Safety Statement

Under Section 20 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005 requires that an organization produce a written programme (Safety Statement) to safe guard

• The safety and health of employees while at work
• The safety and health of other people who might be at the workplace, including customers, visitors and members of the public

The safety statement represents a commitment to their safety and health. It should state how the employer will ensure

• Their safety and health
• The resources necessary to maintain and review safety and health Laws and standards

The safety statement should influence all work activities, including

• The selection of competent people, equipment and materials
• The way the work is done
• How goods and services are designed and provided

Writing down the safety statement and putting in place the organisation and arrangements needed to implement and monitor it show to staff, and anyone else, that Hazards have been identified and Risk assessed, eliminated or controlled. The Safety Statement should be based on the identification of the hazards and the risk assessments carried out. The safety Statement should be reviewed and revised at least once annually. You are required to bring the Safety Statement to the attention of your employees and to any other persons at the place of work who might be exposed to the specific risks outlined in the safety statement. When bringing the safety statement to the attention of employees, it must be in a form, manner and, if necessary, a language that can be understood by employees.

For further information please contact:

Pat on 087-6793180 or
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