Alcam can guide you through the process of designing or updating your Safety Statement which under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, the employer (including self-employed persons) and persons in control of places of work must prepare.
A Safety Statement is a written action programme for safeguarding the health and safety of those at work. It details how health and safety is managed in the workplace.
The Safety Statement is based on the principle that safety can be managed because most accidents and ill-health are foreseeable and can usually be prevented. The Safety Statement should be used to plan and control everything that is done in the workplace so that accidents don’t occur.
The primary section of a safety Statement is the customised ‘’Risk Assessment ‘’. From this the hazards in the workplace, the control measures and the resources necessary to reduce the risks to an acceptable level must be indicated. In addition, employee’s duties and the responsibilities of key personnel in relation to safety, health and welfare must be documented. As part of the written health and safety programme, emergency plans and consultation arrangements need be documented.
If you would like to learn more about how we can assist you in designing or updating your Safety Statement,please contact us on info@alcamgroup.com or use the ”Contact Us” page.