The Health and Safety Policy (Appendix A of the report) had been revised as required under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and, was reflective of the current organisational and management structures within the Authority.  The Health and Safety policy had been passed to Corporate Leadership Board and all Health and Safety Committee members for comment and review in accordance with its conditions. 

A revised appendix to this report was tabled at the meeting.

Cllr Faragher MOVED and Cllr Kerslake SECONDED the recommendation in the report and a vote was taken by a show of hands and it was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY:

1.            That the revised Health and Safety Policy (January 2017) be approved.

Reason for recommendation

A review and revision of the Council’s Health and Safety Policy was required to ensure that it reflected the organisation arrangements, structure and health and safety management system.  The timely revision and endorsement enabled the council to continue its commitment to develop the health and safety culture and management system of the organisation and fulfil its legal duty. 

(For clarity the revised appendix is attached)