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.