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Health and safety at work updates - 06 October 2022
The requirement to prepare and update the health and safety file is explicit within the HSPC's duties
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Health and safety at work updates - 05 May 2021
The Crown Advocate called the breach of COVID-19 Regulations a negligent flouting of the law which was imposed for the protection of the entire Island community
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Health and safety at work updates - 30 March 2021
Employees engaged in hot works must have received adequate training in the risks involved and precautions required
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Health and safety at work updates - 23 August 2021
The breaches related to persistent failure to wear a mask in the presence of customers and a failure to comply with an Improvement Notice
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Health and safety at work updates - 22 February 2024
The Health and Safety Inspectorate (HSI) and the Jersey Hospitality Association is seeking to raise awareness of the need to ensure the safety of gas appliances, electrical installations and equipment
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Health and safety at work updates - 14 April 2024
HSI will not hesitate to take enforcement action where there are immediate risks to the health and safety of employees and others affected by work activities
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Health and safety at work updates - 23 April 2018
Accredited Health and Safety Project Co-ordinator course. Last few places remaining
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Health and safety at work updates - 22 May 2022
This incident illustrates why gas work should only be carried out by engineers registered with Gas Safe Register
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Health and safety at work updates - 18 April 2016
The ‘Approved Code of Practice on Health and Safety in the Port of St Helier’ (Ports ACoP), introduced in 1999, has been revoked with effect from the 18 April 2016
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Health and safety at work updates - 11 March 2020
The Woodworking Machinery ACoP 9 has been amended to reflect changes to the workplace exposure limit for hardwood dust
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Health and safety at work updates - 08 April 2019
As the summer season approaches, the Health and Safety Inspectorate (HSI) is reminding operators of bouncy castles and inflatables in Jersey of their legal obligations
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Health and safety at work updates - 28 January 2020
Groundwork company fined £35,000 with £5,000 costs after health and safety failings caused serious injury to an untrained employee
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Health and safety at work updates - 22 June 2020
Any suppliers of KN95 masks should stop doing so immediately and contact the HSI for advice
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Health and safety at work updates - 01 September 2020
An employee suffered serious injuries after falling through a fragile roof light, resulting in 8 weeks off work
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Health and safety at work updates - 20 October 2022
Tthe revised ACoP ‘Safe use of rider-operated lift trucks’ will come into effect on 1 November 2022
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Health and safety at work updates - 10 March 2022
The Health and Safety Inspectorate would like to receive feedback on the proposed revisions to the Approved Code of Practice
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Health and safety at work updates - 29 October 2019
These photographs illustrate some of the defective towers found during recent construction visits
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Health and safety at work updates - 25 November 2020
The Asbestos ACoP, last revised in 2015, has been updated with additional guidance on RPE and ventilation
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Health and safety at work updates - 25 May 2021
JP Mauger Ltd, through its legal representative, has asked for clarification on 3 points to be provided to the original article published by the Health and Safety Inspectorate on 19 April 2021
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Health and safety at work updates - 16 February 2018
Requirements of the Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) (Jersey) Law 1973
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Health and safety at work updates - 29 April 2020
Throughout the Covid-19 outbreak, the legal requirements under health and safety legislation remain unchanged
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Health and safety at work updates - 21 October 2020
As winter approaches, forthcoming site visits will be focusing on the implementation of risk assessments and effective controls to manage the risk of COVID-19
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Health and safety at work updates - 24 October 2018
Stress continues to be a major issue in the workplace, as highlighted in the 2017 Health and Safety Inspectorate's annual report
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Health and safety at work updates - 08 October 2019
This course will provide delegates with information on the legal requirements of the Health and Safety (Management in Construction) (Jersey) Regulations 2016
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Health and safety at work updates - 15 February 2021
Anyone in control of a workplace where forklift trucks are used must implement the necessary arrangements to ensure a safe working environment
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Health and safety at work updates - 31 March 2022
The Jersey Safety Council has launched a key behavioural safety programme for the construction sector. Dates available in May and June 2022
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Health and safety at work updates - 05 July 2018
The Health and Safety Inspectorate is now inviting any interested stakeholders to comment on the draft Approved Code of Practice
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Health and safety at work updates - 05 September 2018
Last Accredited Health and Safety Project Coordinator course to be held
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Health and safety at work updates - 01 March 2018
Half day course for commercial clients, including property managers, insurers and all who have influence during a construction project
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Health and safety at work updates - 29 May 2024
A competent person must ensure that scaffolding has been inspected and an examination record maintained
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Health and safety at work updates - 01 January 2015
The Approved Code of Practice (ACoP) for Managing Health and Safety in Construction, ACoP 11, came into force on 1 January 2015
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Health and safety at work updates - 19 December 2019
A series of proactive visits were carried out to increase awareness of health issues in stonemasonry
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Health and safety at work updates - 12 July 2018
This initiative followed a matter of concern reported to the Inspectorate by Jersey Fire and Rescue Service
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Health and safety at work updates - 04 July 2019
A fall from height resulted in the manager being individually fined £3,000 and the company £40,000 plus costs of £5,000
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Health and safety at work updates - 26 September 2023
This HSPC course includes a site visit, workbook, written assessment and a site based project, to be completed within two weeks
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Health and safety at work updates - 23 July 2020
The relevant contractor has a legal requirement to ensure adequate welfare facilities are provided on their construction sites
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Health and safety at work updates - 23 December 2015
The draft Health and Safety (Management in Construction)(Jersey) Regulations 201- , have been lodged with the States Greffe for debate by the States Assembly on 2 February 2016
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Health and safety at work updates - 11 May 2020
Additional resources may be needed to manage both Covid-19 and other health and safety risks in construction
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Health and safety at work updates - 30 April 2020
Examples of welfare facilities seen by Health and Safety Inspectors in recent weeks
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Health and safety at work updates - 15 May 2023
The operator narrowly escaped serious injury when the 5 tonne excavator tipped over while lifting
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Health and safety at work updates - 07 December 2023
Consumers can check their local engineer is registered on the Gas Safe Register website by using their 'Find an Engineer' service
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Health and safety at work updates - 19 March 2020
The Health and Safety Inspectorate expects all businesses undertaking welding activities to have appropriate controls in place
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Health and safety at work updates - 01 July 2021
A series of visits were made to review arrangements for first aid on construction sites
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Health and safety at work updates - 23 May 2019
Inadequate risk assessment and unsafe work near to overhead power lines results in prosecution
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Health and safety at work updates - 28 February 2020
The revised guidance follows a Safety Bulletin issued by the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
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Health and safety at work updates - 05 October 2021
The companies were each fined £55,000 and £5,000 costs for health and safety failings following demolition of building with live services attached
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Health and safety at work updates - 05 June 2019
The Health and Safety Inspectorate will be inspecting a cross-section of the hospitality industry to check that a suitable window risk assessment has been carried out
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Health and safety at work updates - 12 January 2022
A series of visits were made to review arrangements in warehousing and storage facilities. Retail and other industry sectors are likely to be the focus of future initiatives
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Health and safety at work updates - 29 March 2022
Every employer must provide adequate information, instruction and training to all employees who may be exposed to asbestos
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Health and safety at work updates - 26 May 2020
The States Employment Board was fined £50,000 and ordered to pay £5,000 costs after breaching Health and Safety legislation