East Councils

Safety Network

20 th June 2013

Action Notes

Attendees:

Name Council

Jim Moran Council

Steve Newton Broxtowe Borough Council

John Davis County Council

Robin Walsh District Council

Barry Saunders Borough Council

Mandy Cross District Council

John Godwin Milton Keynes

Adrian Clifton City Council

Sarah Golembiewski District Council

Iain Watt County Council

Lisa Bushell Councils

Apologies:

Name Council

Dave Johnson Chesterfield Borough Council

Michael Gallagher Compass Business Point

Terry Walsh Lincoln City Council

Sue Stagg County Council

Jo Wilkinson Borough Council

Helen Kettle 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 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 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