Issue - meetings

The Cabinet considered a report on the need to raise the awareness of Members of their role in relation to Health and Safety issues following the newly issued guidance from the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). During the discussion it was suggested that consideration be given to the possibility of listing Members’ statutory responsibilities, including Health and Safety, within the description of Members’ Roles and Responsibilities.

RESOLVED:

(a)       that all Members be required to attend a mandatory training session based on the new IOSH guidance;

(b)       that Councillor R. D. Smith be appointed as the Council’s Corporate Health and Safety Champion; and

(c)        that in accordance with the guidance from IOSH, a section addressing Health and Safety considerations be included within the standard Cabinet report format.