CMNT_TITLE

The Committee takes note of the Government’s report; the information communicated in response to its previous comments and the report on the activities of the Labour Inspectorate in 2002 with the annexed texts.

The Committee notes with satisfaction the information provided on the activities carried out by the Labour Inspectorate in collaboration with other authorities and bodies in the field of safety and health: the Health Promotion Unit on hearing protection and passive smoking and the safety subcommittee of the Jersey Building and Allied and Trades Employers Federation. The Committee also notes that a code of practice on the safe use of rider-operated lift trucks has been adopted and that the code on ionizing radiations has been revised. Publications on noise in construction and risks relating to the use of cement were issued. It further notes that the inspection service has participated in the development of the strategy of the Council of Safety and Health. Several publications as well as information on the activities of the Labour Inspectorate are accessible through the Internet.

The Committee addresses a certain number of points in a direct request.