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Latest29 OCT 2026 · 11 MIN READ

5x5 Risk Matrix: Scoring Likelihood and Severity

How to score likelihood and severity on a 5x5 risk matrix, what the four bands mean, and why a severity of 5 never sits below High.

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27 OCT 2026 · 11 MIN READ

How Often Should RAMS Be Reviewed and Updated?

How often should RAMS be reviewed? No regulation sets an interval. What the law asks for, the changes that mean an update, and how to re-brief the crew.

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13 OCT 2026 · 10 MIN READ

What Is a Dynamic Risk Assessment? A Guide for UK Trades

Dynamic risk assessment for UK trades: what it is, whether the law requires it, when to stop, and a worked example traced back into the written assessment.

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5 OCT 2026 · 10 MIN READ

RAMS vs Risk Assessment: What Is the Difference?

RAMS vs risk assessment for UK trades: what each document does, which one the law requires, one hazard traced through both, and what to send when asked.

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14 SEPT 2026 · 17 MIN READ

How to Write a Risk Assessment (UK): 5 Steps with Example

What the law actually asks for, the five steps HSE sets out, how the 5 x 5 scoring works, and a full worked example for a real trade job. With a copy-paste template and the mistakes that get an assessment sent back.

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14 SEPT 2026 · 15 MIN READ

What Is a RAMS Document? RAMS Explained for UK Trades

RAMS stands for risk assessment and method statement. What each half does, whether the law requires them, who asks for them and what they check, what a good pack looks like section by section, and why so many get sent back.

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