Application for exemption under the Health and Safety at Work (Lifts) (Jersey) Regulations, 1990.

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A decision made (28/04/2006) regarding Application for exemption under the Health and Safety at Work (Lifts) (Jersey) Regulations, 1990.

Subject:	Application for exemption under the Health and Safety at Work (Lifts) (Jersey) Regulations, 1990.
Decision Reference:	MD-S-2006-0036		Exempt clause(s):	n/a
Type of Report: (oral or written)	written		Person Giving Report (if oral):	n/a
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	n/a		Report File ref:	File 3/7/3
Written report – Title	Health and Safety at Work (Lifts) (Jersey) Regulations, 1990. Application for certificates of exemption for lifts installed at the premises of C. I. Bakery
Written report – Author (name and job title)	Colin Myers Director of Health and Safety
Decision(s): In accordance with Regulation 9 of the Health and Safety at Work (Lifts) (Jersey) Regulations, 1990, the Minister granted exemption to C.I. Traders Limited from Regulation 8(b) and 8(c) of the Health and Safety at Work (Lifts)(Jersey) Regulations, 1990, in respect of lift reference Stannah A 28845 and lift reference Stannah A 28854 installed at the premises of C.I. Bakery, 28 – 34 Rue des Pres Trading Estate, St Saviour.
Reason(s) for decision: The Minister is satisfied that C.I. Traders Limited have provided justification that granting the exemption from the Regulations will not result in a reduction of safety for users of the installations.
Action required: Minister to sign the Certificates of Exemption in respect of both installations. The Director of Health and Safety is to advise C.I. Traders Limited of the granting of the exemption.
Signature: (Minister/ Assistant Minister)		Date of Decision: 28 April 2006