Reviewing Safety Statements

Introduction:

Safety statement is a requirement of Section 20 of 2005 Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act:

`Every employer shall prepare or cause to be prepared, a written statement... based on the identification of the hazards and the risk assessment... specifying the manner in which the safety and welfare at work of his or her employees shall be secured and managed`.

The Law requires Safety Statement to be reviewed in the following circumstances:

  • Changes in the Health and Safety Law and/or your Company operations or work practices;
  • When there is a reason to believe that your Safety Statement is no longer valid;
  • When requested by HSA Inspector.

It is the best practice to review your Company Safety Statement at least annually to ensure it remains up-to-date with the developments in the Health and Safety Law and within your Company.

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