Risk Assessments
Risk assessments and method statements for all construction activities and trades
Generic Site Risk Assessment
The Generic Site Risk Assessment identifies common hazards present on all construction sites and establishes baseline control measures. It covers access, welfare, general housekeeping, plant movement, and environmental conditions. This assessment forms the foundation upon which task-specific risk assessments are built.
MHSWR 1999
Method Statement (Generic)
A Method Statement describes the safe sequence of work for a construction activity, including resources, equipment, personnel, and step-by-step procedures. It accompanies the risk assessment and provides practical instructions that workers follow on site. Method statements must be reviewed and accepted by the principal contractor before work begins.
MHSWR 1999
RAMS — Brickwork and Blockwork
This RAMS covers bricklaying and blockwork operations including manual handling of heavy blocks, mortar mixing, scaffold access, and wall stability during construction. It addresses cement contact risks, musculoskeletal injuries from repetitive work, and wind loading on partially completed walls requiring temporary propping.
MHSWR 1999
RAMS — Concrete Pours
This RAMS covers the safe delivery, placement, and curing of concrete including pump operations, formwork loading, vibration, and manual handling of tools. It addresses skin contact risks from wet cement, vehicle movements during delivery, formwork adequacy checks, and temporary works stability during and after the pour.
MHSWR 1999
RAMS — Confined Space Entry
This RAMS covers entry into confined spaces such as tanks, manholes, chambers, and voids where there is a foreseeable risk of serious injury from hazardous atmospheres, engulfment, or entrapment. It mandates atmospheric monitoring, permit-to-work systems, trained rescue teams on standby, and communication protocols. Entry must be avoided unless there is no reasonably practicable alternative.
Confined Spaces Regs 1997
RAMS — Crane and Lifting Operations
This RAMS covers all lifting operations using cranes, hoists, telehandlers, and MEWPs as required under LOLER 1998. It includes lift planning, appointed person responsibilities, slinger/signaller roles, exclusion zones, and thorough examination certificates. Every lifting operation must be planned by a competent person with a documented lift plan.
LOLER 1998
RAMS — Demolition
This RAMS addresses demolition works including structural surveys, asbestos checks, utility isolation, dust suppression, and controlled collapse sequences. Demolition must be planned and carried out under the supervision of a competent person. Pre-demolition surveys must identify hazardous materials, structural integrity issues, and adjacent property risks.
MHSWR 1999 / CDM 2015
RAMS — Drainage and Sewer Works
A specialist RAMS for drainage and sewer construction covering trench collapse, toxic gas from live sewers (H2S, methane, CO2), confined space entry to inspection chambers, heavy pipe manual handling, dewatering, and CCTV testing. Distinct from utility diversions RAMS (B38). Inspection chambers are confined spaces requiring atmospheric testing before entry. Covers foul drainage, surface water drainage, and adoptable sewers under S104.
MHSWR 1999 / CDM 2015 / Confined Spaces Regs 1997
RAMS — Electrical Installation Works
This RAMS covers first and second fix electrical installation, temporary supplies, and testing and commissioning. It addresses risks of electrocution, arc flash, cable strikes, and work in live environments. All electrical work must comply with BS 7671 and be carried out by competent, qualified electricians with appropriate isolation procedures.
MHSWR 1999 / BS 7671
RAMS — Fit-Out and Internal Joinery
A specialist RAMS for fit-out and internal joinery covering wood dust COSHH hazards (hardwood WEL 1 mg/m³, softwood 5 mg/m³), working at height on stepladders and mobile access, power tool safety (circular saws, nail guns, routers), and manual handling of heavy furniture and staircase components. On-tool dust extraction is the primary control, not RPE alone. MDF is treated as hardwood dust for all COSHH purposes.
MHSWR 1999 / COSHH 2002 / WAH Regs 2005
RAMS — Flooring Installation
This RAMS covers the installation of floor finishes including carpet, vinyl, tiles, and resin systems. It addresses knee injury prevention, adhesive fume exposure, manual handling of heavy materials, and slip hazards during installation. COSHH assessments are required for adhesives, primers, and levelling compounds used in flooring work.
MHSWR 1999
RAMS — Glazing Works
This RAMS covers the installation of glass panels, curtain walling, windows, and glazed doors. It addresses risks from glass breakage and lacerations, manual handling of heavy glazing units, working at height during installation, and the use of suction cups and mechanical lifting aids. Exclusion zones must be established beneath overhead glazing operations.
MHSWR 1999
RAMS — Groundworks and Excavation
This RAMS covers excavation works including trenching, piling, and foundation preparation, addressing collapse risk, underground services, water ingress, and access/egress. It requires utility surveys (CAT and Genny scans), shoring or battering arrangements, and edge protection. All excavations must be inspected before each shift.
MHSWR 1999
RAMS — Hot Works
This RAMS covers welding, cutting, grinding, and any activity producing sparks, flames, or heat that could ignite materials. It requires a hot works permit, fire watch procedures, removal of combustibles, and fire extinguisher provision. A fire watch must be maintained for a minimum period after hot works cease to detect smouldering materials.
