Updates from the Health and Safety Inspectorate

The companies were each fined £55,000 and £5,000 costs for health and safety failings following demolition of building with live services attached

Details of enforcement notices issued by the Health and Safety Inspectorate between July and 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

The breaches related to persistent failure to wear a mask in the presence of customers and a failure to comply with an Improvement Notice

Advice for employers and employees on maintaining a comfortable workplace

A series of visits were made to review arrangements for first aid on construction sites

Details of enforcement notices issued by the Health and Safety Inspectorate between April and June 2021

Avoid the health risks from working in the sun for long periods of time

A targeted initiative to assess the provision of first aid on construction sites will take place during June

​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

We are delighted to welcome Emma Coxshall to the team

Court cases highlight the need for employers to carry out effective risk assessments to protect both their own employees and others

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

The Inspectorate has investigated several accidents recently where the consequences have unfortunately been significant and potentially life changing

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

Construction company fined £25,000 plus £5,000 costs after collapse of work platform

States Employment Board fined £80,000 and ordered to pay £5,000 costs after breaching Health and Safety legislation

Details of enforcement notices issued by the Health and Safety Inspectorate between January and March 2021

Employees engaged in hot works must have received adequate training in the risks involved and precautions required

All working platforms must be appropriate for their intended use and anticipated loadings

Anyone in control of a workplace where forklift trucks are used must implement the necessary arrangements to ensure a safe working environment

The Approved of Practice (ACoP) 'Safe Work with Gas Systems and Appliances' comes into force on the 1 February 2021

Guidance for duty holders experiencing difficulty in arranging for statutory inspections

Details of enforcement notices issued by the Health and Safety Inspectorate between October and December 2020