Safety
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…
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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…
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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…
Read MoreSafety – Risk response matrix
Risk response matrix What is a risk response matrix? Most people have heard of and are familiar with a risk assessment matrix. Risk assessment matrices are used in almost every industry and many other walks of life to classify and…
Read MoreSafety – Purpose of a risk register
Purpose of a risk register: Here’s what a risk register is used for What is a risk register? A risk register (which can sometimes be referred to as a risk log) is a project management tool which helps managers and…
Read MoreSafety – Risk monitoring and control
Risk monitoring and control: How to make yours better and safer Risk monitoring and control definition Risk monitoring and control refers to the process of continuously identifying risks and establishing the best methods of dealing with those risks. Risk monitoring…
Read MoreSafety – Tailboard meeting
Tailboard meeting: Tailboard meeting template and other helpful info Tailboard meeting definition A tailboard meeting is a job briefing which industrial companies and supervisors use to brief existing and new site workers on hazards associated with the job, the work…
Read MoreSafety – Identify hazards in the workplace example
Identify hazards in the workplace Why is it necessary to identify hazards in the workplace? Identifying and reporting hazards in the workplace is one of the most powerful ways in which workers and companies can improve workplace safety. Many workplace…
Read MoreSafety – Tailgate meeting
Tailgate meeting: What you need to know about tailgate meetings What is a tailgate meeting? A tailgate meeting is an informal safety meeting which is usually quite short (5-10 minutes) and typically conducted on site prior to a shift or…
Read MoreSafety – JSA and SWMS
JSA and SWMS: What you need to know What are JSA and SWMS? JSA and SWMS are safety processes and documents which enable workers and companies to better identify and control hazards, so that people can conduct their work more…
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