MHSWR 1999
RAMS — Mechanical and Plumbing Works
This RAMS covers the installation of mechanical services including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and plumbing systems. It addresses manual handling of heavy components, working at height in risers, hot works during pipework jointing, and commissioning of pressurised systems. Coordination with other trades is essential to manage interface risks.
MHSWR 1999
RAMS — Painting and Decorating
This RAMS covers painting, staining, varnishing, and wallpapering operations on construction sites. It addresses COSHH risks from paints, solvents, and dust from surface preparation, along with working at height from ladders, steps, and mobile towers. Adequate ventilation must be provided when using solvent-based products in enclosed areas.
MHSWR 1999
RAMS — Plant and Machinery Operation
This RAMS covers the operation of construction plant and machinery including excavators, dumpers, compactors, and power tools under PUWER 1998. It addresses operator competence (CPCS/NPORS cards), daily pre-use checks, maintenance regimes, segregation of pedestrians and vehicles, and noise and vibration exposure limits.
PUWER 1998
RAMS — Plastering and Drylining
This RAMS covers wet plastering, dry lining, and boarding operations. It addresses manual handling of plasterboard sheets, dust from cutting and sanding, stilts and platform use for high-level work, and skin irritation from gypsum-based products. Dust control measures including LEV or RPE are required when cutting board materials.
MHSWR 1999
RAMS — Refurbishment and Strip Out
This RAMS covers internal strip-out and refurbishment works in existing buildings. It addresses hidden hazards including asbestos, lead paint, structural instability, and live services behind walls and ceilings. Pre-start surveys, phased isolation of services, and asbestos refurbishment surveys are mandatory before any intrusive work commences.
MHSWR 1999 / CDM 2015
RAMS — Roofing Works
This RAMS addresses risks associated with roofing activities including falls from height, fragile surfaces, weather exposure, and material handling at elevation. It covers edge protection systems, crawling boards for fragile roofs, safety netting, and harness use. Wind speed limits and weather monitoring procedures must be defined for exposed roof work.
WAH Regs 2005
RAMS — Scaffolding Erection
This RAMS covers the erection, alteration, and dismantling of scaffolding structures. It addresses foundation adequacy, tie patterns, loading capacities, scaffold inspections, and handover procedures. Scaffolding must be erected by CISRS-trained operatives and inspected by a competent person before use and at regular intervals thereafter.
WAH Regs 2005
RAMS — Structural Steel Erection
This RAMS covers the erection of structural steelwork including lifting, bolting, welding, and temporary bracing. It addresses crane operations, exclusion zones, wind speed limitations, and fall protection for steel erectors. All steelwork erection must follow the approved erection sequence and temporary stability scheme designed by a competent engineer.
MHSWR 1999
RAMS — Temporary Works
This RAMS covers the design, installation, maintenance, and removal of temporary works including propping, formwork, falsework, and temporary bracing. It follows the BS 5975 procedure requiring a temporary works coordinator and design checker. No loading of temporary works may occur until the design has been checked and a permit to load issued.
BS 5975
RAMS — Utility Diversions
This RAMS covers the diversion, disconnection, and reconnection of utility services including gas, electricity, water, and telecommunications. It addresses risks from live services, unexpected energisation, gas leaks, and flooding. Utility company coordination, permit-to-dig procedures, and service location using CAT and Genny equipment are essential requirements.
MHSWR 1999
RAMS — Working at Height
This RAMS addresses the risks of working at height, the single largest cause of fatal injuries in construction. It covers access equipment selection, edge protection, fall arrest systems, rescue plans, and competency requirements under the Work at Height Regulations 2005. Work at height must be avoided where possible, and collective protection prioritised over personal protection.
WAH Regs 2005
Task-Specific Risk Assessment
A Task-Specific Risk Assessment evaluates the hazards and control measures for a particular activity or work operation on site. It supplements the generic site risk assessment by addressing risks unique to the task, workforce, equipment, and location. Workers must be briefed on the assessment before commencing the activity.
MHSWR 1999
RAMS — Night Works
This RAMS addresses the additional risks associated with working during night-time hours including reduced visibility, fatigue, lone working, and noise restrictions. It covers temporary lighting requirements, welfare provisions for night shifts, emergency response arrangements, and communication protocols with reduced site staffing levels.
MHSWR 1999
Other Categories
CDM 2015 Core
13 documents
COSHH
15 documents
Asbestos
8 documents
Permits to Work
14 documents
Site Management
26 documents
Incidents & Accidents
10 documents
Toolbox Talks
22 documents
Subcontractors
19 documents
Quality & Inspections
19 documents
Building Safety Act
12 documents
Handover & Completion
15 documents
Environmental
17 documents
Commercial & Contract
24 documents
HR & Workforce
12 documents
Fire Safety
14 documents
Occupational Health
8 documents
Site Policy & Management
5 documents
Completions & Planning
5 documents
Statutory Inspections
20 documents