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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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 28 April 2021
The Inspectorate has investigated several accidents recently where the consequences have unfortunately been significant and potentially life changing
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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 - 05 April 2021
States Employment Board fined £80,000 and ordered to pay £5,000 costs after breaching Health and Safety legislation
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Health and safety at work updates - 16 October 2018
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
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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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 01 June 2020
Our four-phase approach to regulating Covid-19
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Health and safety at work updates - 18 April 2021
Construction company fined £25,000 plus £5,000 costs after collapse of work platform
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Health and safety at work updates - 13 July 2020
During June 2020 a targeted initiative was undertaken to review the management of the risks posed by COVID-19 within the dental sector
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Health and safety at work updates - 08 December 2021
Jersey Road and Driveway Repairs Limited was fined £60,000 and ordered to pay costs of £5,000 after pleading guilty to a breach of Health and Safety at Work (Jersey) Law, 1989
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Health and safety at work updates - 27 April 2021
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
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Health and safety at work updates - 21 February 2020
The Health and Safety Inspectorate is inviting interested stakeholders to comment on the draft Approved Code of Practice
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Health and safety at work updates - 28 January 2022
It is essential that an adequate risk assessment and method statement is prepared for all high-risk construction work
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Health and safety at work updates - 24 December 2019
The Health and Safety Inspectorate has completed the initiative to review risk assessments for window safety
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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 - 25 October 2021
Mr. Timothy Bidmead fined for health and safety failings involving unsafe access/egress to a work area and unsafe work at height on a roof
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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
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Health and safety at work updates - 14 August 2015
The revision of ACoP 8 will come into force on 1 October 2015
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Health and safety at work updates - 25 February 2020
This course includes a practical element and site visit to assist delegates in meeting the legal requirements of the Management in Construction Regulations
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Health and safety at work updates - 11 September 2017
The States Employment Board, which employs staff working for H&SS Department, was fined £50,000 by the Royal Court, after pleading guilty to an offence under the Health and Safety at Work (Jersey) Law 1989
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Health and safety at work updates - 17 May 2018
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
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Health and safety at work updates - 17 November 2023
Safety of employees when working at height during storm repair work
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Health and safety at work updates - 10 April 2024
Explaining the role of HSI inspection and investigation activities and dutyholder responsibility
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Health and safety at work updates - 01 November 2021
The Health and Safety Inspectorate recently completed a series of focussed inspections of construction sites to check compliance with regards to welfare
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Health and safety at work updates - 22 September 2015
Details of a safety initiative carried out to improve standards within the woodworking industry
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Health and safety at work updates - 17 December 2020
A series of visits were made to review controls and arrangements for COVID-19 precautions and compliance with government guidance
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Health and safety at work updates - 26 June 2022
As a result of the initiative more than 100 employees were provided with asbestos awareness training by their employers
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Health and safety at work updates - 10 September 2023
Advice on the safe storage and disposal of asbestos waste
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Health and safety at work updates - 21 November 2016
Practical advice on managing manual handling and repetitive tasks
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Health and safety at work updates - 11 May 2015
Download the approved code of practice for details of the standards which apply to recreational diving projects involving work. Revised 2015
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Health and safety at work updates - 20 March 2020
Ronnie Brown Window Cleaning was fined a total of £20,000, together with costs of £1,000
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Health and safety at work updates - 23 March 2018
The following information and advice is designed to raise awareness and provide clarity on the role of the Client under the Construction Regulations
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Health and safety at work updates - 12 March 2018
Exposure to isocyanate paint mist during paint spraying is a high risk activity which can result in serious health hazards including occupational asthma
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Health and safety at work updates - 25 July 2023
Most employees working in the construction industry will require asbestos awareness training