Report of Councillor Gordon Bambridge, Executive Member for Environmental and Public Protection.

The Executive Member for Public Protection presented the report to Members that considered a revised Health and Safety Policy.  It was a legal document that required review every 3-years.  Following the consultation process amendments had been made and the layout had been altered to make it easier to read.

Members were informed that it was an internal document for Officers only. 

The Chairman suggested that the title of the policy be updated to show 2021.

Options

1.    Agree the adoption of the revised Health and Safety Policy.

2.    Agree the adoption of the revised Health and Safety Policy with amendments.

3.    Do nothing.

Reasons for Recommendation

1.    To ensure Breckland was compliant with its statutory duties.

2.    To protect the health and safety and welfare of employees and the health and safety of visitors to Breckland’s premises or where services were provided by the Council.

RESOLVED that the Corporate Health and Safety Policy 2020 (2021) be adopted.