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Protect Your Workplace

Ensuring workplace safety is a legal, financial, and ethical responsibility. Our EHS Advisory Services provide comprehensive Workplace Safety Statements, Policies, and Risk Assessments to help businesses maintain safe environments, prevent workplace accidents, and comply with legal requirements.

A Workplace Safety Statement is a formal commitment to ensuring the health and safety of employees, visitors, and the public in the workplace. It outlines the employer’s approach to safety, detailing how risks are managed, how compliance with health and safety laws is maintained, and the resources allocated for continuous improvement.

A well-prepared Safety Statement influences:

  • The selection of competent personnel, equipment, and materials
  • The way work is conducted across all operations
  • How goods and services are designed and delivered

A Workplace Safety Statement is legally required under Section 20 of the Safety, Health, and Welfare at Work Act 2005. It must include:

  • A clear plan for securing and managing workplace safety and health
  • Identification of hazards and risk assessment findings
  • A commitment to compliance with safety legislation
  • Emergency procedures and response plans
  • Roles and responsibilities of employees regarding workplace safety
  • Names and job titles of those responsible for implementing safety measures
  • Consultation procedures with employees and safety representatives
  • Clear and accessible language for all employees
  • Review mechanisms to update and improve workplace safety practices

The Safety Statement can also refer to additional internal policies, industry standards, or third-party guidance relevant to your business.

A Workplace Safety Statement and Risk Assessment are critical for ensuring a safe and compliant work environment. They help prevent workplace accidents and illnesses while also protecting the business from financial, legal, and reputational risks.

1. Financial Reasons
  • Workplace accidents and illnesses lead to hidden costs, including lost productivity, equipment damage, and increased insurance premiums.
  • Effective safety management reduces costs and contributes to business success.
2. Legal Reasons
  • Risk Assessments and Safety Statements are legal requirements under Irish safety laws.
  • The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) conducts workplace inspections and reviews these documents.
  • Non-compliance can lead to fines, legal action, or prosecution.
3. Moral and Ethical Responsibility
  • Employers have an ethical duty to protect employees from workplace hazards.
  • A strong commitment to safety helps prevent injuries, illnesses, and fatalities.
  • A positive safety culture improves employee morale, productivity, and trust in management.

Let’s discuss how Ayrton Group can tailor solutions that exceed your expectations and help your business soar. Whether it’s cutting-edge safety training, expert consultancy, or transformative project support, we’re here to make it happen.

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Dublin Office
📞 (01) 838 5595

Cork Office
📞 (021) 421 0331

📧 Email: info@ayrton.ie