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Health and safety statement

  • 04-07-2014 7:14pm
    #1
    cruiser202006
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 366 ✭✭


    Any of the oil servicing guys on here got on?!!!


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  • #2
    scudo2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,008 ✭✭✭scudo2


    cruiser202006 wrote: »
    Any of the oil servicing guys on here got on?!!!

    No
    Don't quote me but I was informed that as a one man band, its not required as I know what to do without having to infirm myself in writing.
    Advice c/o Arachas insurance
    Bit vague I know.

    I'm also sure you'll get different opinions.
    I for one would like to be better advised if others have opinions.

    Advice given here is second to none.


  • #3
    DGOBS
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 3,496 ✭✭✭DGOBS


    Yes I have one, AFAIK Scudo is correct, sole traders do not require one.

    I have had instances a few years back where particular insurance agents asked for it, and originally with the BG RGI scheme you had to have one and H&S regarding CO etc.


  • #4
    Prenderb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,560 ✭✭✭Prenderb


    From the HSA website at http://www.hsa.ie/eng/Small_Business/Safety_Statements_Made_Simple/ (and I know it contradicts scudo's advice earlier...)
    All employers including the self-employed must have a safety statement relating to their workplace and work activities.

    So I'd think you should have one. The HSA's BE SMART programme for small businesses might be of some use? I don't know if they'll have a template for your line of work but they might - have a look at http://www.hsa.ie/eng/Topics/BeSMART/

    HTH.


  • #5
    cruiser202006
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 366 ✭✭cruiser202006


    Prenderb wrote: »
    From the HSA website at http://www.hsa.ie/eng/Small_Business/Safety_Statements_Made_Simple/ (and I know it contradicts scudo's advice earlier...)



    So I'd think you should have one. The HSA's BE SMART programme for small businesses might be of some use? I don't know if they'll have a template for your line of work but they might - have a look at http://www.hsa.ie/eng/Topics/BeSMART/

    HTH.

    HSA's website besmart.ie Avent got an option for heating technician, plumber etc at the moment but it's in the pipeline to add in the next 3 years!


  • #6
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Prenderb wrote: »
    From the HSA website at http://www.hsa.ie/eng/Small_Business/Safety_Statements_Made_Simple/ (and I know it contradicts scudo's advice earlier...)



    So I'd think you should have one. The HSA's BE SMART programme for small businesses might be of some use? I don't know if they'll have a template for your line of work but they might - have a look at http://www.hsa.ie/eng/Topics/BeSMART/

    HTH.

    Are you a self employed employer if you only employ yourself?


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  • #7
    K.Flyer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,565 ✭✭✭K.Flyer


    gary71 wrote: »
    Are you a self employed employer if you only employ yourself?

    I think if you are a LTD. Co. and you take you income from the company as an employed director, then yes. If you are just a sole trader, then no.


  • #8
    Egass13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,056 ✭✭✭Egass13


    K.Flyer wrote: »
    I think if you are a LTD. Co. and you take you income from the company as an employed director, then yes. If you are just a sole trader, then no.

    That is it , I'm a ltd company so I have to have one , whereas I didn't need one before


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