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There was submitted a report by the Director of Finance & Resources relative to health, safety and wellbeing issues since the previous meeting of the JCB (Non-Teaching) on 2 February 2022.
The report focused on the actions and activities that continued to support the Council's response and recovery plans. The Health and Safety team was an integral part of the council's emergency management team, providing clear guidance as documents had been released from the UK and Scottish Governments, NHS and Health Protection Scotland. The team linked with fellow colleagues in other local authorities to share knowledge and introduce any new learning to The Council's guidance and procedures.
The Health & Safety Team continued to work collaboratively with key stakeholders, ensure risks were assessed, review policies and guidance, support front line services in the delivery of emergency and prioritised work, support Vaccination Centres, support employees throughout the different phases of the pandemic, evaluate contractor's and supplier's health and safety documentation when applying for contracts, respond to Freedom of Information requests and insurance claims, support services to ensure stocks of PPE were maintained, produce health and wellbeing guidance to support eh workforce, and review all injury accidents occurring within the Council activity.
The revised Occupational Health contract arrangements were discussed.
DECIDED: That the report be noted.