Three major investigations at Jersey workplaces

The health and safety regulator said it had investigated three major incidents in 2024

Three major incident investigations were carried out at Jersey workplaces in 2024, the island's health and safety regulator has said.

In its annual report, the Health and Safety Inspectorate said it responded to 51 investigations into serious workplace accidents and ill health conditions during the year, as well as 140 complaints.

The regulator said it served 36 enforcement notices, 12 prohibition notices and 24 for improvements.

The report also said accidents and ill health in the workplace had cost the island more than £1.75m in 2024.

The regulator said the three major investigations included Skinner Skips Ltd.

According to the report, the employer was found guilty for failure to ensure the health and safety of its employees.

It was fined £55,000 with an additional charge of £5,000 for costs.

The remaining two major investigations saw one paramedic and one technician for the ambulance service found guilty of a breach of Article 4(a) HSW Law.

The article states that employees have a duty under Article 4(a) to take reasonable care for their own health and safety, and that of others who may be affected by their work.

Both men were each given a two-year conditional discharge with costs of £500. The defendants sought leave to appeal which was dismissed.