NORTH WESTERN AND NORTH WALES SEA FISHERIES COMMITTEE
OFFICER’S REPORT
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Report by the Chief Executive, Principal Fishery Officer, Finance/Admin Officer
Purpose of Report
To report compliance with the Committee's Health and Safety Policy and raise relevant issues
Recommendation
That the report be received
1. Background
1.1 The CE, PFO and F/AO reviewed health and safety on 17 January 2006.
2. Health and Safety Policy
2.1 The Committee's H&S policy is being implemented effectively. No modifications to the policy are necessary at present.
3. Fishery Officers/ Field Staff
3.1 No significant H&S issues have arisen over the past four months
3.2 As reported in May and September 2005, the specification for improved helmets for Fishery Officers working in intertidal areas and inshore craft is under discussion. A number of options have been identified and helmets will be purchased when funds are available.
4. Lancaster Offices
4.1 No H&S issues have arisen since the last Finance and General Purposes Sub-Committee in September 2005.
5. Accidents
5.1 No significant accidents have occurred since the last report.
STEPHEN ATKINS
Chief Executive
MARTYN BOYCE
Principal Fishery Officer
JOHN DAVIES
Finance/Admin Officer
17 January 2006
LOCAL GOVERNMENT (ACCESS TO INFORMATION) ACT, 1985
List of Background Papers
There are no background papers to this report.