When you first completed a risk assessment, you found that you had recorded risks which, in truth, aren’t likely to result in accidents. Do you need to keep these in or should you cut them out?
Published 08.06.2011
The HSE has shortened and re-branded its basic “how-to” guide to risk assessment. Are there any significant amendments and do you need to change the way you write them?
Published 24.10.2014
Risk assessments and method statements are two types of safety document that are often referred to as RAMS. What’s the difference between them and are they both necessary?
Published 26.01.2023
You’ve probably become familiar with the principles of risk assessment over the years but a colleague has told you about the “quantified approach”. What is it and is it something you should consider?
Published 18.12.2006
You’ve made a start on your risk assessments and are concerned about the time involved, the growing mountain of paperwork and whether it will actually make a difference. How can you keep a lid on it?
Published 23.06.2021
A client has told you that you cannot change the severity rating when calculating the residual risks on a risk assessment. Does he have his facts right or can you ignore his (un)helpful review of
your document?
Published 10.02.2017
The HSE have issued new guidance on risk assessment. Their aim is to simplify the process but does this mean they will not be too fussy about the standard of your assessment documentation?
Published 25.09.2006
If your staff are asked to carry out general risk assessments, you can help them with our flow chart. It summarises the steps to be taken, with hints at how to complete each stage. What’s covered?
Published 11.10.2017
You’ve been under the impression that an inspector will want to see a risk assessment to cover absolutely everything you do. Is this really the case or are there other, more practical, ways of
managing the risks in your workplace?
Published 08.10.2007
A colleague is convinced that there’s a standard way of presenting risk assessments. However, you thought otherwise. Is there a standard way of doing it or can your assessments be in a format to suit
your business?
Published 14.01.2008