Risk Management

Delivering compliance, assurance & peace of mind

The Safety Solutions Risk Management service has evolved through experience, extensive training, knowledge and intelligence. Often safety compliance and training are not core competencies for most businesses - and that's where we come in.

About Risk Management

Risk Management shaped by experience

We know what your people need, how rules and processes should be applied and how they should be communicated. Ensuring the provision of a safe and healthy environment is not only a legal requirement, but it also leads to a more productive business and trust that your company cares about its people.

Stephen Cooney, Risk Management Director

Safety Solutions provide a Quality Assured multidisciplined team of professional Health & Safety Advisors who have acquired an exceptional range of knowledge, experience and skills from their work with Safety Solutions and employment history.

The Safety Solutions Risk Management team work closely with a vast range of Clients across all sectors including Construction, Warehousing, Property Management, and Fire to ensure the provision of a safe and healthy work environment and legal compliance.

Stephen Cooney / Risk Management Director

Construction Health & Safety ManagementProject Supervisor Design Process (PSDP)Statutory Documentation & ComplianceProperty Health & Safety ManagementFire Safety Management / Fire Risk AssessmentSafety Management SystemsErgonomic / DSE / Homeworker AssessmentsEmergency Planning & Response

Construction Health & Safety Management

Expert construction health and safety management across every project stage. We embed safety into site operations in partnership with clients, contractors and design teams - practical, compliant, and grounded in a strong safety culture.

Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS)

Legally appointed PSCS role under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013 - coordinating and overseeing all safety activity during the construction phase.

  • ->Construction Stage Safety & Health Plan development
  • ->Contractor and subcontractor coordination
  • ->Hazard identification, risk assessment and control
  • ->Site inspections, audits and safe systems of work
  • ->Safety information, communication and reporting
  • ->Safety file maintenance through to handover

Site Health & Safety Officer Placement

Qualified, experienced officers embedded into your project team - proactive day-to-day management of workplace safety, tailored to short or long-term assignments.

  • ->Daily on-site safety management
  • ->Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS)
  • ->Inspections, audits and incident investigation
  • ->Toolbox talks and safety briefings
  • ->Regulatory compliance support

Site Health & Safety Audits

Independent monitoring of employee, contractor and subcontractor performance on site. Each audit produces a detailed report with corrective actions - arranged site-by-site or as a structured package.

Construction Stage Health & Safety Plans

Documented Construction Stage Health & Safety Plans prepared to fulfil Section 16 of the Construction Regulations 2013 - built from the PSDP Preliminary H&S Plan and a project management site meeting, maintained as a live document.

Contractor Management

End-to-end contractor safety from pre-qualification through to on-site monitoring and performance review - protecting workforce, reputation and operations.

  • ->Contractor Pre-Qualification (PQQ)
  • ->RAMS and insurance documentation review
  • ->Site-specific induction and onboarding
  • ->On-site monitoring and auditing
  • ->Permit-to-work systems for high-risk activities
  • ->Incident investigation and corrective action

Accident / Incident Investigation

Sensitive, efficient investigation on your behalf - Assisting with HSA reporting obligations; establishing underlying and root causation and identification of resulting corrective actions in order to prevent reoccurrence.

Health & Safety Gap Analysis

Independent assessment of your safety systems, policies and on-site practices against legal requirements and recognised standards, delivered with a prioritised action plan.

  • ->Gap analysis against legislation and standards
  • ->Compliance audits
  • ->Policy and documentation review
  • ->On-site inspections
  • ->Management system evaluation
  • ->Detailed reporting with practical actions

Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP)

Acting as PSDP on hundreds of projects nationwide, working alongside designers, architects, project managers and developers. We've built highly effective, streamlined management systems for the full design-stage safety process.

Designer Duty Compliance

Ensuring designers fulfil their statutory duties - particularly around the avoidance and reduction of risk while applying the General Principles of Prevention.

