Terms of Reference

1. To provide a forum in which officers and others with specific responsibilities for health and safety, as set out in the LSE Health and Safety Policy, are held accountable for and supported in their actions.
2. To ensure compliance with the requirements of health and safety legislation and regulations.
3. To ensure sector best practice is followed consistently throughout the School in relation to health and safety.
4. To ensure that appropriate arrangements for developing health and safety competencies among managers and staff are in place and are being followed.
5. To set School-wide objectives for health and safety, and develop strategies for their delivery, and provide reports to the Health and Safety Committee.
6. To review and approve changes to the School’s health and safety policy in consultation with the Health & Safety Committee. 
7. To develop, approve and endorse new and revised policies and procedures to implement the School’s health and safety policy.
8. To promote engagement with, and the integration of, health and safety considerations into everyday working practices in the School.
9. To discuss and where appropriate approve proposed health and safety initiatives.
10. To be the primary focus in the School for the consideration of action taken to promote well-being & stress management.
11. To develop and oversee the development, implementation and regular updating of the School’s operational health & safety risk register.
12. To set and monitor performance indicators/standards for health and safety.
13. To review and monitor the School’s arrangements for the proactive monitoring (e.g. inspections & audits) of health and safety performance in the School.
14. To commission audits and reviews of health and safety management systems, policies and procedures.
15. To receive reports and feedback from local health and safety forums or other relevant forums, groups or committees.
16. To consider reports on accidents and/or incidents and work related ill health statistics in order to identify any emerging trends or patterns.
17. To consider reports on visits, inspections or any enforcement action taken by the Health and Safety Executive, the London Fire & Emergency Planning Authority and other enforcing authorities.
18. To consult with employee representatives on health and safety matters. 

Reporting Arrangements

Termly reports will be made to the Director and twice yearly reports to the Health and Safety Committee on the work of the group.