Safety

Commercial – Risk response plan

Risk response plan: What to know about risk planning + an example What is a risk response plan? Broadly speaking, risk response planning is the systematic process of developing options and determining actions to risks. A risk response plan is…

Safety – Interesting safety topics

Interesting safety topics Is it important to cover ‘interesting’ safety topics? The purpose of discussing safety, conducting toolbox talks and doing formal safety training is to keep people safe – not to entertain them or keep things interesting. But, when…

Safety – Risk evaluation methods

Risk evaluation methods What is the ‘best’ risk evaluation method? Risk evaluation is one of the most important parts of project management and of running any business. Every project which is undertaken by a company – whether that be a…

Commercial – Project issue management

Project Issue Management What is project issue management? Project issue management is the systematic process a company or project engages in to identify, manage and resolve issues as quickly and effectively as possible. Most issues are inherently unexpected, which is…

Safety – Hierarchy of risk control

Hierarchy of risk control What is the hierarchy of risk control? The hierarchy of risk control (also known as the hierarchy of hazard control) is a system or framework used to minimise, mitigate and eliminate exposure to hazards. The hierarchy…

Safety – 1 minute safety talks

1 minute safety talks In this article, discover how to effectively deliver 1-minute safety talks, from selecting appropriate topics to involving your audience with concise, actionable messages while providing you with resources for more effective safety talks. The ‘best’ 1…

Finance – Earned value management example

Earned value management examples About earned value management examples These earned value management examples are applicable to almost any project-based company, but the examples are going to focus more heavily on industrial-style companies like construction, oil and gas and mining.…

Safety – Hazard management

Hazard management Hazard management definition Before we look at the definition of hazard management, let’s take a step back and define exactly what a hazard is: A hazard is anything (situation, object, equipment) which poses a threat to life, health…

Safety – Hazard reporting procedure

Hazard reporting procedure: The right procedure for you Why is your hazard reporting procedure important? Your hazard reporting procedure is your first line and one of your most important lines of defence when it comes to workplace safety. Lots of…

Safety – Risk logs

Risk log: Everything you need to know about risk logs What is a risk log? A risk log (sometimes interchangeably referred to as a risk register) is a framework and tool which projects and companies use to identify, evaluate and…