Client Duty Assurance

Supporting Clients to determine the competence of Designers and PSCS and to allocate sufficient resources to meet their legal obligations.

Preliminary Safety & Health Plan

Preparing the Preliminary Health and Safety Plan promptly so it can underpin the PSCS Construction Stage Health & Safety Plan.

HSA Notification & Safety File

Project notification to the HSA and preparation of the Safety File for prompt delivery to the Client at project completion.

Statutory Documentation & Compliance

We prepare the full suite of health and safety documentation required across your business sector - written for your operations, not pulled from a template.

Safety Statements

The most basic legal requirement for every employer under Section 20 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. We visit your workplace, meet your people, complete specific risk assessments and produce a company-specific Safety Statement that keeps you compliant.

Method Statements

Documents that specify work methodologies - processes, sequences and scope of work, risk assessments, training, plant and equipment requirements, responsibilities and contact details - fulfilling the employer's General Duties under Section 8.

Risk Assessments

Considered examination of hazards in your workplace to identify them and establish control measures to eliminate or reduce risk, satisfying the employer's duties under Part 3 of the 2005 Act.

Traffic Management Plans

Required under Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual 2019 and the SHWW Construction Regulations 2013 for any work on a road, footpath or cycle track - segregating operatives, pedestrians and traffic safely and effectively.

Property Health & Safety Management

Practical, risk-based services for property owners, landlords, managing agents and facility managers across residential, commercial and mixed-use buildings.

Property / Facility H&S Assessments

Comprehensive inspections covering access and egress, housekeeping, structural issues, contractor activities and general safety management - followed by a clear, prioritised action plan.

Property Safety Statements & Risk Assessments

Tailored Safety Statements and Risk Assessments for property and facility operations - outlining your safety management system, hazards, risks and control measures aligned to day-to-day management.

Fire Safety Management

Structured fire safety review of your property, your systems and your people - with practical, prioritised actions to reduce risk.

Fire Safety Audits

Evaluation of fire detection and alarm systems, emergency lighting, escape routes, fire doors, signage, maintenance records and staff preparedness - with actionable recommendations for compliance.

Fire Risk Assessments (PAS 79)

Structured assessments to PAS 79 methodology - systematic evaluation of fire hazards, people at risk and existing control measures, delivered with risk ratings and a clear action plan.

Safety Management Systems

Design, development and implementation of robust management systems aligned with Safe-T-Cert, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 - built into how your organisation actually operates.

Your Partner in Continuous Improvement

We don't just help you achieve certification - we help you build sustainable systems that drive operational improvement and support long-term business success, tailored to your size, sector and strategic objectives.

Ergonomic, DSE & Homeworker Assessments

Competent ergonomic assessments under Chapter 5 of Part 2 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 - reducing musculoskeletal and repetitive strain injuries while keeping you legally compliant.

DSE & Workstation Assessments

Ergonomic risk assessment of individual workstations, applying ergonomics to reduce accidents, injury and ill health while improving performance and productivity.

Homeworker Assessments

Efficient Remote Worker Risk Assessments for staff working from home or other remote locations - meeting the employer's duty to risk-assess the remote workstation across a distributed workforce.

Emergency Planning & Response

Our Emergency Planning & Response Services help organisations across Ireland prepare for, respond to, and recover from workplace emergencies. We work with you to develop robust, practical systems that protect your people, operations, and reputation in the event of an incident.

Emergency Response Planning

Development of site-specific Emergency Response Plans tailored to your operations and risk profile, helping your organisation meet legal duties and maintain business continuity.

  • ->Site-specific Emergency Response Plans
  • ->Risk and scenario assessments
  • ->Evacuation planning and procedures
  • ->Crisis management planning

Training, Drills & Incident Support

Comprehensive support to test readiness and response effectiveness before, during and after incidents.

  • ->Staff training, mock drills and tabletop exercises
  • ->Incident response support and recovery planning
  • ->Coordination with emergency services and relevant authorities
  • ->Alignment with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 (Section 11)