This report identified the standards now in place and the work progressing to improve Brentwood Borough Council’s responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and all subordinate legislation. 

The Council has a duty to ensure, that it not only protects employee health and safety, but anyone else who might be affected by its undertaking. In that respect, it must have demonstrable systems and processes in place which reflect that compliance.

A motion was MOVED by Councillor Parker and SECONDED by Councillor Faragher.

A vote was taken by a show of hands and it was UNANIMOUSLY AGREED:

1.     That the Corporate Health and Safety Annual Report 2015/16 (Appendix A) be approved.

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION

Members were required to approve the report as it directly affected the Council, its employees and all others who may be affected by its undertaking.