Having a safety statement isn’t just a legal requirement. When done right, it helps you to manage and maintain control over your operations with a reduced level of risk. Reduced risk means fewer accidents and incidents and therefore lower costs such as insurance, equipment and staff replacement, downtime etc.
The problem some safety statements is that they can be perceived as a requirement to tick a box. In other words, they are not used as a tool to guide management towards the successful management of health and safety. When written properly, they become a reference point and manual for managers and others to refer to on particular matters of health and safety. Management can also audit their performance against the stated requirements of their safety statement.
To create a safety statement which is unique to your organisation and which is relevant to the manner in which you manage health and safety, we engage with your representatives at every stage from scoping the work through to document completion and follow-on support services, if required.
A common problem for managers is knowing what content to have in their safety statement, or how to know what degree of detail is required. This is where we differ from others, we create each safety statement with the involvement of your staff. The safety statement follows a predetermined format, using standard specified headings in line with best practice. This way, we can be sure that no important information is overlooked.
Once the safety statement is finalised, we can assist in its role out to ensure that relevant staff members are aware of its relevance and function. Furthermore, the 2005 Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act states that the safety statement, particular risks and control measures must be brought to the attention of staff. We can deliver a tailored presentation at your location(s) to explain the above and record who attended, their acceptance of the information etc. thereby reducing the burden on you.
We have been writing safety statements for over 18 years and during this time, we have refined and continually improved on the content and quality of our clients’ safety statements. If you would like to know more about how we can write your safety statement and assist with its implementation, please use the enquiry form or call us on 08181 333 212.