The truth is there can be lots of reasons, but the primary one is always details!
“Not enough detail in the sequence of works”.
Writing out the actual sequence of works is not hard, but some people want minute details about how you will approach the works.“Access via Pedestrian Pathways” is a classic, as it highlights the fact that unusually they exist, and the contractor wants to draw attention to this. Even if in fact, at site…they don’t exist, they are just some cones scattered around.
Do I need RAMS for a Labour Only Contract?
No, is the honest answer, but 9 times out of 10 you’ll be asked to produce them. Everyone does it at that stage as it is easier than arguing with the client. Or at least it is now with myramsapp.com.
What about COSHH? [Control of Substances Hazardous to Health]
MyRAMSapp doesn’t provide COSHH paperwork, because it would be impossible to cover all the potential products out there for a job and would take years to produce and the checklists would a mile long. As a basic recommendation, ask ChatGPT for the Safety Data Sheets and a COSHH Risk Assessment for your specified products. It’s actually pretty good.
I have a company that performs a fairly niche service, can the app cover us?
No, we can’t cover everyone for everything, it’s not AI based. It was written by experienced and highly qualified Health and Safety Practitioners for practical reasons. It has been stress tested by the HSE in inspections and found to be suitable and sufficient, which is the phrase they use to say it's fine.
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.
Easily create fully compliant Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS) documents in just three simple steps – all from your mobile device. Try the MyRAMS app today and see how effortless compliance can be. Sign up today.