Environment, Housing and Infrastructure (EHI) Health, Safety and Wellbeing Plan 2025–2028 - Annual Report - Appendix
Renfrewshire Council · 19 May 2026
Back to Communities and Housing Policy Board — 19 May 2026 and its agenda
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PUBLIC Appendix 1 Environment, Housing and Infrastructure (EHI) Health, Safety and Wellbeing Action Plan 2025/2028 Context Leadership, Management and Inspections Statement Owned by EHIH&S.01 – Leadership, Management and Inspections The Senior Leadership team are committed to spending more time with all employees, communicate their safety expectations and model safe behaviour. Workplace Inspections Workplace Inspections play an important role in active monitoring. The aim of workplace inspections is to prevent work related accidents and ill health by identifying new hazards and checking that preventative and protective control measures are implemented and effective. Internal Audits This is a systematic process of evaluating and examining our Health and Safety policies, procedures, documentation and workplace practices. Re-active Monitoring Taking a pro-active approach to monitoring incidents/accident a departmental incident/accident report will be developed in 2025/2026. This will be an interactive report which our Senior Management Team (SLT) and other managers/supervisors within Environment, Housing & Infrastructure will be able to utilise to monitor incidents/accidents within their service area and ensure a healthier and more productive environment. Directorate (Director & Heads of Service) Developing a culture of trust that empowers our employees.
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PUBLIC Action Codes Actions Latest Note Assigned To Overall Target Target 2025/2026 Year Status EHIH&S01.01 The Senior Leadership Team (Directorate) are committed to conducting at least six visible felt leadership visits over the next three years. The Senior Leadership Team (Directorate) have undertaken a number of felt leadership visits including working at the Depot and working alongside frontline employees Director and 4 Heads of Service 100% 35% March 2028 EHIH&S01.02 We will conduct comprehensive workplace inspections across all Environment, Housing and Infrastructure over a three-year cycle. Work is ongoing. All 100% 35% March 2028 EHIH&S01.02 Create an interactive incident/accident report for managers, enabling data-driven decision making based on reactive monitoring insights. Complete. Information on incidents/accident reporting is available for managers via Business World. Work is ongoing to enhance this with further analysis and information to support ongoing reactive monitoring insights. Senior Service Development Manager 100% 100% Dec 2025
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PUBLIC O Leadership, Management and Owned by Content Health and Safety Owned By EHI.002 – Health and Safety Our health and safety philosophy is built on the principles of prevention. We understand that a resilient workplace is one where potential hazard are identified and addresses before they can cause harm. Directorate (Director & Heads of Service) Reducing the risk of error and increasing resilience through prevention Action Codes Actions Latest Note Assigned To Overall Target Target 2025/2026 Year Status EHIH&S.02.01 Design a dedicated health and safety Share Point site to facilitate the comprehensive review and monitoring of incidents/accidents, enabling the implementation of targeted preventative actions. The design and development of a dedicated health and safety site has been delayed due to resources to support this work however, the monitoring of incidents/accidents continues to be undertaken and supports the implementation of targeted preventative action where identified. Senior Service Development Manager 100% 100% March 2026 EHIH&S.02.02 Conduct a thorough review and revision of the departmental quality, health and safety manual and all related documentation to ensure alignment with current standards. Complete. Work is ongoing to ensure that document remains aligned with current standards. Senior Service Development Manager 100% 100% July 2025 EHIH&S.02.07 Review and complete the Asbestos Management Plan for Environment, Housing & Infrastructure duty holders which include Housing Services and Technical Services and incorporates Building Services. Work is ongoing to review the Asbestos Management Plan. Asbestos Working Group 100% 50% March 2027 EHIH&S.02.15 Review all risk assessments across the business and update as required. This action is complete. Environmental Health & Community Safety Manager 100% 100% Sept 2025 EHIH&S.02.16 Complete specific risk assessment for handling XL Bully Dogs. This action is complete. Environmental Health & Community Safety Manager 100% 100% March 2026
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PUBLIC Context Health and Wellbeing Statement Owned by EHI.003 - Health and Wellbeing We prioritise the preventative measures necessary to ensure both occupational health and safety, and the overall well-being of our employees. We are committed to creating a work environment where potential hazards are mitigated, and employees feel supported in all aspects to their well-being. Directorate (Director & Heads of Service) Focusing on occupational health and safety and enhancing employee wellbeing Action Codes Actions Latest Note Assigned To Overall Target Target 2025/2026 Year Status EHIH&S.03.01 To meet legal requirements, several display screen assessments (DSE) will be refreshed during 2025/26. Quarterly compliance will be monitored using the Council’s Business World reporting system. Complete. Work is ongoing to ensure Display Screen Assessments (DSE) are undertaken across the Department. Health and Well- being Group 100% Q1 – 34% Q2 – 27% Q3 – 11% Q4 – 28% March 2026 EHIH&S.03.03 EH&I will focus on the implementation of key priorities within the Corporate Health and Wellbeing Plan 2024/2029. EHI continue to support the key priorities within the Corporate Health and Wellbeing Plan 2024/2029. SLT 100% 35% March 2028
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PUBLIC Context Compliance & Training Statement Owned by EHI.004 – Compliance & Training We are committed to unwavering legal and regulatory compliance. Through targeted training and development, we empower our employees to uphold the highest standards. Directorate (Director & Heads of Service) Strengthening our legal and regulatory compliance through training and development Action Codes Actions Latest Note Assigned To Overall Target Target 2025/2026 Year Status EHIH&S.04.01 Roll out a training programme for IOSH Managing/Leading safely to all managers and supervisors within Environment, Housing & Infrastructure. IOSH Managing Safely has been rolled out to 107 managers, supervisors and employees across EHI. To date 19 Senior Leadership have undertaken IOSH Leading Safely. Senior Service Development Manager 100% 50% March 2027