As a Crown Dependency the Health and Safety at Work Order 2024* brings into law the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (of Parliament, UK) for the Isle of Man.
This is the Island’s primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety requirements and this Act sets out general duties which:
- Employers have towards employees and members of the public
- Employees have to themselves and to each other
- Certain self-employed have towards themselves and others.
For details on the Consultations currently being undertaken by DEFA, Health and Safety Team within Isle of Man Government visit:
DEFA Health and Safety legislative review program
A number of changes to legislation will come into effect throughout 2026 and as an Employer it is important to understand how this may affect your employment practices and procedures or service within your business.
At YellOH we offer an impartial service that works on behalf of both employer and employee to build healthier, happier workplaces through effective wellbeing solutions.
Source: Isle of Man Government – March 2026
Useful Health and Safety advice links:
Local
Isle of Man Government – Health and safety at work
UK
HSE: Information about health and safety at work
Health and safety at work – GOV.UK
