Risk Assessment & Method Statements (RAMS)
Create professional RAMS documents using the five-step wizard. Build from a hazard library, write a method statement, collect signatures, and download a PDF.
1. What is a RAMS?
A RAMS (Risk Assessment and Method Statement) is a combined document that identifies hazards on a job, assesses their risk, lists control measures to reduce that risk, and describes the safe sequence of work. RAMS are required before high-risk activities and are expected by clients, principal contractors, and HSE inspectors. They are legally required under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
2. Step 1: Project Details
Enter the basic project information. RAMS Title and Assessor Name are required. The document auto-saves after you enter the title, so you can navigate between steps without losing data.
3. Step 2: Hazard Identification
The hazards step shows a built-in Hazard Library on the left and your selected hazards on the right. Browse the library categories, click a hazard to add it to your document, then fill in the likelihood, severity, risk rating, and control measures for each one. The risk rating is calculated automatically from likelihood multiplied by severity.
4. Step 3: Method Statement
Write the safe system of work: the step-by-step sequence of operations, specific precautions, and any special instructions. This is a free-text field. Be thorough — this section explains exactly how the work will be done safely.
5. Step 4: Sign-off
Collect signatures from anyone who needs to review and approve the RAMS. Each signature captures the signer's name, role, the date, and a handwritten digital signature. The RAMS must be saved (as at least Draft) before signatures can be added. Multiple signatures can be collected from different approvers.
6. Step 5: Preview & Save
The Preview step shows a summary of the full RAMS. From here you can save the document in three states: Save as Draft (work in progress), Submit for Review (ready for manager approval), or Approve & Save (final approved state). You can also download a professional PDF version of the RAMS.
Field Reference
| Field | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| RAMS Title | Yes | Title of the RAMS document. |
| Project / Site Name | No | Name of the project or site this RAMS covers. |
| Location | No | Physical address of the work location. |
| Assessor Name | Yes | Name of the risk assessor. |
| Assessment Date | Yes | Date the assessment was conducted. |
| Review Date | No | Date this RAMS should be reviewed. |
| Hazard (from library) | No | Pre-defined hazards from the hazard library. |
| Likelihood (1–5) | No | How likely is this hazard to cause harm? 1 = very unlikely, 5 = near certain. |
| Severity (1–5) | No | How severe would the consequence be? 1 = minor, 5 = fatal. |
| Risk Rating | No | Combined risk score (Likelihood × Severity). |
| Control Measures | No | Actions taken to reduce the risk to an acceptable level. |
| Methodology Statement | No | Full description of the safe system of work. |
| Signer Name | Yes | Full name of the person signing. |
| Signer Role | Yes | Job role of the person signing (e.g. Site Manager). |
| Signature | Yes | Handwritten digital signature. |