East Midlands Councils
Safety Network
20 th June 2013
Action Notes
Attendees:
Name Council
Jim Moran Bassetlaw District Council
Steve Newton Broxtowe Borough Council
John Davis Derbyshire County Council
Robin Walsh Derbyshire Dales District Council
Barry Saunders Gedling Borough Council
Mandy Cross Mansfield District Council
John Godwin Milton Keynes
Adrian Clifton Nottingham City Council
Sarah Golembiewski North Kesteven District Council
Iain Watt Rutland County Council
Lisa Bushell East Midlands Councils
Apologies:
Name Council
Dave Johnson Chesterfield Borough Council
Michael Gallagher Compass Business Point
Terry Walsh Lincoln City Council
Sue Stagg Northamptonshire County Council
Jo Wilkinson Rushcliffe Borough Council
Helen Kettle South Kesteven District Council
Agenda Item Actions
1. Welcome
Barry welcomed everyone to the meeting and noted any apologies.
2. Minutes from the meeting held on 27 th March 2013
The notes were agreed as a true record.
3. Matters Arising
There were no matters arising.
4. Presentation by Guardian 24
Matt and Jonathan from Guardian 24 introduced themselves and then gave a very interesting and informative presentation about their lone working scheme. 5. National Update ACTION: Barry to forward notes of National Safety Officers Meeting.
Barry did not attend the national meeting but agreed to forward the notes of the meeting to officers when received.
6. County Updates
Nottinghamshire
• Presentation on drugs and alcohol testing by Graham Mandy agreed to circulate information on the presentation to Lisa who will Salisbury forward to group. Officers thought that it would be a good opportunity to contact • Training Needs Analysis Graham to see if he would like to attend a future Safety Network meeting.
Lisa to check if EMC had any Drug and Alcohol Policies from other Leicestershire authorities which could be circulated to the group. • Troubled Families Project • Forthcoming legislation • Health and Safety Regulations in Protection from Sharp Objects 2013 • Risk Assessments • Purple Guide Events • Health & Safety EXPO • Stress Surveys
Derbyshire
• Meeting not taken place yet
Northamptonshire
• No-one in attendance
Lincolnshire
• Meeting not taken place yet.
7. Best Value Statistics Information only Barry updated members on the recent stats.
8. Any other Business Information and action by all members
Sarah advised that 5 local authorities in Lincolnshire were using a company called Prestine Condition for manual handling training. Sarah commented how excellent and effective they are and their work is aimed around refuse. For further information on the company please contact Sarah.
The next meeting of the Local Authority Waste Safety and Health Reforms (LAWS) would be taking place on 16 th July and the subject of toilet facilities would be raised.
Robin Walsh talked about and amalgamation of street cleaning staff and the parks and gardens team.
Mansfield confirmed that they had received a phonecall from HSE to look at their cooling towers and management systems. 9. Date of Future Meetings
5th September 2013 (this has changed from 20 th Sept)
12 th December 2013