Safety Documentation & Site Compliance
At Coffey Construction Compliance, we provide practical, site-focused safety documentation tailored to Irish construction projects.
Our documentation is not generic — it is built around real site operations, ensuring compliance with current legislation and meeting the expectations of main contractors, clients, and the Health and Safety Authority (HSA).
We support contractors of all sizes, from small trades to full residential developments, ensuring that all required documentation is in place, compliant, and ready for inspection.
What We Provide
Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS)
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Fully detailed, task-specific RAMS
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Covers all site activities (groundworks, services, concrete, plant, etc.)
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Includes 5x5 risk matrix (before & after controls)
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Aligned with Irish legislation and site-specific risks
Permits & Registers
We provide all supporting documentation required to manage site safety:
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Excavation permits
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Hot works permits
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Confined space permits
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Ladder permits
Registers include:
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Plant & equipment register
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Training matrix
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Inspection records
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Accident / incident reporting forms
Company Safety Statements
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Fully compliant Safety Statements
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Tailored to your company’s activities and structure
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Includes:
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Responsibilities & organisational structure
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Hazard identification
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Control measures
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Emergency procedures
Toolbox Talks
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12+ standard toolbox talks included
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Additional talks tailored to site activities
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Easy-to-use format for supervisors and foremen
Site-Specific Safety Plans
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Developed for individual projects
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Aligned with main contractor requirements
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Includes:
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Site rules
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Traffic management considerations
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Welfare arrangements
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Emergency planning
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How We Work
We don’t just issue documents — we set up your system so it actually works on site:
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Documentation structured for easy use on site
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Clear, practical language (no unnecessary jargon)
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Formats suitable for:
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Site folders
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Digital systems (Boxcore, etc.)
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Quick turnaround (typically 2–3 days)
Common Issues We Prevent
Based on site experience and inspections by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), common issues include:
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Generic or copy-paste RAMS not specific to the works
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Outdated or incomplete Safety Statements
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Missing site-specific safety plans
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Poor permit control (missing or unsigned permits)
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Incomplete training records and no training matrix
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Lack of inspection records and registers
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Toolbox talks not carried out or recorded
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Incorrect use of access equipment / working at height risks
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Operatives not familiar with RAMS or site procedures
Why It Matters
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) continues to increase inspections across construction sites.
Common issues identified include:
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Missing or generic RAMS
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Incomplete Safety Statements
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Lack of site-specific documentation
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Poor record keeping
We ensure your documentation is:
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Compliant
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Practical
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Ready for inspection at any time