What Is a Safety Statement and Does My Business Need One?

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What Is a Safety Statement and Does My Business Need One?

If you own or manage a business in Ireland, you’ve probably heard the term Safety Statement – but what exactly is it? And do you legally need one?

In this post, we’ll explain what a Safety Statement is, why it matters, and how to get one professionally created to keep your business compliant and protected.

What Is a Safety Statement?

A Safety Statement is a written document that outlines your company’s commitment to ensuring the safety, health, and welfare of your employees and others who may be affected by your work.

It must include:

  • Your company’s health and safety policies
  • A complete risk assessment of workplace hazards
  • Details on control measures in place to reduce those risks
  • Roles and responsibilities related to safety
  • Emergency procedures and ongoing monitoring

This document is required by law under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.

Safety consultants reviewing workplace health and safety documentation on-site

Who Needs a Safety Statement?

1. All Businesses With Employees

If your business has one or more employees, you are legally required to have a Safety Statement in place.

2. Sole Traders or Self-Employed?

Even if you’re self-employed but interact with the public, subcontractors, or visit client sites, a Safety Statement is often recommended or requested by clients.

3. High-Risk Industries

If you work in a high-risk environment, inspectors will expect to see a clear and up-to-date Safety Statement on site at all times.

What Happens If You Don’t Have One?

Failure to produce a valid Safety Statement during an inspection can lead to:

  • HSA enforcement notices
  • Legal penalties and fines
  • Increased liability in the event of an accident
  • Damage to your reputation and lost contracts

What Should a Good Safety Statement Include?

A professionally written Safety Statement will include:

  • A comprehensive Risk Assessment
  • Site-specific hazards and controls
  • Health and safety responsibilities
  • Training and supervision details
  • Emergency plans and evacuation procedures
  • Review and revision process

At GTSS, we tailor every Safety Statement to your industry, your risks, and your workplace.

How GTSS Can Help?

Creating a legally compliant Safety Statement isn’t just about downloading a generic template.

Our team works directly with you to:

✅ Identify your workplace hazards
✅ Conduct or review your risk assessment
✅ Create a clear, easy-to-follow document
✅ Ensure you’re fully compliant with Irish law

Ready to get your Safety Statement sorted?

📧 Email us at info@gtss.ie or

📞 Call us on +353 (0)1 691 8834 to speak with a member of our team.

Final Thoughts

If you employ staff or operate in a public-facing or high-risk business in Ireland, a Safety Statement isn’t just best practice—it’s the law.

At GTSS, we help businesses like yours stay compliant, safe, and confident.

Don’t leave it to chance — get your Safety Statement sorted by professionals.

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