Issue - meetings

The Committee resolved:-

(i)        to note the report;

(ii)       to request that officers verify that Toolbox Talks were being held with Head Teachers prior to any contractor commencing work in schools; and

(iii)      to instruct officers to provide a follow-up report to Committee on 18 March 2019 with assurance on progress made in respect of the action plan and review of processes currently being undertaken, and an update following the further meeting with the Health and Safety Executive to be held in February.

With reference to article 7 of the minute of its previous meeting, the Committee had before it a report by the Chief Operating Officer and the Director of Resources which provided information in respect of an accidental uncontrolled release of asbestos fibres at Bridge of Don Academy on 12 July 2018; the resulting investigation by the Health and Safety Executive and actions being implemented to ensure future compliance.

The report recommended:-

that Committee note the report.

Members and Trade Union Advisers asked a number of questions of officers.

The Committee resolved:-

(i)        to request that officers verify that Toolbox Talks were being held with Head Teachers prior to any contractor commencing work in schools;

(ii)       to instruct officers to provide a follow-up report to Committee on 18 March 2019 with assurance on progress made in respect of the action plan and review of processes currently being undertaken, and an update following the further meeting with the Health and Safety Executive to be held in February; and

(iii)      to approve the recommendation.