- The implementation of the Health
and Safety policy, compliance with all corporate policies on
health and safety, and all legal requirements relating to health
and safety.
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- The preparation and implementation
of appropriate Directorate Health and Safety Policies in the
format of the Corporate Policy
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- The review and revision, where
necessary, of Directorate Safety Policies as and when circumstances
change, in the light of new information, legislation or guidance
and at least annually
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- Reports on progress in the implementation
of the safety programme are made to the Chief Executive on a
regular basis.
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- All employees are aware of and
fulfil their safety duties and that they are appropriately informed,
instructed, supervised and trained.
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- Health and safety duties are adequately
described in job descriptions and during recruitment and appointment.
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- Health and safety issues of all
strategies, partnerships, projects, activities and events are
given full consideration at the earliest possible stage, including
| a. in the introduction
of new accommodation, equipment, work patterns, processes, plant
or materials, and |
| b. at the design
stage in the construction, alteration, refurbishment or maintenance
of buildings or property |
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- Appropriate formal and informal
consultation takes place with employees and trade unions, on
issues where the health or safety of employees may be affected.
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- Health and safety audits of work
areas and work activities are carried out and the findings are
considered by Directorate Management Team(s) and governing bodies
for implementation
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- Effective arrangements are in
place to ensure that any work performed by contractors on the
Council's behalf and procurement processes are conducted in accordance
with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated
legislation.
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