Dáil debates

Wednesday, 15 June 2005

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Bill 2004: From the Seanad.

 

5:00 pm

Photo of Tony KilleenTony Killeen (Clare, Fianna Fail)

This is in relation to the risk assessment being reviewed by the employer where there has been a significant change in the matters to which it relates, or there is another reason to believe it is no longer valid. Previously there was a requirement to review the risk assessment and safety statement annually. It was pointed out to me on Committee Stage in this House and at other stages and also in the Seanad that this was a very onerous responsibility and one that did not bring any benefits whatsoever. In view of the strong case that was made, I accepted an amendment in this regard, that the risk assessment be reviewed where there has been significant change, or where there is another reason for believing it is no longer valid.

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