
Key topics covered
✅ Why every business needs to take health and safety seriously
✅ Understanding workplace risk management
✅ Employer and employee responsibilities under health and safety legislation
✅ What a Safety Statement is and why it matters
✅ Practical guidance on developing a Safety Statement
✅ Common health and safety risks and how to manage them
Mary also kindly shared two helpful resources with attendees:
- Duties of Employer & Employees, which outlines the key responsibilities of employers and employees under the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005.
- Sample Contents of Safety Statement 2026, which provides a useful framework for developing a comprehensive Safety Statement, including risk assessments, emergency procedures, training records and workplace policies.
If you missed the live session, you can watch the full webinar on our YouTube channel and gain practical advice on developing a Safety Statement that is suited to your business. Mary’s presentation slides can be found here.
A sincere thank you to Mary Darlington for sharing her expertise and practical guidance with our members and wider business community.
Mary’s contact details:
- Company: Darlington Consulting
- Email: info@darlington.ie
- Phone: 086 2437677
- Website: www.darlington.ie
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