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There was submitted a report by the Interim Head of HR relative to developments with regard to health and safety issues. The report detailed policies and guidance that were currently being revised and outlined training courses which had been undertaken since the last meeting of the Board. In particular, it was noted that the following policies were being revised and an update of progress was provided as follows: -
Guidance on Statutory Inspections and Maintenance – issued.
The following policies and guidance were being revised: -
- CDM Guidance –ready for approval from the CMT;
- Control of Legionella Bacteria in Hot and Cold Water Systems;
- The selection and control of contractors
The report advised that the health and safety section continued to assist services to retain accreditation to BS OHSAS 18001:2007, and indicated that the next audit was scheduled for September 2017.
The report advised that as part of the Healthy Working Lives Gold award programme, the health and safety section and the Health & Social Care Partnership were working together to further develop shared events.
The report indicated that the health and safety section were working with the risk and accident section to identify accident causation type which could result in claims against the Council. This would lead to further strategies which may reduce the impact of claims to the Council and raise health and safety awareness among employees.
The report intimated that the health and safety section were working with services to survey the fire arrangements within Renfrewshire House in line with the current refurbishment programme.
The report advised that the health and safety service continued to work with the Town Centres Team and other event organisers and had been involved in the British Pipe Band Championships, Renfrew Gala Day, Barshaw Gala Day and Sma Shot Day.
DECIDED: That the report be noted.