Updates from the Health and Safety Inspectorate

Prosecution results in a significant fine following a fire that occurred after failing to risk assess the task

Employers should ensure that food mixers have interlocked guards fitted in order to meet legal requirements

The Health and Safety Inspectorate has moved to Maritime House

This initiative was carried out to review compliance with the standards relating to protection of the inside gap on scaffolds

The Approved Code of Practice (ACoP), ‘The Safe Operation of Skip and Hook Loaders’ came into force on the 1st November 2018

Stress continues to be a major issue in the workplace, as highlighted in the 2017 Health and Safety Inspectorate's annual report

Prosecution results in fines of £65,000 and £5,000 costs following an accident to an employee using an unguarded mincing machine which did not meet the required standards

From Monday 1 October 2018 a new and improved form is available for notification of a major construction project

A targeted initiative to review the management of the ’inside gap’ on a scaffold will take place during October

Following the public consultation, the Health and Safety Inspectorate has produced a report summarising the feedback received

Last Accredited Health and Safety Project Coordinator course to be held

We are delighted to welcome Mick Cayless to the team

Download the latest report summarising the work carried out by the Health and Safety Inspectorate during 2017

This initiative followed a matter of concern reported to the Inspectorate by Jersey Fire and Rescue Service

The Health and Safety Inspectorate is now inviting any interested stakeholders to comment on the draft Approved Code of Practice

The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recently issued the fourth edition of its guidance document HSG179

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

Accredited Health and Safety Project Co-ordinator course. Last few places remaining

This case reflects the Court’s increasing scrutiny of the need for Directors and Senior Managers to understand the extent of their responsibilities for health and safety

The following information and advice is designed to raise awareness and provide clarity on the role of the Client under the Construction Regulations

Exposure to isocyanate paint mist during paint spraying is a high risk activity which can result in serious health hazards including occupational asthma

The Jersey Association of Scaffolding Contractors (JASC) is offering courses relating to the safe use and inspection of scaffolding

Half day course for commercial clients, including property managers, insurers and all who have influence during a construction project

Requirements of the Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) (Jersey) Law 1973

We are delighted to welcome Anthony (Tony) Brookes to the team

‘The absolutely essential health and safety toolkit’ is guidance specifically aimed at the smaller construction contractor

Details of enforcement notices issued by the Health and Safety Inspectorate