Updates from the Health and Safety Inspectorate

Practical advice on managing manual handling and repetitive tasks

Guidance on the 2016 Construction Regulations is now available to collect from the Social Security Department

Accredited Health and Safety Project Co-ordinator course now available

The current Passport to Safety scheme is no longer recognised by the Health and Safety Inspectorate as it no longer reflects the requirements of the new ‘Management in Construction (Jersey) Regulations 2016’

Safetember is the Fork Lift Truck Association’s annual safety campaign for anyone that works with or alongside rider-operated lift trucks

Learn about the cause and prevention of slips and trips and use the STEP eLearning tool as a training aid

The Chairman of the Jersey Safety Council has been reappointed with effect from 1 July 2016

Download information for domestic clients (i.e householders) having construction work carried out, which is not in connection with any business

When a new lift is installed, or the installation has had any alterations, repairs or modifications likely to affect its safe operation, the installation shall be thoroughly tested and examined by a competent person before being brought into use

A targeted initiative of arboriculture contractors was undertaken regarding the competency of persons undertaking aerial tree work and provision for aerial rescue.

​The ‘Approved Code of Practice on Health and Safety in the Port of St Helier’ (Ports ACoP), introduced in 1999, has been revoked with effect from the 18 April 2016

Our fax machine has been disconnected. Other contact details are unchanged

The publication ‘The absolutely essential health and safety toolkit’ provides a straightforward method of recognising and managing common health and safety risks in construction work

We visited a range of designers to review compliance with the Approved Code of Practice ‘Managing Health and Safety in Construction – ACoP11’.

A safe system of work must be used to avoid damage to underground electricity cables.