13 March 2024
Under Health & Safety at Work (Jersey) Law 1989 all employers have a legal duty to assess the risks to the health and safety of their employees to which they are exposed while they are at work. Effective risk assessment will protect your employees and others, such as members of the public.
The risk assessment process helps you focus on the risks that really matter in your workplace, the ones with the potential to cause real harm.
In carrying out an effective risk assessment you should consult your employees. It is a valuable way of involving the staff who do the work, they know the risks involved and scope for potentially dangerous shortcuts and problems.
Employees are more likely to understand why procedures are put in place to control risks and follow them if they have been involved in developing your health and safety practices in their workplace.
If you have 5 or more employees you are required to record the findings and bring them to the attention of your employees in a language that they understand.
HSI’s publication, 'Risk Assessment: employer's guide', is available online along with a poster and an editable risk assessment template to assist you.
Guidance on the risk assessment process
gov.je