{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003ERemember the template we provide is just that, and if you have an alternative template you are comfortable with that is OK to use to. You can use templates, online applications, record your risks in OSM against the activity or the section, even making simple notes or annotating your session plans can document your thinking through the risk assessment process. If writing it down is a challenge then talk it through with others who can help with the documenting or even do an audio recording if that best suits.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMake sure that however you choose to document your risk assessment it is clear to anyone who reviews it.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERemember:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EA risk assessment is only effective if you and The Volunteer team act on it. 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