The builders’ holidays are over for another year, and as construction sites across Ireland spark into action again and tradespeople return to work, it’s the perfect time to make sure your health and safety documentation is fully up to date.
Whether you run a large construction company, manage a small contracting team, or work as a self‑employed tradesperson, having the right safety statements and method statements in place is vital, not just to comply with health and safety regulations, but to protect your team and clients every day.
At SafeHands Health & Safety Solutions, we provide customised safety statements and method statements for the construction industry and trades sector. Our professional safety documentation helps you demonstrate compliance, reduce risk, and build a reputation for safety and reliability on every site.
Why you need safety statements in construction and trades
A construction safety statement is more than just paperwork – it’s a legal requirement under Irish health and safety law (Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005). Every contractor, employer and self‑employed tradesperson must have a written safety statement that shows how they identify hazards, carry out site‑specific risk assessments, and implement controls to protect workers and visitors.
At SafeHands, our safety statements for builders, tradespeople and subcontractors are:
- Fully compliant with current legislation and best practice
- Tailored to your type of work, from large building sites to small domestic projects
- Easy to read and practical for teams at every level
- Structured to include clear responsibilities, procedures and risk assessments
Keeping your health and safety statements current helps prevent incidents, reduces the risk of enforcement action, and gives clients and insurers confidence in your safety management.
Method statements for safer, more efficient work
In addition to your safety statement, method statements are essential for managing higher‑risk construction activities. A method statement clearly explains, step by step, how a specific task will be carried out safely, including the equipment, sequence of work and risk controls to use.
SafeHands creates method statements for construction companies, method statements for trades such as electricians, plumbers, roofers, carpenters and general contractors, ensuring each document matches your real‑world site conditions and tasks.
Our construction method statements include:
- Detailed descriptions of each work stage
- Risk assessments for equipment and processes
- Clear instructions for site teams and subcontractors
- Emergency procedures and site‑specific considerations
Whether you’re working at height, carrying out electrical installations, demolishing structures or handling hazardous materials, a detailed method statement protects your workforce and shows clients you take safety seriously.
Complete health and safety documentation for the construction and trades sector
By partnering with SafeHands, you get more than just templates. We deliver tailored safety documentation designed for your business, covering everything from site‑specific safety statements to method statements for high‑risk tasks, risk assessments, and health and safety paperwork that meets the expectations of main contractors, local authorities and insurers.
Our safety documentation helps:
- Main contractors and builders manage multiple teams and sites
- Specialist subcontractors and tradespeople prove compliance on tender submissions
- Self‑employed tradespeople and small builders protect themselves, clients and staff
- All businesses reduce the risk of accidents and legal claims
By investing in high‑quality, customised documentation, you support a safer workplace and strengthen your business reputation.
Contact SafeHands today to stay compliant and protect your team
As the busy construction season begins again, now is the ideal time to update your construction safety statements and method statements or create them for new projects.
Contact SafeHands today to get professional, legally compliant safety documentation tailored to your specific work, whether you’re a contractor, subcontractor or tradesperson.
Call us, email us, or visit safehands.ie to learn more – and let’s make your site safer, together.