Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Health and Safety policies were approved by the HR Committee.
summary: The decision at stake is the approval of various Health and Safety policies by the Human Resources Committee.
topline: The Human Resources Committee has decided to approve various Health and Safety policies.
reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it mainly involves internal policies related to health and safety.
affected_stakeholders: ["Employees", "Elected members", "Service Director for HR & OD"]
contentiousness_score: 2
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.somerset.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1834
Decision Maker: Human Resources Committee
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: RESOLVED that the HR Committee considered and approved the following Health and Safety policies having delegated responsibility to the Service Director for HR & OD for ensuring the amendments requested by elected members at the meeting were made: · Work Related Violence Policy · First Aid Policy · Personal Protective Equipment Policy · Workplace Health, Safety, and Welfare Policy · Training Policy · Management of Construction Tasks Policy · Corporate Health, Safety, and Welfare Audit Policy
Date of Decision: July 9, 2025