Posts by Lance Hodgson

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 companies and people focus on incidents and lagging indicators when assessing safety performance and safety…

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 mitigate risk. A risk log almost always takes the form of a register, where each…

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 prioritise different risks based on: The likelihood of them occurring The severity of an event…

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 companies document risks, track risks and address them through preventative controls and corrective actions. A…

Risk monitoring and control: How to make yours better and safer In this article, we focus on risk monitoring and control: how to make yours better and safer and provide with practical insights and actionable strategies to enhance risk monitoring and control processes, ensuring potential hazards are identified, mitigated, and managed proactively. Risk monitoring and…