OUR SERVICES:
Occupational Health & Safety Compliance
Protecting People and Performance
Safety as a Business Priority
Protecting employee health and safety is not just a legal obligation; it’s a fundamental business responsibility with significant implications for operational performance, corporate culture, and stakeholder trust. Organisations that excel in safety management create healthier workplaces, enhance productivity, reduce costs, and build stronger company reputations.
The Health and Safety Challenge
Organisations seeking to enhance health and safety performance face several significant challenges:
Management Challenges
- Regulatory Complexity: Navigating evolving health and safety legislation
- Leadership Commitment: Securing genuine management engagement with safety
- Cultural Barriers: Overcoming “production first” mentalities
- Resource Constraints: Limited expertise and time for safety management
- Consistent Implementation: Ensuring uniform safety practices across operations
Operational Challenges
- Hazard Identification: Effectively recognising workplace hazards
- Risk Assessment: Determining appropriate risk levels and controls
- Incident Investigation: Identifying true root causes of safety issues
- Performance Measurement: Developing meaningful safety metrics
- Contractor Management: Ensuring external parties meet safety standards
The Antaris Solution
Organisations seeking to enhance health and safety performance face several significant challenges:
Management System Services
ISO 45001 Implementation
- Gap analysis against standard requirements
- System design and documentation development
- Implementation support and training
- Certification preparation and audit support
- Outsourced internal audit partner
Safety Policy & Procedure Development
- Comprehensive safety policy creation
- Procedure and work instruction development
- Safe system of work implementation
- Document control system establishment
Safety Culture Development
- Culture assessment and baseline establishment
- Leadership engagement programmes
- Employee participation initiatives
- Behaviour-based safety implementation
- ISO 46003 support – guidelines for managing psychosocial risk
- Support implementing the HSA’s Work Positive Initiative
Incident Management Systems
- Incident reporting procedure development
- Investigation methodology implementation
- Root cause analysis training
- Corrective action management systems
Specialised Safety Services
Risk Assessment
- Comprehensive workplace risk assessment
- Control measure identification and implementation
- Risk register development and maintenance
Safety Auditing
- Compliance audits against legal requirements
- Management system assessment against ISO 45001
- Site safety inspections and hazard identification
- Performance evaluation and improvement planning
Safety Training
- Management safety leadership development
- Employee safety awareness programmes
- Specialised training (e.g. working at height, confined space)
- Safety representative training
- Certified Safety and Auditor Training Programmes
Contractor Management
- Contractor pre-qualification systems
- Safety requirements specification
- Contractor performance monitoring
- Integrated safety management approaches
Explosive Atmospheres Management
- ATEX risk assessments
- HAZOP studies
- Preparation of Explosion Protection Documents (EPDs)
- Certified ATEX training
The Business Benefits of Safety Excellence
People Benefits
- Reduced workplace injuries and illnesses
- Enhanced employee wellbeing and morale
- Improved workforce engagement and retention
- Strengthened employer brand and talent attraction
Financial Benefits
- Reduced costs from accidents and incidents
- Lower insurance premiums and claims
- Decreased absenteeism and presenteeism costs
- Avoided regulatory fines and penalties
Operational Benefits
- Enhanced productivity and operational continuity
- Reduced downtime from safety incidents
- Improved quality through disciplined work processes
- Enhanced operational discipline across functions
Reputational Benefits
- Demonstrated commitment to employee wellbeing
- Enhanced stakeholder trust and confidence
- Strengthened community relations
- Improved position in tender and procurement processes
Our Health and Safety Approach
- Current state analysis and compliance review
- Risk profiling and priority identification
- System gap analysis and improvement planning
- Resource allocation and responsibility assignment
- Safety policy and objective setting
- Procedure and process creation
- Documentation and record-keeping frameworks
- Performance measurement system design
- Management leadership development
- Employee engagement and training
- Operational control implementation
- Communication and awareness programmes
- Monitoring and measurement systems
- Audit and inspection programmes
- Management review facilitation
- Continuous improvement planning
ISO Standards We Support
Why Choose Antaris for Health and Safety?
Regulatory Expertise:
Deep understanding of health and safety legislation
Practical Focus:
Emphasis on workable solutions rather than bureaucracy
Cultural Perspective:
Recognition that sustainable safety requires cultural transformation
Integrated Approach:
Connection of safety with broader business objectives
Implementation Support:
Hands-on guidance throughout the improvement journey
Client Testimonials
“Antaris partnered with ESB’s Engineering and Major Projects’ Quality Department to complete internal QMS audits. By providing expert guidance and efficient auditing tools, Antaris ensured compliance with ISO 9001 and identified opportunities for improvement. This collaboration enhanced the divisions’ operational efficiency, strengthened internal processes, and demonstrated their commitment to maintaining high-quality performance standards.”
Karl Taylor
“Antaris has collaborated with Johnson and Johnson Vision Care providing essential EHS consultancy services to the business. Their responsive and expert team has supported our facility in fulfilling its corporate/regulatory obligations while also identifying solutions to mitigate EHS risks and promote ongoing improvements in EHS practice. Based on my experience, I highly recommend Antaris as a reliable and expert provider of EHS Consultancy Services.”
Dermot Hanrahan
“Antaris worked with Synecco to implement an Environmental Management System, ISO 14001. By providing practical support, including training and documentation development, Antaris helped Synecco enhance our environmental performance. This collaboration supported Synecco’s efforts to operate more sustainably.”
Paul Madden
“Antaris expertly developed a comprehensive sustainability strategy, conducted a double materiality assessment, and implemented ISO 14001 for Serosep’s global operations. Their professionalism, deep expertise, and attention to detail were exceptional. They provided invaluable guidance, ensuring sustainability goals were met. Highly recommend Antaris for their outstanding support and knowledge.”
Seamus Kelleher
“Antaris has been an invaluable partner in providing integrated management system audit support to Mercury. Their expertise, professionalism, and thorough approach have helped us ensure compliance and improve our systems. Their insights and guidance have been exceptional.”
Maria Stella Gentile
“Antaris delivered an excellent Climate Leadership Workshop to the senior leadership team. Their expertise and engaging approach helped us understand the complexities of climate change and its impact on our organisation. The workshop provided valuable insights and practical strategies, empowering us to take proactive steps toward sustainability. Highly recommended.”
Clodagh Hanratty
“Antaris Consulting provides exceptional environmental audit support to Energia. Their team’s expertise, professionalism, and attention to detail have been instrumental in helping us maintain compliance and enhance our environmental management systems. Their insights and practical recommendations have been invaluable. We highly recommend Antaris for environmental audit services.”
Ann Moloney
“Antaris is supporting Doyle Shipping Group to carry out a thorough double materiality assessment for our operations across Ireland, identifying sustainability impacts, risks and opportunities. Their expert analysis has provided deep insights into our ESG priorities, helping us align our strategy with stakeholder expectations and regulatory requirements. Antaris has demonstrated commitment, professionalism, flexibility and expertise throughout the entire process.”
Samantha Arcega
Enhance Your Safety Performance
Whether you’re seeking basic compliance or aiming for world-class safety performance, Antaris provides the expertise and support to protect your people and enhance your operations.