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28th November, 2024 - Paperwork
How To Use (And Understand) A 5x5 Risk Matrix
The 5x5 risk matrix might be something you've seen in health and safety documents, management systems, or something you've heard referred to in safety briefings. But what is the 5x5 matrix? What do the numbers mean? And what do the colours show? Here's how to use (and understand) a 5x5 risk matrix.
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25th September, 2024 - Paperwork
RIDDOR Reporting Timescales Explained (When To Report)
Under RIDDOR (the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations) there are duties to report certain types of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences. Some will need reporting without delay, and others within 10 or 15 days. So what are the RIDDOR reporting timescales?
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17th September, 2024 - Paperwork
What Are RAMS Documents?
If you are asked for your RAMS, what does it mean? And why would you need a ram on your project? RAMS is a term often used in construction and it refers to two types of health and safety documents. In this blog post, we look at what RAMS documents are, and how you can create them.
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14th August, 2024 - Paperwork
Accident Books, The Law, And How To Complete Them
Do you need an accident book at work? When should you complete it? Who fills it in? Is the accident book a legal requirement? If you have questions about the accident book at work, this article is for you! Let's look at accident books, the law, and how to complete them.
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25th July, 2024 - Paperwork
10 Tips For Writing A Method Statement
Method statements tell you how to complete activities safely. But while method statements are important, they can also be difficult documents to write. Where should you start? In this blog post, we give you 10 tips for writing a method statement.
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23rd July, 2024 - Paperwork
What Information Should A Method Statement Include?
A method statement should include all the important information your team must know to get the job done safely. Here are 15 items your method statement needs, with an explanation for what you should include in each section.
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4th April, 2024 - Paperwork
How To Report An Accident Under RIDDOR
Employers or persons in charge of the premises are legally required to report certain accidents, incidents and work-related diseases to the HSE under RIDDOR. If you're wondering how to report a RIDDOR-related accident, that's exactly what we will cover in this article.
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22nd February, 2024 - Paperwork
The 5 Steps To Risk Assessment (And How To Complete Them)
In this blog post, we look at what the 5 steps to risk assessment are, why you need them, and how to complete them. From identifying hazards and risks in your workplace to deciding on precautions and recording your assessment.
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11th January, 2024 - Paperwork
When Should A Risk Assessment Be Carried Out?
Risk assessments are a legal requirement, but when do you need to carry one out? Before you start an activity? Every time you do a task? What about changes? Let's take a look at what the regulations say and consider when you should carry out a risk assessment at work.
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5th October, 2023 - Paperwork
5 Reasons Why It's Important To Report A Near Miss At Work
Reporting a near miss might not seem as important as reporting an accident. But it is, even if you didn't get hurt. Here are 5 reasons reporting a near miss is an important, even essential, part of accident prevention.
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7th June, 2023 - Paperwork
The 11 Things Every Risk Assessment Should Contain
Not sure what to include in your risk assessment? What information should your risk assessment contain? When you create a risk assessment, some information is essential. In this blog post, we look at 11 must-have elements to make your risk assessments great.
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30th May, 2023 - Paperwork
What Injuries At Work Are RIDDOR Reportable?
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) makes reporting some accidents at work a legal requirement. But what accidents do you need to report? In this post, we look at the types of deaths, accidents, injuries, diseases and events that are RIDDOR reportable at work.
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