Views sought on workplace health and safety code

A consultation on the draft code is open until 30 September

Jersey workers are being asked to provide feedback on proposed new health and safety rules.

The draft Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) has brought together advice from the island and the UK to clearly explain what is needed to manage risks and prevent injury or illness at work, said the Health and Safety Inspectorate.

The inspectorate said it hoped the code would make sure everyone knows how to work safely and understand what the Health and Safety at Work (Jersey) Law 1989 requires them to do.

It said it was seeking views on whether the level of detailed guidance in the code was appropriate and if there were any areas not covered in the draft that should be covered.

Elaine Harbour, director of health and safety at the inspectorate, said the code applies "to every workplace and work activity in Jersey.

"Its aim is to assist everyone with duties under Jersey's Health & Safety Law to understand what they need to do to keep workers and the public safe," she said.

"We want to make the ACoP as effective as possible, and we'd appreciate comments from a range of dutyholders to inform the drafting and next steps."

The consultation closes on 30 September.