Issue - meetings

To review the Council's Fire Safety Management Policy and procedures to minimise/eliminate the risks from the exposure of fire at work. This is in accordance with the Council’s duty to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of all employees and others.

The Committee reviewed the Council’s Fire Safety Management Policy and Procedures to minimise and eliminate the risks from the exposure of fire at work.

The Council had a legal responsibility under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, The management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and the Regulatory Reform, Fire Safety Order 2005 to produce an up to date written policy and procedure to support the properties currently owned by the Council. These properties included Offices, Sheltered Housing, Leisure centres, museums and works depot.  

RESOLVED that the revised Fire Safety Management Policy be approved.