On this page we refer to incidents that have taken place either in the UK or in Jersey that Council feel is relevant to the island and where lessons can be learnt. These examples are designed to provide guidance and information rather than as a warning. Click on each title to gain further details of the story.
UK COMPANIES FINED IN FAILED LIFTING OPERATION - AUGUST 2011
CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYEE PROSECUTED - FEBRUARY 2011
HARBOUR TUG IN CRUSH INJURY - NOVEMBER 2010
HOTEL AND PLUMBING COMPANY ASBESTOS FINE - AUGUST 2010
UNGUARDED BAKERY MACHINE - JULY 2010
FINE FOR FAILED LIFTING OPEATION - JULY 2010
AGRICULTURAL COMPANIES FINED FOR FALL - APRIL 2010 FAIRGROUND RIDE FALL - Mar 2010
ASBESTOS EXPOSURE IN DEMOLITION - Jan 2010
COMMENT ON PROSECUTION OF DEERGLEN (JERSEY) LTD AND HEITKAMP GmbH
LOCAL WELDING FIRM FINED - JERSEY
JERSEY - FLOWER COMPANY FINED
FALL FROM MOVING FORKLIFT - SEPT 2011
FATALITY FROM OVERTURNED DUMPER TRUCK - SEPT 2010
UNSAFE SYSTEM OF WORK BLAMED FOR CRUSH DEATH - MAY 2010
CHILD INJURY ON NURSERY OUTING
OAP DIES FROM WHEELCHAIR FALL
WORKER BADLY BURNED IN LAMPOST INSTALLATION
FIRST CASE IN UK FOR CORPORATE MANSLAUGHTER
RISK ASSESSMENT OF SAFETY GUARDS FOLLOWING POTATO PROCESSOR INJURY
SHIPS MASTER FINED