Leadership of Health and Safety

Guidance for Directors, Heads of Service and Members

In accordance with the Health and Safety Policy Directors and Heads of Service are responsible for ensuring effective management of health and safety within their areas of business.  The Institute of Directors/Health and Safety Commission have produced specific guidance to assist you in this. 

Directors and Heads of Service need to follow the IoD/HSC Guidance which contains a useful checklist  Leading Health and Safety [Opens in New Window] 

The Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) have produced specific guidance for Elected Members which can be found here  Health and Safety - What Elected Members of Local Authorities Need to Know Presentation [3.0Mb] [Opens in New Window] 

 Health and Safety - What Elected Members of Local Authorities Need to Know [190kb] [Opens in New Window]