HEALTH & SAFETY

Safety Statements & Risk Assessments

Under Sections 19 and 20 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, employers and those who control workplaces are legally required to prepare a written programme to protect employees and others who may be affected by workplace activities. This includes identifying hazards and assessing associated risks to health and safety in the workplace.

MEICA Consulting Engineers supports clients in meeting these obligations by offering the following services:

Preparation of Safety Statements

Development of Risk Assessments

Communication and Training on Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

Induction Training focused on Safety Statements and Legal Compliance

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Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP)

Under the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013, a Client is required to appoint in writing a Project Supervisor for the Design Process (PSDP) where construction is expected to exceed 500 person-days, 30 working days, or where a particular risk is present.

MEICA Consulting Engineers Ltd are fully competent to act as PSDP and have extensive experience fulfilling this statutory role. In our capacity as Project Supervisor for the Design Process, we provide the following services:

Preparation of the AF1 form on behalf of the Client

Preparation of the Preliminary Safety & Health Plan

Identification of hazards arising from the design or related technical, organisational, planning, or scheduling aspects of the project

Elimination of hazards or, where not possible, reduction of associated risks.

Communication of necessary control measures, design assumptions, or residual risks to the Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage (PSCS) for inclusion in the Safety & Health Plan

Coordination of designers’ work to enhance safety throughout the design process

Facilitation of cooperation between all designers involved in the project

Coordination and compilation of the Safety File for handover to the Client upon project completion

Notification to the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and the Client regarding any non-compliance with written safety directions

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Safety Management Systems & Safety Audits

MEICA Consulting Engineers Ltd can support your organisation in preparing for and achieving compliance with recognised Safety Management Systems. Our team conducts detailed reviews to assess your company’s readiness for third-party audits and helps ensure continuous improvement in workplace safety.

Our services include:

Review of your company’s existing Safety Management System

Examination of relevant safety documentation

Discussions with personnel to evaluate understanding and implementation of safety protocols

Walk-through inspections of facilities or sites

Preparation of tailored guidelines to support audit preparedness

Conducting comprehensive Safety Audits

We also provide independent safety audits to identify potential areas of risk within your organisation. These audits include:

On-site workplace and/or site inspections

Detailed documentation reviews

Evaluation of operational processes and procedures

Immediate feedback on key findings

A comprehensive audit report outlining specific observations, prioritised recommendations, and actionable steps for improvement

Our goal is to help organisations identify what is working well, highlight areas for improvement, and ensure robust safety practices are in place.

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Safety Awareness Training

In accordance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, all employers are legally required to provide appropriate information, instruction, and training to their employees to ensure their health and safety at work.

MEICA Consulting Engineers Ltd offers comprehensive Safety Awareness Training, covering key legislative areas and practical workplace requirements. Our training services include:

Overview of the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005

Construction Regulations

General Application Regulations

The Role of the Project Supervisor for the Design Process (PSDP)

Manual Handling Training

VDU (Visual Display Unit) Assessments

Our training sessions are designed to enhance legal compliance, promote a strong safety culture, and reduce risk in the workplace.

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