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21st April, 2022 - Paperwork
Why It's Important You Always Carry Out A Risk Assessment
A risk assessment is a health and safety document that most people at work (even those that don't work in health and safety) have heard of. Beyond just being a legal requirement, there are many reasons why risk assessments are important. Let's discuss why.
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13th April, 2022 - Paperwork
The Legal Requirement For A Health And Safety Policy
What is the legal requirement for a health and safety policy? Having a good health and safety policy gives your business many benefits, including clear communication of your health and safety management. It is also a legal requirement. By law, businesses of all shapes and sizes need one.
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24th March, 2022 - Paperwork
How To Write A Method Statement In 5 Minutes
Writing a method statement takes time. You need to go through your activity step by step. Consider the people, the tools, the environment, and how to carry out the work safely. Then write it all down clearly so that it is understood. Ok, so how can we write one in 5 minutes?
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10th March, 2022 - Paperwork
The 5 Types Of Risk Assessment And When To Use Them
Risk assessments at work are a legal requirement. But which type do you need? In this post, we look at the 5 different types of risk assessment in health and safety. And when and why you might use each one. Including qualitative, quantitative, generic, site-specific and dynamic risk assessments.
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28th October, 2021 - Paperwork
Risk Measurement Explained In Health And Safety
When you carry out a risk assessment, you need to measure risks. Are the risks involved high, medium or low? But how do you measure the risk level? In this blog, we explain how to break down the measurement and rating of risks for health and safety.
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5th August, 2021 - Paperwork
How Often Do You Need To Review A Risk Assessment?
You might realise you need to review your risk assessments from time to time, and many people tend to go with an annual review. But there are times when risk assessments might need to reviewed sooner. Let's look at when, why, and how often you need to update your risk assessments.
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8th July, 2021 - Paperwork
Are Method Statements A Legal Requirement?
Most businesses will have needed to provide a method statement at some stage, but why do we need these documents and are they a legal requirement? If so, under what regulations are they required? In this post, we ask, what does the law say about method statements?
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16th June, 2021 - Paperwork
Should Health And Safety Documents Be Signed?
Creating health and safety documents is something most businesses will do. In fact, in many cases, they are a legal requirement. But should they be signed, and if so, by who, and when? In this post, we look at the reasons behind signing health and safety documents.
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What Is An Approved Code Of Practice?
Most health and safety regulations come with an approved code of practice (ACoP) produced by the HSE. ACoP's give practical advice on how to comply with the law. And they have a special legal status. In this post, we look at HSE guidance, ACoP's and the law.
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15th April, 2021 - Paperwork
What Is A Method Statement And Why Are They Used In Construction?
You will find method statements on nearly every construction project - often used along with risk assessments for specific tasks and activities carried out throughout the project. But what is a method statement document, and why are they used in construction?
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18th March, 2021 - Paperwork
5 Best Risk Assessment Control Measures With Examples
Control measures are the things you put in place to reduce risk and prevent harm. A successful risk assessment must check existing controls, and consider if you need to do more. In this blog post, we look at the five best risk assessment control measures (with examples), and in which order you should apply them.
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4th February, 2021 - Paperwork
What Is SSIP Accreditation?
SSIP is a new term that has popped up in health and safety in recent years and often appears in pre-qualification questionnaires and company literature. But what is SSIP? Is SSIP another assessment you need to go through? If SSIP is a new requirement, how do you join or become a member?
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