Calling all Contract Cleaners!

The latest revision to our Contract Cleaner Safety Statement Template went online today. This is in response to new guidance issued this week from the Health and Safety Authority specifically for Contract Cleaners. The guidance can be accessed here if needed. Among the new or revised topics in our Contract Cleaner Safety Statement Template are  - 

• Bio Hazards such as Blood Borne Pathogens, 
• Needle Sticks, 
• Asbestos, 
• Contact Dermatitis. 

The Preview version of our Contract Cleaner Safety Statement Template can be viewed on the homepage at our website . As always if you have questions regarding our Safety Statement Templates or would like us to compile a new Safety Statement Template just contact us here .

The Home Renovation Incentive Scheme linked to Health and Safety?

Arrgh...its the budget. Most readers may not expect us here at safety-statements.ie to be commenting on budget measures however the Home Renovation Incentive quickly caught our eye. Many people may not be aware that in August the Minister signed the new 2013 Construction Regulations into law. These regulations largely apply to works carried out on Domestic Dwellings. In many cases it will be necessary for Tradesmen to ensure they have correct Safety Documentation and may even require the appointment of a Project Supervisor for the works. 

With regard to the Home Renovation Incentive it is quite likely that Trades working on the renovation will be required to produce Safety Statements, Method Statements, etc. in order for the works to qualify. Well we've just started updating all of our Trades based Safety Statement Templates to reflect this. Watch this Blog as we'll update it every time we release the revised Safety Statement Templates. 

Calling all Roadsweepers!

Our latest Safety Statement Template just went on-line. As the opening line suggests its a Safety Statement Template for a Roadsweeper. It covers both Municipal Roadsweeping using truck based cleaners as well as Light Commercial Walk Behind or Pedestrian Machines. As well as all of the usual Safety Statement Contents like Fire and Bullying, etc. there are job specific sections on Municipal Cleaning, Light Commercial Cleaning, Noise, Vibration, Bio Aerosols and Waste Hazards, Trailers, Roadsweeping specific Method Statement and several others. As with all of our Safety Statement Templates a Preview version can be seen HERE or on the home page. 

This new Safety Statement Template came about because of a specific request from a Client. So remember, if you don't see what you want on the home page, just ask!

It's Bus Eireann Tender time!

Well its that time of year again. The tenders are out for the Bus Eireann school runs! Just a reminder to all of our Template Safety Statement Blog readers that our Coach and Bus Hire Safety Statement Template includes a Template Method Statement that can be used when Preparing the School Run. A preview copy of the Template Method Statement for the School runs can be viewed here. This Template Method Statement is in the Appendix of the Safety Statement Template. Ideally you should either fill out the Template Method Statement on screen or print it out and fill it in by hand. Then put the completed Template Method Statement on a clipboard within safe and easy reach of the bus driver. You should do this for each school that you work for. The relevant drivers should be told about the Method Statement and made aware of any specific hazard control measures within it. 

As I said above the Template Method Statement for School Bus runs is part of the Template Safety Statement for Coach and bus Hire. Feel free to drop us a line with any questions. Good luck with the Tenders :-) 

Blinds, Curtains and LPG!

Hi All, two new updates this week to our Safety Statement Templates. The first one is an all new Safety Statement Template for the supply and fitting of Blinds and Curtains. This Template includes such things as Ladders, Cash Handling, Shop Hazards, Manual Handling, Vans, etc. As always a Preview is available and can be viewed HERE or on the homepage. 

The second Safety Statement Template is actually an update of one of our most popular templates. Given that many people are trying to maximise their income at present, it seems that converting cars from Petrol to LPG is on the rise. We have had several requests from clients to add the installation of LPG Tanks and the dispensing of same, into our Mechanic and Garage Safety Statement Template. We have now done this and the new Preview can be viewed HERE or on the Website. 

As always, don't hesitate to drop us an email with any new requests. 

Self Employed Meter Reader safety!

Over the last couple of weeks we got several requests from clients for a new Safety Statement Template for a Meter Reader. This was in response to a request from the ESB for all Meter Readers to have Safety Statements. We have now developed and put up on the site a Safety Statement Template for a Meter Reader for Utilities. You can see a Preview of the new Safety Statement Template on the home page at www.safety-statements.ie . 

This new Safety Statement Template is quite different from many of our other ones as it has been set up specifically for a Self Employed person. We have also set it up so that it can be used for reading meters for several Utilities i.e. Gas and Water as well as Electricity. As always, if the Safety Statement Template you need is not on the site just drop us an inquiry. 

We're half way there!

Ok, we have progress! We're half way though the annual update of our Safety Statement Templates and it almost feels like the home stretch. In addition to the updates we are also taking this opportunity to upload some of our new Safety Statement Templates. Among the new ones are; Bitumen and Tarmac, Blinds and Curtain installation, Childcare and Play-centre, Window and Gutter Cleaning, Sub-Ducting and Cabling, as well as Car or Vehicle hire. As with all of our other Safety Statement Templates these new ones will have full Previews available. 

If you need a Safety Statement and you feel a Template could work for you, then make sure to check out our list of Templates. Don't worry if what you need is not there, just send us a request and we can look at drawing up a new one for you. www.safety-statements.ie 

Arrgh! The Annual Update

Well, the dreaded day is upon us. It begins every January and breaks our hearts for 2-3 weeks. However at the end of it we always feel that it was worthwhile. What is it?

The Annual Update of all of our Safety Statement Templates.

During the year we update and add new material as we become aware of it but every January we carry out a formal review and update of every one of our 100+ templates. It's a truly daunting task that is absolutely essential in order to ensure that all of our templates remain current.

Well...back to it...I'm up as far as Air Conditioning now. Only have to get to Window Cleaning....!

Updates next week.