Agenda and minutes

The Former Cabinet Member for Waste and Emergency Planning - Monday 2 September 2013 9.30 a.m.

Venue: Town Hall, Moorgate Street, ROTHERHAM. S60 2TH

Contact: Richard Bellamy, Senhior Democratic Services Officer

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20.

Minutes of the previous meeting held on 29th July 2013 PDF 52 KB

Minutes:

The minutes of the previous meeting of the Cabinet Member and Advisers for Waste and Emergency Planning held on 29^th July, 2013, were considered.

Resolved:- That the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as a correct record for signature by the Chairman.

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Minutes of a meeting of the Health, Welfare and Safety Panel, held on 12th July, 2013 PDF 30 KB

Minutes:

The following report was submitted:-

Health, Welfare and Safety Panel

Friday, 12th July, 2013

Present:- Councillors Dodson, G. A. Russell, R. S. Russell, Swift and Wootton; together with Mrs. J. Adams (NUT), Mrs. S. Brook (NASUWT), Mrs. K. Hall-Garritt (UNISON), Mr. G. Millns (UNISON). Mr. K. Stoddart (ATL) and Mr. P. Harris (GMB).

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors P. A. Russell, Sharman and Whelbourn.

1.	Appointment of Chairman 2013/2014
	Resolved:- That Councillor R. S. Russell be appointed Chairman of the Health, Welfare and Safety Panel for the 2013/2014 Municipal Year. (Councillor R. S. Russell in the Chair)
2.	Appointment of Vice-Chairman 2013/2014
	Resolved:- That Mrs. S. D. Brook (NASUWT) be appointed Vice-Chairman of the Health, Welfare and Safety Panel for the 2013/2014 Municipal Year.
3.	Minutes of the previous meeting held on 26th April, 2013
	Resolved:- That the minutes of the previous meeting of the Health, Welfare and Safety Panel, held on 26th April, 2013, be approved as a correct record for signature by the Chairman, with the inclusion of Councillor Swift in the list of persons present at the meeting.
4.	Annual Health and Safety Report 2012
	Consideration was given to the contents of the Council’s Annual Health and Safety Report 2012. The main conclusions contained within the report were:- : the total for all injuries has increased and this can be attributed to more robust reporting procedures. The main causes remain consistent with 2011 (physical assaults, slip, trips & falls and manual handling). : on a national basis, the Health and Safety Executive suggests that there may be under-reporting of RIDDOR incidents. Due to the fact that Rotherham MBC ‘all accident’ figures have remained relatively consistent, the Health and Safety Team are reasonably confident that the procedures in place are being adhered to and that accurate recording of RIDDOR incidents is being achieved. : the move to over 7-day reporting for RIDDOR from April 2012 will impact on the statistics from 2013. Furthermore, there are additional changes to the reporting criteria for RIDDOR over the coming months and this will also impact on the statistics and the ability to use RIDDOR reliably to measure trends. : accidents cost organisations money and in the current financial climate, it is important that the Council maintains comprehensive management of health and safety. : the use of “near-miss” reporting continues to assist in the reduction of accidents. Summary details of accidents and injuries which had occurred in the year were included in respect of each Directorate and identifiable key locations and services. The Panel noted the section of the report which stated that since October 2012, the Health and Safety Executive has recovered its inspection, investigation and enforcement costs from employers found in breach of health and safety law. This “Fee for Intervention” applies to ‘material’ breaches of health and safety law, namely when a Health and Safety Executive inspector judges that there ... view the full minutes text for item 21.

22.

Emergency Planning Update and Health and Safety Issues

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the update provided by the Principal Health and Safety Officer. The update included:-

(a) Business Continuity:

A draft Post-Exercise report has been produced and will be shared with the Business Continuity Management Group and SESMT
Arrangements are being made for the seasonal influenza vaccination campaign, to begin during the Autumn 2013;
The progress with BCMShared continues across the various Council departments.

(b) Emergency Planning

The Emergency Mortuary planning continues. Recently both South Yorkshire Coroners met with staff and colleagues from Barnsley MBC, and discussed the options available.
Staff have been participating in training Police Officers in South Yorkshire at their annual ‘Street Skills’ training. This training includes an outline of the Local Authority responsibilities in an emergency.
Preparations for a major multi-agency exercise (ex Rutland) continue in collaboration with the Emergency Planning College.

(c) Health and Safety – fire drills at Riverside House; building inspections of schools and other Council premises; advice on the lone working arrangements of Neighbourhoods Directorate staff.

Resolved:- That the update be noted and the Principal Health and Safety Officer be thanked for his contribution.

23.

Waste Update

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the update provided by the Waste Manager, Environment and Development Services. The update included:-

(a) the new working agreement, including the revised service standards document, began on Monday 5^th August 2013;

(b) reference to the continuing discussions about the Interim Waste Treatment and Disposal Contract; with various options still being under consideration; a number of sites are being visited, to view waste treatment operations, as well as discussions with the Environment Agency;

(d) calendars for the Christmas and New Year 2013/14 waste collection arrangements are being prepared, in readiness for delivery to households during the Autumn 2013.

Resolved:- That the update be noted and the Waste Manager be thanked for his contribution.