Report Summary
This report provides members of the Scottish Police Authority with an overview of the Annual Health and Safety Report.
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Meeting
The publication discussed was referenced in the meeting below
Meeting of the Scottish Police Authority - 21 June 2023
Date : 21 June 2023
Location : Apex Grassmarket, Edinburgh
Implications
Financial
While there are no financial implications arising directly from this report, there are financial implications from on-going health and safety related estates works including fire safety actions. A significant number of actions have been identified from the Fire Risk Assessments and also from the on-going Custody Audits.
Personnel
There may be issues in relation to Human Resources such as the link between RIDDORs and the number of lost working days. Having a robust Health and Safety Management System in place with appropriate resources can help the organisation in terms of challenges around physical resources and cost savings.
Legal
There are legal implications associated with this paper. Police Scotland requires to be compliant with the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and Fire (Scotland) Act 2005.
Reputational
There are reputational implications associated with this paper in relation to failures to comply with legislative requirements, health and safety guidance and established safe systems of work.
