Health & Safety Management

The HR Company offers top-quality health and safety management services, such as eLearn safety certifications, risk assessments, and more.

As an employer, it’s important to keep yourself and your employees safe. With our designated Health & Safety Services, you can be assured that we are taking the utmost care of your company.

What Our Health and Safety Management Service Covers

Within the field of employment-related legislation, health and safety legislation is its own distinct branch of health and safety management. With over 20 Acts of the Oireachtas and over 200 statutory instruments making up the body of health and safety legislation, the key legal principles are relevant for any modern business to know. General duties of the employer according to the Safety, Health, and Welfare at Work Act 2005 include, but are not limited to, keeping employees safe through properly managed and conducted work activities, preventing risk from relevant systems and facilities, and preparing emergency plans and procedures. Our expert HR advisors are knowledgeable about relevant compliance laws and occupational health and safety management measures that may impact you and your business.

Risk Assessments

Protect workplace safety and legal compliance with our health and safety risk management service. Designed to identify all workplace hazards, this assessment evaluates potential risks and determines how likely and severe they may be. From manual handling and hazardous substances to display screen equipment and fire safety, we cover all key areas mandated by Irish and EU legislation.

Training

Employers and employees will gain the knowledge and skills to identify risks, adopt safe working practices, and respond effectively to potential hazards. We can help you develop a safe workplace, reduce the likelihood of accidents, and make sure everyone plays their part in effective safety and health management.

Why It Matters

Health and safety duties sit with the employer under Irish law, not just good practice, whatever the size of your organisation. The Health and Safety Authority carries out real inspections and prosecutions, so it pays to recognise risk early and protect your people. Health and safety often comes up as part of a wider HR audit too.

Legal duty: Your obligations under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 begin as soon as you have your first employee.
HSA enforcement: inspections and prosecutions are ongoing across every sector.
Protect your people: better safety and health performance, fewer accidents and less ill health, and a workplace people trust.

How We Help

We keep it straightforward, from first conversation to ongoing support.

Consultation:

We look at your workplace and current arrangements.

Assessment and documentation:

risk assessments, safety statement, and policy review.

Ongoing support:

training and advice to support ongoing compliance as your business or the law changes.

Why Work With Us

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Our team of HR Advisors deliver Health & Safety Services, and our experts understand that every business is different. Contact us today for your free no-obligation quote.

Get Expert Health and Safety Support

Staying on top of health and safety doesn’t need to wait until something goes wrong. Talk to an HR advisor about your safety statement, risk assessments, or training needs, and get a clear picture of where your business stands.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is health and safety management?

Health and safety management means putting the right policies, risk assessments, and safety statement in place to protect your employees and meet your legal responsibilities under Irish law. It covers everything from identifying hazards to training your team and keeping records up to date.

What is a safety statement, and do I need one?

A Safety Statement is a written document setting out how your business manages health and safety risks. Every employer in Ireland is legally required to have one, regardless of size, and it needs to stay current as your business changes.

How often should risk assessments be reviewed?

Risk assessments should be reviewed whenever your workplace, equipment, or work activities change and at regular intervals even without change. An outdated risk assessment leaves gaps the health and safety authority can flag during an inspection.

What happens if the HSA inspects my business?

An HSA inspector can request your safety statement, risk assessments, and other records and can issue improvement or prohibition notices for non-compliance. Having your documentation in order beforehand makes an inspection far less stressful.

Do small businesses need a formal health and safety management system?

Yes. Irish health and safety law applies to your business as soon as you hire your first employee, regardless of its size. Smaller businesses often have less internal capacity to manage these issues alone, which is where dedicated support makes the difference.

Do I need a safety representative?

Employees have the right to select a safety representative to consult with you on health and safety matters. In smaller organisations, this is often one nominated safety representative who liaises directly with management. It’s a legal entitlement for your staff, not something you can decide not to offer.

What's the difference between occupational health and occupational safety?

Occupational safety and health together cover how you manage risk at work. Occupational safety focuses on preventing accidents and injuries, such as falls or manual handling injuries. Occupational health looks at longer-term well-being, such as exposure to noise, stress, or repetitive strain. A complete health and safety management system addresses both.