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On-Site Risk Assessment and Method Statement

by Christian Boyce, from the Community

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This on-site Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS) template supports field engineers and technicians completing telecom installations. Capture site details, personnel, and access requirements; assess working at height with ladder hierarchy and PPE; identify hazards from third parties, ground conditions, and existing equipment; and record control measures. Document a clear method statement, attach annotated photos and drawings for dish location, external and internal cable runs, and entry points, note STB locations, and finalize with signatures.

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Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS)
This Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS) template provides a structured framework to plan safe work on site. It covers project details, site access, welfare, and storage, plus regulatory compliance including the Health and Safety at Work Act, CDM 2015, Working at Height, Manual Handling, COSHH, and more. The template guides users through hazard identification, PPE requirements, plant and access equipment, third-party works, and emergency procedures. A scoring matrix helps assess likelihood, severity, and residual risk with clear control measures. It includes a step-by-step safe working method and a sign-off section for management, field teams, and site visitors.
by Stuart Morris, from the Community
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Risk Assessment and Method Statement RAMS
Use this Risk Assessment and Method Statement RAMS template to plan safe work on construction and engineering sites. Capture the scope of work, access methods such as scaffolds, ladders, or lifts, and workplace security controls including barriers, signage, and a second person. Record hazardous substances and COSHH considerations, site power and isolation, and other hazards with corresponding control measures. Document the full method statement, coordination roles, and communication tools. Assess traffic routes and floor conditions, housekeeping, storage, and waste disposal. Specify required PPE and fall protection. Note training, inductions, certifications, and supervision levels. Include local fire plans, welfare arrangements, and clear emergency and rescue procedures. On completion, ensure removal of equipment, inspections, site walkthrough, and tidy handover.
by Mike Fleming, from the Community
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Risk Assessment and Method Statement
Use this Risk Assessment and Method Statement template to plan safe work on industrial and construction sites. Capture site details, equipment IDs, permits to work, and emergency procedures. Identify hazards including working at height, rigging, manual handling, chemicals, energy isolation, vehicles, and poor conditions. Assess risk, define controls, and document PPE. Record working at height risk levels, rescue plans, inspections, and equipment checks. Cover environmental and traffic controls, lone working, and communication. Verify hazardous energies and re-energization steps. Finalize with acknowledgements and signatures for engineers and team members.
by Peter Markey, from the Community
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Risk Assessment and Method Statement RAMS Template
Create a comprehensive Risk Assessment and Method Statement RAMS for site work. This customizable checklist guides you to identify hazards, rate likelihood and severity, and set control measures using a risk matrix. Capture COSHH, manual handling, and DSE assessments, note welfare and emergency arrangements, and list required permits to work. Add method steps, machinery checks, and PPE requirements with EN standards. Reference crane, MEWP, and working at height inspections, then record supervision and sign off to communicate the RAMS to all relevant personnel.
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