Safety Statement
A safety statement is a very detailed and individualised policy document covering safety, health and welfare issues within your particular business. It is in effect your own personal Safety Management System for your organisation. A safety statement is a management tool available to all within the organisation to assist in reducing accidents and ill health at work.
Section 20 of the 2005 Safety, Health and Welfare at Work act requires that employers with three or more employees must have in place a written and up to date safety statement specifying identified hazards and assessed risks and the preventative measures put in place. Procedures for dealing with emergency situations must be included along with the duties of employers and employees. A safety statement is a living document and should be used and consulted by all levels within an organisation on a regular basis. There are many more important components to a safety statement many of which will be individual to your organisation. McIntyre Consultancy would be pleased to discuss your individual requirements whether it is the preparation of a full safety statement or a review and update of an already existing policy.
- Initial consultation with senior management including site visit
- Review of available documentation, policies and procedures
- Observation of work activities
- Recording of identifiable hazards and assessed risks
- Assessment of legal compliance levels
- A comprehensive tailored safety statement is prepared.
- Arrange meeting with senior management for consultation and presentation of documentation.
