Safety Statement
Your Safety Statement - What You Need To Consider
In Ireland if you are an employer then the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 states you must have a site specific Safety Statement for your business
The Safety Statement is a written safety management system, signed and dated by the employer, and sets out how the employer will safeguard:
- The health and safety of employees;
- The health and safety of other people including contractors, visitors and members of the public
The Safety Statement should specify the employers commitment to the safety and health of their workforce. Furthermore, it should also commit to providing the resources necessary to maintain safety and health legislation requirements.
All Safety Statements must be site specific to the business activities. Generic Safety Statements are illegal and have no value.
Failure to have a relevant up-to-date, site specific Safety Statement can result in the Health and Safety Authority initiating criminal proceedings against owners, Directors and Senior Managers of those offending firms.
Currently in Ireland the maximum penalties for Health and Safety offences are 3 million fines and / or 2 years in jail.
Our Safety Statement Service
We provide Safety Statements for small, medium and large businesses and organisations.
We offer Safety Statement services using only Health and Safety Specialist Consultants with appropriate experience, certification and competence thereby ensuring the highest levels of professionalism for each project
We would welcome the opportunity to submit a quote for your Safety Statement requirements.
Safety Statement Dublin
We also offer Safety Statements across the Dublin the capital city.
Our Safety Statement Dublin service also covers the majority of workplaces.
Many of our team are based in or close to Dublin so we can assist with Safety Statements within the capital very quickly and efficiently.
Safety Statement Ireland
We offer Safety Statement service nationwide across Ireland.
Our Safety Statement Ireland service covers most industries and workplaces.
Some example of Safety Statements across Ireland we have carried out ranges from Hotels and Production Plants to Offices and Schools to name but a few brief examples.
Some Safety Statement Information For You
What is a Safety Statement?
A Safety Statement is a Safety Management System consisting of relevant health and safety policies and procedures. A Safety Statement must also include a Risk Assessment which identifies hazards, risks, type of risk, people at risk and control measures for risk management A Safety Statement is a specific legal requirement under section 20 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.
Who has to have a Safety Statement?
Every employer in Ireland irrespective of employee number must have a Safety Statement.
How often should the Safety Statement be updated?
Every Safety Statement should be updated at least once per year.
The may have to be updated more frequently if any of the following apply.
- Changes to work activities, processes, premises or equipment,
- If requested by a Health and Safety Authority Inspector.
Who should see the Safety Statement?
The Safety Statement should be brought to the attention of all employees annually or more regularly if it is changed or updated. Other stakeholders should also be familiar with it as required.
What is involved in the development of a Safety Statement?
- Develop Safety and Health related Policies and Procedures.
- Carry out a Site Specific Risk Assessment.
- Implementation of your Safety Statement and Risk Assessment.
- Reviewing your Safety Statement Every 12 Months or more frequently if required.
What is the cost of a Safety Statement
A Safety Statement will range in price from the mid to high hundreds for a small business and increase then in price for medium and larger businesses depending on complexity and operations. This is by in large down the Risk Assessment time and detail, which must cover your premises and operations adequately
We can help with your Safety Statement Project
We have expertise developing Safety Statements and would be delighted to quote for your Safety Statement project.
To enable us quote please provide the following information.
- Location of your premises
- Size of premises
- Description of premises including any specific hazards.
- Number of employee
Please contact us today to discuss your Safety Statement.
