Decision details

The Health & Safety Policy

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

The policy has been presented for review as there has been a substantive change to the content of the policy, which requires approval by the Corporate Management Team as stated in the current policy. CMT recommended that the policy should go to the Overview and Scrutiny Panel for comment and recommendation to the Cabinet. It was reviewed by CMT and presented to the OSP on the 26th of September 2023 where it was confirmed to Cabinet for a decision.

Decision:

Cabinet approved the Health & Safety Policy.

Reasons for the decision:

The health and safety policy is essential for legal compliance, employee welfare, risk reduction, productivity, reputation, insurance benefits, continuous improvement, emergency preparedness, compliance audits, and ethical responsibility. It plays a crucial role in safeguarding the health and well-being of everyone associated with Thanet District Council.

Alternative options considered:

None

Report author: Stewart Bundy

Publication date: 20/10/2023

Date of decision: 19/10/2023

Decided at meeting: 19/10/2023 - Cabinet

Effective from: 28/10/2023

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