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Risk Management
Risk management is about anticipating, evaluating, and controlling threats. We cover critical control management, effective risk assessment, and fixing flaws in traditional tools like risk matrices. Discover practical strategies to enhance safety, ensure catastrophic risks aren’t overlooked, and strengthen your organization’s resilience.
Rethinking "Dropped or Falling Objects" in Working at Heights Risk Management Strategies
From stored items and hung-up materials to failed structural components, the potential for catastrophic incidents is far greater
Jan 27, 20254 min read
Should you Appoint Risk and Control Owners?
One of the most effective strategies for managing risk is the appointment of dedicated Risk and Control Owners. But what does this involve, and is it the right approach for your organisation?
Jan 25, 20253 min read
Choosing the Right Safety, Risk, and Audit Support
For SMEs with no dedicated safety and risk personnel, SSRS ensures compliance, supports regulatory requirements
Jan 7, 20251 min read
Top Safety and Risk Challenges Businesses Will Face in 2025—and How to Stay Ahead
As we approach 2025, the safety and risk landscape continue to evolve rapidly, presenting businesses with both significant challenges
Dec 2, 20244 min read
Managing the Critical Risks of Hazardous Equipment: Protecting Workers and Preventing Disabling Injuries
Hazardous equipment presents some of the most significant risks across industries, often resulting in severe, life-altering injuries such as
Nov 28, 20248 min read
Bridging Risk Management and Incident Investigations: A Continuous Cycle of Improvement
In the dynamic landscape of workplace safety, risk management and incident investigations are often treated as separate processes
Nov 26, 20244 min read
Noise and Hearing Loss in the Workplace: Managing Occupational Health Risks
Noise is a common workplace hazard that often goes unnoticed until it causes significant harm.
Nov 26, 20245 min read
How to Build an Effective Risk Register for Your Organisation
A risk register is a foundational tool for effective risk management. It allows businesses to identify, assess, and manage risks
Nov 24, 20244 min read
Electrical Energy Critical Risk Management
Electrical energy is critical to modern industries but poses significant risks, including electrical shocks, burns, arc flashes, fires
Nov 23, 202410 min read
Confined Space Critical Risk Management
Working in confined spaces is one of the most hazardous activities across various industries. Confined spaces, such as tanks
Nov 19, 20249 min read
Why Regular Reviews Are Essential for Critical Risk Management
Regular reviews of critical risk programs ensure your organisation remains compliant, effective, and adaptive to changing circumstances
Nov 19, 20243 min read
Managing Critical Risks: Insights from Ten Years of Fatalities and Serious Incidents
This article explores key critical risks, highlights exposed industries, and examines trends in fatalities and serious incidents
Nov 19, 20243 min read
Working at Heights Critical Risk Management
Working at heights is one of the most critical risks faced across many industries. Whether it involves accessing rooftops, using EWPs
Nov 19, 202411 min read
Mobile Equipment Critical Risk Management
Mobile equipment interactions are among the most critical risks in industries such as transport, freight, mining, and construction.
Nov 18, 202412 min read
Why Dynamic WHS Systems Will Replace Traditional Systems
Traditional systems, including static risk registers, fixed risk ratings, and siloed processes, no longer meet the demands of today
Nov 18, 20243 min read
Top 5 Business WHS Essentials for Compliance and Productivity
For any business, ensuring workplace health and safety (WHS) compliance isn’t just about ticking boxes. It’s about protecting your people
Nov 15, 20245 min read
Implementing Critical Control Management (CCM): A Guide to Strengthening Your Critical Risk or Fatal Risk Program
In high-risk industries, the importance of an effective Critical Control Management (CCM) program cannot be overstated.
Nov 14, 20245 min read
Embracing Chronic Unease in Workplace Safety: A Guide to Proactive Awareness
One of the most powerful concepts in workplace safety is "chronic unease," a state of heightened awareness and constant vigilance
Nov 14, 20246 min read
What is a Risk Matrix? Understanding Risk Matrices and Intelligent Risk Rating: A Guide to Effective Risk Prioritisation
A risk matrix is a widely used tool for assessing and prioritising risks by evaluating both the likelihood and consequence of an event
Nov 11, 20246 min read
Transitioning Traditional Safety Roles to Include Risk Management: Challenges, Differences, and Best Practices
In recent years, many organisations have added “risk” to the titles and responsibilities of traditional safety roles
Nov 10, 20246 min read
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