Updates from the Health and Safety Inspectorate

Guidance on how to meet the duties under Health and Safety Law via proactive risk management that includes but is not limited to compliance with guidance, industry standards, ACoPs and regulations

Analysis of Short-Term Incapacity Allowance (STIA) claims in 2024 indicate that nearly two thirds of all work-related ill health in Jersey is due to stress, depression or anxiety

The Health and Safety Inspectorate marks International Workers’ Memorial Day

The Work-Related Death Protocol sets out the approaches to work-related deaths to ensure effective joint investigation of work-related deaths in Jersey

Inspections of this high-risk sector uncovers a range of legal contraventions

Details of enforcement notices issued by the Health and Safety Inspectorate between January and March 2025

Stress Awareness Month is held annually to increase public awareness of work related stress

Asbestos Awareness Week, 01 - 07 April 2025, raises awareness of the legal duties to manage asbestos

The Health and Safety Inspectorate (HSI) is offering general event guidance on event plans submitted in relation to entertainment permits

Health and safety investigations are an important tool in developing and refining your risk management system

Information on a rare opportunity for a short-term secondment to HSI

Dutyholders’ have a legal responsibility to ensure the health and safety of employees and the public

The Health and Safety at Work (Jersey) Law, 1989 requires dutyholders to do what is reasonably practicable to manage risks

The revised ACoP reflects the variety of modern working practices

Guidance for those organising events which require an entertainment permit

Information on affected gas appliances

A targeted initiative was arranged to coincide with increased stock levels leading up to the Christmas period

The human and financial costs of failure

Details of enforcement notices issued by the Health and Safety Inspectorate between October and December 2024