NORTH WESTERN AND NORTH WALES SEA FISHERIES COMMITTEE
OFFICER’S REPORT
HEALTH & SAFETY
Report by the Chief Executive, Principal Fishery Officer, Finance/Admin Officer
A. Purpose of Report
To report compliance with the Committee's Health and Safety Policy and raise relevant issues
B. Recommendation
1. That the report be received
1. Implementation of the Committee's Health and Safety policy
1.1 The CE, PFO and F/AO reviewed health and safety on 24 August 2006.
1.2 The Committee's H&S policy is being implemented effectively. No modifications to the policy are necessary at present.
2. Fishery Officers/ Field Staff
2.1 No significant H&S issues have arisen since the previous review in May 06
2.2 As reported previously, the specification for improved helmets for Fishery Officers working in intertidal areas and inshore craft is under discussion. There has been some difficulty in identifying a product which meets the specification required but helmets will be purchased when funds are available.
2.3 High visibility jackets have been supplied for enforcement staff to improve safety in remote areas. These jackets will also be used on enforcement operations when officers wish have a highly visible presence among large numbers of fishers and the general public.
3. Lancaster Offices
3.1 No H&S issues have arisen since the last review.
4. Accidents
4.1 There have been no accidents reported since the last report.
STEPHEN ATKINS
Chief Executive
MARTYN BOYCE
Principal Officer
JOHN DAVIES
Finance/Admin Officer
24th August 2006