Approved Codes of Practice (ACoPs)
Approved Codes of Practice have legal standing offering practical examples of good practice and advice on how to comply with the law across a number of topics.
The guidance is admissible in court as evidence of best practice.
Subjects covered include:
- Display Screen Equipment
- Exposure to asbestos
- Fork lift trucks
- Ionising aadiation
- Machinery
- Pressure systems and transportable gas containers
- Recreational diving
- Skip and hook loaders
- Woodworking machinery
- Safe work with gas systems and appliances
Printed copies of current ACoPs can be obtained from the Health & Safety Inspectorate, or downloaded from www.gov.je/hsi
Training
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