Lead Member – Councillor Michael Wood – Portfolio Holder for Corporate Support

Report of the Head of Human Resources and Development

Contact:  Michele Leith       Tel: 01743 254402

RESOLVED:

That the contents of the Annual Health and Safety Performance Report 2015/16 be accepted; particularly noting that:

·         Good progress has been made during 2015/2016 on managing health and safety across the Council.

·         Reportable employee accidents to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and minor accidents have increased compared to last year’s figures.

·         Benchmarking with other Unitary Councils show that Shropshire Council performs well in terms of accident statistics.

·         The Health & Safety Team continues to maintain a good relationship with the HSE.

The Portfolio Holder for Corporate Support presented a report from the Head of Human Resources and Development on the Annual Health and Safety Performance.  He commended the hard work and the progress made by the Health and Safety Team.

RESOLVED:

That the contents of the Annual Health and Safety Performance Report 2015/16 be accepted; particularly noting that:

·                              Good progress has been made during 2015/2016 on managing health and safety across the Council.

·                              Reportable employee accidents to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and minor accidents have increased compared to last year’s figures.

·                              Benchmarking with other Unitary Councils show that Shropshire Council performs well in terms of accident statistics.

·                              The Health & Safety Team continues to maintain a good relationship with the HSE.