EAST BERGHOLT PARISH COUNCIL

Health and Safety Policy

East Bergholt Parish Council’s policy is to provide and maintain workplaces, working
conditions, equipment and systems of work which are safe and healthy for all its
employees and to provide information, training and supervision sufficient to maintain
safety. The Council also accepts its responsibilities for the health and safety of other
people who may be affected by its workplace activities.
The arrangements for implementing this policy and the particular duties of persons
for safety matters are specified below.
Responsibilities
The Council’s Strategy, Policy and Finance Committee is responsible for health and
safety within the Council. Day to day supervision of and implementation of health
and safety has been delegated by the Strategy, Policy and Finance Committee to the
Parish Clerk.
The following are responsible for ensuring safety in particular areas:
Area Responsible People
Within the Parish of East Bergholt Litter Picking staff
All other Council land, property and
functions
Parish Clerk & Assistant Clerk

It is the responsibility of all Councillors, employees, contractors and visitors to co-
operate to achieve a healthy and safe workplace (including outside areas) and to
take reasonable care of themselves and others.
Whenever an employee becomes aware of a health and safety issue which they
themselves are not able to rectify, they must immediately notify the responsible
person. They must also inform other employees likely to be affected. This also
includes any changes to personal health circumstances.
Up to date Risk Assessments for litter picking, cemetery maintenance and office staff
are a requirement of the policy.
Every employee is expected to participate fully in achieving a healthy and safe
working environment.

Approved and adopted by East Bergholt Parish Council: December 2025
Next review: December 2026