report which set out the proposed changes and updates required for the revised Corporate Health and Safety Policy. The significant changes were outlined in the report and it was noted that the Policy was the framework for the Councils Health and Safety response, and was supported by many other documents including, risk assessments, safe systems of work and operational procedures. The revised Policy also reflected the changes brought about following the reintegration of the housing function.
The revised Policy had been considered in full by the Homes & Communities Committee at their meeting held on 7 June 2021, and they had recommended the adoption of the revised Policy.
AGREED (unanimously) that the revised Health and Safety Policy be adopted.
Reason for Decision
To ensure the Council’s Health & Safety Policy remains updated and reflects recent organisational changes.
Publication date: 27/01/2022
Date of decision: 24/06/2021
Decided at meeting: 24/06/2021 - Policy & Finance Committee
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