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There was submitted a report by the Head of HR, Organisational Development & Workplace Strategy 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 policies and guidance in relation to control of contractors; statutory inspections; CMD 2015; guidance on slips, trips and falls; tobacco/smoke free policy; and control of legionella bacteria in hot and cold water systems were being revised.
The report provided updates on training courses attended; the Healthy Working Lives Gold award; and assistance provided to services in relation to the retention of accreditation to BS OHSAS 18001:2007, where the next audit was scheduled for September, 2016.
The report indicated that Health and Safety section continued to work with the incumbent occupational health contractor to further develop and enhance the electronic referral process, advising that the current project was based upon recruitment processes.
The report indicated that the Health and Safety Section continued to support external partners, including Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park Authority, Scotland Excel, Renfrewshire Valuation Joint Board and Renfrewshire Leisure Limited.
DECIDED: That the report be noted.