Empathy and inclusion as the foundations of workplace safety
In today’s workplace, employee safety goes beyond physical measures. What’s equally essential is creating a work environment where people feel safe speaking up, sharing concerns, and learning from mistakes. Known […]
Adjusting safety to the new way of working
Data protection and corporate social responsibility (CSR) are rarely discussed together, but they are deeply interconnected. Discover why ethical data treatment is essential for businesses committed to genuine CSR in this article by our data specialist, Emma Martins.
The link between health and safety and CSR in creating ethical workplaces
I was surprised when asked if there was a connection between health and safety management and corporate social responsibility (CSR). To me, the clue is in the title. Being socially […]
The power of behavioural-based safety strategies
In the world of health and safety, there’s been a notable buzz lately surrounding behavioural-based safety (BBS). Whilst it’s not a novel concept, it builds on the legal duties to […]
What to consider before introducing pet-friendly work policies
We recently had an interesting enquiry regarding an employee bringing their pet dog to work: are there any health and safety concerns? Research has shown that bringing pets, especially dogs, […]
Peer pressure and safety performance
Humans are social creatures. We all try to make connections and relationships whenever possible to fit in with others. This behaviour isn’t exclusive to personal relationships either – we also […]
Health and Safety Project Co-ordinators – What does a HSPC do?
If you are in the fortunate position of planning an extension to your home, or even building a new home, you are most likely aware that you will have to […]
Introduction to Quality Management – Lunch & Learn workshop 21st February 2023
Is quality management and the quality of your product or service important to you? Quality, or rather the failure of quality, is one of the most important issues facing many […]
Health & Safety Newsletter – January 2023
Health & safety should not be a subject where you just find fault, apportion blame, and try to stop work, it should be a role where a sensible approach is […]
Health and Safety Newsletter – December 2022
A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM THE LAW HEALTH & SAFETY TEAM As the festive season is almost upon us once again, the health and safety team here at Law At […]
Training – In House Learning – Dates for 2023
2023 Health and Safety Training Courses dates are as follows: Click here for further details and booking. Asbestos Awareness 7th March, 20th June, 9th November CIEH Foundation Certificate in Food […]
Quality management audit: a systematic review for improvement
For many businesses, quality management is essential. It leads to an increase in revenue, productivity, and customer loyalty. A quality management system is meant to impact areas of the organization […]
Christmas 2022 – Safe Systems of Work
Draft Food (Jersey) Law 2022
The States of Jersey will debate the replacement of the current and outdated Food Safety (Jersey) Law which has been with us since England last won the Football World Cup […]
H&S workplace considerations for flexible working arrangements
Due to the pandemic, a considerable number of businesses have changed how they allow their employees to work. Many employers have seen the benefits of introducing hybrid or flexible working […]
Jersey Health and Safety Inspectorate Annual Report
The Jersey Health and Safety Inspectorate’s annual report for 2020 was recently released. Despite the effect that the pandemic, it still makes for some interesting reading. Unsurprisingly, COVID heavily impacted […]
Lessons Learnt from the Pandemic
As we all know, the last two years have caused a lot of disruption to our regular working days. Working from home became the norm for so many, while this […]
Snap, Crackle & Pop Breakfast Briefing – 18/11/21
In case you missed it, here’s a recording of our Snap, Crackle & Pop Breakfast Briefing! Our speakers were: Tammy Fage – Health & Safety Inspectorate Dr Chris Edmond – […]
An Introduction to Occupational Health
What do you think of when someone mentions occupational health? Most people will think of a department that employees are referred to for assessment when they’re off sick. An occupational […]
The Importance of Facilities Managers
Facilities management has gradually moved from a necessary but unnoticed background activity to a more prominent role in most organisations. This shift is due to situations like the Grenfell Tower […]
When Will I Need a Health and Safety Project Coordinator?
Many of us often consider extending or developing our properties and taking on new projects. However, before the work has even started, the employer needs to comply with the relevant […]
It’s High Time Employers Understand Medicinal Cannabis
Legalisation of cannabis for medicinal purposes came into force in Jersey on 1 January 2019, with the first local licences for the commercial cultivation of medicinal cannabis issued in December […]
How much do you know about health and safety audits?
You’ve probably heard a lot about health and safety audits in the last year, as businesses have needed them to reopen due to the Covid-19 pandemic. But, do you know […]
2021 Outlook
After the past year, it might not seem like there is anything else that could be thrown our way; but there are still a number of events in 2021 that […]
