Issue - meetings

The Head of HR and Organisational Development submitted a report detailing the results of the Health and Safety Quarterly Review (October to December 2019) which had been considered and supported by the Local Joint Panel on 5 February 2020.   The Head of HR and Organisational Development explained that the Health and Safety Policy responsibilities and Organisation Section and the Health and Safety Policy Core Policy; Statement of Intent were both constitutionally required and would need to be submitted to Council for approval. 

The Health and Safety Officer provided a summary of the review in relation to:-

·       Contract Management and Compliance;

·       Contract and Development Support

·       Learning and Development : Partnership training and future events;

·       Policy Development – future policies for Committee;

·       Project work;

·       Work Related Accidents

The Head of HR and Organisational Development commended the Health and Safety Officer for his work in consolidating the health and safety approach and especially for his work with contractors.

In response to a query from Councillor A Alder, the Health and Safety Officer explained how the lone worker safety devices worked and who they were issued to.  The Head of HR and Organisational Development explained that health and safety refresher courses would be rolled out to all Members in due course. 

Councillor P Ruffles explained that in relation to Contract and Development support, and, specifically,) Hertford Theatre, there were some “pinch points” in relation to the project.  He  hoped that Members would be kept appraised of such issues. 

The Committee noted the report as detailed and that the Health and Safety Policy Responsibilities and Organisation Section and the Health and Safety Policy Core Policy; Statement of Intent would be presented to Council for approval. 

The Chairman on behalf of Members thanked the Health and Safety Officer for his detailed report.

RESOLVED – that (A) the report be noted

(B)   the report be endorsed for approval by Council.