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5th March, 2026 - 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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3rd March, 2026 - 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 be reviewed sooner. Let's look at when, why, and how often you need to update your risk assessments.

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19th February, 2026 - 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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8th January, 2026 - Paperwork

When To Update Your Health And Safety Policy

A health and safety policy is a legally required document; however, with the law changing regularly, how often do you need to update your health and safety policy to ensure compliance? In this post, we discuss when to update your health and safety policy to keep it current.

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18th November, 2025 - Paperwork

What Is SSIP Accreditation?

SSIP is a 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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25th September, 2025 - Paperwork

What Is A Method Statement And Why Are They Used In Construction?

You will find method statements on nearly every construction project. They are often used with risk assessments for the tasks and activities carried out during the project. But what is a method statement document, and why are they used in construction?

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23rd September, 2025 - Paperwork

The Purpose Of Writing Method Statements And Risk Assessments

Why do businesses create method statements and risk assessments? It might seem like you are just going through the motions to satisfy legal and client demands, but are there any other benefits? If you're wondering if these documents are just another box to tick, keep reading...

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31st July, 2025 - 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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3rd July, 2025 - Paperwork

The Purpose Of A Permit To Work System

Permits to work are often found in high-risk industries like construction, but what is their purpose? When and why would you use these documents? And what makes permits to work different from risk assessments and method statements? Let's look at how permits to work make high-risk tasks safer.

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22nd May, 2025 - 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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22nd April, 2025 - 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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16th January, 2025 - Paperwork

The Difference Between Site Specific And Generic Risk Assessments

If your health and safety management is being reviewed, you will often be asked for copies of site-specific risk assessments. And one of the reasons risk assessments fail the review is that they are too generic. So what do the terms site-specific risk assessments and generic risk assessments mean?

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