The subject of the decision:

This report presented the final report from the Scrutiny Committee on the Policy Review on Health and Safety for consideration.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To take account of the findings of the Scrutiny Committee.

THE DECISION:

That:-

(1)     the secondment agreement with North Yorkshire County Council to assist in providing a specialist and competent Health and Safety advice for the Council is effective and fit for purpose;

(2)     the current arrangements for implementing and monitoring Health and Safety Management within the Council are satisfactory;

(3)     consideration be given to the inclusion of previous data within the service specific Health and Safety Action Plans to assist in monitoring progress; and

(4)     consideration be given to providing feedback to Members on the progress of service specific Health and Safety Plans as this is not currently provided to Scrutiny Committee.