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Health and safety at work updates - 14 August 2015
The revision of ACoP 8 will come into force on 1 October 2015
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Health and safety at work updates - 01 June 2020
Our four-phase approach to regulating Covid-19
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Health and safety at work updates - 18 April 2021
Construction company fined £25,000 plus £5,000 costs after collapse of work platform
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Health and safety at work updates - 13 July 2020
During June 2020 a targeted initiative was undertaken to review the management of the risks posed by COVID-19 within the dental sector
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Health and safety at work updates - 25 February 2020
This course includes a practical element and site visit to assist delegates in meeting the legal requirements of the Management in Construction Regulations
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Health and safety at work updates - 08 December 2021
Jersey Road and Driveway Repairs Limited was fined £60,000 and ordered to pay costs of £5,000 after pleading guilty to a breach of Health and Safety at Work (Jersey) Law, 1989
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Health and safety at work updates - 27 April 2021
GMK Construction Limited was fined £30,000 and ordered to pay £5000 towards costs after damage to mains electrical service exposed employees to risk of harm
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Health and safety at work updates - 17 November 2023
Safety of employees when working at height during storm repair work
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Health and safety at work updates - 21 February 2020
The Health and Safety Inspectorate is inviting interested stakeholders to comment on the draft Approved Code of Practice
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Health and safety at work updates - 28 January 2022
It is essential that an adequate risk assessment and method statement is prepared for all high-risk construction work
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Health and safety at work updates - 03 November 2021
A vehicle tail lift should be thoroughly examined and tested by a competent person every six months
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Health and safety at work updates - 26 June 2022
As a result of the initiative more than 100 employees were provided with asbestos awareness training by their employers
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Health and safety at work updates - 10 September 2023
Advice on the safe storage and disposal of asbestos waste
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Health and safety at work updates - 25 October 2021
Mr. Timothy Bidmead fined for health and safety failings involving unsafe access/egress to a work area and unsafe work at height on a roof
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Health and safety at work updates - 17 May 2018
The accident highlighted the serious risks associated with arboriculture (tree) work and why it should be carefully planned and only carried out by suitably trained, competent persons
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Health and safety at work updates - 10 April 2024
Explaining the role of HSI inspection and investigation activities and dutyholder responsibility
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Health and safety at work updates - 01 November 2021
The Health and Safety Inspectorate recently completed a series of focussed inspections of construction sites to check compliance with regards to welfare
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Health and safety at work updates - 22 September 2015
Details of a safety initiative carried out to improve standards within the woodworking industry
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Health and safety at work updates - 17 December 2020
A series of visits were made to review controls and arrangements for COVID-19 precautions and compliance with government guidance
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Health and safety at work updates - 21 November 2016
Practical advice on managing manual handling and repetitive tasks
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Health and safety at work updates - 11 May 2015
Download the approved code of practice for details of the standards which apply to recreational diving projects involving work. Revised 2015
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Health and safety at work updates - 24 December 2020
A series of visits to hairdressers and barbers was undertaken to review the arrangements in place to minimise the transmission of COVID-19
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Health and safety at work updates - 20 March 2020
Ronnie Brown Window Cleaning was fined a total of £20,000, together with costs of £1,000
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Health and safety at work updates - 23 March 2018
The following information and advice is designed to raise awareness and provide clarity on the role of the Client under the Construction Regulations
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Health and safety at work updates - 12 March 2018
Exposure to isocyanate paint mist during paint spraying is a high risk activity which can result in serious health hazards including occupational asthma
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Health and safety at work updates - 25 July 2023
Most employees working in the construction industry will require asbestos awareness training
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Health and safety at work updates - 26 June 2017
Somerville Limited was fined £15,000 for failing to provide a safe system of work, risk assessments and training, resulting in serious injury to an employee
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Health and safety at work updates - 29 January 2016
We visited a range of designers to review compliance with the Approved Code of Practice ‘Managing Health and Safety in Construction – ACoP11’.
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Health and safety at work updates - 07 September 2021
This course includes a practical element and site visit to assist delegates in meeting the legal requirements of the Management in Construction Regulations
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Health and safety at work updates - 07 November 2022
The company was found not guilty after operatives reported receiving minor electric shocks
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Health and safety at work updates - 17 June 2019
Gas Services (Jersey) Ltd was fined £20,000 plus £2,000 costs after pleading guilty to a breach of the Health and Safety at Work Law
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Health and safety at work updates - 17 May 2017
Health and safety management failures leads to fines and costs totalling £46,000
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Health and safety at work updates - 14 April 2019
K-Lok Scaffolding Limited was fine £30,000 plus £3,000 costs by the Royal Court after materials fell during the erection of a scaffold
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Health and safety at work updates - 21 January 2022
This revised HSPC course includes a site visit, workbook and written assessment and a site based project, to be completed within two weeks
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Health and safety at work updates - 22 February 2017
In February 2017, the Inspectorate (HSI) conducted a targeted initiative of property managers to raise awareness of their legal obligations, as a commercial client, under the Management in Construction Regulations 2016
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Health and safety at work updates - 10 August 2022
Café boilers, also known as Espresso or coffee machines, are prevalent in cafés, tearooms, public bars and restaurants. They must be regularly maintained to reduce risk of injury
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Health and safety at work updates - 21 April 2016
A targeted initiative of arboriculture contractors was undertaken regarding the competency of persons undertaking aerial tree work and provision for aerial rescue.
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Health and safety at work updates - 19 May 2019
RJ Le Sueur Ltd fined £25,000 plus £3,000 costs following breaches to the Health and Safety Law and Management in Construction Regulations
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Health and safety at work updates - 14 August 2024
The Health and Safety Inspectorate (HSI) has identified that occupational health surveillance is not being conducted when legally required
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Health and safety at work updates - 09 February 2022
Serious failings in the management and provision of safe systems of work resulted in an employee sustaining life changing injuries
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Health and safety at work updates - 23 January 2015
Asbestos disturbance resulted in fines totaling £12,000 and costs of £2,500