Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Director of Resources, (copy enclosed).

The Committee received the report of the Director of Resources detailing Corporate Health and Safety activity for Quarter Three (1 October to 31 December 2018).  A summary by Directorate and a description of the reported incidents and near misses were set out in the report.

Appendix 1 to the report provided details of progress with the Health and Safety Action Plan for 2018 / 19.

It was noted that there had been seven reported accidents, five incidents of unacceptable behaviour and follow up action was detailed in the report.  The report detailed a number of roles with Health and Safety responsibilities where there were vacancies following staff leaving the organisation and Members were advised that nominated replacements for these roles would be sought and training provided as appropriate.

In response to a question, the Director of Resources agreed to check if there was an alarm bell or other form of alert used by the Council’s Customer Service Advisors on the reception desk to attract colleague’s attention, if required and ensure the system was tested.

RESOLVED

(i)                 That the accident and incident statistics for the quarter be noted;

(ii)               That progress with the Health and Safety Action Plan be noted

(iii)             That that action required to replace staff with health and safety representatives as they the organisation be noted.