RAMS stands for Risk Assessments and Method Statements. These are essential documents used in the UK construction industry to ensure health and safety on site by identifying hazards and detailing how work is carried out safely.
Risk Assessments
A Risk Assessment is a systematic process of evaluating potential risks associated with a specific task or project. It identifies:
- Hazards (anything that may cause harm)
- Who might be harmed and how
- Existing control measures
- Further actions are required to reduce the risk
- Residual risk rating
Risk assessments are a legal requirement under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
Method Statements
A Method Statement outlines how a job will be carried out safely and efficiently. It includes:
- Step-by-step safe working procedures
- Resources and equipment needed
- Roles and responsibilities
- Emergency procedures
- Integration of control measures from the risk assessment
Method statements are significant for high-risk activities, such as working at height, lifting operations, or electrical work.
Who uses RAMS?
- Principal Contractors and Subcontractors
- Site Managers and Health & Safety Officers
- Shared with all relevant site personnel to ensure understanding and compliance.
Why MyRamsApp
From our experience, we saw that contractors often rely on poor-quality Word or Excel templates found online, spending up to eight hours a month editing and adapting RAMS. These documents frequently fail to gain first-time approval, causing costly delays, disrupting project schedules, and complicating labour logistics. MyRAMSapp eliminates these issues by providing RAMS specifically designed for single-trade specialist contractors, saving time and reducing costs.
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