Decision details

Purpose of Report: To update the Executive Member on the governance of Health & Safety arrangements, key areas of work of the CYC Health & Safety Service in 2017/18 plus an update on the performance of the H&S shared service with North Yorkshire County Council.

The Executive Member will be asked to note the report.

Resolved:  (i)      That the Annual Report be noted, including the council’s response to managing and responding to significant H&S risks including national risks around fire and terrorism.    

                   (ii)      That the performance of the Shared H&S Service be noted.

                   (iii)     That a report on actions being taken to ensure consistency in the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) by council workers and contractors carrying out highways repairs and other street works in York be brought to the September Decision Session.

                   (iv)    That the position that verbal and aggressive behaviour towards council staff and contractors working on the council’s behalf will not be tolerated be endorsed, given the marked increase in the number of related incidents reported in 2017/18.

Reason:     So that the Executive Member and residents can be assured that H&S services are appropriately managed and resilient and that the council has proper arrangements in place for managing and responding to H&S risks.