University Safety Statements Process

University Safety Statements Process

What are University Safety Statements?

As part of the University of Galway Safety Statement each Head of Unit is required to have and annually update their Unit Safety Statement.  On behalf of the President and Údarás na hOllscoile each Unit provides their updated Unit Safety Statement to the Health & Safety Office.  The Safety Office check that the main requirements are in place.  It is the responsibility of the Head of Unit to provide a valid Unit Safety Statement.  Heads of Units complete training and sign a declaration verifying their personal responsibilities.

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Roles & Responsibilities

Please see below for a detailed accountability matrix and the key contacts for this area.  

Head Of Compliance

If you have any queries on University Safety Statements, please contact the govandacademicaffairs@universityofgalway.ie

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Other Key Contact

If you have additional queries on University Safety Statements, please contact Health & Safety Officer

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University Safety Statements RACI

Click here for the University Safety Statements RACI

RACI Explained

RACI stands for Responsible, Accountable, Consulted and Informed.  See below for a further explanation. 

RESPONSIBLE "Doer"

The person or group who is assigned to ensure the works is completed to meet the goals, objectives and overall quality as expected, who will report to the accountable team as to progress, and calls out any risks or impediments to that success

ACCOUNTABLE "Buck Stops Here"

The person or group who is ultimately answerable for the correct and thorough completion of the workstream, ensures the prerequisites are met to support success, and delegates the work to those responsible

CONSULTED "In the Loop"

The person or group in two-way communications in relation to the process or decision

INFORMED "FYI"

The group or person kept informed of the decision or process

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